(1) James Martin¹ BUNCH, Sr. was born about 1799 in Grainger Co., TN, and married (2) Isabella Pricilla TAYLOR who was born in 1828. James Martin died on Dec 16, 1882 in Claiborne Co., TN.

Notes for James Martin BUNCH Sr.:

Occ: Supplied Community With Fish; Selected As Representatvie To Nashville Source: Owned & Lived On Farm Near Springdale On Clinch River Some info from "Claiborne County Folks" by John Robertson Some info from 1850 Claiborne Co., TN Census (by Mark Treadway) 1/97 Bunch, James 51, Isabel 40, Jane 20, Mourning 18, Malissa 15, Martin 13, David 11, Samuel 8, James 5, Martha 2, ‑ T, T 119‑119 (Visitors ‑ Jane Hopson 59, David Hopson 21, Unitia Hopson 15, Wm Goin 19 (B), Mathew 19 (B). Some info from 1860 Claiborne Co., TN Census by Mark Treadway 4/97 Bunch, James 60 TN, 2000 real estate, 760 personal prop., James 15, Martha A. 13, _ Henley Hunt 40 laborer, Jane 24, Sarah 13, DeWit 10, Thomas W. 7, Henly 5, Archa 10/12. Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com James Bunch was a fisherman on the Clinch River, in partnership with his nephew Richard Hopson. According to P. G. Fulkerson papers, James was over 6 ft. tall and broad shouldered. He supposedly killed a man with one blow and it was later reported in the county that the TN legislature had passed a law prohititing James Bunch from hitting a man with his fist. In 1821, James and John Bunch were fined 25 cents each for assault and battery. Their fines were paid by James Hopson. Dewitt Bunch lists a daughter Elizabeth, b. 1827. In 1843 she married William Goins (Claiborne marriage index, book 2 page 54.) In 1850 James' household included his widowed sister Jane Hopson, her children David & Unitia; also William Goin, a 19 yr. old free black and Mathew19 yr. old also black.

From Harry Till's Rootsweb File

In 1821, James and John Bunch were fined 25 cents each for assault and battery. Their fines were paid by James Hopson.

James ran a fishing business with his nephew, Richard Hopson, on the Clinch River. He also owned a farm near Springdale on the Clinch River.

James and Isabel joined the Big Spring Primitive Baptist Church at Springdale in 1840. James became an active member, sometimes serving as moderator at their business meetings, and going to represent the church at association meetings and to other churches. In 1861 he admitted to being drunk with spirituous liquor and vowed not to drink an more. In March he was accused of "drunkness" ‑ a charge that he denied, but in April he was excommunicated. Not until August of 1867 did he rejoin the church, promising not to drink anymore. Soon he was again serving as moderator. In March of 1869 he again acknowledged that he had been drinking, and the church forgave him. He later became the church clerk.

His obituary in the Big Spring Church minutes, apparently written by D. H. Harrell, church clerk, is the most lengthy and heartfelt of any noted there: "James Bunch departed this life Dec. 16th 1882. He was a member of Big Spring Church in good standing in fellowship with us known by all who knew him to be strong in the faith. We mourn his loss but not as those without hope. He left evidence that he was one of the circumspect that worshiped God threw the spirit rejoiced in Christ Jesus puting no confydence in the flesh."

In 1850 the census shows that in addition to James and Isabel, their were 8 children. In addition their was his widowed sister Jane Hopson and David & Unitia Hopson, children of his late sister Thomsey; also William Goin, a 19 year old free black, and Mathew Goin, also 19, black.

Dewitt Bunch lists a daughter Elizabeth, b 1827. In 1843 she married William Goins (Claiborne marriage index, book 2 page 54.)

In 1839 James was in Lone Mountain, dist 10 in Claiborne Co for the tax enum.

From the Fulkerson Papers published 12/17/1980. James bunch was over six feet high, broad shouldered, and a man of great physical power. At one of our old musters, he and Ambrose Day got into a dispute. Bunch struck him one lick with his fist and the blow killed him. The killing created a great deal of excitement in the country. It was reported and believed that the legislature had actually passed a law prohibiting Bunch from hitting a man with his fist.

James was killed by Ambros Day. [HopsonBunchMay00.FTW]

James Bunch was a fisherman on the Clinch River, in partnership with his nephew Richard Hopson. According to P G Fulkerson, James was over six feet tall and broad shouldered. He supposedly killed a man with one blow and it was later reported in the county that the Tennessee legislature had passed a law prohibiting James Bunch from hitting a man with his fist.

