JOHN M. BUNN
Page 537
JOHN M. BUNN
Page 537
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JOHN M. BUNN derives both pleasure and profit from the management of the old homestead, which is located n section 24, Mason City Township, and bears a full line of excellent improvements. He was born on a farm in Quiver Township, Mason county, May 5, 1855, and is the son of David Bunn, a native of New Jersey, where the father was reared to man's estate and followed farm pursuits. In 1848 David Bunn emigrated to this state, and locating in Quiver Township, this county, purchased a quarter section of land, which, when it came into his possession, bore no improvements whatever. He remained there until 1869, when he took up his abode on four hundred and forty-nine of which is the property of our subject. On it the father erected first class buildings and made many other valuable improvements, until it is now one of the best appointed and most attractive homes in this part if the state, David Bunn retired from the farm in 1882, in which year he removed to Mason City, but only lived there for eighteen months, when he returned to the farm and spent the following two years. When that time had expired we again find him in Mason City, where his death took place in 1886. He was an ardent Democrat in politics, which party he often served on various committees in his township and for many years was School Trustee. Mrs. Cornelia E. (Appleman) Bunn, the mother of our subject, was also born in New Jersey and now living, making her home in Mason City. She is the mother of three children, Martha A., Mrs. M. D. Woodruff, who makes her home in Lincoln, this state; John M., of this sketch, and William C. who is an agriculturist of this township. He of whom we write spent the first fourteen years of his life in Quiver Township, and after coming to this township carried on his studies in the district school. He had been thoroughly trained in farm pursuits by his honored father, and often when the latter was away on business he assumed the management of the estate, although quite young in years. Mr. Bunn remained under the parental roof until his marriage January 26, 1876, when Miss Martha J. Anderson became his wife. She was born in Jacksonville, this state, whence she was taken by her parents. When four years of age, on their removal to Sangamon County, and later to Logan County, where she met and was married to our subject. Soon after his union, the original of this sketch made his home in Sheridan Township, the above county, where he resided until the spring of 1881, when he took possession of the old homestead. The first two years after coming here he lived in the city, but soon found that he could manage affairs better by living upon the estate. He has the place stocked with thoroughbred horses, cattle and swine, and is giving the greater part of his attention to stock-raising. This estate, which is considered one of the finest in Mason County, includes three hundred and forty-nine acres, and our subject from his thorough understanding of farm pursuits is adding to its value year by year. He displays excellent judgment and untiring industry, and the success which is attending his efforts is well deserved. To Mr. and Mrs. John M. Bunn have been born two sons, David M. and Walter A. In his political belief he is a Democrat, and may be relied upon at all times to give his influence in behalf of all that is true, uplifting and beneficial. |