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John Gunter 1840 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1840

Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 1926

Death Location: Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA

Father: Thomas SR

Mother: Matilda Manning

Spouse(s): Mary Strange

Children(s): Frances Gunter, James Gunter, James Gunter, William Gunter, Martha GUNTER, Benjamin Gunter, John Gunter, Alice GUNTER, Presh GUNTER, Sam Gunter

In 1840, John Gunter entered the world in St Clair, Alabama, United States, born to Thomas Floyd GUNTER, SR and Matilda Mannion Manning. John Gunter married Mary Elizabeth Strange, and had children including Frances Ellen Gunter, James Mack Gunter, James Gunter, William F Willie Gunter, Martha GUNTER, Benjamin Gunter, John Benjamin Gunter, Alice Adeline Addie GUNTER, Presh Annie GUNTER, Sam Jones Gunter. John Gunter passed away in 1926 in Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1840, John Gunter entered the world in St Clair, Alabama, United States, born to Thomas Floyd GUNTER, SR and Matilda Mannion Manning.
  • John Gunter married Mary Elizabeth Strange, and had children including Frances Ellen Gunter, James Mack Gunter, James Gunter, William F Willie Gunter, Martha GUNTER, Benjamin Gunter, John Benjamin Gunter, Alice Adeline Addie GUNTER, Presh Annie GUNTER, Sam Jones Gunter.
  • John Gunter passed away in 1926 in Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas SR
1767 – 1855
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
TS
Matilda Manning
1816 – 1870
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Strange
1845 – 1926
Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States
MS

Children(s)

Frances Gunter
1862 – 1907
Birth Location: Mississippi
FG
James Gunter
1867 – 1912
Birth Location: Alabama
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James Gunter
1867 – 1912
Birth Location: Alabama
JG
William Gunter
1870 – 1950
Birth Location: , Lee, Mississippi, USA
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Martha GUNTER
1873 – 1915
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
MG
Benjamin Gunter
1876 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
BG
John Gunter
1876 – 1918
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JG
Alice GUNTER
1879 – 1965
Birth Location: Mississippi
AG
Presh GUNTER
1883 – 1909
Birth Location: Lee, Mississippi, United States
PG
Sam Gunter
1886 – 1956
Birth Location: Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA
SG

John Gunter's Ancestors

Self
John Gunter
1840 – 1926
Birth Place: St Clair, Alabama, United States
Parents
Thomas Floyd GUNTER, SR
1767 – 1855
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Matilda (Mannion) Manning
1816 – 1870
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
John Gunter
1722 – 1785
Bristol Par, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Lucinda ("Lucy") Koonce
1741 – 1797
Henrico, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Manning Mannion
1800 –
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Gunter
1722 – 1784
Sarah Goodson
1713 – 1762
George Koonce
1704 – 1778
Mary L'Eargle
1705 – 1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gunter
1678 – 1750
Martha Smith
1703 – 1743
Thomas Goodson
1680 – 1762
Elizabeth Platt
1677 – 1767
Johann Cunitz
1675 – 1711
Alicia Cuntzi
1675 – 1711
Jacob (Zearge)
1680 – 1731
Mary Field
1681 – 1735

