The amazing Lives and graves of Chang and Eng Bunker

[@JOSEPHVENTURABRAND]

No one is asking but, Who died first?

[@FascinatingGraveyard]

Cheng died first then eng died a few hours later

[@samsainty2892]

@@FascinatingGraveyard hi just out of curiosity did eng died of a illness after changs death?

[@wileecoyote5749]

@@samsainty2892 he got cancer after his brother's death and died

[@JOSEPHVENTURABRAND]

@@FascinatingGraveyard Incredibly sad.

[@debsam77]

@Isis Smith I was thinking the same thing because that just doesn’t seem logical !

[@tommycoe1043]

Hey Lemont. My dad was born around 1/4 mile from that church in 1916, and attended it some growing up. The twins helped in the construction of the church, and my dad used to tell a story that has been told for years. While helping put the roof on the church, the twins got into an argument and one was threatening to throw the other off the roof. In 1996, I had taken my wife there, and one of the church members walked up, and told the same story!

[@bun04y]

@James Wyatt Or perhaps he didn't have to throw his brother off the roof...just jump

[@GuessMyName234]

That sounds like a rumour but funny if it wasn't

[@fishtales2597]

Hi Lamont i remember reading a book about these twins, fascinating story. Thanx for all the work you do. Keep warm on your travels from here in the UK

[@saryarohit2925]

Me too! First heard of them in a book.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

you need plenty of vitamin D in cloudy UK too..take care

[@MatthewChenault]

Interesting fact: they ended up siding with the Confederacy during the American Civil War and several of their sons served for the confederate army during the war, one son was wounded and another was held as a POW. Also, to add to the idea that they grew crops to feed their family, many small farming operations during the time would grow food crops to sell to market. In Virginia, where soil quality had depleted due to tobacco monoculture, many of the small plantations - usually having between 20-30 slaves - would grow corn, wheat, and other such crops to sell to market. Chang and Eng, from what I could find, owned ~18 slaves, which would have been contemporary for most middle-class farming operations of the time. So, it was likely they would have had a farming operation that they could have profited off of, even if it did not involve tobacco.

[@Lizablue0608]

😳 I never knew that in such depth. I do know the story and the family dynamics at that time. But WOW..🤭 just wow. Now I’m curious to read up on more. Love history, but the whole owning of another human being (even if I lived during those times) would have me working with the Underground Railroad. We recently found out my sister and I are descendants of Daniel Boone. My family being from and living in KY. I just started this journey to find out who he truly was as a person. I know what he accomplished, yet not much more. Thx for the history lesson! 👍🏼

[@kellyhiggins4234]

Thank you !

[@fidelcatsro6948]

confederates were pro slavery right??

[@garywarner8307]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Confederation was the south. Union was the north.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@garywarner8307 i see thank you🐱👍🏿

[@Love-like-Lucy]

You cover most interesting cases in such a respectful manner. Much appreciated.

[@Marslion1969]

Mr. Lemont does....:-)

[@bobbimcgrady1265]

Respectful up until that Chang and Bang comment, right?

[@michellereid8956]

You are becoming a great story teller looks like you enjoy doing your vlogs and showing us the history and the resting places great job

[@bregjejabra25]

Confirmed.

[@Buzzygirl63]

You really go above and beyond to make a cemetery trip a very interesting trip through history. Thanks Lamont!

[@bonniemcmillion1591]

Lamont, how I wish I had known you were here. I would've ran out and given you a hug. You are almost in my back yard. Thank you.💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@StacyL.]

Chang and Eng always fascinated me from a little child. Thanks for visiting their grave

[@jeannineharczuk8550]

This is not far from me, I will take a trip there when the weather gets warmer! Thank you Lamont!

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Lamont, I enjoy the humor you've been putting in your fascinating stories. When you settle down and have children, I'm sure your kids will love all the stories and education. Just don't name any of your kids Vance.

[@RosieTime_]

Cheng and Bang? gawd. I knew their story from the Guinness Book Of World's Records. Good job. They did have an unusual lifestyle, so they were something special. Wow. Great update on their descendants. :) Thanks Lamont! Safe travels.

[@gregorycyr9272]

I remember seeing it in the 1974 or 1975 Guinness Book Of Worlds Records.Long time ago.

[@lynnann6334]

Great job! Glad to see you made it to NC. Many "fascinating graveyards" here.

[@lisabc]

So neat to see their grave. Interesting that their wives were 'Irish Twins'. Thanks for all the work you put into both your channels, Lamont!

[@danmason8427]

We had their great-granddaughter as a client. Nice lady.