In 1821, James and John Bunch were fined 25 cents each for assault and battery. Their fines were paid by James Hopson.

Dewitt Bunch lists a daughter Elizabeth, b 1827. In 1843 she married William Goins (Claiborne marriage index, book 2 page 54.)

In 1839 James was in Lone Mountain, dist 10 in Claiborne Co for the tax enum.

In 1850 James' household included his widowed sister Jane Hopson and David & Unitia Hopson, children of his late sister Thomsey; also William Goin, a 19 year old free black, and Mathew, also 19, black.

His obituary in the Big Spring Church minutes, apparently written by D. H. Harrell, court clerk, is the most lengthy and heartfelt of any noted there: "James Bunch departed this life Dec. 16th 1882. He was a member of Big Spring Church in good standing in fellowship with us known by all who knew him to be strong in the faith. We mourn his loss but not as those without hope. He left evidence that he was one of the circumspect that worshiped God threw the spirit rejoiced in Christ Jesus puting no confydence in the flesh."

Children:

3 + Martin Van Buren² BUNCH b. Sep 1836 d.a 1900

4 + Morning BUNCH b. Jul 1835

5 + Jane BUNCH b. 1836

6 + David W. BUNCH b. Jul 1839

(3) Martin Van Buren² BUNCH, (James¹ BUNCH) was born in Sep 1836 in Claiborne Co., TN, and on Feb 2, 1856 in Claiborne Co., TN, married (7) Mary Jane HOPSON who was born in Jul 1839 in Claiborne Co., TN. Martin Van Buren died after 1900 in Claiborne Co., TN. Mary Jane died after 1900.

Notes for Martin Van Buren BUNCH:

Fought for the South during the Civil War.

P. G. Fulkerson, writing in his Early Settlers of Claiborne County, says that Martin served in the Confederate Army. Barbara Brummett says that his full name was Martin Van Buren Bunch.

In 1908 a Martin Bunch, whether this one is not known, testified for Anderson Shelton in his application for a Confederate pension.

NAME: Bunch, Martin PENSION #: S11441 UNIT: 29th Inf. CSA

Children:

8 + Malissa Jane³ BUNCH b. Feb 22 1856 d. Aug 29 1924

9 + Mary BUNCH b. 1872

(4) Morning² BUNCH, (James¹ BUNCH) was born in Jul 1835 in Claiborne Co., TN, and married (10) Green Berry BUNDREN, son of Phillip Pierre BUNDREN and Mary BONDURANT, who was born about 1822.

Notes for Morning BUNCH:

Children:

11 + James H.³ BUNDREN b. 1856

12 + William R. BUNDREN b. 1861 d. 1932

13 + David Washington BUNDREN b. 1877 d. 1932

(5) Jane² BUNCH, (James¹ BUNCH) was born in 1836 in TN, and on May 10, 1855 in Claiborne Co., TN, married (14) Henley HURST, son of Hiram HURST, Rev. and Mary (Polly) THOMPSON, who was born in 1820 in Claiborne Co., TN. Henley was married to Matilda MAYS.

Children:

15 + Archabald Greene³ HURST b. 1856

(6) David W.² BUNCH, (James¹ BUNCH) was born in Jul 1839 in Claiborne Co., TN, and on Apr 7, 1858 in Claiborne Co., TN, married (16) Sarah WEST who was born in 1838 in TN.

Notes for David W. BUNCH:

P J Fulkerson says that David served in the Confederate army.

NAME: Bunch, David PENSION #: S7530 UNIT: 1st (Carter's) Cav.

NAME: Bunch, David. WIDOW: Bunch, Rebecca PENSION #: W10930

Children:

17 + John Wesley³ BUNCH b. Feb 16 1867

(8) Malissa Jane³ BUNCH, (Martin² BUNCH, James¹) was born Feb 22, 1856 in Claiborne Co., TN, and married (18) Henry HURST, son of William H. HURST and Sarah J. SEYMOUR, who was born about 1853 in Claiborne Co., TN. Malissa Jane died on Aug 29, 1924 in Claiborne Co., TN.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(9) Mary³ BUNCH, (Martin² BUNCH, James¹) was born in 1872, and married (19) George HURST.

Children:

20 + Lloyd⁴ HURST

21 + Clyde HURST

22 + Elizabeth HURST

23 + Lillard HURST

24 + James Jim HURST b. 1895 d. Jun 29 1971

25 + Corum HURST b. 1884

26 + Claude HURST b. Jul 1 1901 d. Feb 8 1932

(11) James H.³ BUNDREN, (Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born in 1856 in Claiborne Co., TN.