John Gunter's Descendants

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John Gunter (1840 – 1926) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Strange (Oct 1845 – 1926)
  1. 1. Frances (Ellen) Gunter (1862 – 1907) m. Joseph (Andrew) Raper (11 Jun 1852 – 1913)
    1. 1. Isabelle (Zora Belle) Raper (22 Oct 1878 – 19 Mar 1965) m. Henry (Asbury) Latham (22 Jun 1872 – 3 Nov 1920)
      1. 1. Dorie ("Dovie Grey") Latham (7 Nov 1894 – 18 Aug 1907)
      2. 2. Fannie (Vesta) Latham (31 Dec 1896 – 24 Jan 1962) m. Marion (Eason) Chafin (1 Apr 1895 – 22 Jul 1965)
        1. 1. James (Harold) Chafin (26 Aug 1923 – 9 Mar 2012)
        2. 2. Marion (Eason) Chafin (23 Sep 1927 – 15 Jul 1988)
        3. 3. Billy (Joe) Chafin (25 December 1937 – 25 Oct 2012)
      3. 3. Birvel (Latham) Rollins (18 May 1899 – 13 Jul 1969) m. John (William) Rollins (9 Feb 1888 – 12 Jul 1959)
        1. 1. John (William) Rollins (10 Jan 1921 – 03/1971) m. Jean Sandlin (January 24, 1926 – 14 Mar 2013)
      4. 4. Edgar (Allen) Latham (16 May 1901 – 7 June 1952) m. Mae Latham (abt 1907 – )
        1. 1. Helen (J) Latham (abt 1927 – )
        2. 2. Marg (N) Latham (abt 1929 – )
        3. 3. Jimmie Latham (abt 1931 – )
        4. 4. Thrace Latham (abt 1934 – )
        5. 5. Betty Latham (abt 1938 – )
      5. 5. Mabel (Beatrice) Latham (abt 1904 – Sept 13 1996)
      6. 6. Vera Latham (abt 1906 – 29 Aug 1928) m. John ("Lynn" (Lynard)) Wright (20 Dec 1903 – 4 Dec 1980)
        1. 1. Vera (Lynette) Wright (3 Oct 1923 – 7 Jan 1990)
        2. 2. John (Paul) Wright (4 Nov 1925 – 4 Aug 1947)
      7. 7. Veny Latham (abt 1906 – )
      8. 8. Elmer (Hobson) Latham (abt 1908 – 18 June 1921)
      9. 9. William (Howard) Latham (19 Aug 1910 – 16 May 1974) m. Alice (Ardelia Ball Latham) Porter (1 July 1915 – 5 June 2000)
        1. 1. William Latham (18 December 1933 – 18 October 2013)
        2. 2. Betty Latham (abt 1936 – )
        3. 3. Gerald (Jackson) Latham (Aug 5, 1937 – Jan. 28,2004)
      10. 10. Woodrow (Wilson) Latham (7 Jan 1913 – 13 Jan 2009) m. Elta (V) Latham (1914 – ) m. margaret williams (13 june 1921 – 2005)
        1. 1. Woodrow (W.) Latham (4 August 1946 – 18 October 1999)
      11. 11. Willodene Latham (14 Feb 1915 – 18 Dec 1915)
      12. 12. James (Marshal) Latham (22 December 1916 – 22 January 1983) m. Nellie (D. Lee) Latham (21 October 1914 – 20 July 2014)
      13. 13. Louise (Latham) Thompson (Oct. 15 1920 – 19 Mar 1970)
    2. 2. Julia (Daisy Raper) Lamb (2 May 1881 – 29 May 1971) m. John (Thomas) Lamb (22 Jul 1876 – )
      1. 1. Quinton Lamb (16 Nov 1900 – Mar 1983) m. Willie (Louise) Coggin (27 Sep 1905 – 8 JUN 1995)
        1. 1. Quinton Lamb (28 Nov 1926 – ) m. Edna (L) Gardner (abt 1929 – )
    3. 3. Finas (Baynard) Raper (30 May 1885 – 1953) m. Anna (M) Towery (abt 1888 – 1962) m. Annie (M) Raper (abt 1888 – 1962)
      1. 1. Elaine (R. Raper) Demarche (13 July 1914 – 1 October 1971) m. John (M De) Marche (25 August 1905 – 1 April 1980)
        1. 1. John Demarche (1941 – )
      2. 2. Finas (Baynard) Raper (14 February 1917 – 27 January 1989) m. Suzanne (Madeleine) Drouard (29 Jul 1924 – 21 Jan 2015)
        1. 1. Baynard (George) Raper (18 May 1948 – ) m. Marianne West (abt 1950 – )
        2. 2. Michele (Madeleine) Raper (abt 1952 – )
      3. 3. Helen (Steleene) Raper (30 Oct 1920 – 28 May 1984)
      4. 4. Infants Raper
      5. 5. Elaine Raper (13 July 1914 – 1 October 1971) m. John (M) Demarche
      6. 6. Barnard (B) Raper (abt 1917 – )
      7. 7. Finas (Baynard) Raper (14 February 1917 – 27 Jan 1989)
      8. 8. Helen (Sterlene) Raper (abt 1921 – 28 May 1984)
    4. 4. Joseph (Thomas) Raper (14 Feb 1891 – 15 Apr 1962) m. Beulah (Beatrice McDowell (Whittington) bio) father (28 Jan 1903 – 9 Oct 1992)
      1. 1. Joann Raper (6 May 1928 – 1 Feb 1936)
