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WILLIAM B. BUNBURY. No name is more prominently connected with the history of Niles than that of Bunbury. One of the early settlers of the place was a gentleman of that name, and since his demise the business in which he was for many years engaged has been conducted by his son, William B., while his other children have attained to prominent positions in business and social circles. The subject of this sketch is the proprietor of the finest livery, sales and boarding stables in Niles. By the completeness of his facilities, and his close attention to all the details of business, he enjoys a prominent position in the line of industry in which he is engaged.

The substantial frame structure used by Mr. Bunbury for his livery stable is one of the best business blocks in the city. He keeps on hand a great variety of handsome buggies, phaetons, coupes, coaches, etc., and is prepared on short notice to supply turnouts of unsurpassed elegance. He keeps twenty head of horses, and gives steady employment to a number of men. The superior quality of his vehicles and horses, as well as the propriety of his business conduct, has commended him in an eminent degree to the favor of the citizens of Niles.

Mr. Bunbury has passed his entire life in Niles, where he was born on Christmas Day of 1857. His father, Edward Bunbury, a native of Ireland, was one of the pioneers of Niles, having emigrated to America in early life. After landing at New York he proceeded directly to Niles. He located here in 1851, and engaged in the livery business, working his way up from a small beginning until he was well and favorably known throughout the county. He died in 1876. At his demise his two sons, William B. and Robert P., succeeded to the business, forming a partnership, which continued until 1889. Our subject then purchased his brother’s interest and has since conducted the business alone.

The fourth in a family of ten children, our subject had only ordinary advantages in his youth, but he availed himself to the utmost of every opportunity offered for gaining knowledge, and is now a well-informed man. He was married on the 22d of April, 1890, to Miss Grace, daughter of Thomas and Clara (Deniston) Barrett, of Niles. They have established a pleasant home in the city, and in this cozy abode their friends are wont to gather and pass many a delightful hour. While not especially active in politics, Mr. Bunbury is a pronounced Democrat, and never hesitates to champion the cause of his chosen party.