Notes for James H. BUNDREN:

1880 United States Census

Census Place District 8, Claiborne, Tennessee Family History Library Film 1255247 NA Film Number T9‑1247 Page Number 167A

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

J. H. BUNDREN Self M Male W 24 TN Farmer TN TN

Ann BUNDREN Wife M Female W 38 TN Keeping House TN TN

James HURST SSon S Male W 16 TN Works On Farm TN TN

Manda HURST SDau S Female W 13 TN At Home TN TN

Martha HURST SDau S Female W 13 TN At Home TN TN

(12) William R.³ BUNDREN, (Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born in 1861 in Claiborne Co., TN, and on Apr 22, 1877 in Claiborne Co., TN, married (27) Harriet JENNINGS, daughter of Anderson M. Zan JENNINGS and Sarah Sally HODGES, who was born in Oct 1859 in Claiborne Co., TN. William R. died in 1932.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(13) David Washington³ BUNDREN, (Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born in 1877, and married (28) Mary Mataldia BARLOW who was born Aug 27, 1877. David Washington died in 1932. Mary Mataldia died on Jan 8, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan and was buried on Jan 12, 1968 in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Children:

29 + Corniliea E.⁴ BUNDREN

30 + William Albert BUNDREN

31 + Laura Roxie BUNDREN b. Nov 9 1898 d. Jun 9 1983

32 + Ethel BUNDREN b. Dec 6 1901 d. Oct 18 1993

33 + Pricilla Ann BUNDREN

34 + Lucy Jane BUNDREN b. Apr 5 1908

35 + Retha Addelian BUNDREN b. Feb 14 1910 d. Jul 2 1990

36 + Woodrow Wilson BUNDREN b. Oct 6 1905

37 + Everett BUNDREN

(15) Archabald Greene³ HURST, (Jane² BUNCH, James¹) was born in 1856 in Claiborne Co., TN, and in 1880 in Claiborne Co., TN, married (38) Mary Elizabeth BARLOW.

Children:

39 + Plesant Witt⁴ HURST b. Dec 29 1895

(17) John Wesley³ BUNCH, (David² BUNCH, James¹) was born Feb 16, 1867 in TN, and married (40) Sarah HURST who was born Apr 15, 1868 in Claiborne Co., TN.

Children:

41 + John K⁴ BUNCH b.c 1904

42 + Simon Peter BUNCH b. Apr 23 1898 d. Apr 15 1978

(20) Lloyd⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) married (43) Hattie JENNINGS.

Children:

44 + Living⁵ HURST

45 + Living HURST

(21) Clyde⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) married (46) Sally HIPSHIRE.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(22) Elizabeth⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) married (47) Buck YOUNG.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(23) Lillard⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) married (48) Ella Mae HODGE.

Children:

49 + Living⁵ HURST

50 + Living HURST

(24) James Jim⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) was born in 1895 in Claiborne Co., TN, and on Apr 6, 1916 in Claiborne County, TN, TN, married (31) Laura Roxie BUNDREN, daughter of David Washington BUNDREN and Mary Mataldia BARLOW, who was born Nov 9, 1898 in Claiborne Co., TN. James Jim died on Jun 29, 1971 in Claiborne County, TN, TN. Laura Roxie died on Jun 9, 1983 in Claiborne County, TN.

Children:

51 + Frank⁵ HURST

52 + Fred HURST

(25) Corum⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) was born in 1884, and married (53) Hallie REYNOLDS.

Children:

54 + Living⁵ HURST

55 + Living HURST

56 + Living HURST

57 + Lucy HURST

58 + Living HURST

(26) Claude⁴ HURST, (Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) was born Jul 1, 1901, and married (32) Ethel BUNDREN, daughter of David Washington BUNDREN and Mary Mataldia BARLOW, who was born Dec 6, 1901 in Lone Mountain, Tennessee, Claiborne Co., TN. Claude died on Feb 8, 1932. Ethel died on Oct 18, 1993 in Detroit, Michigan. Ethel was married to Singleton NEVILLS.

Children:

59 + Roy⁵ HURST

60 + George HURST

He also married (61) Pricilla Ann BUNDREN, daughter of who was born Aug 2, 1904. Pricilla Ann died on Mar 8, 1928.

