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  • #389
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      Trevor Bunting

      06:32PM UTC – Wednesday, 05 January 2005
      Contributed by: Anonymous

      A Christmas present 2004, a book, Images of War – THE BLITZ – Maureen Hill, photographs by The Daily Mail, Parragon, Queen Street Bath,and amongst the credits TREVOR BUNTING.

      Roger Bunting

      Ivy House Farm, Boston.

      #388
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        Tiffield Area Buntings

        08:51PM UTC – Thursday, 06 January 2005
        Contributed by: Jerry Green

        We have had many queries about a William Bunting born 1723 in Tiffield, Northants There was a Bunting family living at this time in Towcester, which is 2.5 miles from Tiffield. See web page from Towcester Local History Society.

        #387
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          Buntings in a Book – A Review.

          09:21PM UTC – Saturday, 08 January 2005
          Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

          For those Members of the Society with Hertfordshire, UK interests from 1925 onwards, there is a book titled- A Century Remembered, A Celebration of the Millennium in Little Gaddesden -, which is well worth browsing or reading, particularly if you have Buntings in the village after 1925. It is published by the Royal Heritage Society. I don’t know the price but there is a copy in the library of the Society of Genealogists, London (reference HT/ L78) but I am sure that a copy could be borrowed from your local library by making use of the inter library loan service.

          On the pictorial cover of the book there is a pastoral scene showing the very first Bunting to take up residence in the village circa 1925, William Bunting (Shep.), with his flock of Border Leicesters from Home Farm on Pulridge Hill, HRT. The photograph was taken in about 1950. Pretty obviously his trade was that of a shepherd. William was reported to have migrated from Sandringham, NFK.

          The book records the life and activities of the inhabitants of the village community and includes potted histories of the more notable families. That for the Buntings comprises about half a page of text with about a dozen pictures and plates of family members. A side note has an index of the name and page on which each person appears.

          Apart from being a potted family history of that part of our family the book is well worth reading for the insight it gives to the life in a 20 century village in the UK.

          #386
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            Bunting – Mansfield

            07:37PM UTC – Tuesday, 11 January 2005
            Contributed by: Anonymous

            I’m an Antiquarian Book dealer, and I’ve just come across a commomplace book signed Ann Bunting,Mansfield, 1835. I always like to try and place named items with interested family members if possible. There was an Edward Bunting who was a chemist/Druggist on the Market place in Mansfield in 1830, so there could be a link there. Anyone out there who mighjt give a lead?

            Yours sincerely,

            John Underwood

            mrjunder@aol.com

            Tel 01953 860746

            #385
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              Rachel Bunting 1741 Norfolk

              08:30PM UTC – Saturday, 15 January 2005
              Contributed by: Francis Wright

              Hi I am looking for the Ancestors of a Rachel Bunting born 1741 Little Walsingham Norfolk. Her parents are John & Rachel her siblings are

              TITUS bapt 1735 JOHN 1737 ELIZABETH 1744 JOSEPH 1748 MARGARET 1750

              My Rachel married a William Magnus 1764 Wighton Norfolk there daughter Frances Magnus is the earlyest that I have found the name FRANCES it has been passed down every generation down to me but I am the first male to bear the name

              Any help on the above would be of great help to me as I am hopeing that the name FRANCES goes back a bit furthur

              Yours Francis

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                Elizabeth Bunting

                09:48PM UTC – Friday, 21 January 2005
                Contributed by: Anonymous

                Hello everyone! – I have just begun to look at the Bunting site after finding out that my Mum was a Bunting. She was born in Stafford on April 16th 1957 and was adopted by my grandparents not long after. Sadly, she passed away in 2003 and I am now trying to research her family tree. I would welcome any information…..Louise.

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                  Elizabeth Bunting

                  09:48PM UTC – Friday, 21 January 2005
                  Contributed by: Anonymous

                  Hello everyone! – I have just begun to look at the Bunting site after finding out that my Mum was a Bunting. She was born in Stafford on April 16th 1957 and was adopted by my grandparents not long after. Sadly, she passed away in 2003 and I am now trying to research her family tree. I would welcome any information…..Louise.

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                    Walter David Bunton and Elizabeth Nash

                    06:58PM UTC – Friday, 28 January 2005
                    Contributed by: Mrs Sandra Walker

                    I’m trying to find some info on Elizabeth Nash. She married my Great Grandfather – Walter David Bunton in 1901 in West Ham. (Walter was the son of William Bunton and Fanny Midson – son of William Bunton and Hephzibah Rutland). Elizabeth was possibly adopted as a baby (she was born out of wedlock) and was raised by the Searles, probably in Saffron Waldron. I don’t know if Mrs Searle had been a Miss Nash prior to marrying Mr Searle, in any event it would be good to find out. The Searle’s came to live in Dartford in the mid-1940’s with Elizabeth and Walter. If anyone can throw some light onto this I’d be very grateful.

                    #381
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                      Hugh Bunting Ireland/Scotland

                      08:03PM UTC – Wednesday, 02 February 2005
                      Contributed by: Anonymous

                      I have come to a stumbling block while researching my family tree. With reference to Hugh Bunting – died in Glasgow in 1926, was living in Glasgow by census of 1881 but was born in Ireland as were his parents Hugh Bunting and Mary Bunting (nee Murray). Can anyone help? I really don’t know where in Ireland they came from

                      #380
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                        Inventive Bunting

                        05:21PM UTC – Monday, 14 February 2005
                        Contributed by: Alan Bunting

                        Trevor Baylis, inventor of the clockwork radio, has set up an organisation to help other, especially young, budding inventors. His partner in this enterprise, who is said to have the financial and commercial know-how is one David Bunting.

                        #379
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                          UK Government Statement about the Modernisation of Civil Registration.

                          11:48PM UTC – Tuesday, 01 March 2005
                          Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                          A FFHS-NEWS ITEM CONCERNING – The Modernisation of Civil Registration.

                          A Ministerial statement on the Modernisation of Civil Registration dated 1 March 2005 has been released today and been posted on the website of the General Register Office (GRO) at
                          http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/aboutus/lookingahead/Latest_news.asp

                          Click on “Download Stephen Timms’ Statement” to read the text which is in pdf format ( you will need to have Adobe Reader to do so).

                          Yesterday representatives of the Federation of Family History Societies (FFHS) attended a workshop, in Birmingham, to hear the GRO current plans and to listen to three companies who have been short-listed to deliver elements of the modernised system, referred to above.

                          The FFHS will release a fuller report once the minutes of the meeting have been endorsed as accurate.

                          #378
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                            Nottingham/Mansfield Buntings

                            12:45PM UTC – Monday, 07 March 2005
                            Contributed by: Anonymous

                            Have got back to Walter Bunting b circa 1828 in Mansfield. I believe he may have been the son of William and Mary Bunting. Walter married Louisa (from Somerset I think) and they settled in Nottingham and had three little Buntings: William, Edward and Alice. Would love to hear from anyone who may have a connection to this branch. Email – k.noble@coventry.ac.uk

                            #377
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                              Diamond Wedding Aniversary – George and Mabel Bunting.

                              10:19AM UTC – Saturday, 12 March 2005
                              Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                              Congratulaions to our President, George Bunting and his wife Mabel, who celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday, March 10th.

                              On behalf of the Members the Committee sent a celebratory card wishing them every happiness now and for the future.

                              Whilst George is not on e-mail should you wish to send your own good wishes then I am sure that Webmaster, Jerry Green, see in the header above, will be only too pleased to forward them.

                              George was the first Chairman of the Society, from its inception in 1979 until he gave up the active role and became our first President. Michael.

                              #376
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                                New Member Introduction

                                04:34PM UTC – Sunday, 13 March 2005
                                Contributed by: Mrs Helen Dann

                                I’m very new to family history research, but I’m gradually finding my way around. I was delighted to discover (and join) The Bunting Society – both of my maternal grandfather’s parents were Buntings – Frederick Bunting marrying his cousin Emily Bunting. All my grandparents and, it seems, great-grandparents, were from Shropshire, hence I’ve also joined the Shropshire Family History Society. I look forward to hearing more about other people’s Buntings during the course of my membership.

                                #375
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                                  The Bunting Society Gathering, 2005

                                  07:30PM UTC – Wednesday, 23 March 2005
                                  Contributed by: Prue James

                                  In response to suggestions from members we have arranged for our Annual Gathering to be held in Derbyshire. It will be a one-day event on Saturday 22 October 2005 and the venue will be Tissington Village Hall.
                                  We plan to have our Bunting records available, and there will be time for your own Bunting research. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea will be included as usual. There will be speakers and a brief AGM. The cost per person will be £10. Members and non-members are all welcome to attend.
                                  Many members of our Society have Bunting roots in Derbyshire, and we hope they will take this opportunity to visit the area. For those whose roots are elsewhere – why not enjoy a day or a weekend in this delightful part of England? We’re hoping for a good response from you!
                                  Tissington is a short distance from Ashbourne and will be within easy access of a number of our members. For those from further afield there is a wide choice of Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the area and details will be available. We hope to be able to help with transport from train or bus routes.
                                  Full details and an application form have been sent in April with the Journal.
                                  A copy of the form is available here to book your place at Tissington.

