In 1900 in Fremont, Steuben Co., Indiana is William J. Bunker b. Jul 9, 1839, married 15 years, b. MI, pop's birthplace unknown, mom b. NY, carpenter; Mary J. b. Sep 28, 1861, IN; Mary J. b. Apr 12, 1887, Kansas, Nellie E. b. Apr 18, 1891, IN; and Mary J., mother b. Jun 17, 1832, widow b. NY In 1900 in Guilford, Hendricks Co., Indiana we have a family whose names are probably all misspelled. Seriai, b. Jun 1850, widow b. IN; Mirtal b. Dec 1872, IN; Brotha b. Nov 1874, IN, Ida b. Jul 1883, IN. I would guess this is Sarah, Myrtle and Bertha but do not know who this might be. We also have a widow Mary E. Bunker b. Apr 1858, OH who is the daughter of William and Amanda Jenkins. With Mary is her daughter Helena b. Sep 1890 in Indiana. They are living in Indianapolis, IN There is Art Bunker, b. Mar 1871, IN, living in Marion, Grant Co., IN in 1900. In Alexandria, Madison Co., IN in 1900 is Aloso, b. Mar 1848, married 25 years, b. NH with Nellie b. Jul 1850 in NH. I imagine he is Alonzo but cannot find him in the database. In Lewisville is Anne Bunker, b. Mar 1823, widow b. NC. She had 9 children and 6 were living. If these people look familiar to anyone please let me know. Bette

I have been searching the Indiana censuses for 1860 and 1870. There are a few Bunkers I cannot identify and a couple Germans you might be able to help me with or need information on. 1860 Perry Twp, Vanderburgh Co., Indiana, John Bunker age 35, laborer, b. Baden; Dana age 34, b. Hanover; John age 5, b. OH; Johanna age 3. b. IN; Mary age 1 b. IN. I cannot find this family in our database. 1870 Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana, Harmon age 26, b. Hanover, RR fireman (I cannot read the railroad he was working for). Our records indicate he was married to Eliza Knellson in 1882 in Cass Co., IN and d. 4 May 1913 in Defiance, OH. This is the first we have a birthplace. His name was probably Herman and misspelled. In 1860 in Clay, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Catherine Bunker age 17, b. IN, living in the household of John and Elizabeth Slutsman. Catherine was the last listed for that household and right beneath her name was Elijah Bunker age 26 b. IN, with William age 1 b. IN. Elijah's name could have been Elisah but since I have never heard of that name I am assuming it was Elijah. I cannot find this family in our database. We have another Elijah I cannot find in 1870 in Clay Twp, St. Joseph Co., IN who looks like the Elijah above reported in 1860. Elijah Bunker age 38, b. NY, Catherine age 29, b. IN, Heiny age 11, b. IN; Noah age 4 b. IN; Mary E. age 3/12 b. Mar 1870, IN. Also in Clay Twp in St. Mary's Academy was May age 14. b. IN. In 1870 in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana we have Amelia Bunker age 28, b. OH, dressmaking, in the household of Alonzo and Addie Upson. Just beneath her name is John Shigley age 8 b. IN. In 1870 in Vernon Twp, Jackson Co., Indiana is David Bunker age 33 b. IN with Minerva age 21, b. IN and Chas. A. age 2 b. IN. I can't find them in the database either. In 1870 in Southeast Twp, Orange Co., Indiana is Gideson Bunker age 31, b. IN, with Martha age 32, William age 7, George age 5, Interion (that is what it looks like) a male, age 3 and Mary age 1/12 who should have been born in July 1870. In 1870 in Washington Twp, Rush Co. is John age 35, b. IN, with Rhoda age 27 b. IN, Alice age 8 b. IN, William B. age 7, b. IN; Clara A. age 3 b. IN and Rhoda age 1 b. IN If any of these sound familiar to anybody, please let me know so I can sort them out. Bette

