Buntings in New Zealand

09:57PM UTC – Wednesday, 02 August 2006
Contributed by: Ron B

My name is Ronald Bunting ,and although I live in Australia I was born in New Zealand.I am interested to hear if anyone has any information regarding my greatgrandfather Father Jabez Bunting who immigrated to New Zealand at the end of the 19th Century. Very Little is known of his origins in the family and apart from the fact my great uncle Cliff Bunting Lived and died in the same house that Jabez built in Auckland ,again there is hardly any information beyond that.I can be contacted at my home email briskiwi at bigpond.com.au
Cheers! Ron Bunting.

Domesday Book 1085/2006 or My Ancestor Lived With and Was Taxed By The Conqueror!

11:04AM UTC – Saturday, 05 August 2006
Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

My apologies to Anthony Camp and the Society of Genealogists for appropriating one of their titles, ” My Ancestor Came With The Conqueror” but it did seem apposite!

The National Archives (TNA) formally announced on Thursday that they had released, on their web site (nationalarchives.gov.uk), a modern translation of the Domesday Book.

There are a number of routes into the item from the home page. At the LHS click on “News from the TNA 1085 – 2006”. Read this, then click on “Explore Domesday Now”. Search Domesday Now (fill in the name of the town or village you want) & click GO. Or on the RHS click the “Domesday Panel” then search the town/village or click “Discover” or click “World”. Or, at the bottom of the Home page click on the picture of “the Book”. This gives more information about the book and also searching or click on “More” which leads to Playing the Domesday game.

There are many more facets to the both the book and site before you have to pay for downloading any information that you might want!

Have fun. Michael

Ann or Mary Bunting

08:16AM UTC – Wednesday, 09 August 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

I am looking for information about a Ann Bunting. I know she married a Peter Andresen Oelrichs.

They had a son Henry Fredrick Oelrichs, born in Lühe on 25 April 1815 and baptized in Borstel on 28 April. His parents are listed as Schiffs-Capitain (captain) Peter Andreas Oelrich in Lühe and his wife Mary Bunting, of Norwich, England. His mothers name is Ann on his death certificate, he was a retired civil servant from the dutch east indies and he was on the island of Deshima in Nagaskai in 1840 during the Shogun era. He died aged 65 on 25 January 1881 in Den Hague, Nederlands

There is an IGI record of a marriage between a Peter Oelrichs and Ann Bunting at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, 4 April 1809.

Peter Andresen Oelrichs was born 26 February 1781, Helgoland.

So Ann/Mary should I believe be born in Norfolk between about 1780 and 1793.

Best regards

Michael Oelrichs

Buntings of Cheadle/Brinksway

07:52PM UTC – Sunday, 13 August 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

I am having a difficult time locating Samuel Bunting in the 1841 census. He was born 1828 – 1833 (depending on the census), and his father was named William (a weaver) in Cheadle.

The 1851 census onwards have Samuel living in Tonge with his first wife Ann Jackson, then his second wife Mary Burns.

Do you have any further information?

Thank you,

Sharon Desaulniers

A Chance To Have Your Family Written About In A UK, National Newspaper.

10:25PM UTC – Sunday, 13 August 2006
Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

The Federation of Family History Societies circulated its Members on August 8th 2006 as follows. Don’t forget to mention where you found out about the enquiry!

GUARDIAN INTERVIEW REQUEST

I am putting together an article on tracing your ancestors for The Guardian
and am looking for people to speak to who have been successful at tracing
their family tree or perhaps even just a specific ancestor – and have
interesting stories to tell. This could be the way that you that you have
traced your tree, what inspired you to begin your search, any particular
extraordinary/characterful ancestors you’ve discovered along the way,
stories that might involve reconciliations between family members or family
stories that illustrate wider social and historical shifts such as
industrial revolution movements, emigration, immigration or war.

Interviews will be done on the phone at a time to suit you and should take
around 20-25 minutes. If anyone would like to share their family tree
stories then please contact Anna Melville-James on 07957 454881 or
[email protected].