                                  #374
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                                    Another Bunting Reunion in the USA

                                    06:46PM UTC – Tuesday, 29 March 2005
                                    Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                    Re-union for descendants of Solomon and Louisa Smith Bunting

                                    It’s that time again–to meet new relatives and reminisce with the ones you know! Buntings from birth to 90+ come every year and we want all in between to join us for good food and fellowship.

                                    Time & Place – Mark Your Calendars!

                                    Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.

                                    Cedar Grove Community Center (Remember, our reunion is the third Saturday of April each year!) What to Bring

                                    A covered dish (plates, cups, napkins and utensils will be provided), family pictures, pictures from last year’s reunion, a Bunting who has never attended.

                                    Directions

                                    From Asheboro, travel west on Hwy #49. Two miles past the city limits turn right on Union Church Road. The building is number 1379, 1/8 mile on the right (the opposite end goes to the airport). Please drive safely!

                                    Officers to Serve You

                                    President: Gary Waisner, Ramseur

                                    Gary descends from Solomon’s first son, Alson Gray.

                                    Vice President: George York, New London George descends from Solomon’s daughter, Elizabeth Jane. Secretary/Treasurer: Keith Bunting, Denton

                                    Keith descends from Solomon’s first son, Alson Gray.

                                    Historian: LaVerne Bunting Hayes, Charlotte

                                    LaVerne descends from Solomon’s fifth son, Samuel Franklin.

                                    Thanks to all our officers for doing an outstanding job!

                                    Who is Your Ancestor? Children of Solomon and Louisa Smith Bunting:

                                    1. Alson Gray Bunting (b. 1-1847, d. 5-2-1919) m. Elizabeth Jane Coltrane (b. 2-8-1850, d. 8-22-1932), d/o Nelson and Mary Davis Coltrane. Alson was a school teacher; he lived and is buried at Cedar Grove.

                                    2. Arrington G. Bunting (b. 9-26-1849, d. 5-14-1913) m. Emma Cornelia Woodburn (b. 1-31-1851, d. 1-11-1931). He was a school teacher and lived in Randolph Co. and Greensboro. Emma was a teacher/co-founder of Guilford College. Although Arrington was a Quaker, he is buried at Lee’s Chapel UMC, Greensboro.

                                    3. Jonathan Worth Bunting (b. 10-1855, d. 1913) m. Mary M. Haddock (b.1861, d.4-1917). He was a farmer and gold miner and is buried at West Bend Methodist Church in Asheboro.

                                    4. Elizabeth Jane Bunting (b. 6-2-1858, d. 11-1922) m. Henry Voncannon (b. 9-19-1851, d. 12-31-95). She is buried at Springfield Friends Meeting, Guilford Co.

                                    5. William Hix Bunting (b. 7-7-1865, d. 7-30-1900) m. Mattie Ledwell

                                    (b. 1875, d. 1922). He is buried at Asheboro City Cemetery.

                                    6. Samuel Franklin Bunting (b. 12-17-1870, d. 5-29-1933) m. Effie Jane Coltrane (b. 5-7-1879, d. 6-3-1928), d/o Spencer Allen Coltrane and Katherine Purdie Hoover. He is buried at Charlotte Methodist Church, Lexington Hwy, Asheboro.

                                    The remaining four: Abigail (b. 1851, d. between 1860-70); Asa, died young; infant, died; and Delphinia (b. 1860) died at age 29 in 1889, born blind. All are buried in Asheboro City Cemetery (at the parking area to the left from Salisbury Street entrance).

                                    Wedding Anniversary

                                    Preston and Bettie Shaw celebrated their 65th anniversary on March 9, 2005. Preston descends from Solomon’s daughter, Elizabeth Jane.

                                    Wedding Bells Ring!

                                    Jennifer Leigh Bunting and Douglas Hunter Parks, both of Raleigh, were married Oct. 2, 2004 at the Village Chapel in Pinehurst. She is the daughter of Clark Dorsett Bunting and granddaughter of William Ray Bunting. Jennifer descends from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray. Leah Denise Brown and Tommy Nance were married Oct. 11, 2003 in Boiling Springs, SC. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown and is the granddaughter of Wade and the late Mabel Bunting Brown. Leah descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. Alizabeth Tia Jones and Matthew Charles Itter were married Aug. 7, 2004 in PA. She is the daughter of Steven Michael and Virginia Gail Jones. Alizabeth descends from Solomon’s 2nd son, Arrington, through son Archie Marvin. Faye Bunting King and DeWitt Austin were married Aug. 28, 2004 in Asheboro. She is the daughter of the late Samuel and Clara Ozment Bunting. Faye descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. Charity Hope Trogdon and Jonathan William Bunting were married July 3, 2004. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Bunting. Jonathan is a descendant of Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray. Denese Bunting and Dennis Leibel were married Aug. 28, 2004 in Asheboro. She is the daughter of Gene and Nancy Bunting. Denese descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin.

                                    Tracy Shaw and Michael Gottal were married July 31, 2004 in Charlotte. Tracy is the daughter of Larry and Patsy Shaw. She descends from Solomon’s daughter, Elizabeth Jane.

                                    Robert Speight and Paula Baxley Stockwell were married October 10, 2004 at Marlboro Meeting in Sophia. Paula descends from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Grey.

                                    Welcome to the Bunting Family!

                                    Keegan Hayes Jones was born Sept. 2, 2004 to Dana Camille and Thomas Craig Jones in Charlotte. He is the grandson of Don Hayes and LaVerne Bunting Hayes of Charlotte. Keegan descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. Garett Franklin Haith*censored* was born to Jason and Michelle Haith*censored*. Garett descends from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray. Ross Hill was born Feb. 22, 2004 at Randolph Hospital to Eric and Donna Brown Hill. Ross is the great-grandson of Wade and the late Mabel Bunting Brown and descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. Chris and Kelli Waugh, twin daughters, were born May 14, 2003 to Jordan Elizabeth and Taylor Nichole Waugh. They descend from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray.
                                    Curtis Chase Hinshaw was born to Shane and Michelle Hinshaw Dec. 22, 2004 in Greensboro. Michelle is the daughter of Barry and Pansy Bunting Harrington. Curtis descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin.

                                    John Robert Ian Carr was born to Rachel Bunting Carr and husband on Sept. 1, 2003. Proud grandparents are John Robert and Tammy Bunting of Missouri. Ian descends from Solomon’s 2nd son, Arrington Gray.

                                    We Are Sad to Have Lost

                                    Mabel Bunting Brown,83, of Asheboro died Nov. 13, 2004. Service was held at Union Grove Christian Church. She is survived by husband, Wade Brown, sons, Gary and Wade Brown, Jr., daughter, Alesia Lawson and grandchildren. Mabel was a descendant of Solomon through her father, Samuel Franklin. William Howard Bunting, 90, of Trinity, died Nov. 15, 2004 in High Point. Service was held at Cumby Funeral Home. He is survived by daughter, Sandra Webb and others. He was a descendant of Solomon’s 4th son, William Hix. Charles Leon Bunting, 70, of Asheboro died Sept. 6, 2004 in Greensboro. Service was held at Pugh Funeral Home. He is survived by wife, Patsy, and four children. Charles was a descendant of Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. William Miller, 74, of Asheboro died Dec. 6, 2004 at Randolph Hospital. Service was held at Ridge Funeral Home. He is survived by wife, Ann Bunting Miller, sons Harvey and Wayne Miller of Asheboro. Ann descends from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray. Mattie Waisner, 74, of Albemarle died April 28, 2004. Service was held at Hartsell Funeral Home. She was the widow of Ed Bunting. Ed was a descendant of Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray. Kathleen Manley Bunting, 87, died Jan. 16, 2005 in High Point. Service was held at Fairfield UMC. She is survived by daughters, Kay Bunting Curtis, Barbara Breedlove and Gayle Sullivan. She was the widow of James Albert Bunting. Albert was a descendant of Solomon’s 3rd son, Jonathan Worth. Burial Place Found: After searching several months the burial place for Lawrence McIver Bunting b. July 27, 1902, d. Sept. 1, 1965, has been found. He was the son of Theodore Barkley Bunting d. 1949 and Annie Virginia James d. 1902. She was a cousin of Jesse James. Lawrence is survived by sons Andrew Gerald Bunting and William Lawrence Bunting of CA. He is buried in Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack NJ. Lawrence was a descendant of Solomon’s 2nd son, Arrington Gray.

