Welcome to the Bunn Heritage page! The name Bunn has been around for about 1000 years. It probably came from France as a derivation of Good or 'Bon'. Somewhere around the time of the third crusade a distant relative did something to earn a crest. To see our Bunn History Pages Click Here.  Matthew-Hester The first Bunn in our line came to the colonies in 1650. His name was Matthew and he was a sea captain. He wed Hester Miles in Salem, 1651, and moved to Boston in 1653. Benjamin-Margaret Moved from Penn. to Ohio in covered wagon, 1701. Then to Olney, Illinois, 1751, with whole family. Pioneer-Blacksmith Hyatt 1 - Betsy Bens' first born in Illinois. Raised on farm to frontier life. Wed Betsy Hazard, 1st cousin to Cmdr. Perrys. Hyatt IV - Ruth Dad was born in Olney, and raised in Bloomington. Moved to Calif. at end of WWII. Wed Ruth Quatkemeier 1952. Spinning Cross The cross cresents- Used in 3rd crusade: symbol of victory. The Bunn Crest Ostrich head means fast. Palm branch for crusader.   Explorers Our family has always had a love for travel.

Special thanks go to Joe and Louise Bunn, from Olney who enriched our lives with a book about where we came from, and welcomed us into the fold. If  you think you might be related, and have any questions, please e-mail. HOME | FAMILY | HERITAGE | FRIENDS | TRIBUTES RELIANT | WEB DESIGN | LINKS | GUEST  smbunn54   hotmail.com

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