BUNCH, Garrett - Garrett Bunch died at the residence of his son-in-law, H.A. Leukens, in this city, on Sunday, April 7th, 1901 at 11:30 p.m., interment taking place immediately after services in the Odd Fellow' cemetery. Obituary published in [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 11, 1901.
"The subject of this sketch. Garrett Bunch, was born at Barboursville, Ky. July 20th, 1817 and died at his home in Bentonville, Ark. April 7th, 1901.
When but a child he was moved with his parents to Daviess County, MO. where he grew to manhood and where, on the 26th day of November 1854 he was happily united in marriage to Mary C. Wilson, who survives him.
In 1866 he moved to this county where he continuously resided to the date of his death.
Besides his widow and a host of devoted friends, he leaves to mourn his death four daughters, Mrs. H.A. Luekens, Mrs. William Wood, Bettie Cobble and Mollie Rife, and also a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the father also of the late Mrs. J.G. McAndrew, and of two other children, one of whom died at the age of six months and the other at the age of seven years.
In 1863 Brother Bunch gave himself to the Lord by assuming the vows of the Methodist church, from which time he lived a consistent member of said church. For many years he was greatly afflicted by almost total loss of hearing, and was thereby deprived of the privileges of the public services of God's house, but we cannot doubt that his religion was a source of great comfort and joy to him. A good man has gone to his reward."
Above obituary published in Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 18, 1901
Following is from page 15 of THE BUNCH FAMILY written by Cousin Fawnie (Minnis) Williams 1985 and compiled by daughter, Jo Ann (Williams) Bunch.
"Garrett Bunch, son of George Bunch and Elizaeth Wild, married Polly Wilson They lived in Arkansas near Bentonville and were the parents of five girls.
The following is a copy of a letter I received from Nelle Cobble Hart, granddaughter of Garrett and Polly Bunch.
'I wish I knew about Grandfather Bunch. He died before I was born and I just remember much that Mom told me. I know he was lame and walked with a cane. He couldn't do hard farm work so he raised cows. During the Civil Was he had a good riding horse and he went and registered for the army. he couldn't pass the physical so he didn't go, but some man was ready to go and didn't have a horse. Grandpa gave him his horse and both the man and horse were killed in a battle.
He had five girls and he loved them and gave them each a nice mare and saddle when they got big enough to ride. He would nearly always take one of the girls with him. Mom said he was a wise man and he talked with them about life and the experiences they would have to cope with. Grandma thought he spoiled the girls, that they should be home learning to work and be ladies instead of out riding.
He evidently made money because as each girl married he gave them a 40 acre track of land and helped them build a house.
Mom talked like Grandpa had been a little wild before he married, but I guess Grandma tamed him down I am thankful for a christian heritage and know that my ancestors gave me enough to be a child of God. Love, Nelle and Bill Hart" "
"The subject of this sketch. Garrett Bunch, was born at Barboursville, Ky. July 20th, 1817 and died at his home in Bentonville, Ark. April 7th, 1901.
When but a child he was moved with his parents to Daviess County, MO. where he grew to manhood and where, on the 26th day of November 1854 he was happily united in marriage to Mary C. Wilson, who survives him.
In 1866 he moved to this county where he continuously resided to the date of his death.
Besides his widow and a host of devoted friends, he leaves to mourn his death four daughters, Mrs. H.A. Luekens, Mrs. William Wood, Bettie Cobble and Mollie Rife, and also a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the father also of the late Mrs. J.G. McAndrew, and of two other children, one of whom died at the age of six months and the other at the age of seven years.
In 1863 Brother Bunch gave himself to the Lord by assuming the vows of the Methodist church, from which time he lived a consistent member of said church. For many years he was greatly afflicted by almost total loss of hearing, and was thereby deprived of the privileges of the public services of God's house, but we cannot doubt that his religion was a source of great comfort and joy to him. A good man has gone to his reward."
Above obituary published in Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 18, 1901
Following is from page 15 of THE BUNCH FAMILY written by Cousin Fawnie (Minnis) Williams 1985 and compiled by daughter, Jo Ann (Williams) Bunch.
"Garrett Bunch, son of George Bunch and Elizaeth Wild, married Polly Wilson They lived in Arkansas near Bentonville and were the parents of five girls.
The following is a copy of a letter I received from Nelle Cobble Hart, granddaughter of Garrett and Polly Bunch.
'I wish I knew about Grandfather Bunch. He died before I was born and I just remember much that Mom told me. I know he was lame and walked with a cane. He couldn't do hard farm work so he raised cows. During the Civil Was he had a good riding horse and he went and registered for the army. he couldn't pass the physical so he didn't go, but some man was ready to go and didn't have a horse. Grandpa gave him his horse and both the man and horse were killed in a battle.
He had five girls and he loved them and gave them each a nice mare and saddle when they got big enough to ride. He would nearly always take one of the girls with him. Mom said he was a wise man and he talked with them about life and the experiences they would have to cope with. Grandma thought he spoiled the girls, that they should be home learning to work and be ladies instead of out riding.
He evidently made money because as each girl married he gave them a 40 acre track of land and helped them build a house.
