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Hello Cousins, The Bunker Banner was returned for Duncan Chaplin of Center Barnstead, NH marked "Forwarding Order Expired" Any one know the present location of Cousin Duncan? tks gil

Dave, Thanks for the new data, however I interpret Benjamin to be D-124; RN 4871, Benjamin Hawkins b 1 Feb 1816 Dorchester NH; m 3 Mar 1841 Alice Clark who was b and d in Stratford. Benjamin listed in Stratford census 1850-60-70, he d 28 Jan 1877. Widow listed 1880 census Stratford. I can not find a Betsey m Joseph; maybe Bette's database can locate her gil ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Larkin" <larxol@adelphia.net> To: <BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 3:18 PM Subject: Strafford Baptists > This month's issue of "The Genealogical Record of Strafford County, NH" > (Vol. 27, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2004) has a few Bunkers listed in a copy of the > membership records of the Third Freewill Baptist Church of Strafford, > NH. Strafford County Genealogical Society member William J. Walker did the > transcription from the original membership records book. > > Benjamin H. Bunker was baptized 16 Feb 1838. These were adult baptisms, so > this might have been Benjamin Bunker (D-38), son of Enoch. > > On another page, "Alice wife of B.H. Bunker" is listed as a member. > > "Betsey wife of Joseph Bunker" is listed as a member. > > With no other information listed, I interpret the two women's entries to > mean they were members as of 1842. > > Dave Larkin > > > ==== BUNKER Mailing List ==== > Post your information and queries. We love it. No BUNKER rock left untouched. Spelling variations ok - we don't "know" the original. > > >

This month's issue of "The Genealogical Record of Strafford County, NH" (Vol. 27, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2004) has a few Bunkers listed in a copy of the membership records of the Third Freewill Baptist Church of Strafford, NH. Strafford County Genealogical Society member William J. Walker did the transcription from the original membership records book. Benjamin H. Bunker was baptized 16 Feb 1838. These were adult baptisms, so this might have been Benjamin Bunker (D-38), son of Enoch. On another page, "Alice wife of B.H. Bunker" is listed as a member. "Betsey wife of Joseph Bunker" is listed as a member. With no other information listed, I interpret the two women's entries to mean they were members as of 1842. Dave Larkin

