I'm not connected, but I found this, could this be your James?

1880 Census Place: Posey, Fayette, Indiana
Source: FHL Film 1254276 National Archives Film T9-0276 Page 21A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James BUNCE Self M M W 39 IN
Occ: Farmer Fa: MA Mo: OH
Mary BUNCE Wife F M W 34 IN
Occ: Keeps House Fa: --- Mo: OH
Marcia BUNCE Dau F S W 12 IN
Occ: At Home Fa: IN Mo: IN
Harry BUNCE Son M S W 7 IN
Fa: IN Mo: IN
Minnie BUNCE Dau F S W 6 IN
Fa: IN Mo: IN
George BUNCE Son M S W 5 IN
Fa: IN Mo: IN
Anna BUNCE Dau F S W 1 IN
Fa: IN Mo: IN
Sarah PARRENT MotherL F W W 76 OH
Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: PA