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Early Banisters
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Marion Glass Banister was born in 1868. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marion Glass Banister.
James Banister of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia was born on April 16, 1871, and died at age 93 years old in January 1965.
John H Banister of Paducah, McCracken County, KY was born on January 30, 1871, and died at age 96 years old on July 15, 1967.
Jessie M Banister of Onondaga, Ingham County, MI was born on July 30, 1872, and died at age 94 years old on August 15, 1966.
Neta Banister of Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina was born on December 1, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in June 1969.
Florence Banister of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio was born on October 25, 1874, and died at age 97 years old in May 1972.
Ernest Banister of Springfield, Windsor County, VT was born on February 15, 1875, and died at age 92 years old in December 1967.
Julia Banister of Gilmer, Upshur County, TX was born on May 25, 1875, and died at age 92 years old on December 15, 1967.
Charles Banister of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon was born on October 5, 1876, and died at age 93 years old in January 1970.
Herbert Banister of Pennsylvania was born on June 7, 1877, and died at age 86 years old in May 1964.
Daniel Banister of Williamsburg, Hampshire County, MA was born on September 7, 1877, and died at age 96 years old in September 1973.
Banister Family Members
Surnames: Banilower - Bankavs
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Photo of John from Findagrave.com originally added by Delma Ingram on November 28, 2006.
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Nellie Ross Director of the Mint
Nellie Tayloe Ross (right) was Director of the Mint from 1933 to 1953. She also was the first (and only) female governor of Wyoming (1925 - 1927) and a staunch supporter of Prohibition.
Marion Glass Banister (left) was the Assistant United States Treasurer, appointed by President Roosevelt. Times Magazine said, at the time of her appointment that "As a glorified bookkeeper, she has no policy-making powers."
Even the caption of this photo made jokes about women being in positions of power (especially in regards to money): "Look out for Uncle Sam's cash" was the cute opening sentence.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Harris & Ewing, photographer
Marion Glass Banister (left) was the Assistant United States Treasurer, appointed by President Roosevelt. Times Magazine said, at the time of her appointment that "As a glorified bookkeeper, she has no policy-making powers."
Even the caption of this photo made jokes about women being in positions of power (especially in regards to money): "Look out for Uncle Sam's cash" was the cute opening sentence.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Harris & Ewing, photographer
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Updated Banister Biographies
John Denis Banister was born on November 18, 1916 in Mangum, Greer, OK to parents Lawrence Ward Bannister (1878-1938) and Henrietta Elizabeth Hughes Bannister (1886-1973). He grew up in a large family with 11 siblings.
He was a graduate of Mangum High School, Western New Mexico University, and Sul Ross State University, while also completing graduate studies at Eastern New Mexico University.
He married Geraldine Elizabeth Clark (1922-2010) on November 6, 1943, in Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma. Shortly after getting married, he and his wife moved to Lakewood in 1945, where he started his career as a dedicated public school teacher and administrator.
He taught at Malaga for one year before settling in Cottonwood, where he served as a teacher and principal from 1949 to 1970. Later, at Artesia's Zia Middle School, he continued to teach until his retirement in 1980.
During his distinguished service in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, Mr. Banister served as a liaison pilot and was stationed in India, Burma, and China. His valor and contributions earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Asia-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Banister actively engaged with the Cottonwood community, coaching numerous basketball, baseball, and softball teams. Additionally, he showed his commitment as a Boy Scout leader and an enthusiastic supporter of 4-H.
John Howard Banister was born on December 17, 1915 in Tilden, Nebraska to parents Frank Banister and Grace Thompson. He had an older brother Robert as well as younger siblings Claudie and James Banister.
John grew up in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska and resided in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA in the 1930's woth his family. As an adult, he lived in Sonoma, California.
At the age of 24 he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. At the time of the draft registration John was employed by A H Davies.
John Banister then enlisted in the United States Army on March 3, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California. He served in the Infantry, a branch of the Army that primarily engages in ground combat operations.Throughout his military career, John served as a Private in the National Guard. He later advanced in rank and became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His service spanned multiple significant conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War.
He dedicated over two decades of his life to the U.S. Army, and his service ended on October 31, 1963.
Charles Milford Banister was born on November 30, 1899 in Massachusetts to parents Arthur Wood Bannister (1862-1914) and Emma Jennie Harder (1867-1939). He had two sisters Margaret Bannister (1902-1969) and Louise Bannister (1912-1978). They grew up in Boston, MA.
On December 27, 1920 he married Gladys Llwellyn Hudson (1900–1976) in Dorchester Massachusetts. The couple had a daughter together, Mary E Banister (1921-). Charles and Gladys divorced on May 12, 1924 in Wayne, Michigan, USA after four years of marriage.
He then resided in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. At the age of 42, he registered for the draft on February 15, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the time of the draft registration he was employed at Queen Ann Laundry.
On November 2, 1945, Charles Banister enlisted in the United States Army in Chicago, Illinois. He was assigned to the Medical Department, a branch responsible for providing medical and healthcare support to the military forces. Charles held the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Charlie James Banister was born on August 17, 1924 in Louisa, Virginia, USA to parents Samuel James Banister (1891-1980) and Mary Elizabeth White (1906-1962). He grew up in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia with siblings Frank Banister (1918-1989), Adel Banister (1925-2017), and Carry Lee Banister (1928-2019).
At the age of 18, he registered for the draft on December 14, 1942, in Glen Ferris, Fayette, West Virginia. On June 18, 1943, Charlie enlisted in the United States Army in Huntington, West Virginia. Upon enlisting, he was listed as "No Branch Assignment," indicating that he had not been designated to a specific branch of the military at the time of enlistment.
As a Private, Charlie was classified as one of the Selectees, indicating that he was chosen for military service through the selective service process, which included both drafted individuals and volunteers during World War II. Charlie served in the military for approximately one year and five months before being discharged on November 1, 1944.
Charles Banister is the son of Charlie Oliver Banister (1880-1963) and Lena Holland (1891-1978). He was born on May 3, 1925 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA and had siblings Roy (1909-1976), Helen Gray (1910-2002), Dock (1912-1996), Kathleen (1914-2007), Teresa Ruth (1915-2009), T.S. Banister (1918-1996), Janie (1920-2018), and Meleeda Banister (1923-1992).
He lived most of his life in Anderson County, South Carolina and worked as a farm hand. At the age of 18, he registered for the draft on May 3, 1943, in Anderson, South Carolina.
On April 1, 1944, Charles then enlisted in the United States Army at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. Upon enlisting, Charles was listed as "No Branch Assignment," indicating that he had not been designated to a specific branch of the military at the time of enlistment.
Charles married Janle Cecile Smith (1926–2020) on March 27, 1948 and they had a son together; Michael Charles Banister (1959-2007).
Charles Andrew Banister Jr is the son of Charles Andrew Banister (1888-1948) and Mildred C Groeninger (1900-1981). He was born on September 16, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and had two sisters including Rose Claire Banister (1921-2002).
At the age of 21 he registered for the draft on February 16, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. Charles then enlisted in the United States Army on January 8, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon enlisting, he was placed in the "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA."
As a Private, Charles was classified as one of the Selectees, indicating that he was chosen for military service through the selective service process, which included both drafted individuals and volunteers during World War II. Charles served in the Army and was discharged on November 9, 1945, after the end of World War II.
On May 29, 1943 he married Virginia Adelaide Peace (1923–1994) in Duval, Florida, USA. Together the couple had a daughter Stephanie Banister (1943-1972).
Curtis M Banister of Joppa, Cullman County, AL was born on April 3, 1931, and died at age 66 years old on February 20, 1998.
Leonard E Banister of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on November 25, 1919, and died at age 83 years old on March 14, 2003.
Harold W Banister of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on December 7, 1916, and died at age 90 years old on September 16, 2007.
Harold W Banister of Randolph, Kennebec County, ME was born on March 9, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on February 6, 2001.
Harold Banister of Dawsonville, Dawson County, GA was born on March 29, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on August 30, 1994.
Grady T Banister of Sunny Side, Spalding County, GA was born on April 13, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on March 20, 1998.
Harry E Banister of Bakersfield, Kern County, California was born on November 4, 1918, and died at age 68 years old in January 1987.
Walter P Banister of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 28, 1919, and died at age 87 years old on September 7, 2007.
Floyd L Banister of Ocean Park, Pacific County, WA was born on August 19, 1920, and died at age 68 years old on January 12, 1989. Floyd Banister was buried at Willamette National Cemetery
Section D Site 1376 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or.
Claud Edward Banister of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on July 19, 1904, and died at age 76 years old in February 1981.