William Bunting and Jane Harris

02:50AM UTC – Monday, 14 August 2006
Contributed by: Denise M Pino

My name is Denise Marie Pino and I am a California USA Bunting.

I’m looking for information on my ancestor William Bunting and Jane Harris. (i.e. Birth Certificates/ Records, Marriage Certificates/Records, Death Certificates/Records, Photos, Etc.)

I have William as being born in April 1723 in Tiffield Parish, Northamptonshire County, England. He married Jane on February 6, 1756 in Hardingstone Parish, Northamptonshire County, England. I only have the year she was born which was 1731 in Hardingstone Parish, Northamptonshire County, England.

William died on August 1807 in Quainton, Buckinghamshire County, England. Jane died on October 27, 1817 in Quainton, Buckinghamshire County, England.

I’ve come to a “dead end” on who was William’s parents and also Jane’s. If you have any information which you would like to share, I would very much like to hear from you.

Also, if you are a relation, I do have a Bunting website and would be happy to send you an invitation to visit. It has a lot of family history, photo’s, documents, etc. As our family believes “the more we share”, “the more we learn”.

Arriving in America

03:04AM UTC – Monday, 14 August 2006
Contributed by: Denise M Pino

All five sons of John and Elizabeth Anstiss Bunting of Quainton, Buckinghamshire County, England, emigrated to the United States during the 1830’s.
John Jr., James and Charles and their families left Liverpool, England in April 1830. They sailed on the Ship Hermitage for a new home in the wilds of America. They arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana in June of 1830, then traveled by flatboat up the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers to Shawneetown, Illinois. From there they went by foot and oxcart to the English Settlement of Albion in Edwards County, Illinois. James and Charles setted in Edwards County while John moved on to Michigan.

In July of 1834, George and his family and quite possibly the oldest brother, William and his family, departed from England for America and landed in New York in August of 1834. They too settled in Michigan.

James Bunting, Sr.

03:57AM UTC – Tuesday, 15 August 2006
Contributed by: Denise M Pino

The following can be found in “A History of Edwards County, Illinois Volume One 1980”

James Bunting Sr. was born in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, England, July 6, 1794. He married Charlotte King, born November 17, 1795 in Quainton, England and died December 27, 1840, in Edwards County, Illinois. she is buried in the Little Pariaire Cemetery, Edwards County, Illinois. Charlotte’s parents were Edward and Susan King. James and Charolotte left England with their children aboard the ship “Hermitage,” arriving in New Orelans, June 7, 1830, (excerpt from The History of Edwards, Lawerence and Wabash Counties, Illinois, 1883. In 1830 a large party arrvied from Buckinghamshire, England to our settlement. They came via New Orleans and landed at Shawneetown. Mr. James Bunting, a prominent man of the party, is now living with his numerous family memebers on or near his place north of Albion, Illinois, which he first chose immediately after arrival). James also had brothers that came to this country at this time.

To James and Charlotte were born six children all in England: Emanuael, born 1814, married Anna Powell and Martha Elston: George born 1815, married Elizabeth Willis and Eliza Dolyer; Eliza Marettia, born 1817, married Uriah S. Bailey; Aflred, born 1820, married Elzira Bailey and Elizabeth Saunders; James Jr., born 1822, married Elizabeth Glikerson; Eli, born 1824, married Caroline Ives.

After Charlotte’s death, James Bunting Sr. married Sophia Ives, They had four children: Amos, born 1841, married Emma Summers, Martha Stennett and Lucy Newport; Jason, twin to Amos, married Martha Emmerson, Liilie Warmke and Jessie Snow; Sylvester, born 1842 married Rachel Stafford and Hattie Shaw; Selina, born 1843, married Hugh L. Emmerson. James died September 17, 1870 and is buried in the Little Prairie Cemetery in Edwards County, Illinois.

John Bunting

04:07AM UTC – Tuesday, 15 August 2006
Contributed by: Denise M Pino

This text can be found “In A History Of Edwards County, Illinois – Volume I 1980”

John Bunting was born July 10, 1761 in Tiffield, Northamptonshire, England. He was the son of William and Jane Harris Bunting. John married Elizabeth Anstiss on July 12, 1787 in Quainton, England. Her parents were Thomas Anstiss and Anne, last name unknown. The Anstiss family was one of the wealthiest in Quainton.

