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Benjamin Banks 1765–1832 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Surry, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1832

Death Location: Surry, Virginia, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Mary Shearman

Spouse(s): Mary Valentine

Children(s): Ruffin Banks

Benjamin Banks was born in 1765 in Surry, Virginia, United States, the child of John Banks Jr And Mary Shearman. Benjamin Banks married Mary Valentine, and had children including Ruffin Banks. Benjamin Banks passed away in 1832 in Surry, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Banks was born in 1765 in Surry, Virginia, United States, the child of John Banks Jr And Mary Shearman.
  • Benjamin Banks married Mary Valentine, and had children including Ruffin Banks.
  • Benjamin Banks passed away in 1832 in Surry, Virginia, USA.

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Benjamin Banks's Ancestors

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Benjamin Banks
1765–1832
Birth Place: Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Banks Jr
1735–1802
Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Mary Shearman
1735–1799
York County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Banks
1708–1780
York, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Roberts) Banks
1717–1781
Yorkhampton Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mary Roberts
1685–1749
Mary Roberts
1685–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Roberts
1668–1709

Benjamin Banks's Descendants

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Benjamin Banks (1765–1832) m. Mary Valentine (1768–June 17, 1825)
  1. 1. Ruffin Banks 1798–1873 m. Hannah Williams 1805–1879
    1. 1. Samuel Banks 1840–1916 m. Polly Hopson 1847– m. Mary (L) Banks 1855–
      1. 1. Cary Banks 1837–1880 m. Lucy Kirby 1838–1880
        1. 1. Eliza Banks 1861–1943 m. Israel Smith 1855–1920
        2. 2. Cary Banks 1864–
        3. 3. Phil (Filmore) Banks 1866–
      2. 2. Harriett (A) Banks 1867–1934
      3. 3. Johannah Banks 1868–
      4. 4. John Banks 1865–
      5. 5. Cora (B.) Bank 1880–
      6. 6. Robt. Bank 1878–
      7. 7. Wm. Bank 1872–
      8. 8. Harriet Bank 1868– m. Edward Hayes 1866–
      9. 9. Alex Bank 1866–
      10. 10. Joeanna Bank 1870–
      11. 11. Saml. Bank 1874–
      12. 12. James (C.) Bank 1871–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Banks 1846–
    3. 3. William Banks 1864–
    4. 4. Rebecca Banks 1867–
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Howell 1843–1915
    6. 6. Betsy Banks 1845–

Benjamin Banks's Timeline

5 Records

1765
1765
Birth of Benjamin Banks in Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Virginia, United States
1793
13 Jul 1793
Age 28
Benjamin Banks was married in Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
1803
22 Jan 1803
Age 38
Benjamin Banks was married in Surry, Virginia
Surry, Virginia
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 55
Benjamin Banks resided here in Surry, Virginia, USA
Surry, Virginia, USA
1832
1832
Age 67
Death of Benjamin Banks in Surry, Virginia, USA
Surry, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1793
    Event Place: Isle of Wight County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1803
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Surry, Virginia; Page: 136; NARA Roll: M33_142; Image: 236

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia, USA

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