John Theodore Bunkers

b. 4 January 1858, d. 26 January 1943
John Theodore Bunkers
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FatherHerman Theodore Bunkers b. 15 Jan 1815, d. 24 Mar 1897
MotherMarie Elizabeth Niegengert b. 15 May 1815, d. 25 May 1892
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Name Variation  John Theodore Bunkers was also known as Bunker. 
Name Variation  John Theodore Bunkers was also known as Theodore. 
Birth4 Jan 1858 He was born on 4 Jan 1858 in New Vienna, Dubuque County, Iowa. 
1860 Census
(with Parents) 		31 Jul 1860 John appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of Liberty Township, Dubuque County, Iowa, as Theodor Benkers, in the household of his parents, Marie and Herman Theodore Bunkers. He is a white male, age 3. Born in Iowa. 
1870 Census
(with Parents) 		28 Jul 1870 John appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Liberty, Dubuque County, Iowa, as Theodor Bunkers, in the household of his parents, Marie and Herman Theodore Bunkers. He is a white male, age 14. Occupation is at home. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father are of foreign birth. He attended school within the year. 
1880 Census
1 Jun 1880 John appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Henrietta, Clay County, Texas, as Theodore Bunker, in the household of Mary and Bernard Bunkers. He is a white male, age 22. Brother of head of household. Occupation is laborer, and he was unemployed 2 months. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in Germany. 
Marriage24 Sep 1884 John Theodore Bunkers and Catherine Kempf, daughter of Georg Konran Kempf and Marie Kathrine Flacher, were married on 24 Sep 1884 in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas. 
Residenceabout 1887  About 1887 John Theodore Bunkers lived in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas. 
1900 Census4 Jun 1900 John appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Precinct #4, Wilbarger County, Texas, as Thomas Bunker, with his wife, Catherine. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was listed as living with them, as well as a servant, Andrew Brown. He is a married white male, age 43. Born January 1857. Married for 15 years. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in Germany. Occpuation is farmer, and he was unemployed 0 months. He can read, write, and speak English. He owns his home, free of mortgage, and it's a house. He's number 35 on the farm schedule. 
1910 Census26 Apr 1910 John Theodore Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Precinct #4, Wilbarger County, Texas, as T. Bunker. Living with him was his wife, Catherine. He is a married white male, age 27. Married 27 years. He was born in Iowa. His mother and father were born in Germany. He can read, write, and speak English. Occupation is farmer on a house farm. He owns his home, free of mortgage. It is a farm, and #80 on farm enum. 
1920 Census7 Jan 1920 John Theodore Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, as Theodore Bunker. Living with him was his wife, Catherine. He is a married white male. Address is 600 Texas St. Age 63. Owns his home, free of mortgage. He can read, write and speak English. He was born in Iowa and his mother tongue is English. His parents were born in Holland and their mother tongue is Dutch. He has no trade/profession. 
Death26 Jan 1943 John Theodore Bunkers died on 26 Jan 1943 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, at age 85. Cause of death: Cerebral hemorrhage.
Burialafter 26 Jan 1943 He was buried after 26 Jan 1943 in Eastview Memorial Park, located in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas. 

Children of John Theodore Bunkers and Catherine Kempf
All known children of John Theodore Bunkers and Catherine Kempf are deceased. 
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