Johann 'Frederick' Kunkle was the son of Joh. Kunkle and Elisabeth Schaeffer. He was the 9th of 10 children. Johann 'Frederick' Kunkle was baptized "John Frederick Gunkel" on May 19, 1809 by Rev. John William at Weber First Reformed Church, Westmoreland Co., PA. Johann 'Frederick' Kunkle married 'Leah' Olive Barnhart about 1834 in Westmoreland Co., PA. Johann 'Frederick' Kunkle died at 41 years, 8 months, 17 days.