John and Elizabeth had nine children: William born 1788 in England, married Rebecca Roadlight and Elizabeth Clark: John Jr. born 1791 in England marired Elizabeth Brasill and Mary Ann Todd; James Sr. born July 6, 1794 in England, married Charlotte King and Sophia Ives; Charles born April 2, 1797 in England, married Elenor; Eliza Maretta, born 1799 died 1817; Salina, born 1808 in England married John Shirley; Emanuel, born 1802 died in 1804; George, born 1806 married Martha Wood; and Sarah, born 1809 died 1823. Charles and Elenor are both buried in Edwards County. Salina and John never left England.

John and Elizabeth, both died in the year 1846, she on February 11th, and he died on February 18th, they are buried in the Quainton Church Cemetery, along with William and Jane Bunting.

FFHS GENERAL MEETING, 2nd SEPT. 2006

10:59PM UTC – Thursday, 17 August 2006
Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

Chairman, Mary Rix, will represent the Society at this meeting. However if there is a Member living in the area who would like to attend but not vote, let me know if you wish to go. We have to notify the Federation for security reasons but no charge is made!

The venue is The Holdenby Building, Park Campus, University of Northampton, Boughton Green Rd, Northampton. NN2 7AL. The meeting begins at 1.30pm and will end at about 5.00pm. Michael.

Harry Mulford Bunting

03:45AM UTC – Friday, 18 August 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

Looking for any info on my Bunting ancestors, or present day relatives.I know that my grandfather’ name was Harry Mulford Bunting and I believe that he was named after his father, who was a Doctor in and around Philadelphia, Pa

Capt William Bunting MC son of John and Sarah Bunting

03:03PM UTC – Wednesday, 23 August 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

I am trying to trace the ancestors of a Captain William Bunting MC who was killed in Flanders in August 1917.
I know that his parents John and Sarah Bunting lived in Terrington St John nr Wisbech during the period.

If anyone can help there is an interesting story involved.

Genetic/Geographical Mobility.

10:56PM UTC – Friday, 25 August 2006

Contributed by: Michael Bunting FSG

The Federation of Family History Societies, of which we are a member, has drawn our attention to the following study of population movement patterns. Do you qualify to help?
GEOGRAPHICAL VARIATION IN BRITAIN’S GENETIC HISTORY PROJECT

Did you know that historical patterns of people’s movements, from
Anglo-Saxon invasions to those of the Vikings and Normans, may have an
impact on 21st Century medical science?

To investigate this, three Oxford professors have been given funding by the
Wellcome Trust to launch a study to analyse the geographical variation in
Britain’s genetic history.

If you have settled in the same rural area as your parents and all four
grandparents and would like to volunteer or learn more about the project,
get in touch with Susan Tonks or Bruce Winney on +44 (0)1865 228 627, by e-mail
[email protected], [email protected], or by post
Dept. of Clinical Pharmacology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford,
OX2 6HE. http://www.peopleofthebritishisles.org

Buntings of Cheadle/Brinksway

11:29PM UTC – Wednesday, 30 August 2006
Contributed by: Mrs Sharon Desaulniers

I really need some help sorting the information I have obtained out as what I believe happened is like a soap opera of sorts. Any information that agrees or disagrees with my research would be greatly appreciated.

In the Cheadle St Mary transcripts I found Ruth Bunting(1817), William Bunting (1822), Nancy Bunting (1825) and Samuel Bunting (1827). These 4 children were christened to William (weaver) and Mary Bunting. Mary was buried at the parish church of Cheadle Dec 31, 1829.

The 1841 Census I have Nancy and Ruth living with George and Elizabeth Bunting. There is no mention of either William. The census reference number is: H0107/113/1 Folio 19, Page 36. I believe the other children living with George and Elizabeth are their own children.

