Van Brunt and his neighbor, Dr. Strickland, were from the Iamonia community, where Van Brunt ran a successful general store and cotton business. His business was also moved to Miccosukee but it was short-lived. Van Brunt died in 1914 and his widow continued in life by boarding teachers employed at the Concord School.
Van Brunt, a resident of Iamonia, owned a successful general store and cotton business. His business was also relocated to Miccosukee but it proved unsuccessful. Van Brunt passed away in 1914, leaving his widow to manage the boarding house for teachers at the Concord School.