This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hunkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XEC.2ACE/1678 Message Board Post: From the Adams County Press March 29, 1879 issue --Waukesha, March 21.--An attempt at horse stealing was frustrated this morning by a young lad, son of Mr. H. H. Hunkins, of this village. At about 2 o'clock the barn on the premises was entered by thieves who saddled, bridled and made ready for flight two valuable horses. They had done their work systematically, having spread hay and robes on the floor to deaden the sound. Just as they were about leaving, however, the young Hunkins appeared, and seeing the open door, made at once for the barn. One of the thieves, who was outside, gave the alarm, but the boy grappled with the other, and a desperate struggle ensued. The burglar drew a huge knife and stabbed the lad several times, fortunately, however, inflicting but slight scratches. He still hung on, and was only shaken off when the confederate came to the rescue. The pair of thieves escaped, but without plunder.--Sentinel Special I am not related to this family. Full article.