M, #1884, b. circa 1600, d. before 12 March 1664
George Bunker (Immigrant)|b. c 1600\nd. b 12 Mar 1664|p1884.htm|George Bunker|d. bt 28 Oct 1609 - 13 Dec 1609|p3768.htm|Ellen (__________)||p3769.htm|Oliver Bunker|d. bt 15 Nov 1611 - 9 Oct 1616|p7656.htm|Joan (__________)||p7657.htm|||||||
| Birth* | circa 1600 | George Bunker (Immigrant) was born circa 1600 at probably, Bengeo, Hertfordshire, England, 1591-1609 as under age 18 at time of father's will in 1609.1 |
| | He was the son of George Bunker and Ellen (__________). |
| Marriage* | 8 September 1624 | George Bunker (Immigrant) married Judith Major (Immigrant), daughter of Thomas Major and Mary (__________), on 8 September 1624 at Odell, Bedfordshire, England, Judith Major, dau Thomas Major and Mary (Bedforshire Parish Records at British Museum, London).1 |
| Immigration* | between 15 April 1632 and 9 January 1633 | George Bunker (Immigrant) and Judith Major (Immigrant) immigrated between 15 April 1632 and 9 January 1633 came from Odell England to Charlestown MA between when son Joseph baptised in Odel and when he was one of "the men of Charlestown" allotted 10 acre lots in Malden - the first list of proprietors of that town (Corey: Hist. Malden 61).1 |
| Religion* | 1634 | In 1634 at Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, George Bunker (Immigrant) was 12 mo 21 day - according to Record Book of First Chirch of Charlestown (p 191) he was admitted that day.1 |
| Event-Misc* | 10 February 1634 | He had the following event: signed petition delegating to the Board of Selectmen the ordinary business of the town (NEHGR Vol. 62) on 10 February 1634 at Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.1 |
| TaxList* | 1634/35 | He was found on a tax list 1634/35 Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.1 |
| Census* | January 1635/36 | He appeared on the census of January 1635/36. His info on the census included - he was one of 14 of the 72 inhabitants of Charlestown to have the honorable prefix "Mr."1 |
| Marriage* | 1647 | He married Margaret (__________) in 1647.1 |
| Deed* | 1654 | In 1654 at Middlesex Co., Massachusetts: he and 16 others deeded land to Harvard College, deed recorded 17th 11 mo 1654 (Copies of Deeds, Middlesex Co MA manuscript volumes in Registry of Deeds Cambridge MA I:104-106).1 |
| Biography* | | George Bunker (Immigrant) had this bibliographic information: "The most distinguished name for local reminiscence ever extant in town" (Wyman) he was worthy to be immortalized by a portion of his property named Bunker Hill, that shrine of American history.1,2 |
| Death* | before 12 March 1664 | He died before 12 March 1664 at Malden, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.1 |
| Will* | 12 March 1664 | He left a will 12 March 1664 Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, Probate Record #3517, the signature on his will appears to be BUNCKER. Will lists his daughters Mary, Martha, and Elizabeth; his "eldest son John Buncker", his son Benjamin Bunker, and his "youngest son Jonathan Bunker".1 |
| Burial* | | He was buried at Phipps St Burying Ground, Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, In 1907, a stone was erected in the Phipps St Burying Ground, Charlestown with the following inscription:
"In memory of George Bunker, distinguished pioneer of Charlestown, patron of learning, died 1664 - Judith Bunker his wife died 10 Oct 1646 - erected by descendants of their daughter Martha Bunker Starr 1907."1 |
George Bunker (Immigrant)