[@renplease4322]

🖐🏼Hi Lamont. Your channel is great. You put so much into the story and locations. I appreciate your integrity and confidence. Have a awesome week.🤟🏼😎

[@shosmyth1454]

Omg Lamont, i wanted to see the graves if these two brothers! But, I couldn’t remember their names? Thank you, you’re Great at your Job.

[@michellerene951]

Love your sense of humor while still maintaining respect. 🙏👍

[@lisaknowles9162]

Good work love from Manchester UK 🇬🇧

[@soulstrength]

Never heard of them. Thanks for reporting their story with your brand of humor and respect. Let me just say that a nice slave owner is still a slave owner. It's wrong for anyone to own another human being. It's wrong on every level. 💯

[@kimberlyagee7338]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽you got that right.The audacity of what was done to our ancestors.My son is 9 and I am teaching him our history.I think about Emmitt Till and wonder if he had been educated on racism long before he went to Mississippi could it have saved his life.That’s why I am making sure to educate mine.

[@ryveralexander8511]

We hired help now this days. In my country my parents were slaves by Japanese Spaniards in their own properties, their land. In the bible also have slaves. Can we moved on. We have yesterday, so we can have better tomorrow!

[@ashleysanders7289]

👏🏿👏🏿

[@khloverjai219]

Chang and bang😂😂😂great video as always Lamont!🤍✨we appreciate it😁

[@dianebaugher3919]

Wow, goes to show there really is someone for everyone. Mt Airy is where Andy Griffith is from and the town Mayberry is based on. Very interesting story.

[@hollyb.3615]

This is fascinating, Lamont ! Thanks for covering their story and some history to go along with the era they lived in. They learned how to be individuals along with the conjoint world they had to live in. I think having two houses helped to do this. Ironically, being conjoint in that era helped to provide them with a living. As for owning slaves, that was an " acceptable " practice in the pre Civil war south and it shows they must have been OK financially. Poor southerners would not have the means to do this. Interesting that several of their sons joined the confederate army as well.

[@RoccosVideos]

What an interesting duo for so many reasons. Thanks for sharing their story.

[@southernsass2937]

Thanks Lamont. These twins are really fascinating.

[@randalljohnson7123]

Even dough they were slave owners of my ancestors this was a very interesting story for sure!!!!

[@tonybutler8811]

Thanks again Lamont 👍👊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@crystalgrose]

Love the videos Lamont! You’re one of my favorite gravesite and story KZbinrs. Keep doing what you do! God bless, stay safe, and take care 🙏🏾😊

[@davewheless4615]

Chang and bang ..........actually laughed out load !!! ah hah you funny guy .

[@kamalelwa3505]

Well done Lamont!! Thanks for your interesting content!!

[@janicegilbert4029]

I lived in Mount Airy for a few year's, and they told Chang and Eng used to fight all the time, but I question that

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

Hey Lamont 👋 when you get back to Las Vegas I can introduce you to their great great grandchildren

[@mazingmumma1]

Chang and bang sorry but that made me laugh so much Lamont I love the way you tell the stories x

[@fidelcatsro6948]

my Siamese cat was laughing when he mentioned foursome!

[@alecgurney9305]

Ok sam x

[@shelaleon1879]

Interesting story, thank you Lamont. Take care, be safe and keep warm.

[@LLL-zt3fz]

There was also a plaster cast made of the twins after they passed, and it is at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia, PA

[@pinkarate1]

Had my wedding reception at the College of Physicians. The Mutter Museum is in there. For an extra fee, you could have the museum open for your guests. I didn't do it, but some of my guests snuck in anyway. They said being inebriated in the Mutter Museum was a surreal experience!

[@shereewhite4828]

Thank you so much Lamar for the time & energy you put in your interesting, well thought of & entertaining video's. God bless you.

[@PhireRayne]

I love 💕 how detail & thorough you were in this video about them. You have a amazing gift for telling stories & keeping the attention of people who watched your videos. 🙋🏾‍♀️😇😁💖💖💖 Have a blessed day. 😁💖💖💖

[@jmrx12]

In regard to "physical relations" of the twins-my guess is that they would take turns and use some type of "privacy curtain" between them when relations were going on with one or the other wife.

[@MissPiggy.]

This was very interesting. I’m intrigued to learn more about them. Thanks Lamont🥰

[@porkchops25811]

Love your channel.....I've been watching for awhile now. Keep up the good work.

[@dynamitescottwhite]

My great great aunts married them. My dad is in that cemetery.

[@jacquelinecrabb6088]

Very interesting. You filled in the blanks over these well known twins lives. Thanks 😊👍🏻🙏

[@shoppergirl8904]

Ty, Lamont! We honor their memory!

