The Fearless Fifty-Nine, John Wheeler Bunton

John Wheeler Bunton was the 29 year old Mina representative. After moving to Mina (Bastrop), Bunton was elected secretary of the local committee of safety in 1835 which were organized for protection against the Indians. He was a part of the Mina Volunteers that participated in the siege of Bexar and the battle of San Jacinto. Post battle, he held a position as the representative of Bastrop Co. from 1836-1837 and Austin Co. in 1838. He is credited for the bills that established the Texas Rangers, provided postal service, outlined the judiciary system while serving in Austin Co.