Early Life and Times of Boone County, Indiana, published May 1877, republished 1974

JOHN L. BUNTIN. This grand old pioneer was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky,
October 10, 1805. Was married to Sarah Riley, April 23, 1828 in Kentucky. Came
to Boone in 1829, where he entered his land, and moved on it 1835.He is yet living at
the advanced age of eighty-two years. The following are the names of the children by
first marriage: Elizabeth married to William Haller, reside in Kansas. Mary, died in
infancy. Martha E., married to William Brown, reside in Lebanon. Julia A., died at
the age of four years. John died at the age of nine years. James R., resides in Lebanon,
married Mary Pauly. Nancy, married to Urbin McKinsey, resides in Noblesville, Indiana.
Mr. Buntin was the second time married to Nancy Stephenson, January 12, 1862.
Child is names Annie and the only one that lives at home. Mr. B. is a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Also his wife. Mr. B. joined in 1839, has been an elder more than
forty years. He lives on the land he entered, on the line between Clinton and Washington
townships. He is regarded as one of the best men in the county. All honor to this good
old pioneer.

BUNTIN RILEY HALLER BROWN PAULY MCKINSEY STEPHENSON