Hunt family (Texas)

Hunt family businesses
Industry	Energy, Sports, Media, Hospitality
Founded	1930s
Founder	Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr.
Headquarters	United States
Products	Oil and energy companies, sports teams, media, hospitality

The Hunt family stands as a distinguished American business dynasty rooted in Texas, chiefly recognized for their influential roles within the energy industry through enterprises such as Hunt Oil Company, Hunt Petroleum, and Hunt Energy. Their collective fortune is valued by Forbes at approximately $24.8 billion.

H. L. Hunt

Haroldson Lafayette Hunt Jr., born on February 17, 1889, near Ramsey, Illinois, purchased the East Texas Oil Field during the 1930s for $1 million. He rose to become one of the richest individuals in the United States until his passing in 1974, with his wealth estimated between $300 million and $700 million.

Family tree

Haroldson Lafayette Hunt
- H.L. Hunt Jr.
  - H. L. 'Hassie' Hunt
  - Margaret Hunt Hill
    - Lyda Hill (b.1942)
    - Alinda Wikert
    - Albert Galatyn Hill Jr.
  - Caroline Rose Hunt
  - Nelson Bunker Hunt
  - William Herbert Hunt
  - Lamar Hunt
    - Lamar Hunt Jr.
    - Clark Hunt
      - Gracie Hunt
      - Knobel Hunt
      - Ava Hunt
  - Ray Lee Hunt
  - June Hunt
  - Helen LaKelly Hunt
    - Haela Hunt-Hendrix
    - Leah Hunt-Hendrix
  - Swanee Hunt

Businesses

The Hunts have maintained controlling stakes or substantial investments in numerous enterprises including: