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Samuel Austin Banks 1818–1884

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Banks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1818 · Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Died 23 Dec 1884 · Mapleton, Bourbon, Kansas, United States
Father Thomas Robert Baxter Banks
Mother Susanah Elizabeth Susan Jarvis
Siblings Elizabeth Rose Banks, Felix Banks, Hilkiah Preston Banks, Jabez Baxter Banks, Lebbius Irwin Banks, Lydia M Banks, Reziah Jarvis Banks, Rhoda Ann Banks, Simon Peter Banks, Susan Margaret Banks, Tirzah Banks, Verlinda A Linnie Banks

Researchers connected through Samuel Banks 1818–1884

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1818, Samuel Austin Banks entered the world in Lauderdale, Alabama, USA, born to thomas robert baxter banks and susanah elizabeth susan jarvis. Samuel Austin Banks passed away in 1884 in Mapleton, Bourbon, Kansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1818
Birth of Samuel Austin Banks in Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Birth
1884
Death of Samuel Austin Banks in Mapleton, Bourbon, Kansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Banks

This ancestor line traces from ,,,England (1400) to Lauderdale, Alabama, USA (1818) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Banks (1818–1884) was born in Lauderdale, Alabama, USA and died in Mapleton, Bourbon, Kansas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Samuel Banks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Austin Banks PTP
1818–1884
Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Banks's Descendants

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Samuel Austin Banks PTP 1818–1884