On our recent vacation I picked up a copy of the book "The Mormon Battalion" by Norma Baldwin Ricketts. I was curious because, although Edward was not a direct ancestor, he was the brother of my direct ancestor. I had known that he was a member of this group, but I did not know anything about it, so I thought I'd read up on it. I found this book to be fascinating! The amount of research done by author Ricketts must have been overwhelming. Any member of the Dover Branch (or anyone else, for that matter) would find it interesting, I think. It's amazing what those people accomplished. In the Foreword, she notes "...one of the longest marches in the annals of military history." She goes on to point out just how significant their journey was to US History, at that time being powered by Polk's "Manifest Destiny" doctrine. And, for those of you not familiar with California history, they were present (actually witnessing) the discovery of gold by Marshall. They opened the Mormon/Carson Emigrant Trail over the Sierra Nevada and drove the first wagons over the Spanish Trail and Hensley's Salt Lake Cutoff of the California Trail. All this without clothing, and frequently without food and water. Oh, and did you know that they started out with thirty-one wives and forty-four children? Most of the women and children were left behind when the battalion came near to Pueblo, Colorado, but several continued to reach California - and one was pregnant, too. This book gives the full roster of soldiers (who were full-fledged members of the U.S. Army) and, in general, what happened to each one of them. A book written by an Edward Bunker descendant, Josephine B. Walker, titled The Bunker Family History was published in 1957 at Delta, Utah. In it is a brief autobiography written by Edward himself, and his remembrances can be coordinated with the movements given in the book. (He doesn't make much of it other than the fact that, after returning with other men to Salt Lake City, he then walked back to Council Bluffs without food, and accordingly had to eat his saddlebags!) I heartily recommend the Ricketts book to anyone interested in that era. Unfortunately, I do not know of any current (or reproduction) printing of the Walker book.

I got this from the Arizona Gen. Soc. list. There are a lot of links to various sites for state records here. Most are free but some you have to pay a fee. It is a good general source. http://www.searchsystems.net/list.php?nid=11 Bette

Is there anyone out there that would take on a project for us? The National Archives has put online the WW II records for all branches of the service for those who died, were wounded, died in prison and were released from prison. It is formed by states and it must be browsed. This means you need to check each state for each category for the surname you are looking for. Sometimes you will have to check several pages until you find the correct one. We would really like to find the names of all the Bunkers that were wounded or killed but this is a big project and I do not have time to go through all of these. Is there anyone out there that would be interested in doing this research for us? If there is, please get in touch with me. Thanks. Bette

Subject: Relevant to genealogical claims & history Gotta love red tape. This is an actual case (and it's funny)... meh A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to a parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the lawyer 3 months to track down. After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply ... (actual letter): "Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented an application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear title back to its origin." Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows (actual letter): "Your letter regarding title in Case 189156 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than in the years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased by the U.S. from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application. For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, The title to land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France, which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the reigning monarch, Isabella. The good queen, being a pious woman and careful about titles, almost as much as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to fund Columbus' expedition. Now the Pope, as I'm sure you know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. And God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that He also made that part of the world called Louisiana. He, therefore, would be the owner of origin. I hope to heavens you find His original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our damn loan?" They got it

When looking for marriage, birth and death records dated before 1900 you will usually find that they are not available in the state and county vital records. A few places will have them but if you have tried that and had no luck, you need to go to churches, cemeteries and probate court. To find the churches and cemeteries in existence during that era try county histories, town histories, state histories. Also, ask the local librarian. This may mean that you have to do it the way us old-timers did and that is write letters. When writing letters asking a church or cemetery to look up a record for you, send a stamped self-addressed envelope for any copy they might find. Also, a small donation goes a long way including a letter asking if there is any fee for the service or copy. Most of the churches do not have the personnel to do genealogical searches but sometimes have volunteers that will do the search and like getting donations. Another source is the state archives. Old probate records may be at the state archives. Do a search that says Alabama (or whatever state you are looking for) state archives and you should find them. Most are on line but not all will look things up for you. Remember nearly all states and counties are hurting for money and the first thing to be cut is going to be genealogical searches as they are not as important as searches for courts, the police, education, roads, health, schools. These searches are also the first to get fees put on them and get their fees raised. Not everything is free and on line. Bette

Final page of Bunker immigration information NameArrival DateAgeGenderPort of DepartureDestinationPlace of OriginShip Name Mr. W Bunker11 Jul 1855 50 Liverpool, England USA USA Pacific Mrs. W Bunker11 Jul 1855 40 Liverpool, England USA USA Pacific Wilhelm Bunker02 Aug 1856 23 M Hamburg Chicago MEC Guttenberg Sharon Owen Systems Librarian Center for Oral and Public History California State University, Fullerton sowen@fullerton.edu 714 278-4635 http://coph.fullerton.edu Set up a Paypal Merchant Account today

