William Albert Bunkers

b. 4 November 1891, d. 7 March 1978

Parents

FatherHerman Bernard Bunkers b. 7 Jun 1846, d. 18 Jul 1914
MotherChristina Koppert b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 8 Jan 1929
RelationshipGrandson of Herman Theodore Bunkers
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of Herman Theodore Bunkers
In Family LineBunkers

Information

Birth4 Nov 1891 William Albert Bunkers was born on 4 Nov 1891 in Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa. 
1900 Census
(with Parents)
16 Jun 1900 William appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, as William Bunkers, in the household of his parents, Christina and Herman Bernard Bunkers. He is a single white male, age 8. Born November 1891. Daughter of head of household. He was born in Iowa. His father was born in Ohio, and mother in Germany. Occupation is at school. He attended school for 10 months. He can read, write, and speak English. 
1910 Census
26 Apr 1910 William appeared in the 1910 Federal Census of Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, as William Bunkers, in the household of Mary and Joseph Francis Bunkers. He is a single white male, age 18. Brother of head of household. He was born in Iowa. His father was born in Ohio, his mother in Germany. He can read, write, and speak English. He's occupation is laborer on a farm. He is an employee. 
Draft Registration5 Jun 1917 William Albert Bunkers registered for the military on 5 Jun 1917 in Nobles County, Minnesota.
1920 Census
(with Mother)
28 Jan 1920 William Albert Bunkers appeared in the 1920 Federal Census of Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa, as William Bunkers, in the household of his mother, Christina Koppert. He is a single white male, age 28. Son of head of household. He can read, write, and speak English. He was born in Iowa. His father was born in Germany and his mother tongue was German. His mother was born in Iowa. He is a farm laborer on a farm. 
Marriage25 Oct 1921 William Albert Bunkers and Clara Margaret Bauer, daughter of John C. Bauer, were married on 25 Oct 1921 in Flandreau, Moody County, South Dakota. 
Residence1928  In 1928 William Albert Bunkers and Clara Margaret Bauer lived in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. 
1930 Census21 Apr 1930 William Albert Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Windom City, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, as William A. Bunker. Living with him was his wife, Clara, and their children, Evelyn, Elmer, Viola and Isabelle. His children, Mary, were listed as living with him, as well as his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Bauer. He is a married white male, age 37. He rents his home for $25 per month. He owns a radio set. He does not live on a farm. He was 28 years old when he first married. He did not attend school. He can read and write. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in Iowa. He can speak English. His occupation is retail merchant in machinery. He worked the last working day. He is not a veteran of the U.S. military. 
SSN1956 His social security number was issued in Minnesota in 1956. 
Death7 Mar 1978 William Albert Bunkers died on 7 Mar 1978 in Nobles County, Minnesota, at age 86. 
SSN Residence7 Mar 1978 His death residence locality, per the Social Security Administration, was in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. 
Burial7 Mar 1978 He was buried on 7 Mar 1978, age 86, in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, located in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
SSN_LstBenafter 7 Mar 1978 His last benefit locality, per the Social Security Administration, was in Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. 

Children of William Albert Bunkers and Clara Margaret Bauer

All known children of William Albert Bunkers and Clara Margaret Bauer are deceased. 

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  • Sons of Herman Bernard Bunkers & Christina Koppert