Rootsweb Review has this article in it latest issue. There are several deaf Bunkers, including several descendants of Chang Bunker. You may find this interesting. Bette DeafBiographies.com is a new website, created and compiled by Amy Johnson Crow, CG, which is devoted to biographical facts about deaf Americans through the early 20th century. The facts might be a birth, death, marriage, or school admission -- anything pertaining to the person's life. Currently, there are more than 6,500 records in its database. Each record has a source citation, making it easy for researchers to see where the information came from. A unique aspect to DeafBiographies is that users can register (for free) and enter facts. The site also features histories and pictures of U.S. schools for the deaf. Many records pertaining to deaf individuals contain tremendous amounts of genealogical information. Even if you do not have a deaf ancestor, if you have a collateral who was deaf, there might be great information here to help you with your genealogical research. http://www.deafbiographies.com/ * * * Specific U.K and U.S. censuses include information about those who were deaf. For example, the question was included on the 1851, 1861 1881, and 1891 UK returns. On U.S. censuses, the 1830 through 1880, and the 1910 enumerations have information about the deaf. If you overlooked these sometimes valuable clues about your ancestors and relatives, go back and take a closer look at the censuses. 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. New England ancestors? Try New England Historic Genealogical Society for the best source on early New England settlers. http://www.newenglandancestors.org/