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James Henderson Banks 1921–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1921

Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 29 Dec 1994

Death Location: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Banks

Mother: Mary Banks

Spouse(s): Frances Seidler, Emma Stright

Children(s):

The story of James Henderson Banks began in 1921 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, James Henderson Banks resided in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, James Henderson Banks resided in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania. James Henderson Banks married Emma Sewall Stright, Frances Rae Seidler. James Henderson Banks passed away in 1994 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Henderson Banks began in 1921 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, James Henderson Banks resided in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, James Henderson Banks resided in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
  • James Henderson Banks married Emma Sewall Stright, Frances Rae Seidler.
  • James Henderson Banks passed away in 1994 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Banks
1881–1962
Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Banks
1886–1974
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Frances Seidler
1909–1971
Birth Location: Essex County, New Jersey, USA
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Emma Stright
1917–2005
Birth Location: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

James Banks's Ancestors

Self
James Banks
1921–1994
Birth Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Stewart Banks
1881–1962
New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Mabel) Banks
1886–1974
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Lewis (Kossuth) Banks
1851–1940
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Jemima ('Jennie") McKee
1855–1916
New Castle, Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas McKee
1817–1901
Margaret Stewart
1815–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John McKee
1780–1848
Mary Martin
1780–1840
David Stewart
1775–1855
Margaret Martin
1773–1865

James Banks's Timeline

7 Records

1921
29 May 1921
Birth of James Henderson Banks in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
James Henderson Banks resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
James Henderson Banks resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 19
James Henderson Banks resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
James Henderson Banks resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
27 Jan 1950
Age 29
James Henderson Banks resided here in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1994
29 Dec 1994
Age 73
Death of James Henderson Banks in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1921
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 3
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 37-25
    [4] Pennsylvania, World War II Veteran Compensation Application Files, 1950-1966
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 2341794
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 2341794

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03537; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1950
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, World War II Veteran Compensation Application Files, 1950-1966

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1994
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, James H Banks 29 Dec 1994

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1994
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 3
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 3
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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