WILLIAM F. BUNDY, though still a young man, has already acquired a fine reputation as a successful lawyer and has built up an extensive practice in Centralia.
He is a native of this county, and was born in Raccoon Township June 8, 1858, to Isaac and Amanda (Richardson) Bundy, early residents of this locality.
William F.was reared to manhood in his native place, and after completing his studies in the common schools, in 1879 entered the Southern Illinois Normal at Carbondale. After leaving college Mr. Bundy began reading law in the office of W. & E. L. Stoker, of Centralia, and was admitted to the Bar in May, 1887. When ready to begin the practice of his profession our subject found a suitable location in Centralia, whither he removed, and where he has resided ever since.
He was married May 7, 1890, to Mary E., daughter of James J. McNally. The latter was a native of New York State, and at the time of his decease was residing in Belleville, ILL. Mrs. Mary E. Bundy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she received a fine education and later was a student at De Pauw University, in Greencastle, Ind.
By their union Mr. and Mrs. Bundy have become the parents of two children,
The father of our subject was a strong Abolitionist, and as might be expected, the son is a true blue Republican. He possesses a thoughtful, clear mind, an intellect well balanced, and executive talent of high order. He is recognized at an able and first-class all-round lawyer, and his appointtnent for two terms as City Attorney shows the high estimate placed upon his services as a lawyer. He was City Clerk for two years and socially is a Free & Accepted Mason.
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record Clinton, Washington, Marion and Jefferson Counties, Illinois"
Chapman Publishing Co, Chicago, 1894
Pages 238-239
Submitted by Sandy (Whalen) Bauer