                                    Graduation
                                    Kelly Murray Barker received her nursing degree Dec. 18, 2004 from GTCC and is now employed at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Kelly is the daughter of John and Debbie Murray and descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin. A Musician in the Family
                                    Congratulations to Chris Allen! The band Southbound #49 won Battle of the Bands at Lake Norman Sept. 25/26, 2004. Chris is the son of Larry and Sue Allen and descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin.

                                    Actors in the Family
                                    David Wright, son of Bob and Doris Wright, is a seasoned actor. In March 2005 he performed in “Into the Woods” in High Point. David descends from Solomon’s daughter, Elizabeth Jane. Tony King, son of Faye King Austin, is a seasoned actor in the Orient. Tony was in Thailand when the tsunami struck. After five days it was learned he was safe. Tony descends from Solomon’s 5th son, Samuel Franklin.

                                    William Hix Bunting (b. 1809) Found!
                                    For many years we knew “there were two brothers, one went west and was never heard from again.” Who was Solomon’s brother and where did he go? He married Mary Bell (b. 1816) in 1833 and had several children. They were in the 1850 Randolph Co. census and moved to *censored*e Co. TN. In 1860 the family moved to Morgan Co. IN where descendants continue to live. Tom Bowen, whose wife descends from WHB, has done extensive research on this part of our family. WHB is buried in IN and Mary Bell’s burial place in IN is known. This family fell into hard times because of WHB failing health. This history has been added to our archives. Family Memories of Alice Corinna Voncannon Shaw (1880-1983), Granddaughter of
                                    Solomon Bunting 1822-1889.
                                    Without the memories of Alice Shaw we would not know nearly as much as we do about Solomon Bunting, son of William (d 1827) and Abigail (died after 1860) Bunting. Alice was the daughter of Elizabeth Jane Bunting b. 1858 and Henry Voncannon. Alice married Edgar Shaw, a minister. She had a close relationship with Solomon and family when she was young. Alice remembered Solomon’s daughter, Delphinia, born blind in 1860. She loved to play with the children. She would gather wood, pick berries and fetch water as though she could see. Solomon built steps down to the creek for her and she would run up and down them to get water. Delphinia died in 1889 of kidney problems, the same year her father died. Alice remembered his house: It was two stories with a shingle roof. The lower level consisted of a large living room with a spinning wheel in the back by a large fireplace. The parents’ bed was also in the back. The girls’ bedroom adjoined this room. A ladder connected the two levels later replaced by stairs built by Henry Voncannon. The upper level was living quarters for the five sons born 1847, 1849, 1855, 1865 and 1870. There was a separate kitchen west of the house connected by a covered walkway. (Currently there are 124 acres; Louisa sold 100 acres in 1887). Solomon served in Co. I 22nd NC Rgt., Infantry, CSA in 1862 with several family members and neighbors. Alice remembers him telling how awful the war was and how he had to sleep on the ground. It is believed he was wounded at the Battle of Sharpesburg (Antietam) in September 1862 (not documented). He was probably wounded by a miniball. He was reported missing/wounded in Oct. 1862). After being wounded he walked home from VA. When he reached home he was emaciated and covered in lice which was a common problem at the time. Alice said he got as far as the barn and collapsed. The children heard him hollering, got their mother, and took him to the house. (At that time the only entrance to the farm was by Lexington Hwy.) He remained in poor health from his war wounds until his death. Alice said he loved his children and grandchildren. His children would put a chair in a wagon and take him over the land. He was a good god fearing man but there is no evidence he was churched with a set of doctrines.
                                    Solomon had a clock he loved on the mantel. Before he died it was moved beside his bed. Alice was nine when she sat in the wagon that pulled him to Asheboro City Cemetery. He is buried with his parents, William and Abigail Bunting, no markers. There are a total of about ten Bunting burials. As you enter from Salisbury St. the family burials are to the left at the parking area. Louisa 1827-1909, daughter of Michael Smith and Mary Ann Richardson lived 20 years after Solomon died. She received a Confederate pension from 1901-1909. Her youngest son, Samuel, stayed on the farm and took care of her until her death in May 1909. Rev. Rogers performed her service. She is buried beside Solomon, no marker. We are grateful to Alice for making it possible for us to know more about our family heritage.

                                    Who was Michael Smith? Michael Smith was born in 1800 in Chatham Co. and married Mary Ann Richardson (b. 1814) on May 8, 1828 in Randolph Co. Both were born in North Carolina. Parents are unknown. Older family members remembered that they lived on So. Fayetteville St. in Asheboro where the prison is today. The Hooker families lived on both sides of them. Their first two children were:
                                    1. Louisa Smith (b.1827 d.1909) married Solomon Bunting (b.1822 d.1889), son of William (d.1827) and Abigail Bunting (d.after 1860) 2. William Riley Smith (b.1828 d. 1900) married Mary Liza Frazier (b. 1840 d.1904). Louisa Smith and William Riley Smith are not listed in the 1850 census with their father, Michael, because they were in their own households. 1850 Census, So. Div, Randolph Co, p 115b, HH #502/509, Aug. 24: Michael Smith age 50 MW, Farmer Value/Real/Estate $250 b. in NC Mary (Polly) 36 F W Elizabeth11 F Wattends school
                                    John19 M W attends school Albert07 M W
                                    Winnie17 F W attends school George H03M W
                                    Edwin13 M W attends school Susan02F W Michael signed a bond for daughter Winnie May 22, 1855. He also signed a bond for son John with Nancy Foster in 1858. Son Edwin married Eunice Tucker. He enlisted February 8, 1863 at age 24 in the War between the States and filed for a war pension in 1901. Eunice was the daughter of Richard Tucker and Roxanna Bunting, daughter of Frances Bunting and Thomas Finch. Both were grandchildren of William and Abigail Bunting. Elizabeth married 1. Capt. Samuel Elliott 2. William Clarkson Hooker (neighbor). Albert served in Co I 22nd NC Rgt, Infantry, CSA as private, age 25 in 1861. He filed for a Confederate pension in 1901. Nothing is known about George and Henry. Daughter Susan became the 2nd wife of Nelson Coltrane, son of James Coltrane and Elizabeth Ricks and is buried in Asheboro City Cemetery.
                                    In the 1860 census Michael Smith is listed as 62, a farmer. Mary Ann’s age is listed as 46. Children in the household at that time: Winny 27, domestic; Edwin 23, farmer; Elizabeth 20, domestic; Albert 17, laborer; Henry 13, Susannah; Martha A. ; Charles 3.
                                    In the 1870 census Michael Smith has died. Mary Ann is age 54 and keeping house. Value of real estate is $200, personal property is $300. Children in the household at this time are Albert, age 27; Susan, 21; Martha A, 17, Charlie 10, and Lizzie, 8. Next door is William Clarkson Hooker, 25, and wife, Elizabeth Smith, 28, daughter of Michael Smith. Date of Death for Michael Smith: A Report of Sale of Land listing the name of Michael Smith, et al, as a buyer was dated 27 May 1863. His death date would be from this date to 1870 where the census shows he has died. This may be the closest death date that will be found. Mary Ann and daughter, Susan, are listed in the 1880 census as living in Cedar Grove Township. Four grandchildren were in the household. Older family members knew that Michael and Mary are buried in Asheboro City Cemetery near Salisbury St. in the area of the Armfield Mausoleum and around the big oak tree. No markers. They became ancestors to many descendants who married into several Randolph Co. families. We have pictures of Louisa Smith Bunting and William Riley Smith.

                                    2005 Bunting Society Gathering in Derbyshire, England The Bunting Society Annual Gathering for 2005 will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Tissington Village Hall in Derbyshire, England. All are welcome to attend. Agenda includes a brief meeting and speakers. The Society’s Bunting records will be available and there will be time for you to research. The cost per person of 10 pounds includes coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. If you are interested please contact LaVerne Bunting Hayes.

                                    Sons of Confederate Veterans and United Daughters of the Confederacy Membership

                                    All members of our family are qualified for membership in SCV and UDC using Solomon’s infantry service for credentials. Matthew Waisner is commander of SCV in Asheboro and his father, Terry, is a re-enactor. Michael Bunting in Albemarle is also a member of SCV. They descend from Solomon’s 1st son, Alson Gray.

                                    Pictures Found and Pictures Needed!

                                    We have pictures of: Solomon and Louisa Smith Bunting, wedding picture, 1846; Arrington (b.1849) and Emma Cornelia Woodburn Bunting with family in 1902; Elizabeth Jane Coltrane (b. 1850) wife of Alson Gray Bunting (b. 1847); Elizabeth Bunting (b.1858) and Henry Voncannon; William Hix (b.1865) and Mattie Ledwell Bunting; Samuel Franklin (1870-1933) and Effie Jane Coltrane Bunting (1879-1928).

                                    We need pictures of: Alson Gray Bunting (1847-1919); Jonathan Worth Bunting (1855-1913) and Mary Haddock Bunting (1861-1917). Please help!