[@lorraineclement7279]

Beautifully presented Lamont 💜 Rest In Peace to the Bunkers

[@catspaw2970]

Check the tombstone. The sister wives were "Irish twins." Great video, Lamont, as always.

[@marthaj67]

They sure were! If my math is correct, they weren't even a full ten months apart in age. I can't imagine. Our three children are fourteen and six years apart, respectively. Our oldest was twenty when we adopted number three! Then again, we had to start all over with sleepless nights and diapers _twice._ There's probably a lot to be said for getting that stage over with as quickly as possible 😆

[@kc-qu2vh]

@@marthaj67 lol my sister has 2 11 months apart. Thank goodness they are adults now and she can rest 😴 😅

[@brownbagz]

@@kc-qu2vh I have 2 that are 11mos apart too. They are now 24 & 25

[@bradklingensmith]

@@kc-qu2vh my grandmother spent 6 years pregnant, 9 total.

[@angelareynolds8073]

@@brownbagz mine are 11 months apart too! Currently 19 and 20

[@karencarbone2603]

Lamont this video is definitely a great video for fascinating graveyard. 21 kids! God Bless! They both led a full life. May they R.I.P.!

[@jpturner171]

Another fascinating education. God bless and thank you for your continued work!👍🏽

[@grandmama05]

Lamont you are so good at finding out info for your vlogs. Love what you do for these people.

[@summerlyric506]

Definitely an interesting story! Now I know where the term siamese twins come from!

[@natalieMd462]

Awesome story. Thanks Lamont!❣️

[@sophianaqvi3697]

I'm a new subscriber now I'm so addicted to ur channel some other channels talk too much and move off topic but u get straight to the point that's what I rate.

[@harveycaldwell2409]

Thank you Lamont for this video

[@conniemeissen5213]

They should have just got a real big house and all lived together. 🏠 And a real big bed, I guess too. 🛌 Great work, Lamont!!!

[@mygrammieis]

What a Awesomely interesting story and Set of Brothers with A Colorful Life💕✌🏻

[@bonniekaye]

Thank you for covering this, Lamont!

[@chyniagermany2418]

I love ❤️ this story thanks Lamont I learned more about this story that I knew you rock 🪨 thanks 🙏🏾 again for being so kool and showing the grave and keeping history alive 🎉🎊⏰

[@ldhawthorne]

Love this story Lamont!

[@andreamarin4296]

I remember reading about these guys when I was little and I was fascinated by them!

[@JustinaLynn]

I remember reading about them when I was a kid when the conjoined sisters were popular in the 90s. After hearing that they had 20 kids and 2 separate houses, that kinda made me think too. 🤔 but it did sound they did have a good life.

[@gabbycarter965]

I wonder how having 2 separate homes worked, when you are conjoined?

[@estela_agbegninou8337]

@@gabbycarter965 it was probably mostly for their wives but they’d visit each house from time to time.

[@ryveralexander8511]

Wow, that's where the terms Siamese twin came from! TY Lamont, I didn't know this is your channel till I heard your voice!

[@thewickedpickle]

I lived here for years and played the twins MIL in the annual play in MOUNT AIRY. Glad you know got to visit

[@ditto6330]

Lamont! You have me laughing 😂. Your to funny 😂. But your a very amazing story teller! You make it so interesting to hear the story/stories. I found it so interesting that they got married and all the children they were blessed with. I'm sure they didn't know to much about health back then? We know now a bad liver and Alcohol don't mixed? This is really a life that they made for each other. I'm wondering if they even ever got to see their parents at any given time? Thanks for the video I loved it ❤️ Please stay safe 🙏

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

I have read that Cheng drank heavily, and Eng not at all. Drinking was not allowed at Eng's home, but at Cheng's home, Cheng drank all he wanted. When Cheng drank, both were drunk.

[@sunnythrift4554]

That’s cray!

[@breannaqueen.593]

Hi I hope you are having a wonderful day Lamont much respect to you on your Journey

[@thomasdeemer]

Lamont buddy, you amazed me in a great way. This was a great piece of history I think

[@CarollFord2019]

I hadn’t heard of these twins. Very sad they couldn’t have any privacy in their lives.great story told by a fantastic voice thank you.🌹🇬🇧

[@pamelamills-senn1511]

your videos are so packed with information and interest

[@Jkk55]

That was fascinating Lamont! thank you love from the UK x

[@sarahclaireclaire7586]

Thank you Lamont... Very interesting 👍💚🇦🇺

[@viewericeberg]

Hey Lamont,another great video. My travels took me through Mt.Airy North Carolina recently and I made a stop here. I stumbled upon an exhibit featuring the twins in Mt.Airy. It had some great information and belongings from the twins. Now,they are overshadowed by the other person Mt.Airy is known for.But they are embraced by the town nonetheless. Traveling to Mt.Airy from this location passes over a bridge named in their honor and the exhibit has a donation box for having a statue made of them.