Mom talked like Grandpa had been a little wild before he married, but I guess Grandma tamed him down I am thankful for a christian heritage and know that my ancestors gave me enough to be a child of God. Love, Nelle and Bill Hart" "
BUNCH, Garrett - Garrett Bunch died at the residence of his son-in-law, H.A. Leukens, in this city, on Sunday, April 7th, 1901 at 11:30 p.m., interment taking place immediately after services in the Odd Fellow' cemetery. Obituary published in [Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 11, 1901.
"The subject of this sketch. Garrett Bunch, was born at Barboursville, Ky. July 20th, 1817 and died at his home in Bentonville, Ark. April 7th, 1901.
When but a child he was moved with his parents to Daviess County, MO. where he grew to manhood and where, on the 26th day of November 1854 he was happily united in marriage to Mary C. Wilson, who survives him.
In 1866 he moved to this county where he continuously resided to the date of his death.
Besides his widow and a host of devoted friends, he leaves to mourn his death four daughters, Mrs. H.A. Luekens, Mrs. William Wood, Bettie Cobble and Mollie Rife, and also a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the father also of the late Mrs. J.G. McAndrew, and of two other children, one of whom died at the age of six months and the other at the age of seven years.
In 1863 Brother Bunch gave himself to the Lord by assuming the vows of the Methodist church, from which time he lived a consistent member of said church. For many years he was greatly afflicted by almost total loss of hearing, and was thereby deprived of the privileges of the public services of God's house, but we cannot doubt that his religion was a source of great comfort and joy to him. A good man has gone to his reward."
Above obituary published in Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 18, 1901
Following is from page 15 of THE BUNCH FAMILY written by Cousin Fawnie (Minnis) Williams 1985 and compiled by daughter, Jo Ann (Williams) Bunch.
"Garrett Bunch, son of George Bunch and Elizaeth Wild, married Polly Wilson They lived in Arkansas near Bentonville and were the parents of five girls.
The following is a copy of a letter I received from Nelle Cobble Hart, granddaughter of Garrett and Polly Bunch.
'I wish I knew about Grandfather Bunch. He died before I was born and I just remember much that Mom told me. I know he was lame and walked with a cane. He couldn't do hard farm work so he raised cows. During the Civil Was he had a good riding horse and he went and registered for the army. he couldn't pass the physical so he didn't go, but some man was ready to go and didn't have a horse. Grandpa gave him his horse and both the man and horse were killed in a battle.
He had five girls and he loved them and gave them each a nice mare and saddle when they got big enough to ride. He would nearly always take one of the girls with him. Mom said he was a wise man and he talked with them about life and the experiences they would have to cope with. Grandma thought he spoiled the girls, that they should be home learning to work and be ladies instead of out riding.
He evidently made money because as each girl married he gave them a 40 acre track of land and helped them build a house.
Mom talked like Grandpa had been a little wild before he married, but I guess Grandma tamed him down I am thankful for a christian heritage and know that my ancestors gave me enough to be a child of God. Love, Nelle and Bill Hart" "
"The subject of this sketch. Garrett Bunch, was born at Barboursville, Ky. July 20th, 1817 and died at his home in Bentonville, Ark. April 7th, 1901.
When but a child he was moved with his parents to Daviess County, MO. where he grew to manhood and where, on the 26th day of November 1854 he was happily united in marriage to Mary C. Wilson, who survives him.
In 1866 he moved to this county where he continuously resided to the date of his death.
Besides his widow and a host of devoted friends, he leaves to mourn his death four daughters, Mrs. H.A. Luekens, Mrs. William Wood, Bettie Cobble and Mollie Rife, and also a large circle of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was the father also of the late Mrs. J.G. McAndrew, and of two other children, one of whom died at the age of six months and the other at the age of seven years.
In 1863 Brother Bunch gave himself to the Lord by assuming the vows of the Methodist church, from which time he lived a consistent member of said church. For many years he was greatly afflicted by almost total loss of hearing, and was thereby deprived of the privileges of the public services of God's house, but we cannot doubt that his religion was a source of great comfort and joy to him. A good man has gone to his reward."
Above obituary published in Benton County Democrat - Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas - April 18, 1901
Following is from page 15 of THE BUNCH FAMILY written by Cousin Fawnie (Minnis) Williams 1985 and compiled by daughter, Jo Ann (Williams) Bunch.
"Garrett Bunch, son of George Bunch and Elizaeth Wild, married Polly Wilson They lived in Arkansas near Bentonville and were the parents of five girls.
The following is a copy of a letter I received from Nelle Cobble Hart, granddaughter of Garrett and Polly Bunch.
'I wish I knew about Grandfather Bunch. He died before I was born and I just remember much that Mom told me. I know he was lame and walked with a cane. He couldn't do hard farm work so he raised cows. During the Civil Was he had a good riding horse and he went and registered for the army. he couldn't pass the physical so he didn't go, but some man was ready to go and didn't have a horse. Grandpa gave him his horse and both the man and horse were killed in a battle.
He had five girls and he loved them and gave them each a nice mare and saddle when they got big enough to ride. He would nearly always take one of the girls with him. Mom said he was a wise man and he talked with them about life and the experiences they would have to cope with. Grandma thought he spoiled the girls, that they should be home learning to work and be ladies instead of out riding.
He evidently made money because as each girl married he gave them a 40 acre track of land and helped them build a house.
Mom talked like Grandpa had been a little wild before he married, but I guess Grandma tamed him down I am thankful for a christian heritage and know that my ancestors gave me enough to be a child of God. Love, Nelle and Bill Hart" "
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