                                    Bunting Website – http://www.buntyingsociety.org.uk/society/home
                                    The Bunting Society, in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, has a website. It includes membership details, the purpose and activities of the Society.

                                    Bunting Birds

                                    According to the Audubon Society there are more than 40 species of Bunting birds worldwide. There are 14 species known to exist in North America and they are illustrated in National Geographic’s Field Guide to the Birds of North America. All Bunting birds are members of the Finch family.

                                    Origin of Our Name

                                    Clothing of the Anglo-Saxons was called “Buntâ€?; ing or inge meant descendant or family of. We are descendants of the people who wore the Bunt. Bunting Field – Our Ancestral Home

                                    Our cousin Diane Blair Morris and her husband, Gary, visited Bunting Field in May 2004 that was most enjoyable and educational. It is currently owned by two Lee brothers. Since there is no one in their family who wants to keep and work the farm they have suggested it would be nice to sell it to a Bunting! Anyone interested? Diane has added family history and many pictures to our Archives. Many thanks!

                                    Our ancestral home was found by us in 1990. Bunting Field was given to John Bunting by King Edward I in 1285 as a land grant. It is located in Derbyshire (middle England) between Matlock and Chesterfield. In the 1600’s, the King looked for it to destroy as it was a meeting place for Quakers. It stayed in the Bunting family until 1819 when another John Bunting sold it and moved 15 rooms of the house to Chesterfield where it served as a school and hospital. This building was demolished in August of 1990. “Bunting Fieldâ€? is still on the gate today. One part of the house is stucco with a seal, I&E, on the front. This part was built by Isaac and Elizabeth Bunting who are buried in the family cemetery behind the house. The newer part is built of red brick and is dated 1819. It consists of 112 acres and is used as a dairy farm. Sheep and horses are also there. It is a beautiful estate. Many Buntings have visited over the years.

                                    Tartan

                                    Some of the Bunting Family settled in Scotland. There were not enough to form their own clan, therefore, they became a sept under Clan Graham of Menteith. You are qualified to wear this tartan. It is blue and black. Announcements

                                    If you would like to receive the Bunting Society Newsletter twice yearly from England contact: Prue James, 143 Lodge Rd., Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3JB, England. Phone: 011-44-787-247836. Six pounds British Sterling or about $10.00 (British Sterling must be sent).

                                    * Please send your news for 2005 (births, marriages, anniversaries, deaths, engagements, graduations, etc.) to: LaVerne Bunting Hayes, 8601 Glen Shadow Lane, Charlotte, NC 28212. Email: twotwotwo@webtv.net. Cut off date is March 1, 2006.

                                    OLD ENGLISH LULLABY : Bye Baby Bunting, Daddy’s Gone A Hunting, Gone to Get A Rabbit Skin, To Wrap The Baby Bunting In.

                                    #373
                                    Keymaster

                                      BUNTEN’s of SCOTLAND

                                      03:49PM UTC – Monday, 04 April 2005
                                      Contributed by: Anonymous

                                      I am researching my BUNTEN ancestors of Scotland. Have gone back to JAMES BUNTEN (b. Feb. 25/1806, Kilmarnock) m. Jan. 1828 MARY BROWN (b. 1806) I would love to share information. pbwalberg@netscape.net Patricia Bunten-Walberg

                                      #372
                                      Keymaster

                                        Buntings of Shropshire

                                        10:56AM UTC – Wednesday, 06 April 2005
                                        Contributed by: Mrs Helen Dann

                                        This morning I received birth certificates confirming the maiden names of both of my Bunting GG Grandparents, but I can find no trace of them either at Ancestry or the LDS site. If anyone is researching Shropshire Buntings, can you shed any light? I know that Frederick Bunting married Emily Bunting (they were cousins) in 1885. I now know that Emily’s parents were William Bunting and Elizabeth Bunting (so I assume that William and Elizabeth were also related). Frederick’s father, James Bunting (the family name is given as Bunton on the 1871 census), married an Ann Jones, born c.1835, although on one census her birthplace is given as Llanrihadir, and in another it’s Worthen. I have found all these people on the 1871-1901 censuses (the only ones to which I currently have access) but I can’t understand why I can’t seem to find any trace of their birth or marriage records

                                        #371
                                        Keymaster

                                          William Bunting 1800-1891 Northants

                                          06:41PM UTC – Thursday, 21 April 2005
                                          Contributed by: Mrs Ruth Wiszniewska

                                          Hello,

                                          I am new to Family History research, andhave just joined The Bunting Society. How I can find out more about my ancestors – is there a webpage I haven’t found giving information on various Buntings and their relations?

                                          I have worked my way back to William Bunting, born 1800 in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, using census information and Family Search (from the Church of the LDS). His daughter Mary Georgiana Bunting was my great great grandmother. Can anyone advise me what to do next?

                                          Thanks,

                                          Ruth Wisz

                                          #370
                                          Keymaster

                                            BUNTINGS IN MICHIGAN

                                            02:04PM UTC – Sunday, 15 May 2005
                                            Contributed by: Lena Bunting

                                            I have just joined the site. I would like toknow about the Buntings that reside in Michigan. MY GRANDFATHER WAS WAYNE BUNTING,HIS FATHER WAS CLEO BUNTING. I THINK WE ARE FROM A JOHN BUNTING. IF ANYONE HAS ANY ANSWERS FOR ME PLEASE CONTACT ME.

                                            THANK YOU

                                            #369
                                            Keymaster

                                              Society Treasurer, Roger Bunting, Member no. 106.

                                              10:56PM UTC – Thursday, 26 May 2005
                                              Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                              It is with great sorrow that I report that Roger Bunting died peacefully very early this morning. Judith, his wife and daughters Philipa and Lucy were with him.

                                              Whilst the seriousness of Roger’s illness had been known for some time the loss of a friend and enthusiastic Member still comes as a shock.

                                              On taking over as Treasurer Roger supervised the change of the Society’s Banker to one more friendly to small organisations, was responsible for a more equitable and efficient sharing of the Secretary/Treasurer duties and became the distributor of the Society Journal. He actively looked into whether or not the Society should take on charitable status but concluded that circumstances did not justify it at this moment. On the lighter side he and Judith devised a Society bookmark for use by Members as well as it acting as an advertising slogan. All of which did not stop him from continuing with his research on the Essex Stambourne family tree and for demanding that the Society records should be more open to the membership.

                                              The arrangements for the funeral are as follows. Monday 6th June at 2.15pm. St Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough.
                                              All welcome at the church for a service of remembrance.
                                              The cremation will be attended by family only.
                                              No flowers.
                                              Donations to Cancer Research UK wil be welcome. These can be sent via Judith at her home address, or put in the collection plate in the church service.

                                              Meanwhile we grieve for Roger along with Judith, Philipa and Lucy.

                                              Michael.

                                              #368
                                              Keymaster

                                                Buntings of Alfreton,Derbyshire

                                                07:55PM UTC – Wednesday, 15 June 2005
                                                Contributed by: David & Janet Pinborough

                                                Am new to Family History, and I have just joined the Bunting society.

                                                Would be very interested in any information on William Bunting Born Abt 1732, and married to Hannah Swaine at Alfreton,Derbys, on 16 Sept 1757.

                                                Thanks

                                                #367
                                                Keymaster

                                                  Scotlands People Web Site

                                                  04:36PM UTC – Thursday, 16 June 2005
                                                  Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                  I have received the report below letting us know of the plans to update the “ScotlandsPeople” website with some changes and additions.

                                                  We are delighted to inform you the new site http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk
                                                  is now up and running.

                                                  In addition to the existing indexes and images, ScotlandsPeople now provides access to historical wills and testaments from 1513 – 1901, creating a unified search system for all these sources. To enhance your experience on this site the following upgrades have been made:

                                                  *What’s in the Database:
                                                  Includes detailed information on and examples of all record types.

                                                  *Document types:
                                                  These are now colour-coded for easy reference.

                                                  *Help & Other Resources and FAQs:
                                                  These have been greatly expanded and improved.

                                                  *Specific Help:
                                                  This is now available via ? icon for each search form field.

                                                  *New Search Site:
                                                  This new facility allows easy searching of Help, FAQs and Features sections.

                                                  *Female death search:
                                                  Now allows cross-indexing using maiden, married or previous married surnames. More information at
                                                  http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?319 .

                                                  *Age at Death unrecorded age checkbox:
                                                  Checking this box will include those entries between 1855 and 1865 where no age at death was recorded. More information at
                                                  http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?320 .

                                                  *Birth year:
                                                  You may now choose a period of +/- 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 years around the time of birth. More information at
                                                  http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?322 .

                                                  *Parent name in OPR births & baptisms search:
                                                  Parent name fields can now be populated by any name of either parent. More information at
                                                  http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?276 .

                                                  *Census:
                                                  Now searchable one year at a time with districts names matching those in statutory search lists and only districts that existed in the census year chosen are offered as options. More information at
                                                  http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?300 .