Children:

62 + Doyle⁵ HURST b. Mar 6 1922 d. Dec 15 1984

63 + Hoyle HURST b. Dec 6 1931 d. Mar 30 1922

(29) Corniliea E.⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (42) Simon Peter BUNCH, son of John Wesley BUNCH and Sarah HURST, who was born Apr 23, 1898. Simon Peter died on Apr 15, 1978 in Dutch Valley, Tennessee, Grainger Co., TN.

Children:

64 + Lawrence⁵ BUNCH b. Jan 1 1921 d. Dec 7 1988

65 + John David BUNCH

66 + Mary ELMO BUNCH

67 + Willie Mae (Bill) BUNCH

68 + Nell Rose BUNCH

69 + Helen BUNCH

She also married (70) Harrison HURST, son of Henley S. "Hack" HURST and Louisa L. SIMMONS.

Children:

71 + Rutherford⁵ HURST

(30) William Albert⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (72) Gracie HURST.

Children:

73 + Agee⁵ BUNDREN

74 + Albert, Jr. BUNDREN

He also married (75) Dorothy HURST.

Children:

76 + Stanley Eugene⁵ BUNDREN

(31) Laura Roxie⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Nov 9, 1898 in Claiborne Co., TN, and on Apr 6, 1916 in Claiborne County, TN, TN, married (24) James Jim HURST, son of George HURST and Mary BUNCH, who was born in 1895 in Claiborne Co., TN. Laura Roxie died on Jun 9, 1983 in Claiborne County, TN. James Jim died on Jun 29, 1971 in Claiborne County, TN, TN.

Children:

51 + Frank⁵ HURST

52 + Fred HURST

(32) Ethel⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Dec 6, 1901 in Lone Mountain, Tennessee, Claiborne Co., TN, and married (26) Claude HURST, son of George HURST and Mary BUNCH, who was born Jul 1, 1901. Ethel died on Oct 18, 1993 in Detroit, Michigan. Claude died on Feb 8, 1932. Claude was married to Pricilla Ann BUNDREN.

Children:

59 + Roy⁵ HURST

60 + George HURST

She also married (77) Singleton NEVILLS.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(33) Pricilla Ann⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (78) Claude HURST.

Children:

79 + Doyle⁵ HURST b. Mar 6 1922 d. Dec 15 1984

80 + Hoyle HURST b. Mar 6 1922 d. Mar 30 1922

(34) Lucy Jane⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Apr 5, 1908 in Lone Mountain, Tennessee, and married (81) Stephen Laszlo TILL who was born Feb 28, 1893 in HUNGARY. Stephen Laszlo died on Aug 1, 1973 in Springfield, Illinois.

Children:

82 + Harry K.⁵ TILL b. Aug 15 1942

She also married (83) George Dewey CLAPP who was born Jun 20, 1900 in Birmingham, Alabama. George Dewey died on Oct 15, 1964 in Wayne, Michigan and was buried on Oct 20, 1964 in Hanceville, Alabama.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(35) Retha Addelian⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Feb 14, 1910 in Lone Mountain, Tennessee, and married (84) Sam PICONE. Retha Addelian died on Jul 2, 1990 in Caney Valley, Tennessee and was buried on Feb 6, 1990 in Tazewell, Tennessee.

No children of this marriage in these records.

She also married (85) DWAYNE VANSCOY.

No children of this marriage in these records.

She also married (86) Charles OWENS.

No children of this marriage in these records.

She also married (87) Primo CAPOVILLA.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(36) Woodrow Wilson⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Oct 6, 1905 in Claiborne Co., TN, and married (88) Orthy HURST born March 26, 1911, Claiborne County, TN daughter of Corum G. Hurst and Hallie Reynolds.

Children:

89 + Helen⁵ BUNDREN b.c 1933 d. Jul 26 1973

(37) Everett⁴ BUNDREN, (David³ BUNDREN, Morning² BUNCH, James¹)

(39) Plesant Witt⁴ HURST, (Archabald³ HURST, Jane² BUNCH, James¹) was born Dec 29, 1895, and married (90) Elisie WEST.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(41) John K⁴ BUNCH, (John³ BUNCH, David², James¹) was born about 1904, and married (91) HURST.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(42) Simon Peter⁴ BUNCH, (John³ BUNCH, David², James¹) was born Apr 23, 1898, and married (29) Corniliea E. BUNDREN, daughter of David Washington BUNDREN and Mary Mataldia BARLOW. Simon Peter died on Apr 15, 1978 in Dutch Valley, Tennessee, Grainger Co., TN. Corniliea E. was married to Harrison HURST.