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Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started and on your way: Step 1: Gather all the records you have on the family you are creating the timeline for and assemble them by date. Step 2: Create an entry for each record, including pertinent information from the record and the source description. (I like to include an abstract, extract, or in some cases a transcription of the record.) Some typical record entries might look like these: 3 June 1880 1880 US Census, Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY Kelly, Elizabeth, White, Female, 54, boarder (Hotel Branting, Madison Ave/58th St.), Single, NY, IRE, IRE (Source Information: NARA film T9-895, E.D. 584, Page 31, SD 1, 466C. At Ancestry.com: Image 31 of 33. Copy of image at C:\Genealogy\Kelly\Elizabeth\1880 Census.jpeg) 1 April 1883 Kelly, Elizabeth died (Death notice, and death ctf.) [Transcriptions edited] Also, from The Sisters of Charity of New York, 1809-1959, Vol. III by Sister Marie de Lourdes Walsh (New York City: Fordham University Press) Chapter 11, pages 225-226: ". . . Meanwhile the home had been incorporated in 1870 under the legal title of St. Joseph's Home for the Aged, with the following Board of Managers: Mother Mary Jerome Ely Sister Mary Regina Lawless Sister Ann Borromeo Obermeyer Sister Mary Francis Wallace Sister Maria Dodge Sister Francis Borgia Taylor Miss Elizabeth Kelly Mrs. Daniel Devlin .. . . Miss Kelly continued on the Board until her death in 1883 . . .") 17 March 1850 Catherine Kelly's death TOBIN, Catharine; d Mar 17, 1850; bur Mar 19; age 26; d of consumption; res: 44 N. Water St. (Website: Known burials at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rochester, NY, by Richard T. Halsey, August 2001.) 1888-1890 Brooklyn Directory listing James Kelly, 155 Huntington, Brooklyn, NY, 1889-1890 (Lain's Directory —Ancestry.com database.) Step 3: Go back through the records and analyze them, looking for more dates that can be filled in. Some examples: 1814-1815 Kelly, James—born (Estimated from 1880 U.S. Census data) 6 Jun 1819 Kelly, Jane—born (Death ctf. 10 January 1882 she was 62 years, 7 months, 4 days) 1821 or before Kelly, Mary A.—born (1880 Census—daughter Kate's enumeration lists mother born Ireland) ca. 1821 Kelly family immigrates from Ireland (Estimated from birth dates and places of James and Catherine found on U.S. Census entries for James and Catherine's daughter Ann Eliza. Also from James Kelly death certificate in 1896—been in country for 75 years = 1821.) ca. 1823-4 Kelly, Catherine—born (Estimated from data on Known burials at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Rochester, NY—See 1850) 1866 James Kelly moves to Brooklyn (per death ctf. in 1896-living in city 30 years) Because these entries are normally derived from other entries in the same timeline, I don't record the complete source information on each one. Tips: I have found that word processing documents allow for the flexibility needed to include as much or as little information needed, and to alleviate the problems that spreadsheets bring in as far as needing different columns, headers, and sizes for different records. Formatting, sizing, and color-coding can help to make dates stand out, sources easy to pick out, and for delineation between individuals. For example, I usually make the date larger and bolder, have the names bold and color-coded (James uses dark blue print, Catherine—Green, Elizabeth— maroon, etc.), and put sources in italics. Be sure to include sources. As you add entries, you may run into contradictory information from other sources. Having the sources included allows you to weigh the evidence, and will let you know what records still need to be searched for. Make a habit of updating your timeline whenever you add new data. They are very useful for planning your next move, and when you decide it's time to write that family narrative, you have the framework already done! from: Ancestry Daily News, 10/24/2002 Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com “We have not inherited the world from our forefathers, we have borrowed it from our children.” … Kashmiri Proverb List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

The Cassini space craft is beginning to send back some really interesting pictures. Bunkers have always been pioneers. If you want to see where our descendants will be one day go here. http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/latest/index.cfm Bette ____________________________________________ Check out the Bunker Family Association. http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org. If your name is Bunker and you are a male, consider joining our surname DNA project.

Good Idea!!! Sally Label and Date Those Photos Labeling photos, not only identifying persons but dates as well, can help a genealogist greatly. While I working on his genealogy, my ex-husband gave me several old photos (1885-1930). Some were labeled, but many were not. There was one of his mother in a daygown and written on the back was Lucille....July 14, 1909, age 6 months." Not only did we know who the individual in the image was, but also when the photo was taken. Several months later he brought me a plastic bag with old clothing in it. Unpacking these garments, we found old Christening gowns and one very nice daygown. Upon closer inspection I recognized that dress. It was the dress in the picture of Lucille dated July 14, 1909. Now at least I had one dress dated. Since my granddaughter, Lily, (Lucille's great-granddaughter who she never met) would be turning 6 months soon, my daughter and I had her picture taken in the dress and even posed her to match her great-grandmother's pose in the old photo. Now I make sure to tell everyone to date even the professional pictures they have taken. Dolores Picker St. Louis, MO Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, Arizona sallypavia2001@yahoo.com List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

EXPERT ADVICE: HARD COPY Got copyright conundrums? Here's a quick-and-dirty way to tell whether that old diary or photo is covered. For more genealogist- friendly copyright advice, see the December 2004 Family Tree Magazine, on newsstands Oct. 19. Due to complicated, changing laws, copyright duration depends on when a work was created and if it was published. Here are simplified guidelines (although exceptions apply). See www.copyright.cornell.edu/training/.Hirtle_Public_Domain.htm for details: * Works published before Jan. 1, 1923, are in the public domain (meaning anyone can use, adapt or copy them freely). * Works published between 1923 and 1963 were protected for 28 years--but the copyright could be renewed for 47 years, then extended for another 20. If the copyright wasn't renewed, the work is in the public domain. About 85 percent of works published during this period aren't protected anymore. * If a work was published between 1964 and 1977, the copyright lasts a total of 95 years. * Any published or unpublished work created on or after Jan. 1, 1978, is protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years. * A work created before Jan. 1, 1978, and published between that date and Dec. 31, 2002, is protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years or until Dec. 31, 2047, whichever is greater. Confused? You can assume that anything published within the past 75 years is protected by copyright. Sharon Debartolo Carmack Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Family Tree Magazine contributing editor http://www.familytreemagazine.com October 14, 2004