                                                  #366
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                                                    20 – Editorial Autumn/Winter 1999

                                                    09:08PM UTC – Monday, 20 June 2005
                                                    Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                    Our tenth birthday came and went this year with a lovely weekend at Writtle College. The weather was wonderful as was the venue.

                                                    We were asked when we would do it again! When we said ten years we were asked if it could be sooner as ten years is a long time for older members, It was agreed at a recent committee meeting that we would hold the next four meetings at Alpheton and the following one at Writtle, For Alpheton we have decided to go back to the second Saturday in October as most people can manage that weekend, Please do not be put off as there is not accommodation included as there is plenty of good quality B & B in this area.

                                                    Please let us know when you have an email address so we can send information between newsletters. Also let us know of any new information you have found on your tree and any new editions and events that have happened throughout the year.

                                                    We have had an influx of new members throughout this year. If you see new members that belong to the same tree as you please write to them and make them feel welcome. If you would like to be put in touch with others on your tree please ask and I will send you their addresses

                                                    Mary Rix (acting editor)

                                                    #365
                                                    Keymaster

                                                      21 – Editorial Spring/Summer 2000

                                                      07:18PM UTC – Monday, 04 July 2005
                                                      Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                      I am sorry this newsletter is so late.

                                                      It happened in February when a school I work for did not have a teacher for a Reception Class. I was going for just seven weeks but enjoyed it so much that I applied to stay until July and got the job! I am now back home trying to catch up. I have heard from a few people asking where the newsletter is but all I could tell them is that I am working on it.

                                                      We are desperately looking for a new editor to take on this job. If you think you could collect articles, type it into a word processor and write an editorial please let me know – WE NEED YOU!

                                                      Mary Rix

                                                      #364
                                                      Keymaster

                                                        Asheboro, North Carolina – A Bunting Wedding in 1846

                                                        08:52PM UTC – Tuesday, 19 July 2005
                                                        Contributed by: Laverne Bunting Hayes

                                                        This is an 1846 wedding picture and it was found in 1996 by Solomon’s granddaughter, 150 years old when found.

                                                        It was in a dresser drawer and evidently had been there all this time as the original tin type was in perfect condition. His physical traits can be seen in the family today, especially black hair and forehead.
                                                        Solomon Bunting 1822-1889, son of William Hix Bunting ca 1775?-June 1827, and Abigail_______ b. ca 1775-after 1860, married Louisa Smith 1827-1909, d/o Michael Smith b. 1800 Chatham Co., NC and Mary Ann Richaradson 1814-after 1880, all buried in Asheboro City Cemetery, Randolph Co. NC. Solomon served in Co. I 22nd NC Rgt, Infantry, CSA in 1862, wounded. Served in Davis Home Guards for the duration of the war. Solomon and Louisa had ten children, six became adults, married and had children.
                                                        Their descendants will gather for their 22nd Bunting Family Reunion in April 1006.

                                                        #363
                                                        Keymaster

                                                          Charles Bunting

                                                          12:52PM UTC – Thursday, 28 July 2005
                                                          Contributed by: Ian Watkins

                                                          I am Ian Watkins. My mother, who has just passed away, had the maiden name of Bunting. During her youth she was known as ‘Bunty’. She was born on the Isle of Lewis to Charles Bunting and Jeanne [nee Tulloch]. Charles Bunting hailed from Glenarm, Co Antrim, Northern Island. It is my understanding [no proof] that he was born BUNTIN and died BUNTING, picking up the G early in life. Any related information will be greatfully received. Regards, Ian Watkins Berneray…. 145º 19’ 58” East 37º 53’ 47” South “Better drowned than duffers if not duffers won’t drown”

                                                          #362
                                                          Keymaster

                                                            Preparation For A Granada, UK, TV Programme.

                                                            10:40PM UTC – Wednesday, 03 August 2005
                                                            Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                            The Federation of Family History Societies has distributed the following notice.

                                                            The Most Amazing Names in Britain

                                                            The specialist development team at Granada Television is currently developing a programme proposal about “The Most Amazing Names in Britain” and is looking for surnames that have interesting, historical stories to tell.

                                                            Such a surname maybe 900 years old, one descendant may have been part of the aristocracy, one may have worked as a farm hand, the current holder of the surname may even be 2,000th in line to the throne, be the oldest surviving surname, last survivor of that surname. Any surname with a wonderful and truly amazing history is what they are looking for.

                                                            If you are able to help them please contact Jo Walker either via email or telephone, the details are listed below.She is looking forward to hearing your fascinating surname history. Unfortunately Jo will only be able to respond to the surnames that are put forward for the television proposal.

                                                            Email: jo.walker@granadamedia.com

                                                            Tel: 0161 827 2503
                                                            Fax: 0161 827 2883

                                                            #361
                                                            Keymaster

                                                              Christopher Evelyn Bunting MBE, Obituary.

                                                              09:23AM UTC – Wednesday, 10 August 2005
                                                              Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                              The Daily Telegraph for August 10th, 2005, in its obituary section has an article about the life of the cellist, Christopher Bunting and who died on July 28th, 2005 following a long illness.

                                                              Christopher was a former member of the Society.

                                                              http://wordpress.buntingsociety.org.uk/society/home/images/articles/20050810102356261_1.jpg

                                                              We send our condolences to the members of his family.

                                                              Daily Telegraph Obituary

                                                              Observer Obituary

                                                              #360
                                                              Keymaster

                                                                Quainton, BKM, UK Aug. 2005

                                                                06:05PM UTC – Sunday, 14 August 2005
                                                                Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                We have a number of Members with Quainton, BKM interests so whilst this notice is obviously commercial I hope that it will be of interest too in providing background material for their family history. My thanks to Stan Cook for drawing it to my attention

                                                                This notice has recently appeared in the “Quainton News”, August 2005.

                                                                “Quainton” “History of some old Houses and their Inhabitants”, by G. Rodwell.

                                                                “This is the last of my Quainton documents. I thought it worthy of putting inside a hard cover, which unfortunately adds to the costs.

                                                                The book contains about one hundred pages of text and photographs – in addition there is a 700 name index.
                                                                Only 200 have been printed and I do not suppose that it will be reprinted

                                                                The price, including a 50p contribution to the Memorial Hall Fund is ?[GBP]7-. [not including any postage]”.

                                                                [from Gordon Rodwell].

                                                                ——————————————————————————–

                                                                If you want any more information.

                                                                Gordon Rodwell is not on email.

                                                                ‘Roddie’s’ telephone number is +44(0)1296 655348 and address: Grange Leys, 67 North End Road, Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4RG.

                                                                #359
                                                                Keymaster

                                                                  2 – From the Editor

                                                                  08:15PM UTC – Tuesday, 16 August 2005
                                                                  Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                                  Our thanks to everyone for the wonderful response to our first Bunting Newsletter. As a result we are not at all short of ideas for features.
                                                                  The basic format established in the first letter has been retained and new features introduced as a response to members’ requirements.
                                                                  We already have close connections with the BUNTON family. Bunton is a variant of Bunting, and was at some time retained and perpetuated in that form (see p.10 of first newsletter).
                                                                  We extend a very warm welcome to the American Buntings, who have their own reunion. Three of their members are planning to attend ours in October. Full details of the reunion are enclosed, and we look forward to meeting you on 13th October.
                                                                  I personally would like to thank Mary Rix for her advice, encouragement and not least the use of their word processor!
                                                                  Happy Hunting and keep the letters coming!
                                                                  Christine Grayson-Toms

                                                                  #358
                                                                  Keymaster

                                                                    Edwin Brooks Bunting

                                                                    11:58AM UTC – Thursday, 25 August 2005
                                                                    Contributed by: David & Janet Pinborough

                                                                    Hi
                                                                    Has anyone information on the parents of Edwin Brooks Bunting, known as Don. He was born in 1902, I am almost sure he was born in the Lea-Holloway area of Derbyshire. He passed away in 1994 in Southend,Essex
                                                                    Thanks & Regards
                                                                    Janet

                                                                    #357
                                                                    Keymaster

                                                                      Buntings in Portland Jamaica

                                                                      12:29PM UTC – Tuesday, 30 August 2005
                                                                      Contributed by: Camile Strauck

                                                                      John Clarke Panton Bunting, my Great -Great grandfather, lived in Jamaica in the 1800 and had two sons, John Clarke Panton Bunting Jr. and Charles Panton Bunting. John Bunting Snr. was married to a Ms. Panton, and they had a Plantation with slaves,John Bunting snr. and his family hadlaterhelpedin a fightto abolish slavery. When the abolishion of slaves took place in Jamaica. John Bunting Snr. gave the freed slaves the surnames Panton and Bunting then there was this arrange that thereafter, no one with the namesBunting was to marry or get involve with a Panton, because they were descendants of released slaves and and they were related. This was in Portland, Jamaica in a district called Manchioneal, a part of the Bunting Estate is still there as a tourist area, called Ras Craig. It is not known, who now owns it. Other parts of the property is occupied by other persons who have the Bunting name and the Panton Name (they are said to be the descendants of the slaves released from Mr. Buntings plantation). John Bunting Snr. later relocated to Boston, Ma of the USA. Charles Panton Bunting (Or Uncle Charlie as my grandmother called him died).

