Just found your post from so many years ago.
I would like to know if you are still on these message boards.
I have a James Bunting (b. 1828 in Canada) shown on an 1880 census.
He had a son, John C. Bunting (b. 1853) who was a RR man.
Wondering if there is any connection?
Any info would be helpful, as I have come to a brick wall on James Bunting born in Canada. I do know his father was born in NY, but I do not have a name.
Thank you,
DJ