Alexander County IL Archives Obits.....Bunch, AJ
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A. J. Bunch passed away at McClure Friday night.

A. J. Bunch, old resident of McClure, died last night.  Had 
been in failing health for a long time and his death was not 
unexpected.  

The deceased was born on Jan 31, 1837, and was therefore 75 
years of age.  He was a native of Alexander county, his 
birthplace being near where Elco now stands.   His parents 
died during his infancy and he was reared at Joneboro where, 
when he was old enough, learned the blacksmithing trade.  He 
ran a shop for himself for several years, and then moved to 
Clear Creek where he conducted a blacksmith business for 
several years.  Then he turned his attention to farming, which 
occupied his attention until in his declining years he turned 
over active pursuits to his sons.  

Mr. Bunch was married to March 12, 1862, to Miss Minera I.Sams,
daughther of Nathan Sams, and six children were born to them, 
Joseph, Herman and Rodney, and Miss Minnie, Norma and Eunice.

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