I found a Bunker family in Newton, Jasper Co., IA in the 1930 census. Francis W. Bunker (RN21215) b. 1861 or 1862 in Walcott, IA m. Mary E. Illian. Frank d. 1935 in Newton. Two of his sons are also in the 1930 census for Newton. Ervin L. b. 1893 Kellogg, IA m. Loretta Lancaster and Orville b. 1896 in Kellogg, IA m. Harriet Horn. Francis is the son of that elusive Andrew Melville Bunker whose antecedents we keep looking for. Bette -----Original Message----- From: Gil Bunker [mailto:gilbunker@snip.net] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 9:37 AM To: BUNKER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: Bunkers in Appanoose and Wapello County IA Jean, Wow, a lost George Bunker, and an adopted one. You certainly know how to ask difficult questions. George Bunkers we have, too many for me to find an answer. We have no George Everette Bunker and no one named Clinkenbeard, that much I know. I'm certain previous compilers would include the Clinkenbeard name to an adoption entry. First time I've heard that name in 25 years of affiliation with the BFA. I'll forward your query to our membership, just maybe someone has a clue, but I'm doubtful. Our historians may be helpful, but don't get your hopes up too high. Without better data on George, we may be at a loss to help. Sorry I can't offer more positive help. gil -----Original Message----- From: Jean S Powell [SMTP:kellyco3@juno.com] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 10:04 AM To: gilbunker@snip.net Subject: Bunkers in Appanoose and Wapello County IA Gil, I learned of the Bunker Family Association recently and wonder if you or one of your family members could help me on these Bunkers. I am interested in the Bunker connection to my Clinkenbeard line. These people all lived in Appanoose County IA, near Exline. One of my family members, Alonzo Clinkenbeard and his wife Permelia Wells Clinkenbeard had three children. The parents both died in the early 1890's within 2 months of each other, leaving three orphans. My grandparents, Alonzo's brother George Clinkenbeard and his wife Susie, took Oscar to raise when he was about 4. The Wells grandparents took the girl Ollie she was about 2 and the baby boy George Everett was taken by a BUNKER family. I believe the husband's name was Everett. Anyway they either adopted George or at least changed his name to Bunker. I have his and his wife's obit, they lived in Ottumwa, IA for many years and died there, although we have not found their grave sites. George and his wife Mary had one son, George Jr. and he lived in Newton, IA. If anyone has information about George Jr. (Clinkenbeard) Bunker and his family I would certainly be interested. Thanks, Jean Powell a Clinkenbeard descendant ==== 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).