The 1841 census that I have located Samuel on, he is living with Mary Ann Bunting (sister?) The census reference is HO107/548/15 Folio 28 page 15 in Tonge Lancashire

I have Ruth Bunting marrying George Wood in Heaton Norris in 1846. The 1851 census has Nancy living with them along with a nurse child. The reference to 1851 census is: HO107; Piece: 2156; Folio: 669; Page: 65

I have found that in the meantime Elizabeth Bunting passed away in 1847 Stockport and George married Lydia Wood in a civil ceremony 1850 Stockport.

Ruth Bunting Wood passed away in 1855, her husband George Wood married sister Nancy in 1856 Stockport St. Mary.

Lastly, I am not sure if the person Mary Ann Bunting that Samuel was living with in 1841 was actually named Mary Ann as it is hard to make out on the census. I have not been able to locate her in any further census, nor have I been able to locate a marriage or death for her.

Sharon Desaulniers

Windmill, Derbyshire

04:30PM UTC – Monday, 11 September 2006
Contributed by: Mrs Sharon Desaulniers

Does anybody have Buntings from the Windmill area in the late 1700’s?

Or could someone tell me where can I locate the information as the Family History Centers do not have any microfilms or microfiche for Windmill parish or bishops transcripts.

Thanks,

Sharon

King – Bunting

06:39PM UTC – Friday, 29 September 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

I wonder if anyone one can help. I have just started to research my Friend David Lee’s ancestry.

His 4 x Great Grandfather was Charles King c.1740 who married jemima Tomkins father of Charlotte King who married your James Bunting.

I am very interested in learing about this family if someone has some patience with me. Kind Regards Suzannah

Buntings from Ireland

01:29AM UTC – Monday, 16 October 2006
Contributed by: Neil and Nonie Rooney

We have just discovered, via a birth certificate, that Neil’s branch of Buntings came from Co Down in Ireland. The birth of the first New Zealand born child ( John Stewart Wellington Bunting) in February 1880, shows his father to be James Bunting aged 24 born in Ireland and his mother Dorothea Stewart Bunting formerly Murray, also aged 24. and born in Ireland. These two were married in May 1879 at Waringstown, Co. Down.

Strangely the marriage certificate of the son, ie John Stewart Wellington Bunting shows his father’s christian names as John Robert Alexander Bunting, but his mother, correctly, as Dorothea nee Murray.

Maybe John Robert Alexander was fed up with his long name so didn’t use it himself, prefering to be James, though one would have thought a birth certificate called for father’s real name.

Does anyone know of this family? I see that two members are interested in Buntings from Co Down and one is in NZ! We will be contacting them both but as they are not on email, thought this may also make contact.

Buntons East London / Norfolk

08:14PM UTC – Tuesday, 17 October 2006
Contributed by: Ms Jenny Bunton

I have recently managed to track down almost all of my grandfather’s siblings & their families & am now in contact with cousins I didn’t know I had.

However I cannot find my grandfather’s sister who was called Ivy Bunton. She was born in 1906 in East London and I think married a man called Les – possibly surname Groom. I think she had a daughter called Gwendoline.

I am also interested in Grandad’s dad who I think was called Edward Bunton probably born in 1874 & died around 1914. He had several siblings – Harriet (born 1866?), Emily (1868?), Annie (1870?) Cyril (1876?) & Jessie (1881?). I’d like to find details of any of these siblings and their descendents. My branch of the familh comes from East London although we think there might be a link to Swaffham in Norfolk.

Any information gratefully received!

Jenny Bunton

Death of my Father

06:57PM UTC – Sunday, 19 November 2006
Contributed by: Anonymous

My Father Henry Edward Ronald Bunting died on Friday the 10th of november 2006 aged 82. He was the son of John James Roland Bunting of Littledean , Gloucestershire

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.

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.

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.

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

[email protected]

Tel 01953 860746

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 – [email protected]

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.

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.

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.

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: [email protected]. 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.

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. [email protected] Patricia Bunten-Walberg

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

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

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

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.

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

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 .

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)

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

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.

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”

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: [email protected]

Tel: 0161 827 2503
Fax: 0161 827 2883

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.

We send our condolences to the members of his family.

Daily Telegraph Obituary

Observer Obituary

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].

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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.

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

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