Colonel John Banks died at his residence in Winnton, on Sunday, from the effects of paralysis. He lacked only a few days of being seventy-three years of age. He was born in Elbert county, in this State. For a while he was a grocery merchant in Augusta, the firm name being Banks & Baird. He has resided near Columbus over thirty-five years, and was engaged in various business in this city - grocery, banking, manufacturing, besides farming extensively - and accumulated a large property, much of which escaped the casualties of war.
He reared a family of twelve children, all of whom survive, save four sons killed in the Confederate army. This loss, together with the condition of the country, and the effects of paralysis, clouded his mind. Within the few days preceeding{sic} his death every mental faculty was restored to its original vigor. In befriending the young, and in objects of charity, it is estimated that he gave away during his life time over $50,000, and yet it was done quietly and unostentatiously{sic}.
The Atlanta Constitution; Atlanta, Georgia.
September 24, 1870; Page Two.
Colonel John Banks died at his residence in Winnton, on Sunday, from the effects of paralysis. He lacked only a few days of being seventy-three years of age. He was born in Elbert county, in this State. For a while he was a grocery merchant in Augusta, the firm name being Banks & Baird. He has resided near Columbus over thirty-five years, and was engaged in various business in this city - grocery, banking, manufacturing, besides farming extensively - and accumulated a large property, much of which escaped the casualties of war.
He reared a family of twelve children, all of whom survive, save four sons killed in the Confederate army. This loss, together with the condition of the country, and the effects of paralysis, clouded his mind. Within the few days preceeding{sic} his death every mental faculty was restored to its original vigor. In befriending the young, and in objects of charity, it is estimated that he gave away during his life time over $50,000, and yet it was done quietly and unostentatiously{sic}.
The Atlanta Constitution; Atlanta, Georgia.
September 24, 1870; Page Two.
Family Members
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John Troup Banks
1828–1862
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CPT Willis Dunstan Banks
1830–1864
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Maj George Young Banks
1831–1887
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PVT Watkins Banks
1833–1864
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Edward Sims Banks
1834–1901
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Susan Martha Banks
1835–1893
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Gilmer Rockingham Banks
1837–1900
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2LT Eugene Banks
1838–1864
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Dr Elbert Augustin Banks
1840–1902
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William Kelly Banks
1841–1874
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Sarah Lucy Banks Yonge
1842–1928
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Josephine Banks Peacock
1844–1906
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