                                                                      John Bunting Jr. is the father of my grandmother, Mrs. Dorrie Bunting Simpson. She was born to Ms. Maisie Aikman, who was black and she named her Charlene, however, Mr. Bunting, took his daughter from Ms. Aikman and re-named her Dorrie Elaine, why?????. John Bunting Jr. visited countries such as Cuba, Panama and Barbados/Bahamas, where it is said that he had a son, called Juan. Juan Bunting, born about 1940 up and his mother’s name was Ballentina. John Bunting Jr. later married a lady named Rita, her mother’s name was Lenora, apart from my grand mother he had another son, Harold, I don’t know who was his mother, if it was Rita, however he died too. We had a picture of my Grandparents Wedding and he was in it. John Bunting, Jr. was a reputable carpenter in Portland.

                                                                      My grandmother’s first daughter, My mother, was named by Mr. Bunting, he named her Maria Charlotte, and loved calling her Charlotte or Trudy, apparently the names ran in his family lines?????.

                                                                      If anyone identifies with these names and story, I would sure love to here your feedback or follow-up.

                                                                      #356
                                                                      Keymaster

                                                                        22 – Editorial 2000

                                                                        06:25PM UTC – Wednesday, 21 September 2005
                                                                        Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                                        Having acquired my first computer in March last year (and thereby joined the ‘World of the Wired’ – or should it be ‘Weird’?), I was deprived of the main excuse I had previously put forward for not taking on the editorship of Gone A-Hunting.

                                                                        Members should know however that though this issue carries my name, as editor, I have leaned very heavily on Mary Rixin gleaning raw material and physically putting the newsletter together.

                                                                        You are exhorted to come forward with editorial contributions for future issues. Please work on the premise that if a Bunting-related piece of history or topical story just might be interesting, then let me have it. Address, phone, e-mail etc. details are given opposite; I even have a fax number (01582 768549). If none of those options suit, please feel free to remit contributions by Wells Fargo, pony express, pigeon post or ‘trusty native with cleft stick’.

                                                                        #355
                                                                        Keymaster

                                                                          24 – Editorial – Variations Enigma

                                                                          08:42PM UTC – Friday, 23 September 2005
                                                                          Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                                          Those who live in the south-east comer of England will know that Tonbridge is a town not far from Tunbridge Wells. Spell either of them wrongly and you’ll be in hot water with Men of Kent as well as Kentish Men (born respectively on the western and eastern side of the River Medway). Travel north of the Thames via the Dartford Tunnel and the M25 and you will reach the Al Great North Road coming out of London, at South Mimms in Hertfordshire. But how many people know – or care – that the adjacent village to South Mimms is North Mymms, spelled with a ‘y’.

                                                                          Robert Buntin’s fascinating look in this issue of Gone A-Hunting at the spelling variations around the name Bunting – where the town of Dumbarton in the now-defunct Scottish county of Dunbartonshire comes into the story – serves as a reminder that family and place names were articulated verbally long before they ever came to be written down.

                                                                          Getting down to specific cases, Jo and Gordon Bunting (see page 18) were able to pinpoint conclusively the point in their family history at which BUNTON became BUNTING.

                                                                          At the 2001 Bunting Society gathering there was some discussion on the subject of making the society more ‘inclusive’. Even though the membership already includes numerous Buntins, Buntons, etc, it was felt by some in the body of the hall that members of the wider Bunting diaspora who did not happen to spell their surname exactly B-U-N-T-I-N-G, and who learned of the society’s existence, could be deterred from finding out more.

                                                                          They might, it was suggested, therefore regard themselves as lacking in membership qualifications – perhaps even, heaven forfend, as ‘poor relations’. As nothing could be further from the case, any thoughts from readers on possible strategies as to how ‘Bunting variants’ might be made to feel just as welcome in the society as those whose surname has just happened to evolve over the last two or three centuries to the name identifying our society.

                                                                          Please relay any ideas or proposals on the subject to one of the four Bunting Society contacts listed opposite.

                                                                          Alan Bunting

                                                                          #354
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                                                                            FFHS October, 2005 Edition of the Newsflash.

                                                                            05:59PM UTC – Monday, 17 October 2005
                                                                            Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                            The October issue of the Federation of Family History Societies newsletter –
                                                                            NEWSFLASH – is now available online by visiting

                                                                            http://www.ffhs.org.uk/Societies/Newsflash/index.htm

                                                                            To view the pages you will need to click on the PDF symbol just below the main header after you have used the link and arrived at the Federation site.

                                                                            #353
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                                                                              17 – Editorial – 1998

                                                                              07:33PM UTC – Monday, 24 October 2005
                                                                              Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                                              Well where has the year gone to! It seems as if Christmas was only yesterday and tomorrow it will be May!

                                                                              Since our Gathering the time has just flown. Just after the Gathering David from Holkham put an article in his local paper and had quite a few responses, one of whom was related to him. A writer for the newspaper was prompted to write an article on the Bunting store in Norwich as a result, which in turn brought forward other memories of the store.

                                                                              While I was at the Family History Conference at Crewe I again met Ruth Pearson from the Buntingfield tree and Roy Ashdown and his daughter Elaine from the only Hampshire tree.

                                                                              It is now time to look forward to the next Gathering which has been booked at Alpheton Village Hall, once again the date being 10th October 1998. If you need accommodation there are plenty of good B&Bs in the area. The Gathering next year will celebrate ten years of The Bunting Society. It would be nice to do something special for this occasion. Please have suggestions ready for putting the wheels in action for organising the event.

                                                                              Maybe it would be an idea to have a celebration dinner in the evening after the Gathering and perhaps a visit to a Bunting ‘haunt’ on the Sunday! It is not too far to go into Norfolk or across to Debden or Saffron Waldon.

                                                                              The idea of putting together books on various branches of the Bunting clan seemed to be a nice way of celebrating ten years. I think some people are already working on books for their own branches. If you need help to get your branch stories into print please ask. There are people on the committee who have experience in this field. If you do start to do this please include background information on the area and occupations of your family.

                                                                              The Bunting Society continues to prosper with more Buntings contacting us from around the world, especially as it is so easy with email. If since you sent your information in you have acquired an email address please let us know so that we can add you to our mailing list.

                                                                              Please keep in touch and let us know the new twigs and leaves that need adding to your tree, and any older branches that you have discovered since last year. I try to get all the trees updated in time for the Gathering.

                                                                              MaryRix

                                                                              #352
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                                                                                Buntings in Wednesbury/Walsall

                                                                                04:09PM UTC – Tuesday, 01 November 2005
                                                                                Contributed by: Anonymous

                                                                                Hi,

                                                                                I have got my tree to a William Bunting born 1814 Walsall, from birth certificates & census information 1851 onwards.

                                                                                William married Ann Dibbing nee Carr in Edgbaston in 1835 and the family lived in various places around N & E Birmingham 1851-1871. William is a weighing machine maker when my ancestor was born.

                                                                                The IGI has a record of a baptism Feb 1814 in Walsall which looks promising, giving his parents as Joseph & Mary.

                                                                                Its here things start getting complicated!

                                                                                I found 2 likely bunches of siblings; Joseph bap. 1822 & Mary bap. 1816 in Walsall, same church as William.

                                                                                A second family, Elizabeth, Isaac & Abel, all baptised in St Martin’s, Birmingham, in 1837 (though the children were born 1825-1833). I have no idea when William left Walsall.

                                                                                Question 1 – do you think the first 3 children & the second 3 are the same family, or are the parents names just a coincidence?

                                                                                Question 2 – I need help finding the correct Joseph & Mary, William’s parents.

                                                                                IGI has a likely marriage Joseph Bunting/Mary Smith 16 April 1811 but this is from a “record submitted by a member of the LDS church”. So far I’ve not found a baptism that quite matches Joseph’s likely age either. However, there do seem to be a lot of Buntings in Wednesbury, which is quite near to Walsall, and I’m sure there must be a connection.

                                                                                As William had at least 1 brother & several children, is anyone else researching this particular branch?