EXPERT ADVICE: HARD COPY Got copyright conundrums? Here's a quick-and-dirty way to tell whether that old diary or photo is covered. For more genealogist- friendly copyright advice, see the December 2004 Family Tree Magazine, on newsstands Oct. 19. Due to complicated, changing laws, copyright duration depends on when a work was created and if it was published. Here are simplified guidelines (although exceptions apply). See www.copyright.cornell.edu/training/.Hirtle_Public_Domain.htm for details: * Works published before Jan. 1, 1923, are in the public domain (meaning anyone can use, adapt or copy them freely). * Works published between 1923 and 1963 were protected for 28 years--but the copyright could be renewed for 47 years, then extended for another 20. If the copyright wasn't renewed, the work is in the public domain. About 85 percent of works published during this period aren't protected anymore. * If a work was published between 1964 and 1977, the copyright lasts a total of 95 years. * Any published or unpublished work created on or after Jan. 1, 1978, is protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years. * A work created before Jan. 1, 1978, and published between that date and Dec. 31, 2002, is protected for the life of the creator plus 70 years or until Dec. 31, 2047, whichever is greater. Confused? You can assume that anything published within the past 75 years is protected by copyright. Sharon Debartolo Carmack Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is a Family Tree Magazine contributing editor http://www.familytreemagazine.com October 14, 2004 Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!." --Cornish prayer

Recently, the obit for Janet Louise Bunker has appeared on the list. She is a descendant of Dr. Ernest I. Bunker about whom a book "The Medic from Bunker Hill" by James Fall was published in 1943. I would sure like to find a copy of this book. Has anyone seen one? Thanks. And thanks to Sally for the obit. Bette ____________________________________________ Check out the Bunker Family Association. http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org. If your name is Bunker and you are a male, consider joining our surname DNA project.

Janet Louise Bunker - (Aberdeen News) Aberdeen - Janet Louise Bunker, 73, of Aberdeen died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen. Private family services will be held at a later date with Rev. Carol Iwerks officiating. Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Janet Louise Bunker was born Jan. 12, 1931, at St. Paul, Minn., to Paul and Ruth (Hildebrandt) Bunker. As an infant, the family moved to Aberdeen, where Janet attended school. She graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1949. She then attended the University of Minnesota, where she sang in the University Choir. She also attended Northern State University in Aberdeen. Because of health problems, she was confined to health care facilities. She especially appreciated the many acts of kindness and care shown to her by the staff of ManorCare Health Services. Janet was a member of First United Methodist Church in Aberdeen. She enjoyed music and singing. She also enjoyed playing in the high school band at Aberdeen Central. Survivors include two brothers, Tom (Barbara) Bunker of Aberdeen and Jim (Norma Jean) Bunker of Lafayette, Calif.; one sister, Barbara (Peter) Gibb of Wayland, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!." --Cornish prayer

Lester is D-941; RN 7888; 1982 BunGen p.314. The BFA has recorded only his first two children: John David and Cheryl Jean. Can anyone fill in the blanks? tks gil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally Rolls Pavia" <sallypavia2001@yahoo.com> To: <BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 11:03 AM Subject: Lester E. (Skip) Bunker Jr, 52, d 25 Oct 2004, of West Olive > > Lester BUNKER, Jr. - (Grand Rapids Press) > BUNKER - Lester E. (Skip) Bunker Jr. Mr. Skip Bunker, age 52, of West Olive, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Hospice House of Holland. He was born on May 21, 1952 to Lester Earl and Marjorie (Van Hall) Bunker Sr. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four children; three grandchildren; a step grandchild; his sister, Linda (Mike) De Jong of Jenison; two nieces, their spouses and children. A memorial service and luncheon will be held Saturday, October 30, 2004, 1:00 P.M. at All in One Catering and Banquet Hall, 9370 US 31, Port Sheldon Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice House of Holland, 360 West 40th St. Holland, MI 49423. >