      2. 2. Eugene (Max) Roper (5 Apr 1931 – 12 Aug 2014) m. Lavina Roper (abt 1928 – ) m. Geraldine (Louise) Lockyear (15 Sept 1934 – 08 Jan 2013)
        1. 1. Joseph (Thomas) Roper (September 27, 1952 – ) m. Beverly (Ann) Martin (2 Dec. 1953 – )
        2. 2. Teresa (Ann Roper) Brenneman (6/26/1956 – )
        3. 3. Andrew (Ralph) Roper (11/2/1957 – ) m. Brenda (A.) Roper
        4. 4. Kelly (Jean) Roper (5 Nov 1959 – ) m. Timothy (Alton) Edwards (05/06/1953 – ) m. Samuel (Paul Farris) Jr. (09/30/58 – )
        5. 5. Darrell (Wayne) Boyd (4/24/1974 – )
      3. 3. Rosemary (Elaine Roper) Craig (10 JAN 1938 – 25 Jul 1974) m. Jerome (Anthony) Craig (6 Dec 1934 – 28 Mar 2003) m. Jerome (A) Craig
        1. 1. Catherine (Marie) Craig
        2. 2. Deborah Craig
    5. 5. Mary (Lou Raper) Pyles (22 Feb 1896 – 25 Sep 1942) m. William (Henry) Pyles (25 Dec 1886 – 11 Mar 1960)
      1. 1. Pauline (Eva Pyles) (Powell) (1915 – 1978) m. Burl (Wilson) Alexander (abt 1903 – ) m. Earnest (R) Powell (03/1893 – 07/24/1948)
        1. 1. Marianna Powell (abt 1935 – )
      2. 2. Billy Pyles (2 Mar 1916 – 24 Apr 2006)
      3. 3. Jack Pyles (24 February 1917 – 19 September 1968) m. Juanita Spohn (1 Jul 1912 – 5 Mar 1977)
        1. 1. Jack (Melvin) Pyles (16 Jul 1949 – )
      4. 4. William (H. "Billy") Pyles (29 Mar 1919 – 24 Apr 2006) m. Jettyrine Childs (2 Aug 1923 – 30 Dec 2007)
        1. 1. Diane (Elizabeth) Pyles
      5. 5. Annie (Louise) Pyles (29 May 1925 – 28 March 2015) m. James (Allison) Simpson (17 Jun 1917 – 1992)
    6. 6. John (M) Raper (22 September 1898 – 01 Oct 1976) m. BIRDIE (MAY) MCCHAREN (18 NOV 1906 – 14 JUN 1993)
      1. 1. Joe (Thomas) Raper (14 Oct 1929 – 7 Mar 2018) m. Marijo Ragen
        1. 1. Tommie Holbrook
        2. 2. Kenny Raper
        3. 3. Raper Rockhold
      2. 2. John (Robert) Raper (abt 1932 – )
        1. 1. Timothy Raper
      3. 3. Virginia (May) Raper (02 JAN 1936 – 23 JUL 1992) m. Charles (Reid) Rodgers (4 Oct 1931 – 15 SEP 1982)
        1. 1. Mitzi Rogers
        2. 2. Cynthia Rogers
        3. 3. Debra (Rogers) Hudson
      4. 4. Jimmy Raper
  2. 2. James (Mack) Gunter (abt 1867 – 24 Jan 1912)
  3. 3. James Gunter (18 Jan 1867 – 24 Jan 1912)
  4. 4. William (F Willie) Gunter (Jan 1870 – 17 Oct 1950) m. Berta L. (Jun 1878 – ) m. Burter Gunter (abt 1879 – )
    1. 1. John (Lester) GUNTER (6 Oct 1896 – )
    2. 2. Oda (V.) GUNTER (1901 – )
    3. 3. Albert (R.) GUNTER (27 Mar 1906 – Aug 1985)
    4. 4. Preston GUNTER (8 Nov 1908 – Jul 1973)
    5. 5. Eugene Gunter (abt 1911 – )
    6. 6. Farrar GUNTER (23 Sep 1913 – 24 Mar 1986)
    7. 7. Sam (E) Gunter (abt 1912 – )
  5. 5. Martha GUNTER (abt 1873 – 1915)
  6. 6. Benjamin Gunter (abt 1876 – )
  7. 7. John (Benjamin) Gunter (abt 1876 – 26 Sep 1918)
  8. 8. Alice (Adeline Addie) GUNTER (abt 1879 – 17 Feb 1965) m. James (Preston) Latham (21 Nov 1869 – 15 May 1930)
    1. 1. Helen (Lorine) LATHAM (abt 1906 – 3 Aug 1980)
    2. 2. Lorene Latham (abt 1906 – )
    3. 3. Lillian (Estelle) LATHAM (abt 1908 – 3 Aug 2006)
    4. 4. Cristine Latham (abt 1912 – )
    5. 5. Mary (Elkin) LATHAM (abt 1917 – 6 Sep 1996)
    6. 6. Paul (Milton) Latham (20 Oct 1918 – 14 Sep 1995)
  9. 9. Presh (Annie) GUNTER (24 Jul 1883 – 24 Mar 1909) m. Joseph (Alonzo) PAYNE (24 Sep 1871 – 17 Feb 1953)
    1. 1. L (Byron) Payne (29 Nov 1902 – 15 Jul 1976)
    2. 2. Sam (B) Payne (29 Aug 1904 – 15 Oct 1943)
    3. 3. John (Howard) Payne (30 Jan 1908 – 24 Apr 1986)
  10. 10. Sam (Jones) Gunter (22 Feb 1886 – aft 1956) m. Ruby (abt 1885 – Abt 1973)
    1. 1. T (C) Gunter (abt 1909 – )
    2. 2. John (Forter) Gunter (15 Oct 1912 – 7 December 1963)
    3. 3. Francis (Sue) Gunter (15 Oct 1917 – 15 Oct 2017) m. Thomas (W.) Dye
    4. 4. F (Lue) Ginter (abt 1918 – )

