Sarah Banks (1840–1917) was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Amanda Banks 1840–1917

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Feb 1840 · Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 15 Apr 1917 · Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father John Banks

Mother Nancy Benjamin

Spouse James A Cox

Children Alfred Fernwick Cox, Carrie Bessie Cox, Cassie Cox, Charles Creighton Cox, Ida Martha Cox, Janet Amanda Cox, John Parker Cox, Minnie Blanche Cox

Siblings Elizabeth Banks, Ezekiel Cleveland Banks, Ingram William Banks, Jacob Benjamin Banks, Mary Salome Banks, Thomas Banks

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1891 Census of Canada 1901 Census of Canada Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, …

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Charles Creighton Cox

Biography

In 1840, Sarah Amanda Banks entered the world in Nova Scotia, Canada, born to john banks and nancy benjamin. In 1891, Sarah Amanda Banks resided in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1901, Sarah Amanda Banks resided in Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Can. Sarah Amanda Banks married james a cox, and had children including alfred fernwick cox, carrie bessie cox, cassie cox, charles creighton cox, ida martha cox, janet amanda cox, john parker cox, minnie blanche cox. Sarah Amanda Banks passed away in 1917 in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Census 1891 Census of Canada
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Census 1901 Census of Canada
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Record Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1957

Life Timeline

1840

Birth of Sarah Amanda Banks in Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1891

Sarah Amanda Banks resided here in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Residence

1901

Sarah Amanda Banks resided here in Upper Stewiacke West, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Residence

1917

Death of Sarah Amanda Banks in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Banks

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Nova Scotia, Canada (1840) across 28 generations.

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: Sarah Banks (1840–1917) was born in Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 28 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.
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