William's family went by Gundy, some used Van as a middle name.
Residences & events:
Franklin Co, OH where he was born and raised, married and had thefirst c hild.
Local Vermilion Co, IL history in the bio of Joseph Gundy says:"Willia m Gundy, the other brother who came with his father in 1830,married an d raised a family of seven children, who are now scattered,the sons li ving in Missouri. He and his wife died in 1851."
1840 Vermilion Co, IL. At census time Wm Gundy lived 2 doors frombro ther Jacob. His family consisted of: 1 male under 5 years ofage, 1 a t 10-15, William was 30-40, 2 females under 5, 1 at 5-10, 1was 10-15, a nd 1 also 30-40.
12/28/1850 Dist 21, Vermilion Co, IL. In that census were WilliamGun dy, 48, born OH; wife Kesiah, 47, born PA; and a house full ofchildren : Johhn, 21, born OH; Nancy, 15, Sarah, 13, Malinda, 14,Jacob, 8, Wil liam 7, and Mariah, 2, all born in IL. William was afarmer with $1500 i n real estate. In the same district was brotherJoseph, the only other o ne by the name that county.