Earl L Banister of Morganton, Fannin County, GA was born on November 22, 1922, and died at age 71 years old on September 24, 1994.
Fred S Banister of Hartwell, Hart County, GA was born on May 16, 1917, and died at age 79 years old on March 3, 1997.
Popular Banister Biographies
Cheri G Banister of TX was born circa 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cheri G. (Everett) Banister.
Clarene Jean (Boyce) Banister was born on June 30, 1935. She was in a relationship with William Richard Banister, and had children Carma Lee (Banister) Barron, Richard Irving Banister, Leslie Susan Banister Chieuchin, Marcie Fay (Banister) Conrad, Jennifer Lori Banister, and Clifford William Banister. Clarene Banister died at age 84 years old on April 27, 2020 in Pendleton, Oregon United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clarene Jean (Boyce) Banister.
Charles Andrew Banister Jr is the son of Charles Andrew Banister (1888-1948) and Mildred C Groeninger (1900-1981). He was born on September 16, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and had two sisters including Rose Claire Banister (1921-2002).
At the age of 21 he registered for the draft on February 16, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland. Charles then enlisted in the United States Army on January 8, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon enlisting, he was placed in the "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA."
As a Private, Charles was classified as one of the Selectees, indicating that he was chosen for military service through the selective service process, which included both drafted individuals and volunteers during World War II. Charles served in the Army and was discharged on November 9, 1945, after the end of World War II.
On May 29, 1943 he married Virginia Adelaide Peace (1923–1994) in Duval, Florida, USA. Together the couple had a daughter Stephanie Banister (1943-1972).
Curtis M Banister of Joppa, Cullman County, AL was born on April 3, 1931, and died at age 66 years old on February 20, 1998.
Charles Banister is the son of Charlie Oliver Banister (1880-1963) and Lena Holland (1891-1978). He was born on May 3, 1925 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA and had siblings Roy (1909-1976), Helen Gray (1910-2002), Dock (1912-1996), Kathleen (1914-2007), Teresa Ruth (1915-2009), T.S. Banister (1918-1996), Janie (1920-2018), and Meleeda Banister (1923-1992).
He lived most of his life in Anderson County, South Carolina and worked as a farm hand. At the age of 18, he registered for the draft on May 3, 1943, in Anderson, South Carolina.
On April 1, 1944, Charles then enlisted in the United States Army at Ft Bragg, North Carolina. Upon enlisting, Charles was listed as "No Branch Assignment," indicating that he had not been designated to a specific branch of the military at the time of enlistment.
Charles married Janle Cecile Smith (1926–2020) on March 27, 1948 and they had a son together; Michael Charles Banister (1959-2007).
William Richard Banister was born on September 10, 1926. He was in a relationship with Clarene Jean (Boyce) Banister, and had children Carma Lee (Banister) Barron, Richard Irving Banister, Leslie Susan Banister Chieuchin, Marcie Fay (Banister) Conrad, Jennifer Lori Banister, and Clifford William Banister. William Banister died at age 70 years old on January 29, 1997 in Pendleton, Oregon United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Richard Banister.
Marion Glass Banister was born in 1868. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marion Glass Banister.
Charles Milford Banister was born on November 30, 1899 in Massachusetts to parents Arthur Wood Bannister (1862-1914) and Emma Jennie Harder (1867-1939). He had two sisters Margaret Bannister (1902-1969) and Louise Bannister (1912-1978). They grew up in Boston, MA.
On December 27, 1920 he married Gladys Llwellyn Hudson (1900–1976) in Dorchester Massachusetts. The couple had a daughter together, Mary E Banister (1921-). Charles and Gladys divorced on May 12, 1924 in Wayne, Michigan, USA after four years of marriage.
He then resided in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts. At the age of 42, he registered for the draft on February 15, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the time of the draft registration he was employed at Queen Ann Laundry.
On November 2, 1945, Charles Banister enlisted in the United States Army in Chicago, Illinois. He was assigned to the Medical Department, a branch responsible for providing medical and healthcare support to the military forces. Charles held the rank of Staff Sergeant.
John Howard Banister was born on December 17, 1915 in Tilden, Nebraska to parents Frank Banister and Grace Thompson. He had an older brother Robert as well as younger siblings Claudie and James Banister.
