Bunker, Eng, 1811-1874
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Chang and Eng Bunker (1811-1874), the original Siamese twins, were born in Meklong, Siam, and were brought from Bangkok to Boston in 1829. After extensive tours in North America and Europe, they settled in Wilkes County (later Surry County), N.C., were naturalized, and received the surname Bunker by act of the legislature.
In 1843, Chang and Eng Bunker married Sarah and Adelaide Yates, daughters of David Yates of Wilkes County, N.C. Chang had ten children; Eng had nine children. They continued to make exhibition tours until about 1870.
From the guide to the Chang and Eng Bunker Papers, 1832-1874, 1933-1967, 1998, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)
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