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William Thomas Gunter 1804–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA

Father: Thomas Sr

Mother: Sarah Burnett

Spouse(s): Matilda Manning

Children(s): Henry Gunter, James Gunter, Mary Gunter, Sarah Gunter, Martha Gunter, William Jr, Jesse Gunter, Willie Gunter, John Roberson, Elizabeth Gunter, Hardy Gunter, Matilda Gunter, Alabama Gunter, Comnia Gunter, Leroy Gunter, Clearcey Gunter, Rebecca Gunter, Walter Gunter, John Gunter

William Thomas Gunter was born in 1804 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, the child of Thomas Floyd Gunter Sr Sr And Sarah Ann Burnett. In 1540, William Thomas Gunter established residence. William Thomas Gunter married Matilda Mannion Manning, and had children including Alabama Gunter, Clearcey Gunter, Comnia Gunter, Elizabeth Gunter, Hardy H Gunter, Henry Gunter, James M Gunter, Jesse Gunter, John Gunter, John W Roberson, Leroy Gunter, Martha Gunter, Mary Ann Gunter, Matilda Gunter, Rebecca Gunter, Sarah Gunter, Walter D Gunter, William Thomas Gunter Jr Jr, Willie Gunter. William Thomas Gunter passed away in 1880 in Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • William Thomas Gunter was born in 1804 in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, the child of Thomas Floyd Gunter Sr Sr And Sarah Ann Burnett.
  • In 1540, William Thomas Gunter established residence.
  • William Thomas Gunter married Matilda Mannion Manning, and had children including Alabama Gunter, Clearcey Gunter, Comnia Gunter, Elizabeth Gunter, Hardy H Gunter, Henry Gunter, James M Gunter, Jesse Gunter, John Gunter, John W Roberson, Leroy Gunter, Martha Gunter, Mary Ann Gunter, Matilda Gunter, Rebecca Gunter, Sarah Gunter, Walter D Gunter, William Thomas Gunter Jr Jr, Willie Gunter.
  • William Thomas Gunter passed away in 1880 in Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sr
1767–1855
Birth Location: Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
TS
Sarah Burnett
1791–1856
Birth Location: Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Matilda Manning
1816–1870
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MM

Children(s)

Henry Gunter
1829–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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James Gunter
1831–1870
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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Mary Gunter
1834–1911
Birth Location: Blount Co., Alabama
MG
Sarah Gunter
1836–1914
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
SG
Martha Gunter
1839–1896
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
MG
William Jr
1845–1931
Birth Location: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
WJ
Jesse Gunter
1847–1931
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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Willie Gunter
1830–
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, USA
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John Roberson
1834–1926
Birth Location: , St. Clair, Alabama, USA
JR
Elizabeth Gunter
1843–1880
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EG
Hardy Gunter
1850–
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
HG
Matilda Gunter
1848–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
MG
Alabama Gunter
1857–
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
AG
Comnia Gunter
1837–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
CG
Leroy Gunter
1852–
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
LG
Clearcey Gunter
1844–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
CG
Rebecca Gunter
1858–
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
RG
Walter Gunter
1856–1921
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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John Gunter
1840–1926
Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States
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William Gunter's Ancestors

Self
William Gunter
1804–1880
Birth Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Floyd GUNTER, SR Sr
1767–1855
Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Burnett
1791–1856
Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John Gunter
1722–1785
Bristol Par, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Lucinda ("Lucy") Koonce
1741–1797
Henrico, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Frederick (Jesse) Burnette
1733–1824
Brunswick, Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Judith) Prince
1745–1819
Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Gunter
1722–1784
Sarah Goodson
1713–1762
George Koonce
1704–1778
Mary L'Eargle
1705–1778
Frederick Burnett
1708–1752
Virginia Montgomery
1715–1823
Lieut Prince
1702–1789
Elizabeth Rollins
1729–1823
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
Alexander Montgomery
1690–1746
Joseph GGF)
1673–1744
Elizabeth Robinson
1677–1730
William Rawlins
1697–1745
Hannah Millett
1694–1794

