John Bunkers

b. 2 May 1881, d. 2 April 1954
Children of John Bunkers & Susan (Schwebach) Bunkers

Parents

FatherHenry Bunkers b. 25 Nov 1848, d. 15 Feb 1924
MotherBarbara Simmerl b. 30 Dec 1856, d. 4 Feb 1943
RelationshipGrandson of Herman Theodore Bunkers
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of Herman Theodore Bunkers
Descendants (with spouses) of Johaines Schwebach
In Family LineBunkers
Schwebach

Information

Name Variationabout 1880  As of about 1880, John Bunkers was also known as Bunker. 
Possible Birthdateabout 1880 According to at least one source, his birthdate was about 1880 birthplace was White Lake, Aurora County, South Dakota. 
Birth2 May 1881 He was born on 2 May 1881 in Luxemburg, Dubuque County, Iowa. 
Christening4 May 1881 He was christened on 4 May 1881 in Holy Trinity Chruch, Luxemburg, Dubuque County, Iowa. 
1900 Census
(with Parents)
4 Jun 1900 John appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of East Orange, Sioux County, Iowa, as John Bunker, in the household of his parents, Barbara and Henry Bunkers. He is a single white male. He is a son of the head of household. Born May 1881, age 19. He and his father were born in Iowa, his mother was born in Germany. His occupation is farm laborer. He can read, write and speak English. 
Possible Marriage date30 Jan 1905 According to at least one source, John Bunkers and Susan Schwebach were married on 30 Jan 1905 in New Vienna, Dubuque County, Iowa. 
Marriage31 Jan 1905 John Bunkers and Susan Schwebach, daughter of Eugene J. Schwebach and Annie Burg, were married on 31 Jan 1905 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Granville, Sioux County, Iowa.
1910 Census29 Apr 1910 John Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1910 Federal Census of Logan Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, as John Bunkers. Living with him was his wife, Susan, and their children, Anastasia, Clara and Andrew
1920 Census9 Jan 1920 John Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of Logan, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, as John Bunkers. Living with him was his wife, Susan, and their children, Anastasia, Clara, Andrew, Clarence, John, Joseph, Magnus, Delores and Cecilia, as well as an unknown or excluded person . He is a Married white male, age 38. He owns his home, and it's mortgaged. He can read, write, and speak English. He was born in Iowa. His father was born in Iowa, his mother in Germany. Her mother tongue is German. He is a farmer. His farm is #34 on the farm schedule. 
1930 Census10 Apr 1930 John Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Logan Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, as John Bunkers. Living with him was his wife, Susan, and their children, Clara, John, Joseph, Magnus, Delores, Cecilia, James, Charles, Geraldine and Rita
1940 Census17 Apr 1940 John Bunkers appeared as head of household in the 1940 Federal Census of Springwater, Rock County, Minnesota, as John Bunkers Sr. His children, Delores, James, Charles, Geraldine and Rita, were listed as living with him. He is a widowed white male age 58. He rents his home, and it is a farm. He completed the 8th grade in school. He was born in Iowa. He lived in Minnehaha, South Dakota in 1935 on a farm. He was at work for pay March 24-30 and worked 60 hours. His occupation is farm worker in farming. He is an unpaid worker. He worked 52 weeks in 1939 for $0. He did not receive income of $50 or more from sources other than wages. 
Death2 Apr 1954 John Bunkers died on 2 Apr 1954 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at age 72.
Burial5 Apr 1954 He was buried on 5 Apr 1954, age 72, in Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, located in Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

Children of John Bunkers and Susan Schwebach

All known children of John Bunkers and Susan Schwebach are deceased.