Children:

64 + Lawrence⁵ BUNCH b. Jan 1 1921 d. Dec 7 1988

65 + John David BUNCH

66 + Mary ELMO BUNCH

67 + Willie Mae (Bill) BUNCH

68 + Nell Rose BUNCH

69 + Helen BUNCH

(57) Lucy⁵ HURST, (Corum⁴ HURST, Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) married (98) Lon FARMER.

Children:

99 + Living⁶ FARMER

(59) Roy⁵ HURST, (Claude⁴ HURST, Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹)

(60) George⁵ HURST, (Claude⁴ HURST, Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹)

(62) Doyle⁵ HURST, (Claude⁴ HURST, Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) was born Mar 6, 1922 in Tazewell, Tennessee, and married (100) Willie Mae HOPSON who was born Aug 18, 1925 in Granger County, TN. Doyle died on Dec 15, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan. Willie Mae died on Dec 5, 1998 in Sterling Heights, MI.

(63) Hoyle⁵ HURST, (Claude⁴ HURST, Mary³ BUNCH, Martin², James¹) was born Dec 6, 1931. Hoyle died on Mar 30, 1922.

(64) Lawrence⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Jan 1, 1921, and married (105) Bonnie JONES. Lawrence died on Dec 7, 1988 in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee 40928‑.

Children:

106 + Josh⁶ BUNCH

107 + Steven BUNCH

(65) John David⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹)

(66) Mary ELMO⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (108) Paul VANCE.

Children:

109 + Ronald⁶ VANCE

110 + Paula VANCE

(67) Willie Mae (Bill)⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (111) John HYDE.

Children:

112 + David⁶ HYDE

113 + Denise HYDE

114 + PETE HYDE

115 + Ricky HYDE

116 + Judy HYDE

(68) Nell Rose⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (117) Edmond (Cowboy) NICELY.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(69) Helen⁵ BUNCH, (Corniliea⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) married (118) Tommy PETRIE.

Children:

119 + Keith⁶ PETRIE

120 + Shellia PETRIE

121 + Karen PETRIE

122 + Kim PETRIE

(79) Doyle⁵ HURST, (Pricilla⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Mar 6, 1922 in Tazewell, Tennessee. Doyle died on Dec 15, 1984 in Detroit, Michigan.

(80) Hoyle⁵ HURST, (Pricilla⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Mar 6, 1922. Hoyle died on Mar 30, 1922.

(82) Harry K.⁵ TILL, (Lucy⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Aug 15, 1942, and on Jun 20, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan, married (123) Mary Jane SKOVRANKO who was born Jun 21, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan.

Children:

124 + George Michael⁶ TILL b. Nov 3 1967

(89) Helen⁵ BUNDREN, (Woodrow⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born about 1933 in Tazewell, Tennessee, USA, and married (125) Hugh Franklin HARDIN, son of Ed Jones HARDIN and Mattie Jane JENNINGS, who was born Jan 3, 1929 in Claiborne Co., Tennessee, USA. Helen died on Jul 26, 1973 in Tazewell, Tennessee, USA.

(64) Lawrence⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹) was born Jan 1, 1921, and married (105) Bonnie JONES. Lawrence died on Dec 7, 1988 in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee 40928‑.

Children:

106 + Josh⁶ BUNCH

107 + Steven BUNCH

(65) John David⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹)

(66) Mary ELMO⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹) married (108) Paul VANCE.

Children:

109 + Ronald⁶ VANCE

110 + Paula VANCE

(67) Willie Mae (Bill)⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹) married (111) John HYDE.

Children:

112 + David⁶ HYDE

113 + Denise HYDE

114 + PETE HYDE

115 + Ricky HYDE

116 + Judy HYDE

(68) Nell Rose⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹) married (117) Edmond (Cowboy) NICELY.

No children of this marriage in these records.

(69) Helen⁵ BUNCH, (Simon⁴ BUNCH, John³, David², James¹) married (118) Tommy PETRIE.

Children:

119 + Keith⁶ PETRIE

120 + Shellia PETRIE

121 + Karen PETRIE

122 + Kim PETRIE

(124) George Michael⁶ TILL, (Harry⁵, Lucy⁴ BUNDREN, David³, Morning² BUNCH, James¹) was born Nov 3, 1967, and married (128) Kim KIM.

Children:

129 + Johnathon⁷ TILL

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