John grew up in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska and resided in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA in the 1930's woth his family. As an adult, he lived in Sonoma, California.
At the age of 24 he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. At the time of the draft registration John was employed by A H Davies.
John Banister then enlisted in the United States Army on March 3, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California. He served in the Infantry, a branch of the Army that primarily engages in ground combat operations.Throughout his military career, John served as a Private in the National Guard. He later advanced in rank and became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His service spanned multiple significant conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War.
He dedicated over two decades of his life to the U.S. Army, and his service ended on October 31, 1963.
Leonard Howard Banister of North Augusta, Aiken County, SC was born on April 30, 1945, and died at age 64 years old on May 16, 2009. Leonard Banister was buried at Georgia National Cemetery
Section 1 Site 307 2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, in Canton, Ga.
Charlie James Banister was born on August 17, 1924 in Louisa, Virginia, USA to parents Samuel James Banister (1891-1980) and Mary Elizabeth White (1906-1962). He grew up in Falls, Fayette, West Virginia with siblings Frank Banister (1918-1989), Adel Banister (1925-2017), and Carry Lee Banister (1928-2019).
At the age of 18, he registered for the draft on December 14, 1942, in Glen Ferris, Fayette, West Virginia. On June 18, 1943, Charlie enlisted in the United States Army in Huntington, West Virginia. Upon enlisting, he was listed as "No Branch Assignment," indicating that he had not been designated to a specific branch of the military at the time of enlistment.
As a Private, Charlie was classified as one of the Selectees, indicating that he was chosen for military service through the selective service process, which included both drafted individuals and volunteers during World War II. Charlie served in the military for approximately one year and five months before being discharged on November 1, 1944.
Leslie Susan (Banister) Chieuchin of California was born on December 8, 1964 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon United States, and died at age 43 years old on August 17, 2008 in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, CA.
Robin Renee Banister was born on March 9, 1964 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robin Renee Banister.
John Denis Banister was born on November 18, 1916 in Mangum, Greer, OK to parents Lawrence Ward Bannister (1878-1938) and Henrietta Elizabeth Hughes Bannister (1886-1973). He grew up in a large family with 11 siblings.
He was a graduate of Mangum High School, Western New Mexico University, and Sul Ross State University, while also completing graduate studies at Eastern New Mexico University.
He married Geraldine Elizabeth Clark (1922-2010) on November 6, 1943, in Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma. Shortly after getting married, he and his wife moved to Lakewood in 1945, where he started his career as a dedicated public school teacher and administrator.
He taught at Malaga for one year before settling in Cottonwood, where he served as a teacher and principal from 1949 to 1970. Later, at Artesia's Zia Middle School, he continued to teach until his retirement in 1980.
During his distinguished service in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, Mr. Banister served as a liaison pilot and was stationed in India, Burma, and China. His valor and contributions earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Asia-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Banister actively engaged with the Cottonwood community, coaching numerous basketball, baseball, and softball teams. Additionally, he showed his commitment as a Boy Scout leader and an enthusiastic supporter of 4-H.
Banister Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Banister family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 1,259 people with the last name Banister that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Banisters
These are the longest-lived members of the Banister family on AncientFaces.
Ann S Banister of Napa, Napa County, CA was born on September 11, 1893, and died at age 105 years old on March 25, 1999.
Eleanore M Banister of Rockford, Winnebago County, IL was born on May 26, 1898, and died at age 105 years old on August 4, 2003.
Emma Banister of Opa Locka, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born in December 1877, and died at age 101 years old in June 1979.
Mary I Banister of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on August 6, 1902, and died at age 100 years old on July 28, 2003.
Edith L Banister of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on August 1, 1887, and died at age 101 years old on November 5, 1988.
Katrina S Banister of Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL was born on September 19, 1894, and died at age 98 years old on August 2, 1993.
Maude Banister of Toms River, Ocean County, NJ was born on May 27, 1878, and died at age 99 years old in December 1977.
Lowrenzo D Banister of Petersburg, Menard County, IL was born on November 5, 1901, and died at age 98 years old on January 2, 2000.
James Banister of Florida was born on December 21, 1880, and died at age 98 years old in April 1979.
Florence Banister of Plainfield, Will County, IL was born on May 26, 1909, and died at age 98 years old on February 9, 2008.
Lona N Banister of Crowell, Foard County, TX was born on June 26, 1892, and died at age 98 years old in May 1991.
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