John Gunter's Timeline

13 Records

1837
1837
Birth of John Gunter in Blount, Alabama, United States
Blount, Alabama, United States
1840
Mar 1840
Birth of John Gunter in St Clair, Alabama, United States
St Clair, Alabama, United States
1840
1840
Birth of John Gunter in St Clair, Alabama, United States
St Clair, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 10
John Gunter resided here in District 40, St Clair, Alabama, USA
District 40, St Clair, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
John Gunter was married
None
1860
1860
Age 20
John Gunter resided here in Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama, USA
Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
John Gunter resided here in District 5, Lee, Mississippi, United States
District 5, Lee, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 40
John Gunter resided here in Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
John Gunter resided here in Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
John Gunter resided here in Gilvo, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Gilvo, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 80
John Gunter resided here in Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1926
1926
Age 86
Death of John Gunter in Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1926
1926
Age 86
Death of John Gunter in Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1840
    Event Place: St Clair, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of Alabama; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in C
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T625_884; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 958
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 654; Family History Film: 1254654; Page: 169D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: 0343
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 543B; Image: 584; Family History Library Film: 552235
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240816
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 164; Image: 164; Family History Library Film: 803023
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gilvo, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374761
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: St Clair, Alabama, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 40, St Clair, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Townships 16, 17, and 18, St Clair, Alabama; Roll: M653_23; Page: 164; Image: 164; Family History Library Film: 803023

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 543B; Image: 584; Family History Library Film: 552235

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 654; Family History Film: 1254654; Page: 169D; Enumeration District: 092; Image: 0343

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1240816

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gilvo, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gilvo, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374761

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T625_884; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 958

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama Civil War Muster Rolls, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 543B; Image: 584; Family History Library Film: 552235

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Plantersville, Lee, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plantersville, Lee County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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