More immigration info NameArrival DateAgeGenderPort of DepartureDestinationPlace of OriginShip Name Marie Bunker28 Jul 1851 42 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Marie Bunker28 Jul 1851 6 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Marie Bunker28 Jul 1851 17 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Math Bunker08 Aug 1853 53 M London, England USA DEU Saml Appleton Matthew Bunker13 Sep 1852 22 M Liverpool, England USA USA Lady Franklin P Bunker30 Nov 1853 28 San Juan USA USA Prometheus P Bunker26 Jun 1854 25 M San Juan del Norte USA USA Prometheus Paul Bunker23 May 1854 58 M Antwerp, Belgium USA DEU Fanny Peter Bunker08 Aug 1853 5 M London, England USA DEU Saml Appleton Peter Bunker12 Dec 1854 26 M Hull, England USA DEU Charles Cooper R Bunker25 Jul 1853 27 3/12 M San Juan del Norte USA USA Northern Light R Bunker14 Aug 1856 31 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Ariel Rosine Bunker28 Jul 1851 8 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Sarah Bunker01 May 1856 14 F Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Illinois T Bunker23 Feb 1857 29 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Tennessee Ulrich Bunker28 Jul 1851 11 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Ulrich Bunker28 Jul 1851 38 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Verena Bunker28 Jul 1851 6 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Verena Bunker28 Jul 1851 13 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York W Bunker28 Jun 1855 30 M Havana and New Orleans USA USA Empire City Sharon Owen Systems Librarian Center for Oral and Public History California State University, Fullerton sowen@fullerton.edu 714 278-4635 http://coph.fullerton.edu Set up a Paypal Merchant Account today

More Bunker immigration information NameArrival DateAgeGenderPort of DepartureDestinationPlace of OriginShip Name Elisabeth Bunker28 Jul 1851 20 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Elisabeth Bunker28 Jul 1851 38 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Elise Bunker28 Jul 1851 4 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Frederika Bunker23 May 1854 13 F Antwerp, Belgium USA DEU Fanny G H Bunker13 Dec 1858 27 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Moses Taylor H Bunker25 Jan 1855 38 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA George Law Herrick Bunker20 Nov 1851 29 M Le Havre, France NY Sinpe Saratoga Mr. J Bunker13 Dec 1852 24 Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Illinois J Bunker14 Aug 1856 28 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Ariel J Bunker15 Mar 1856 46 M Aspinwall, Panama No Change USA George Law J G Bunker15 Dec 1856 27 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA George Law J M Bunker30 Nov 1853 42 San Juan USA USA Prometheus Jacob Bunker28 Jul 1851 11 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Jacob Bunker28 Jul 1851 8 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Jno Bunker15 Feb 1858 36 M Aspinwall, Panama No Change USA Star Of The West Johann Bunker15 Sep 1858 21 M Bremen, Germany NY Arenswales Bremen John Bunker28 Jul 1851 10 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York John Bunker28 Jul 1851 39 M Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Mrs. L C Bunker09 Jun 1853 30 F San Juan del Norte USA USA Prometheus M Bunker28 Jun 1856 29 M Aspinwall, Panama No Change USA Illinois Sharon Owen Systems Librarian Center for Oral and Public History California State University, Fullerton sowen@fullerton.edu 714 278-4635 http://coph.fullerton.edu Set up a Paypal Merchant Account today

NameArrival DateAgeGenderPort of DepartureDestinationPlace of OriginShip Name Mrs. Bunker02 Jan 1852 40 F Chagres USA USA Cheiskee Bunker Serv.02 Jan 1852 12 M Chagres USA USA Cheiskee Bunker09 Jun 1853 3 F San Juan del Norte USA USA Prometheus Bunker09 Jun 1853 1 F San Juan del Norte USA USA Prometheus A Bunker10 Sep 1853 27 San Juan del Norte USA USA Star Of The West Anne Bunker28 Jul 1851 9 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Anne Bunker28 Jul 1851 14 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York B Bunker27 Apr 1853 17 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Nuclo Sam Barbara Bunker28 Jul 1851 18 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York C Bunker15 Sep 1856 30 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA George Law Mrs. C Bunker01 May 1856 33 F Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Illinois C B Bunker06 Oct 1853 34 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA Crescent City Caroline Bunker28 Jul 1851 3 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Catharine Bunker08 Aug 1853 11 F London, England USA DEU Saml Appleton Chas Bunker24 Feb 1851 38 M Chagres And Havana USA USA Ohio Christian Bunker08 Aug 1853 43 F London, England USA DEU Saml Appleton D H Bunker09 Feb 1855 35 M Aspinwall, Panama USA USA North Star Edwd Bunker27 Mar 1856 33 M Liverpool, England USA USA Caravan Elisabeth Bunker28 Jul 1851 3 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Elisabeth Bunker28 Jul 1851 43 F Le Havre, France USA CHE H Denis Of New York Sharon Owen Systems Librarian Center for Oral and Public History California State University, Fullerton sowen@fullerton.edu 714 278-4635 http://coph.fullerton.edu Set up a Paypal Merchant Account today

