Is the name given on the minor line of a pension report given
as a child or as a guardian? I am trying to find records for Charles H. Bunker-2356. He was killed in 1862. I found a census in 1860 including him, his wife, Amy, and sons, William,7, and Charles S., 5. I found a 1870 census giving an Amy Hapgood and son Smith Bunker. I found it following FamilySearch's tree time line for Amy Aldrich, born in Moira, Franklin County, New York. I think this is Amy Bunker, remarried to Amos Hapgood, and Charles S(mith) Bunker.
If guardians of minors are listed instead of a child's name on the pension, I believe it is Amos Hapgood who is listed as the guardian in the Bunker pension and is listed as A. H. Hapgood. Any opinions on my assumptions before I commit
myself to these sources for Charles, Amy, and family?
