Re: McConnico/Micanico-Cunningham VA/NC/TN
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In reply to:
McConnico/Micanico-Cunningham VA/NC/TN
Margaret Butler 3/03/03
Margaret,
My name is John William McConnico an I am descended from Malichi Mark Bonham, who was the brother of James Butler Bonham, who died in the Alamo.
James and Malichi's mother was Sarah Butler Smith, and Sarah was the daughter of Sarah Butler and Jacob Smith, from Virginia.
Malichi's daughter Elizabeth Bonham married Decalb McConnico they were my great great grandparents.
Hope this helps some with the connection between the Butlers and the McConnico's. As for the Cunningham's, the only connection I was aware of is that James Butler Sr and James Butler Jr were killed in a South Carolina shootout by Wild Bill Cunningham in 1781 and Cunnigham was in turn killed by William Butler, James Jr's brother.
Afraid I have only muddled the issue.
Best,
John