No, he is not. We have at least 15 George Washington Bunkers in the database. The one who wrote the letter was born in Indiana 1843 and died in Tennessee 1917, married Ellen Leggett. Bette -----Original Message----- From: Glenn Wilfert [mailto:kwwilf@msn.com] Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 11:15 AM To: BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: George Washington Bunker U-853 I have a George Washington Bunker, born 8 Jul 1839, Cranberry Isles, Hancock, Maine, died 23 Feb 1912, Jan, Franklin, Maine. Married Harriet Newell Stalker, Sep 1868, she born 27 Apr 1850, Pictou, Nova Scotia, died 3 Sep 1904, Portland, Maine. Is this the George Washington Bunker referred to in Bunker Genealogy Book U-853?? Glenn ==== BUNKER Mailing List ==== Want more information on the Bunker Family Association? Send an e-mail message to gilbunker@snip.net and receive our current newsletter, and a pedigree chart of your Bunker ancestors (if they can be located in our files).

I have a George Washington Bunker, born 8 Jul 1839, Cranberry Isles, Hancock, Maine, died 23 Feb 1912, Jan, Franklin, Maine. Married Harriet Newell Stalker, Sep 1868, she born 27 Apr 1850, Pictou, Nova Scotia, died 3 Sep 1904, Portland, Maine. Is this the George Washington Bunker referred to in Bunker Genealogy Book U-853?? Glenn

A question for those researching this branch: I am correct in my assumption that this is the George Washington Bunker that is identified as U-853 in the book Bunker Genealogy? I am researching G.W.'s brother James I Bunker (U-852). I would very much like to compare notes with anyone who is researching this particular family. -----Original Message----- From: Gil Bunker [mailto:gilbunker@snip.net] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 2:56 PM To: BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Geo wash Bunker CW Vet Cousins, George had his aem amputated due to gunshot wound. He rec'd pension of $25 until he died on 3 Oct 1917. Ellen applied for widow's pension on 22 Oct 1917, gil Boydsville, Clay County, Arkansas This June the 3rd, 1886 Mr. President Cleveland, Washington City, DC Dear Sir I have a bill now pending in congress and if it passes through both houses, I kindly ask you to sign it, for Mr. President I am in destitute circumstances. and but one arm to make a living for myself and family. I enlisted in the federal army in 1861 and was honorably discharged in 1863 and in the time. while on furloug I was rendered a cripple. by the fault of other parties which I could not help I made application for pension about sixteen years ago and faild my friends all said I would fail because I am and was a democrat. I did all I could for the united States in time of need and now I am a cripple and a Pension is a little might to the United States and would be a great value to me. and now Mr. President. if my bill comes to you please sign it and relieve the wants of an old veteran soldier Yours. Respy George W. Bunker ==== BUNKER Mailing List ==== Want more information on the Bunker Family Association? Send an e-mail message to gilbunker@snip.net and receive our current newsletter, and a pedigree chart of your Bunker ancestors (if they can be located in our files).

Cousins, George had his aem amputated due to gunshot wound. He rec'd pension of $25 until he died on 3 Oct 1917. Ellen applied for widow's pension on 22 Oct 1917, gil Boydsville, Clay County, Arkansas This June the 3rd, 1886 Mr. President Cleveland, Washington City, DC Dear Sir I have a bill now pending in congress and if it passes through both houses, I kindly ask you to sign it, for Mr. President I am in destitute circumstances. and but one arm to make a living for myself and family. I enlisted in the federal army in 1861 and was honorably discharged in 1863 and in the time. while on furloug I was rendered a cripple. by the fault of other parties which I could not help I made application for pension about sixteen years ago and faild my friends all said I would fail because I am and was a democrat. I did all I could for the united States in time of need and now I am a cripple and a Pension is a little might to the United States and would be a great value to me. and now Mr. President. if my bill comes to you please sign it and relieve the wants of an old veteran soldier Yours. Respy George W. Bunker

