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

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

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Biography

  • In 1804, William Thomas Gunter entered the world in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, born to Thomas Floyd GUNTER, SR and Sarah Ann Burnett.
  • In 1540, William Thomas Gunter established residence.
  • William Thomas Gunter married Matilda Mannion Manning, and had children including John Gunter, Henry Gunter, Willie Gunter, James M Gunter, John W Roberson, Mary Ann Gunter, Sarah Gunter, Comnia Gunter, Martha Gunter, Elizabeth Gunter, Clearcey Gunter, William Thomas Gunter jr, Jesse Gunter, Matilda Gunter, Hardy H Gunter, Leroy Gunter, Walter D Gunter, Alabama Gunter, Rebecca 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
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Manning
1816 – 1870
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

John Gunter
1840 – 1926
Birth Location: St Clair, Alabama, United States
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Henry Gunter
1829 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Willie Gunter
1830 –
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, USA
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James Gunter
1831 – 1870
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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John Roberson
1834 – 1926
Birth Location: , St. Clair, Alabama, USA
JR
Mary Gunter
1834 – 1911
Birth Location: Blount Co., Alabama
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Sarah Gunter
1836 – 1914
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
SG
Comnia Gunter
1837 –
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
CG
Martha Gunter
1839 – 1896
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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Elizabeth Gunter
1843 – 1880
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EG
Clearcey Gunter
1844 –
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
CG
William jr
1845 – 1931
Birth Location: Brooksville, Blount, Alabama, USA
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Jesse Gunter
1847 – 1931
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, United States
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Matilda Gunter
1848 –
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Hardy Gunter
1850 –
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
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Leroy Gunter
1852 –
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
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Walter Gunter
1856 – 1921
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Alabama Gunter
1857 –
Birth Location: Lapile, Union, Arkansas, United States
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Rebecca Gunter
1858 –
Birth Location: Arkansas, 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
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. 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)
        3. 3. Birvel (Latham) Rollins (18 May 1899 – 13 Jul 1969) m. John (William) Rollins (9 Feb 1888 – 12 Jul 1959)
        4. 4. Edgar (Allen) Latham (16 May 1901 – 7 June 1952) m. Mae Latham (abt 1907 – )
        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)
        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)
        10. 10. Woodrow (Wilson) Latham (7 Jan 1913 – 13 Jan 2009) m. Elta (V) Latham (1914 – ) m. margaret williams (13 june 1921 – 2005)
        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)
      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)
        2. 2. Finas (Baynard) Raper (14 February 1917 – 27 January 1989) m. Suzanne (Madeleine) Drouard (29 Jul 1924 – 21 Jan 2015)
        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)
        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
      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)
        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)
        4. 4. William (H. "Billy") Pyles (29 Mar 1919 – 24 Apr 2006) m. Jettyrine Childs (2 Aug 1923 – 30 Dec 2007)
        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
        2. 2. John (Robert) Raper (abt 1932 – )
        3. 3. Virginia (May) Raper (02 JAN 1936 – 23 JUL 1992) m. Charles (Reid) Rodgers (4 Oct 1931 – 15 SEP 1982)
        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 – )
  2. 2. Henry Gunter (1829 – )
  3. 3. Willie Gunter (1830 – )
  4. 4. James (M) Gunter (1831 – 1870)
  5. 5. John (W) Roberson (1834 – 1926)
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Gunter (August 1834 – 10/18/1911)
  7. 7. Sarah Gunter (1836 – 08 Mar 1914)
  8. 8. Comnia Gunter (1837 – )
  9. 9. Martha Gunter (10 Sep 1839 – 14 Oct 1896)
  10. 10. Elizabeth Gunter (1843 – Before 1880)
  11. 11. Clearcey Gunter (1844 – )
  12. 12. William (Thomas Gunter) jr (02 May 1845 – 28 Aug 1931)
  13. 13. Jesse Gunter (abt 1847 – 28 Aug 1931)
  14. 14. Matilda Gunter (1848 – )
  15. 15. Hardy (H) Gunter (1850 – )
  16. 16. Leroy Gunter (1852 – )
  17. 17. Walter (D) Gunter (1856 – 7 Jan 1921)
  18. 18. Alabama Gunter (1857 – )
  19. 19. Rebecca Gunter (1858 – )

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, 1867

    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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