William Gunter's Descendants

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William (Thomas) Gunter (1804–1880) m. Matilda (Mannion) Manning (1816–Aft. 1870)
  1. 1. Henry Gunter 1829–
  2. 2. James (M) Gunter 1831–1870
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Gunter 1834–1911
  4. 4. Sarah Gunter 1836–1914
  5. 5. Martha Gunter 1839–1896
  6. 6. William (Thomas Gunter jr) Jr 1845–1931
  7. 7. Jesse Gunter 1847–1931
  8. 8. Willie Gunter 1830–
  9. 9. John (W) Roberson 1834–1926
  10. 10. Elizabeth Gunter 1843–1880
  11. 11. Hardy (H) Gunter 1850–
  12. 12. Matilda Gunter 1848–
  13. 13. Alabama Gunter 1857–
  14. 14. Comnia Gunter 1837–
  15. 15. Leroy Gunter 1852–
  16. 16. Clearcey Gunter 1844–
  17. 17. Rebecca Gunter 1858–
  18. 18. Walter (D) Gunter 1856–1921
  19. 19. John Gunter 1840–1926 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Strange 1845–1926
    1. 1. Benjamin Gunter 1876–
    2. 2. Sam (J) GUNTER 1886–1956 m. Ruby 1885–1973
      1. 1. John (Forter) Gunter 1912–1963
      2. 2. Francis (Sue) Gunter 1917–2017
      3. 3. F (Lue) Ginter 1918–
      4. 4. T (C) Gunter 1909–
    3. 3. Martha GUNTER 1873–1915
    4. 4. Fannie Raper 1862–1907 m. Joseph (Andrew) Raper 1852–1913
      1. 1. Julia (Daisy Raper) Lamb 1881–1971 m. John (Thomas) Lamb 1876–
        1. 1. Quinton Lamb 1900–1983 m. Willie (Louise) Coggin 1905–1995
      2. 2. Joseph (Thomas) Roper 1891–1962 m. Beulah (Beatrice) McDowell 1903–1992
        1. 1. Rosemary (Elaine Roper) Craig 1938–1974 m. Jerome (Anthony Craig) Jr. 1934–2003
        2. 2. Joann Raper 1928–1936
        3. 3. Eugene (Max) Roper 1931–2014 m. Geraldine (Louise) Lockyear 1934–2013
      3. 3. John (M Raper) JTR 1898–1976 m. BIRDIE (MAY) MCCHAREN 1906–1993
        1. 1. Joe (Thomas) Raper 1929–2018
        2. 2. Virginia (May) Raper 1936–1992 m. Charles (Reid) Rodgers 1931–1982
      4. 4. Mary (Lou) Raper 1896–1942 m. William (Henry) Pyles 1886–1960
        1. 1. Annie (Louise) Pyles 1925–2015 m. James (Allison) Simpson 1917–1992
        2. 2. Billy Pyles 1916–2006
        3. 3. Pauline (Eva Pyles) (Powell) 1915–1978 m. Earnest (R) Powell 1893–1948 m. Burl (Wilson) Alexander 1903–
        4. 4. Jack Pyles 1917–1968 m. Juanita Spohn 1912–1977
        5. 5. William (H. "Billy") Pyles 1919–2006 m. Jettyrine Childs 1923–2007
      5. 5. Finis (Baynard) Raper 1885–1953 m. Annie (M) Raper 1888–1962 m. Anna (M) Towery 1888–1962
        1. 1. Finas (Baynard) Raper 1917–1989
        2. 2. Helen (Sterlene) Raper 1921–1984
        3. 3. Elaine Raper 1914–1971
        4. 4. Barnard (B) Raper 1917–
        5. 5. Finas (Baynard) Raper 1917–1989 m. Suzanne (Madeleine) Drouard 1924–2015
        6. 6. Elaine (R. Raper) Demarche 1914–1971 m. John (M De) Marche 1905–1980
        7. 7. Helen (Steleene) Raper 1920–1984
      6. 6. Belle (Zora) Raper 1878–1965 m. Henry (Asbury) Latham 1872–1920
        1. 1. Louise (Latham) Thompson 1920–1970
        2. 2. Veny Latham 1906–
        3. 3. Vera Latham 1906–1928 m. John ("Lynn" (Lynard)) Wright 1903–1980
        4. 4. Fannie (Vesta) Latham 1896–1962 m. Marion (Eason) Chafin 1895–1965
        5. 5. Birvel (Latham) Rollins 1899–1969 m. John (William) Rollins 1888–1959
        6. 6. William (Howard) Latham 1910–1974 m. Alice (Ardelia Ball Latham) Porter 1915–2000
        7. 7. Woodrow (Wilson) Latham 1913–2009 m. margaret williams 1921–2005 m. Elta (V) Latham 1914–
        8. 8. James (Marshal) Latham 1916–1983 m. Nellie (D. Lee) Latham 1914–2014
        9. 9. Hobson Latham 1908–1921
        10. 10. Edgar (Allen) Latham 1901–1952 m. Mae Latham 1907–
        11. 11. Dorie ("Dovie Grey") Latham 1894–1907
        12. 12. Willodene Latham 1915–1915
        13. 13. Beatrice Latham 1904–1996
    5. 5. John (Benjamin) Gunter 1876–1918
    6. 6. Adaline Gunter 1879–1965 m. James (P) Latham 1869–1930
      1. 1. Lorene Latham 1906–
      2. 2. Cristine Latham 1912–
      3. 3. Helen (L) Latham 1906–1980
      4. 4. Lillian (E) Latham 1908–2006
      5. 5. Mary (E) Latham 1917–1996
      6. 6. Paul (Milton) Latham 1918–1995
    7. 7. James Gunter 1867–1912
    8. 8. James Gunter 1867–1912
    9. 9. William (F.) GUNTER 1870–1950 m. Burter Gunter 1879– m. Berta L. 1878–
      1. 1. Sam (E) Gunter 1912–
      2. 2. Eugene Gunter 1911–
      3. 3. John (Lester) GUNTER 1896–
      4. 4. Oda (V.) GUNTER 1901–
      5. 5. Albert (R.) GUNTER 1906–1985
      6. 6. Preston GUNTER 1908–1973
      7. 7. Farrar GUNTER 1913–1986
    10. 10. Presh (Annie) GUNTER 1883–1909 m. Joseph (Alonzo) PAYNE 1871–1953
      1. 1. L (Byron) Payne 1902–1976
      2. 2. Sam (B) Payne 1904–1943
      3. 3. John (Howard) Payne 1908–1986