Cousins, FYI The History of West Virginia website contains the following letter written by E. C. Bunker during the Civil War. It is conclusive evidence that E. E. Bunker and E. C. Bunker is the same person. Can you decipher the unknown words? gil Grafton, August 12, 1864 F. P. Pierporish (sp), Adjutant Dear Sir, Your fam (sp) of the 11" duly rec'd. I like the regulations you prescribe, so far as I have had time to examine them. Today we leave here. Had a grand review on the 10" at Portland. Col. Evans was with me. The Preston Reg'ts are the beat drilled and most effective commands in my brigade. Hair (sp) had a rich time with the "Malish." Some of Col. Brown's Dunkerd (sp) brethren would not a first take guns. One old Dutchman said it was wrong to fight. Col. J. W. Brown asked him if he thought Washington was wrong. "Oh No," he replied. "Dat was before Christ." Brown told him to shoulder his musket, that he was too damned ignorant to have any conscience. Would like very much to see you and Brown, have many rich incidents to tell you. The Militia, altho badly organized is more effective than I supposed. In haste yours very truly, E. C. Bunker

FW: Carol Bunker - AuthorCousins, Can anyone help with this query? gil ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice Rathgeber To: Gil Bunker ; Bette Richards Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 8:46 AM Subject: FW: Carol Bunker - Author ---------- From: "Kathleen MACKNIGHT" <kathleen@macknight.fsworld.co.uk> Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 12:33:22 -0000 To: <mail@bunkerfamilyassn.org> Subject: Carol Bunker - Author I am trying to help an elderly lady trace an old friend. The person we are searching for is Carol Bunker, an English lady who lived for many years on the island of Malta. She was an author and two of the books she had published were 'Cameos of Melita' and 'Who's Who in Parliament'. It is believed that Carol Bunker returned to England and is possibly living in the northeast. She is probably about 80 years old. If you have any contact who may know of any related family member in England then I would be happy to receive that information. Thank you Kathleen Macknight

Thank to everyone who responded to my query about E.E. Bunker. In the process of solving that dilemma I came across this website about West Virginia history which is quite good. Considering the connection with John Brown and Harper's Ferry and a few other interesting incidents in the Civil War, this is a good site to study Civil War history in general. There are a lot of pictures, a copy of a letter written by E.C. Bunker, the Brig. Gen'l., a database of the Union militia members and other good things. http://www.wvculture.org/history/history.html Bette

I solved the problem about E.E. Bunker, the general of the militia in West Virginia in the Civil War. He is indeed Edward C. Bunker. If you would like to see a letter he wrote try this site. http://wvmemory.wvculture.org/militia/taylor/taylor1.html Bette

I am trying to find out if Edward C. Bunker, b. New York City, NY 9 Oct 1830 and E.E. Bunker, Brigadier General, 1864 are the same person. There is correspondence with E.E. Bunker in 1864 (War of the Rebellion, Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Part 1 - Reports, Correspondence, etc. pub. 1893) that indicates that he was in charge of the militia from Harrison, Taylor and Marion Counties at that time. There are no West Virginia state Civil War records listing E.E. Bunker. Edward C. Bunker appears in the 1850 census in Preston Co., VA in the household of his uncle Israel Baldwin. He came to VA as a young man with his uncle and guardian Israel Baldwin. He married Delia Hagans in 1851. In 1860 he was with his wife, Delia in Morgantown. He became a lawyer, prosecuting attorney and judge. From 1860 through 1863 he was prosecuting attorney for Monongalia Co., living in Morgantown. In 1863-64 he was a state senator. He was ill as a young man and did not complete his education but later read for the law. He died 24 Nov 1867. We have a record of two children: Harrison and Belle. Belle was said to have died young but Delia is in the household of John B. and Kate B. Payne in Kingwood, Preston Co., West Virginia in 1880. She is listed as a widow and mother-in-law. Perhaps there was another daughter named Kate or Kate B. and Belle were the same. Harrison is not found in the 1880 census so he perhaps died young. What I am trying to do is just connect the Brig. Gen of the militia with a known Bunker. Edward C. Bunker was the only Bunker living in West Virginia or Virginia at the time. I believe they are the same person but can find nothing about Edward that indicates he served with the militia. Do you have any idea where I might look to find more about this? I live in AZ so it is a bit difficult to get to West Virginia to do research. Bette Bunker Richards, Historian, Bunker Family Assn. http://www.bunkerfamilyassn.org