[@noelreid2298]

Fascinating wow!, i can just imagine.Thanks sir for sharing their story.

[@Linda-in9ns]

Heard about these men. RIP 🙏🏼

[@maritzaagosto1793]

Thanks , Lamont for sharing this interesting story .

[@robertgreen6935]

Wow! that's very touching, I always wondered how one will be without the other, great story.

[@keithluckett3331]

Wow!! I spit my Patron out when you said Chang and bang lol. I didn’t see that coming lol.

[@corallewis3093]

Never know who your videos are going to be about but are always interesting! Ty Lamont

[@tonjamorris1339]

Welcome to North Carolina.Glad you came. I've lived here all my life and knew about the twins but did not know where they were buried. I live in Statesville about an hour south of Mt Arie. I think a field trip is in order. I enjoy your channel.

[@minnieakins4902]

It is a amazing story it was something to learn keep the good story going Lamont.

[@jillgross3968]

This is an interesting story. My mother had a book in the 1970's, called Extrodinary People (I think that was the title), but it had the twins and others like Col. Tom Thumb, The Elephant Man, the Bearded Lady, etc. I remember reading the twin's story. All the people in this book had interesting lives. Some good, some bad, but always interesting. Thanks for bringing their story to eeryone. Today they could have been successfully seperated. The liver is one body part, that over time is self healing. It's to bad technology wasn't there at the time.

[@isallah1kafir196]

@Jill Gross one of the best movies in my mind was *The Elephant Man* while the story was fascinating, I liked how that Story was told, they could have turned into some horror-movie but did not. The one scene that suck with me all these years is in the train-station, where he yelled *I am not one animal, I am human* , while being surrounded by the real "animals" ...

[@samersalfiti6593]

If somebody you like to drink a lot and they share a liver chances they only had one and that's what destroyed it

[@tonyrichardson5955]

Awesome! Thank you

[@jimwells9155]

Hi Lamont. My mother's maiden name is Yates and she is from North Carolina. I always supported that her family is one of their descendants.

[@john-paulnagel2732]

Lamont your Awesome 👏 Next to Steve Love ❤️ your Respect to the Pass of People. Especially Ryan White !

[@Djroma2010]

Wow what a story! Just amazing!

[@casey6825]

I love what you do. So respectful..

[@ashwingaonkar1352]

Amazing and really fascinating...thanks lamount

[@catcrazy67]

Ive seen these guys didnt know whole story amazing that they still have descendants thanks Lamont

[@budjeansonne4482]

Their actual liver is on display at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia. With the permission of the wives the autopsies were performed in Philadelphia. The bodies were then returned to North Carolina for burial.

[@garywarner8307]

One of your best videos to-date. Very interesting.

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

Lamont you do a great job covering stories the famous siamese twins that was fasinating keep up the good work

[@eelponna3145]

Great and insightful videos. Any chance of doing a closer view of the grave descriptions at the end of your videos? I can’t read what’s written on the headstones.

[@Calrad]

Was a kid,, read about them in '72 Book of World records.Fasinating story, Lamont, thank you.

[@scottlambert2949]

Thanks for sharing the story and drive safe out there

[@sparkytuttle2966]

I would go nuts if I was connected to any family member, well, to anyone period. I don't like people that much. Lol! As for sex, I would think the non-nookie brother would just go into a deep sleep. Going to the bathroom, going anywhere would have been a real pain. I guess when the parents sold them they were getting more 'bang' for their buck. Sorry, I know I'm going to hell. Thanks for going places I will never go.

[@debbiehuff137]

Wow very interesting. Always wounded about those two.thanks for the story Lamont

[@kamala2111]

Enjoy your style of telling stories leading up to grave reveal. Excellent vids

[@waltspears8179]

Great vid .helped me get the facts strait Thanx

[@garycarpenter6433]

Some time ago on the Antiques Roadshow a lady had a chair that had belong to them and it was worth a pretty penny

[@harlandrodriguez1501]

I do love your videos. Greetings from Panamá, the country

[@StacyL.]

I think there was a documentary about Chang and Eng that if they were able to get separated today, would the doctors be able to, and the answer was no, because they're was an artery in that flesh. Don't quote me on this, but I think that's correct.

[@StacyL.]

Oh you just covered it. Guess I was right lol. I need to stop commenting before I watch the entire video 🤣

[@fidelcatsro6948]

they shared the same liver cojoined so yeah no way of cutting apart when alive..even if one was alive i think he'd have a hard time moving around with a dead corpse attached and rotting..