Never have we had such trouble getting things connected, up and working. Every mistake that could be made was made...all by the telephone company! But it is all done at last. Of course, the telephone number that SBC finally wired in is not the one promised, so here goes again: 254-773-0686 Now all I need to do is go through and change it on two boxes of checks! Oh, well, I needed something to keep me occupied. The new email is also finally working, and the new address is: bbunker@sbcglobal.net Let's hope I don't have to make any more corrections. Our love and best wishes to all, Betty and Jerry

Janet Louise BUNKER - (Aberdeen News) Aberdeen - Janet Louise Bunker, 73, of Aberdeen died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Private family services will be held at a later date. Lester BUNKER, Jr. - (Grand Rapids Press) BUNKER - Lester E. (Skip) Bunker Jr. Mr. Skip Bunker, age 52, of West Olive, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Hospice House of Holland. He was born on May 21, 1952 to Lester Earl and Marjorie (Van Hall) Bunker Sr. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four children; three grandchildren; a step grandchild; his sister, Linda (Mike) De Jong of Jenison; two nieces, their spouses and children. A memorial service and luncheon will be held Saturday, October 30, 2004, 1:00 P.M. at All in One Catering and Banquet Hall, 9370 US 31, Port Sheldon Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice House of Holland, 360 West 40th St. Holland, MI 49423.

I Do -- Marriage Record Research by Ruby Coleman Marriage records are inconsistent from one county to another and from one state to another. At various times periods they were recorded in different formats and according to laws that are no longer in existence. During the colonial era many couples were married by circuit riding preachers who did not keep track of their marriages, baptisms and burials. In some cases, couples went ahead and lived together as man and wife until they could be officially married. Some of the words that you will encounter in research of marriage records are the following: marriage banns - notice of intended marriage published by a church and often read before the congregation; normally published three Sundays or holy days in the parish were the persons dwelled or wedding was to occur marriage bond - document binding parties to pay a sum of money if the obligation of marriage is not performed; used in colonial era; usually paid by the father, brother or a relative of a bride; posted before a license could be issued marriage license - document issued by a civil authority authorizing that the marriage can be performed marriage record or return - report of marriage returned to the civil authority by person performing marriage marriage register - record of marriages performed in a civil or church jurisdiction bondsman or surety - person legally liable for the debt or default of another; they are shown as such on early marriage bonds declaration of intent to marry - in some instances required before a ceremony could be performed marriage contract - also known as a prenuptial agreement; normally used to protect property for children (in case of second or more marriages); sometimes filed in probate or land records dowry - property a bride brings to her husband at the time of marriage For remainder of article: http://genealogytoday.com/columns/ruby/041013.html Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus" Patriotic people VOTE!

Sally, Thanks. Janet Louise Bunker D-849-I; RN 8614; unmarried b 12 Jan 1931 St Paul MN. Janet's 3 younger siblings all born Aberdeen South Dakota Any one related to this family? gil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sally Rolls Pavia" <sallypavia2001@yahoo.com> To: <BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 1:57 PM Subject: Janet Bunker - (Aberdeen News) d 26 Oct 2004, South Dakota > Janet Bunker - (Aberdeen News) > Aberdeen - Janet Bunker, 73, of Aberdeen died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at > ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen. Arrangements are pending with > Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen.

Janet Bunker - (Aberdeen News) Aberdeen - Janet Bunker, 73, of Aberdeen died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at ManorCare Health Services, Aberdeen. Arrangements are pending with Miller-Huebl Funeral Home, 1111 S. Main St., Aberdeen. Sally Rolls Pavia sallypavia2001@yahoo.com "To live in the hearts we leave behind, is never to have died." List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"

For all you Swain out there, there is a DNA surname test going on. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~scperkins/SwainDNA.html has the information about it. Bette ____________________________________________ Check out the Bunker Family Association. http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org. If your name is Bunker and you are a male, consider joining our surname DNA project.