Lookup request for BUNDY Wiltshire

[Wee Eeyin]

Hi guys, I am new to this site, and since spending much time browsing I am very much impressed by the resourceful help that is made available to researchers like myself who have come up against "brick walls" in trying to trace ancestors. So I am in hope that someone may just come up with some enlightenment for me.
My Gr Grandfather John Charles (Caleb) Bundy spent most of his life in the Services in various postings around the world, and as such is not noted in any census returns that I have checked. I do know that he died in1900 aged 60 and is buried in Malta in Tabraxia cemetery Valletta. The records note him as being born in Wiltshire. on checking with the freeBDM birth index1837- there is reference to John Caleb Bundy, year of reg 1840 District, Alderbury, vol, viii, page, ( it looks like) 230.  Now this is the only reference that seems to fit the criteria, and I was hoping this could be the lead that I have been searching for.
Any other information relative to this would be much appreciated

[krisesjoint]

hi Wee Eeyin,

a Big welcome to RootsChat and the Wiltshire board.

Here is the 1851 census

1851 census

HO107/1846 Folio 230 Page 1
Downton

BUNDY George Head 29 Mar b Downton Boot and Shoe maker
BUNDY Martha Wife 42 Mar b Downton
BUNDY John Caleb Son 10 b Downton
BUNDY Thirza Jane dau 5 months b Downton
BUNDY Elizabeth Mother 53 Widow b Redlynch Pauper


John Caleb BUNDY b Sep 1/4 1840 Alderbury 8 230

Looks like this may be the marriage

George BUNDY = Martha NEWMAN Dec 1/4 1838 Alderbury 8 407
Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

hi Wee Eeyin,

Sorry I have not had any joy with 1841 or 1861.

Looks like although Elizabeth lists as Widowed in 1851, George was illegitimate

George BUNDY was baptised 1 July 1821 Downton mother Elizabeth

I think Martha was previously married

Martha MOODY bap 24 Dec 1809 Downton aged 1 year parents James and Elizabeth

Martha MOODY = James NEWMAN 23 Aug 1836 Downton

Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

Right I have still been hunting and when i still had no joy I widened my search.

It appears Martha and Thirza Jane both died Dec 1/4 1852 Alderbury and George then married Ann Eastman Jun 1/4 1853 Alderbury 5a 355

They appear to have immigrated to Houghton County, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada before 1858 where they are listed as residents

I note in 1871 Census in Houghton Ontario, a man who looks like it may be George is listed as head of household at Division 2 Roll C-9907  page 37

BANDY George 50 b England Wesleyan Methodist  Post Master Shoe Maker

Using familysearch I see the family in Houghton in 1881

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=census/search_census.asp

George BUNDY died 19 Sep 1899 Norfolk Ontario - he is listed as born in Wiltshire 1821 so all appears to connect

I see Ann appears in the 1901 census

http://www.automatedgenealogy.com/census/District.jsp?id=94

Ann BUNDY died 10 Nov 1914 Elgin Ontario - she is listed as born in England 1828

I have just found this tree which looks good and agrees pretty well with what i have found to date, apart from the date of marriage to Ann Eastman  Lots of Childrens names and details from the second marriage listed.

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~ritterd/b/b530017T.htm


Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

Hi again Wee Eeyin,

I have been looking at this tree and checking on some of the details and I note:

Elizabeth Sarah was Ann's daughter

Elizabeth Sarah EASTMAN born Jun 1/4 1851 Alderbury 8 291 - Not Lincolshire as the tree suggests

also from this tree I note the first 2 children of the second marriage also appear in the GRO references for Alderbury which is the correct district for events occurring  in Downton.

They were presumably still in Downton when son Elihu Isaac's birth was registered in Mar 1854 5a 184 and daughter Florence Sabina in Mar 1856 5a 175.

Florence's death nor the birth of next child appear so looks like an immigration 1856-1857

Listed as a shoemaker in 1855

http://www.angelfire.com/ky3/caroln242/documents/kellysdir1855.html

A William Snelgrove and Elizabeth did have the 4 children listed in Downton

Charles bap 24 Mar 1822
Ruth 1 Feb 1824
William 25 Dec 1826
Hannah 14 Feb 1830

I do not see this marriage.

They appear in Downton in 1841 both aged 50 (William is a shoemaker) Charles and William are present.

Alas I just don't see George, Martha or John or even mother Elizabeth in 1841.

Elizabeth Snelgrove is not the same person. She is in Downton in 1851 aged 62

Hope it helps

Cheers Kris 

[Wee Eeyin]

Hi Kris
Thanks a million. Wow ! I didn't expect  feedback so quick,
I was told this forum was good, and no doubt it's those such as yourself that make it "pure magic"
I am sure you have put me on the right track now. Both George and Caleb are names that are continued in the grand children of J.C.B.
You have most certainly given me more than I ever hoped for.
Cheers Eeyin

[krisesjoint]

Thats great Eeyin, so glad to have helped. It was tricky but an enjoyable hunt.

I have found the immigration listed at Castle Garden aboard the "John Bright" arriving 12 Jun 1857

http://www.castlegarden.org/

George BUNDAY 36 Shoemaker
Anne 26 Wife
Elizabeth 5 Child Youngster
Isac 3 Child Youngster
Florence Infant

Destination 2880 is Canada

Alas John is not with them.

Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

Hi again Eeyin,

Another day and I think I may have found something very interesting. 

1851 census

HO107/1846 Folio 251 Pag: 42
Downton

EASTMAN William Head 48 Mar b Downton Chair Maker
EASTMAN Elizabeth Wife 50 b Rockburn
EASTMAN Ann Dau 21 Unm b Downton
EASTMAN Edwin Son 17 Unm b Downton Tailor
EASTMAN Sabina Dau 15 b Downton
EASTMAN Eneas Son 12 b Downton
EASTMAN Henry Son 8 b Downton
EASTMAN George Son 8 b Downton

This family are also not visible in 1841, but on reflection I realised that a large section of the 1841 census for Downton is missing. I presume it includes the part of Downton where these families lived. 

Listed as passengers from England to New York aboard The Palestine arriving 14 Apr 1855 were

John BUNDY aged 15
Eneas EASTMAN aged 16

So it looks like your John may have left England with his stepmother's brother.

Eneas appears to have made a second crossing in 1860 although not specified looks like with wife Sarah. Marriage Fordingham Hampshire Jun 1860 2b 927. Possible wife Sarah Waterman. His occupation listed on this crossing was basketmaker.

An Eneas Eastman took up land in Michigan in 1889

Cheers Kris 

[Wee Eeyin]

Thanks and well done Kris. Looks like the brick wall is but mere dust now.

So John left home at 15 and went his own way.
It is possible that  not long after he could have joined the navy and embarked on a career in the services, and account for his not being found on any census returns. Interesting indeed!

Cheers Eeyin