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, who resided in Iamonia, ran a thriving general store and cotton enterprise. He relocated his business to Miccosukee but it was short-lived. Van Brunt died in 1914, with his widow continuing to operate a boarding house for teachers at the Concord School.