James Bunton

Notes:

The 1850 Carter County, TN census listed the marriage dates for heads of household. The date given for Jsmes Bunton is hard to read, either 14 Oct 1821 or 1828. Examining the 1830 and 1840 census records shows that he had three children born between 1820-1825. Therefore, his date of marriage must have been 4 Oct 1821.

1830 Carter County, TN Census

James BuntonMales1(0-5), 1(5-10), 1(20-30)
Females2(0-5), 2(5-10), 1(20-30)

1840 Carter County, TN Census

James BuntonMales1(0-5), 1(5-10), 1(15-20), 1(30-40)
Females1(0-5), 1(5-10), 1(10-15), 2(15-20), 1(30-40)

1850 Carter County, TN
1st Civil District

Household 57
James Buntinm Sr 51TN
Elizabeth 50TN
James, Jr .21TN
Matilda19TN
Alfred17TN
Isaac14TN
Nancy10TN
Aggy 8TN
Telitha 5TN

James married Elizabeth Potter on 14 Oct 1821 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of John Manuel Potter, II and Mary Molly Stout) was born about 1801. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Sabra Ann Bunton was born on 22 May 1817 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Feb 1912 in , Carter County, Tennessee, .
2. James Bunton, Jr. was born about 1829 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
3. William Bunton was born about 1830 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 9 Sep 1849 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, .
4. Matilda Bunton was born about 1831 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
5. Alfred Bunton was born about 1833 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
6. Isaac Bunton was born about 1836 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
7. Nancy Bunton was born about 1840 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
8. Aggy Bunton was born about 1842 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.
9. Telitha Bunton was born about 1845 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

Notes:

Johnson County, Tennessee Will Book Vol. 1, pp.7-8 Will of WILLIAM BUNTON

I, WILLIAM BUNTON, of the County of Johnson and the State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manor and form following:
Firstly: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, FANNY BUNTON, all my land that lies in Johnson County, and my personal property of every kind to be and remain to her proper use and benefit her lifetime, then to vest to my two youngest sons, that is ANDREW and ELIJAH BUNTON to be equally divided between them. I devise that my wife shall pay my debts out of my estate. I hereby revoke all former wills by me made, in witness whereof, I have set my hand and affixed my seal this Eleventh day of June, 1839.
Assigned, sealed and delivered in the presence of us to be the last Will and Testament of the above named William Bunton, in our presence who has unto subscribed our names.

/s/ William D. Bunton
Teste: John Dugger, Sr.
George W. Campbell

From Tami Colbaugh: He was. a Revolutionary War Soldier. He was a great hunter, trapper and fur trader and much wealth. He was the next Bunton on record to own land in Carter County, Tennessee. Deed Book A, pages 466-467, William Griffin sold him 128 acres of land for 100.00 Dollars and located on Fitzgerald Branch. He owned acres and acres of land where the present Buntontown is located in the lower portion of Johnson County. Buntontown was named from him

William married Francis "Fanny" Griffin about 1800. Francis was born in 1780; died before 1860 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Tami Colbaugh: William was in the "War of the Revolution", as a Private,Captain Burnam's Company; Col. Michael Jackson's 8th. Regt.; from November 19, 1777 to January 16, 1778; He was reported mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master; also was reported deserted. He was the first Bunton Family to own land in Carter County, Tennessee, On April 29, 1776 he owned a parcel of land lying on both sides of the Watauga River above Iron Mountain. He also served as a Jurror in Washington County, North Carolina in 1778.

William married Eleanor Arnold about 1779. Eleanor was born about 1758 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]