Clarissa L "Clarey" Fisher Bunch, daughter of John Peter Fisher & his 2nd wife Sarah Ann Richter Hart Sells Fisher Weinger.
John Peter 1st married Nancy Hall Fisher.
Sarah 1st married 1844 Hircuh Hart
2nd married -- Sells
Sarah 4th married abt 1910 George Weinger (he ae 74 yrs)

Clarey married 31 July 1871 in Bertrand, Berrien Co,MI to "Jackson" Andrew Jackson Bunch, son of Jacob Bunch & his wife Sarah

Daughter
Effie C Bunch Raab b 1884

Clarissa died age 77 years

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*** her husbands brother...

Gilbert H Bunch

Gilbert H Bunch, who came to this section many years ago, was born in Gates county, NC, in 1826, August 4, being the eldest child born to Jacob and Sarah Bunch, also North Carolinians, who took up their residence in Wayne county, Ind, about 1832, and after a number of years removed to Union City, where the father died at the age of seventy-two years, a public-spirited citizen and a Democrat politically.

The mother died, at the home of the subject of this sketch in St Joseph county when about seventy-two years of age.

Prior to her marriage with Mr Bunch she married a Mr Hurdle and by him became the mother of one child, Nancy, who died two years ago.

She bore Mr Bunch eleven children:

Gilbert H;

Americus, who is a farmer of this county;

Elijah, who is living in Richmond, Ind;

Thomas J, who is a resident of Ohio;

Jacob, who died in this county some years ago;

Joseph E, who is living in Indiana;

Franklin, who is deceased;

John, who a1so resides in Indiana;

Jackson, who is a farmer of St Joseph county;

Melissa, who died at the age of twelve years,

and another child who died in infancy.

Gilbert, Joseph, John and Jackson were soldiers in the Union army during the Civil war.

Gilbert H Bunch was an attendant of the common schools of Ohio and assisted on the home farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he began working for himself as a farm laborer, and the first year saved $50 of his wages. In the three years that he continued at this work, although his wages were very low, he managed to save $150. He then began to learn the carpenter's trade, but after settling in St Joseph county in 1853, he began the manufacture of barrels on his timber farm, at which business he made considerable money. In addition to this he gave much of his attention to clearing and cultivating his land, and now has a well improved farm of 240 acres two miles northeast of Lakeville, having given 100 acres to his daughter.

In 1853 he united his fortunes with those of Mary Reynolds, daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Reynolds. Mr Bunch lived on his farm until 1889, when he moved to Lakeville, and has for some time past lived a retired life. He has peen a Republican since the organization of that party, but prior to that was a Democrat. Although he has held a number of township offices he never aspired to do so, but when elected discharged his duties to the best of his ability.

Although eight children were born to himself and wife only two are now living; Deming, who died when at the age of two years; Lafayette, who died when one year old; Sarah, who died at the age of thirty-two years, was the wife of S Judd and the mother of two children, one of whom is living (Ethel P); Letitia, who died at the age of fifteen years; Delmor, who died when three months old; Willie, who died in infancy; Clara, who is married to Clarence Good, has one living child, Mabel F, her son Milo dying past three years old; and Alva, who makes his home with his parents.

On February 18, 1864, Gilbert H Bunch enlisted in Company K, Fiftieth Regiment, New York Engineer Corps, and was in the service of his country for sixteen months building bridges, forts, etc. He was in many of the principal battles in which the Eastern wing of the army was waged and was present at Lee's surrender. April 9, 1865, he received his discharge at Fort Berry, Va, June 13, after which he returned home to once more take up the peaceful pursuit of farming. He has been a highly honored citizen of this section for many years, and is now enjoying the fruits of a well spent life.

Pictorial and Biographical Memoirs of Elkhart and St Joseph Counties, Indiana
Together with Biographies of Many Prominent Men of Northern Indiana and the Whole State, Both Living and Dead
Goodspeed
1893

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The first annual reunion of the descendants and relatives of John, Amos, Valentine, Jeremiah, and Andrew Fisher was held at the residence of Bert Church and family at Lake of the Woods and a permanent organization was effected.

About sixty guests were present, including, from a distance, Mr and Mrs George Weinger, Willis Fisher and wife, and Mrs Emma Redman and son Russell of Lakeville; Albert Balsley and family of Mishawaka and Mrs Malinda Synder of Monroeville, Ind.

The usual big dinner was served and a general good time enjoyed.

For the purpose of organization, Rev George W Huff was made Chairman. J W Ranstead was elected President. Rev George W Huff Vice President. Mrs Malinda Snyder Recording Secretary, Mrs Clyde Reed Corresponding Secretary and Lincoln Ranstead Treasurer.

It was decided to hold a Reunion each year at the Lake. Mrs Howard Church and Mrs Malinda Snyder sang a duet, Miss Alice Ranstead gave a recitation, Miss Fern Albert and Mrs Howard Church sang solos and Rev George Weinger made an address, all of which were appreciated.

Some sixty years ago, the five Fisher brothers named, and several sisters, came here from Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Mrs Weinger is the widow of John Fisher, she being eighty-six years old.

The children of these brothers and sisters have married into many different families, making the relationship very large. It is expected that the attendance next year will be greatly increased.

Only one of the Fisher brothers survived, Jeremiah, who lives in Kansas.

Bremen Enquirer
12 August 1911