                                                                                regards

                                                                                Vicky

                                                                                #351
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                                                                                  John Robert Alexander Bunting

                                                                                  08:46AM UTC – Wednesday, 02 November 2005
                                                                                  Contributed by: Neil and Nonie Rooney

                                                                                  Does anyone have information on John Robert Alexander Bunting who was, I think born in UK but was married in New Zealand and had a son in about 1881 – John Stewart Wellington Bunting born in about 1881 in Balcairn, Canterbury, NZ. Any help would be useful. Thanks . 433

                                                                                  #350
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                                                                                    My Ancestors “The Buntings of Erie and Crawford County, PA”

                                                                                    12:35AM UTC – Saturday, 05 November 2005
                                                                                    Contributed by: Col Joseph Thomas

                                                                                    Samuel Bunting and his wife Septama (Cowgill) Bunting, in company with Jonah Cowgill (Septama’s brother), moved by ox-cart from Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Le Bouef Township, Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania about 1797. Le Boeuf Township is one of the first townships in Erie County where settlers came to establish homes in the wilderness. Here, French Creek and Le Boeuf Creek join in their rush to the Gulf of Mexico. Here, Indians camped and developed an early trail through the forest. Quarries were found and worked near the Borough of Mill Village This township received its name from Le Boeuf Creek, which joins French Creek within its limits. It is one of the original townships of the county, and belongs to what is known as “the Southern Tier.” It is bounded on the north by Waterford, on the east by Union, on the south by Crawford County, and on the west by Washington. Capt. Robert King, who took up 400 acres at the present Ford Bridge, selected the first lands in Le Boeuf Township in 1794. Samuel and his wife Septama are listed in the 1820 Census for Le Bouef Township in Erie County along with Septama’s brothers Johan and Joseph Cowgill.

                                                                                    Daniel Bunting was born in Le Boeuf Township, Erie County, PA on October 15, 1808; the son of Samuel Bunting and Septama Cowgill. He moved to Rockdale Township in Crawford County, PA in 1837; and resided there until his death. His wife, Nancy (Thompson) Bunting, was born March 21, 1813. In 1830 William Bunting conveyed land in Erie County to Daniel and Samuel Bunting. Daniel married Nancy Thompson on December 19, 1833 and they had eight children. Daniel and his wife Nancy are listed in the 1880 U.S. Census for Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA. One of Daniel and Nancy’s children was Henry A. Bunting.

                                                                                    Henry A. Bunting and Adelle (Breeze’) Bunting were married at Thomastown, Rockdale Township, Crawford County, PA and lived there most of their lives. Legend says that as early as 1840, the Bunting and Breeze families were living in Rockdale Township in the settlement known as Thomastown. Henry and Adell had a son named Luther W. Bunting.

                                                                                    Luther W. Bunting was born August 2, 1863 in Little Cooley, Athens Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania to Henry A. and Adelle R. Breeze’. Luther was a farmer and on July 2, 1902, at the age of 39, he married Edith Eldora Alexander. In 1909, at the age of 46, he is found farming land that he had rented from Mrs. Sproul and his mailing address was listed as RD 71 Townville. The following year’s U.S. Census shows him still farming, married to Edith, with two daughters Maude and Evora. The 1930 U.S. Census lists Luther as still farming and owning his own land. His home is valued at $3,000 and has a radio set. His age in 1930 is listed as 66 and he and Edith are living on their farm by themselves. Luther died on November 30, 1934 and his wife Edith lived for 21 more years. Luther and Edith had a daughter Maude Hazel (my mother).

                                                                                    Maude Hazel Bunting was born on June 12, 1906 at her parents’ home in Little Cooley, Athens Township, and Crawford County PA. Both a brother and sister (Paul and Helen) died in early childhood and her only living sibling was a sister Evora who was born just two months shy of Maude’s second birthday. Maude attended and graduated from Willis Grove Consolidated School and went to Edinboro College in Edinboro, PA. In 1925, after attending Edinboro College she was awarded a Provisional Teaching Certificate and secured a teaching position at Taylor Stand School in Athens Township. Maude knew Milton Thomas from Willis Grove Consolidated School and Edinboro College and they began dating during her first year of teaching. At the completion of her first year of teaching Milton and Maude decided to get married and Maude’s uncle The Reverend Forrest Amy conducted the ceremony on June 12, 1926 at her home in Little Cooley. That fall they both traveled to Wilmore, KY where Milton entered his Junior Year at Asbury College and where in the spring of 1927 he graduated “provisionally. Following this Milton was ordained in the Methodist Church.

                                                                                    Maude a young “School Marm” from rural western Pennsylvania now became a minister’s wife and would spend the rest of her life supporting her husband, her family, and the Methodist Church. She was the mother of eight children; David, Virginia, Paul, John, James, Joseph, Vivian and Stanley. When she was living at Rimersburg in 1940, it was discovered that she had cancer of the throat. This was a terrible personal and family tragedy–she was so young–and her husband and children needed her so much. What seems like a miracle then and still today, the cancer was arrested and Maude recovered and went on to live for many more years and raises a large family. Thirty-four years later, in 1974, cancer once more struck this wonderful woman. Being the remarkable lady that she was, however, she again resisted this terrible disease and miracle of miracles–it was arrested for the second time. In 1976, it was discovered that her husband Milton had leukemia– miracles of medicine do happen and Milton’s cancer was also arrested.

                                                                                    Milton and Maude finally retired in 1973 and settled in Cambridge Springs, PA a town close to where they and their parents had grown up. Maude celebrated her 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 1976 in the Methodist Church in Cambridge Springs. All of her children and their families, plus a large crowd of friends and former parishioners they had known for years joined in this “Golden Celebration”. Maude spent her final years with Milton at the Methodist Retirement Home in Meadville, PA, where she died on February 18, 1986, fifteen months after her husband. A true lady to the end–she requested–and her request was granted to have her granddaughters be her pallbearers.

                                                                                    Joseph L. Thomas

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                                                                                      FFHS News: Lottery Money For Community Projects That Benefit The Disabled

                                                                                      06:23PM UTC – Wednesday, 09 November 2005
                                                                                      Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                      November2005 – The London region of Awards for All is seeking more applications to fund community projects that either benefit the disabled or their carers or increase accessibility for the disabled to community activities.

                                                                                      The Awards for All programme is able to provide grants of £500 to £5000 that will enable or improve disabled access to a wide range of organisation types and activities i.e: wheelchair ramps, disabled toilets, sign language interpreters, braille, IT such as talking books, sharing information, awareness raising etc.

                                                                                      There will be a workshop on Tuesday, November 22 to help potential applicants to understand the application process.

                                                                                      In order to register for the workshop or for further details of this
                                                                                      campaign please visit:

                                                                                      http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/london/London_news.html

                                                                                      Maggie Loughran
                                                                                      Administrator, Federation of Family History Societies
                                                                                      http://www.ffhs.org.uk

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                                                                                        1 – From the Editor

                                                                                        07:37PM UTC – Wednesday, 16 November 2005
                                                                                        Contributed by: Jerry Green

                                                                                        How good it is to be putting pen to paper to compile the first Bunting newsletter, which should have appeared in January but for the indisposition of first the chairman and then the editor!

                                                                                        I hope that as time goes on you will find it a stimulating source of interest and information. If you have a Bunting story to tell or have any Bunting history queries, we hope that you will not hesitate to write to me or any of the other researchers listed in this newsletter. We shall welcome suggestions for services or features.

                                                                                        To set the record straight from the outset, I shall briefly tell you about us.

                                                                                        The decision to put out a newsletter was taken on the 23rd September 1989 during our first Bunting Gathering held at Alpheton village hall near Long Melford in Suffolk. The meeting was arranged following the publication of a letter in the East Anglian Daily Times about my great-aunt, Annie Elizabeth Bunting. Letters and phone calls flooded in, and it seemed to me that we should make some effort to piece together our collective information. One or two people learnt of hitherto unknown connections, and we all enjoyed the exhibition of family trees and documents, a buffet lunch and talks from Mary Rix about the Buntings of Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Essex, myself on what I knew about Annie Elizabeth’s family and their moves between Derbyshire and East Anglia and George Bunting on his vast personal collection of Bunting memorabilia.

                                                                                        George Bunting has kindly agreed to be our chairman for the first year. My personal feeling is that this is a tremendous privilege.

                                                                                        Michael Bunting is our treasurer. He and his wife Jeanne are keen and competent researchers.

                                                                                        I have agreed to edit our newsletters, and act as secretary.

                                                                                        We felt that an annual subscription of ?2 should cover two letters per year and postage.

                                                                                        We hope you will like this idea and that we shall have plenty of feedback from our readers with further ideas and features.

                                                                                        Our next letter will only be sent out on request.

                                                                                        I would like to thank all those who replied to the letter in the East Anglian and Mention too the help I received from Miss Mary Bunting of Holme Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Sadly Mary died two weeks before I was due to meet her, and without her help and encouragement, my effort would have been much the poorer. I would also like to thank her cousin and mine, Helen Ray of Mewbold, Derbyshire – Annie’s daughter -for all her help and for all the happy memories of the farm in days past!

                                                                                        This is YOUR news-letter, and we look forward to bearing from you. CHRISTINE GRAYSON-TOMS.

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                                                                                          FFHS News – Civil Registration Modernisation.

