Bunting

Anthony

? – 1700

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Anthony Bunting, son of William Bunting, was born in England in the early 1600’s. He married Ellen Barker and they became the parents of six children. 

  • John
  • Samuel also immigrated to the Colonies and lived near his brother John.
  • William
  • Job
  • Silence
  • Susanna

 

Joining The Society of Friends

According to a history, Anthony and his wife were some of the earliest Quakers and meetings were held at their home.  Anthony was imprisoned and fined (11 pounds) for the horrible sin of attending a meeting of the Society of Friends.