John L. Buntin

This grand old pioneer was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, October 10, 1805. Was married to Sarah Riley, April 23, 1828, in Kentucky. Came to Boone in 1829, where he entered his land, and moved on it in 1835. He is yet living at the advanced age of eighty-two years. The following are the names of the children by the first marriage: Elizabeth married to William Haller, reside in Kansas. Mary, died in infancy. Martha E., married to William Brown, reside in Lebanon. Julia A., died at the age of four years. John died at the age of nine years. James R., resides in Lebanon, married to Mary Pauly. Nancy, married to Urbin McKinsey, reside in Noblesville, Indiana. Mr. Buntin was the second time married to Nancy Stephenson, January 12, 1862. Child is named Annie and the only one lives at home. M. B. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Also his wife. Mr. B. joined in 1839, has been an elder more than forty years. He lives on the land he entered, on the line between Clinton and Washington townships. He is regarded as one of the best men in the county. All honor to this good old pioneer.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 6, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 235.