                                                                                          08:00PM UTC – Thursday, 17 November 2005
                                                                                          Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                          Ministers and the Registrar General have since agreed that changes to the governance arrangements should be subject to consultation. The publication of the consultation paper ‘Registration Modernisation’, which also sets out how many other changes proposed in the 2002 White Paper ‘Civil Registration:
                                                                                          Vital Change’ are to be progressed, has been announced by John Healey, Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Minister for ONS.

                                                                                          Full details are available on the GRO web site. Also a link is provided concerning the outcome of the review of “Civil Marriage Ceromonies”.
                                                                                          http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/aboutus/lookingahead/Latest_news.asp

                                                                                          Maggie Loughran
                                                                                          Administrator, Federation of Family History Societies http://www.ffhs.org.uk

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                                                                                            Do You Have Royal Connections?

                                                                                            09:56PM UTC – Thursday, 17 November 2005
                                                                                            Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                            Shine Limited, a TV production company are looking for people who think they may have a royal or aristocratic connection in their family tree.

                                                                                            They want to take seven families on a journey through their family tree to find out if there is a connection and find out about other interesting people along the way.

                                                                                            With their two presenters, a historian and a genealogist they want to bring your family’s history to life.It may be purely a story that has been in your family for years or you may have started to look into it.

                                                                                            Maybe you are related to the Bowes-Lyon family, the Parker-Bowles or the Fergussons?

                                                                                            Maybe you are descended from a royal mistress?

                                                                                            Maybe you are related to Grace Kelly or the French royal family directly?

                                                                                            Are you black and have reason to believe that you may have blood links with a white plantation owner?

                                                                                            If you have any royal stories from the past 300 years give Shine a call on +44(0)870 726 8873 or e-mail Emma Beckwith

                                                                                            Maggie Loughran, Administrator, Federation of Family History Societies http://www.ffhs.org.uk

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                                                                                              FFHS-NEWS, A petition from the UK National Council on Archives

                                                                                              01:22PM UTC – Wednesday, 23 November 2005
                                                                                              Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                              Society Members, both in the UK and Overseas, are invited to complete the petition form available on the web site link given below. In the line for “Organisation” fill with The Bunting Society for “Position” fill in with Member.

                                                                                              The National Council on Archives online petition:
                                                                                              Do you think that archives are worthwhile?

                                                                                              You can help ensure that archives receive the funding they need by filling in The National Council on Archives online petition at
                                                                                              http://www.ncaonline.org.uk/announcements/save_the_countrys_memory

                                                                                              Following the publication of “Giving Value: Funding Priorities for UK Archives 2005-2010”, the National Council on Archives continue to lobby government and funding bodies to convince
                                                                                              them that putting archives higher up the agenda is worthwhile. Chronic under-funding of archives means that some UK collections remain un-catalogued, housed in unsuitable conditions or unused. In the worst cases important archives are sold to overseas buyers.
                                                                                              By signing the online petition you will be helping to protect the nation’s heritage and showing your support for archives. The petition will be sent to Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for
                                                                                              Culture, Media and Sport.
                                                                                              In accordance with the Data Protection Act we will only use the data you provide to us for the purposes of lobbying on behalf of archives.

                                                                                              For more information contact:
                                                                                              Ruth Savage
                                                                                              Policy & Development Officer
                                                                                              National Council on Archives
                                                                                              Tel:+44 (0)20 8392 5376
                                                                                              ruth.savage@nationalarchives.gov.uk

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                                                                                                William, With Nelson at Trafalgar

                                                                                                01:47PM UTC – Wednesday, 23 November 2005
                                                                                                Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                                Whilst browsing on The National Archives, UK, site I inevitably searched for the surname Bunting and I was pleasantly surprised that Marine, Private William Bunting appeared on the screen.

                                                                                                William served at the Battle of Trafalgar on the ship HMS Royal Sovereign with the extract of his name having been given in the ship’s pay book number (ML 57) dated 1 March 1805. The catalogue reference being ADM 36/15755.

                                                                                                Does anyone know more about William or can lay claim to him as an ancestor? No doubt there will also be a picture of the ship in the records too.

                                                                                                I am sure our Journal Editor would love to have an article about William and his family.

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                                                                                                Keymaster

                                                                                                  Quainton Parish Register CD of B,M and D 1599-1900.

                                                                                                  08:29PM UTC – Saturday, 26 November 2005
                                                                                                  Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                                  Our contact in Quainton, Stan Cook, has kindly forwarded the following extract from his Parish Magazine.

                                                                                                  Revd. Martin Partridge’s Legacy by June Hanson

                                                                                                  Martin and Tessa have now left us for what we all hope will be a long and happy retirement, but before he left, he gave us, the Parish, a rather special legacy.

                                                                                                  Not many are aware that the Rev: Cautley during his time as Vicar here in 1908. He undertook the task of taking the names and details off the three church registers that recorded all Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, starting from 1599 and up to 1900 and copied them into ledgers in alphabetical order. They are beautifully written up and these ledgers are now on permanent loan in the Buckinghamshire County Archives at Aylesbury for safekeeping.

                                                                                                  But before placing them there, Martin has for some time prior to leaving, been scanning each page (776 in all) and putting them on disc. That has now been accomplished and the discs are available to interested parties. They will be invaluable to anyone researching his or her family tree or village history. It was a long, tedious job for both Reverends but such a worthwhile one and one which will be invaluable to future researchers.

                                                                                                  So our most grateful thanks go to Martin for completing such a time-consuming and mammoth task

                                                                                                  When Martin’s successor has taken up residence here in Quainton, we will hand the discs over to him or her, but in the meantime, should you wish to have one, contact either of the churchwardens, June Hanson or Philip Goddard, on +44(0)1296 655249 and +44(0)1296 651801 respectively.

                                                                                                  A charge of UK £15 per disc will be asked which willcontribute to church funds.

                                                                                                  Society Overseas Members should ask about the additional cost of packing and postage.

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                                                                                                    FFHSs NEWS: Has the ITV Takeover Affected the Online, UK, 1901 Census Service?

                                                                                                    04:02PM UTC – Wednesday, 07 December 2005
                                                                                                    Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                                    You will already be aware that QinetiQ recently sold its rights as licensee for the UK 1901 census online to Friends Reunited. It was confirmed today that ITV has bought Friends Reunited, and with it the right to operate the UK 1901 census service.

                                                                                                    The acquisition, according to news reports, comes as part of an Internet spending spree by media companies such as Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. as they attempt to counteract sluggish advertisement sales in traditional areas such as television. Other companies vying for Friends Reunited apparently included UK publishers Trinity Mirror and Daily Mail & General Trust. The report on the http://news.bbc.co.uk website concludes by saying that “ITV has high hopes for the Genes Reunited strand within Friends Reunited. The site, which allows people to trace their family tree, has 46 million registered members.”

                                                                                                    The Head of Online Services & Strategic Marketing at The National Archives has advised us they have been assured that ITV are extremely committed to maintaining and expanding the UK 1901 census service , and they are confident that ITV will be excellent licensees. Indeed, they understand that Friends Reunited’s expansion into genealogy was one of the main attractions for ITV.

                                                                                                    The FFHS has been invited to put any specific questions we may have to either party. So, if any member society has serious concerns or queries about the future operation of the UK 1901 census service, as a result of the purchase of Friends Reunited by ITV, please let me know.

                                                                                                    Geoff Riggs,
                                                                                                    Director of Computer & Internet Facilities,
                                                                                                    Federation of Family History Societies

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                                                                                                      Jeanne Buntings ‘Why Can’t I Find Them’

                                                                                                      06:41PM UTC – Tuesday, 13 December 2005
                                                                                                      Contributed by: Clive Billson

                                                                                                      Some of the suggestions and tips that Jeanne gave, in her very informative talk at Tissington last October, were of immense value. My problem is that I cannot remember them all, now that more than a day has passed by. I wonder if there might be any chance of a transcript being made available? Perhaps posted on this web site.

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                                                                                                        FFHSs NEWSFLASH

                                                                                                        01:59PM UTC – Wednesday, 14 December 2005
                                                                                                        Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

                                                                                                        The Society has just received its copy, no. 72b, of the NEWSFLASH. It occured to me that rather than wait for the Journal Editor or me to read it and extract items that you might wish to have your own copy. I down loaded the procedure for doing this from the Federation Web Site.

                                                                                                        ” FFHS-NEWS

                                                                                                        This is a ‘one-way’ Mailing List which the FFHS uses to make announcements and to publish information of general interest. Anyone can subscribe to receive such messages from the List, but they will not be able to send emails posting to the List. This can only be done by the Federation’s Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Administrator.

                                                                                                        If you wish to subscribe to FFHS-NEWS, send an email to ffhs-news-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk (no subject or message body are needed). You will receive a reply asking you to confirm your subscription.

                                                                                                        If you later wish to unsubscribe, send an email to ffhs-news-unsubscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk (no subject or message body are needed). You will receive a reply asking you to confirm the cancellation of your subscription.

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