William Gunter's Timeline

13 Records

1540
1540-1872
William Thomas Gunter resided here
None
1804
1804
Birth of William Thomas Gunter in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
1829
7 Jul 1829
Age 25
William Thomas Gunter was married in Blount, Alabama
Blount, Alabama
1830
1830
Age 26
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1840
1840
Age 36
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Eastern Division, Blount, Alabama, USA
Eastern Division, Blount, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 46
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama, USA
Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama, USA
1855
1855
Age 51
William Thomas Gunter resided here in No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
1860
1860
Age 56
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Eastern Subdivision, Summit, Blount, Alabama, USA
Eastern Subdivision, Summit, Blount, Alabama, USA
1866
1866
Age 62
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Blount, Alabama
Blount, Alabama
1867
1867
Age 63
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
William Thomas Gunter resided here in East Half, Blountsville, Blount, Alabama, USA
East Half, Blountsville, Blount, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 76
William Thomas Gunter resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 76
Death of William Thomas Gunter in Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blount, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 359D; Enumeration District: 001
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Half, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M593_3; Page: 340B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M653_2; Page: 1032; Family History Li
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 136a
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Jul 1829
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1540-1872
    Record Source: Alabama History, 1540-1872

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Blount, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 1; Page: 14; Family History Library Film: 0002328

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Eastern Division, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Eastern Division, Blount, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0002332

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 136a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Blount County, AL
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eastern Subdivision, Summit, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M653_2; Page: 1032; Family History Li

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Voter Registration

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: East Half, Blountsville, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: East Half, Blount, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 19; Line: 3; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East Half, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M593_3; Page: 340B

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blount, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 359D; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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