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30. Henry* BANTA^{323,325,597,598,599,600,601,602,603} was born on 30 May 1808 in , Madison Co., KY.³³⁰ He appeared in the census on 16 Sep 1850 in Springfield Twp, Henry Co., MO. Farmer with a value of $1000. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Springfield, Township, Henry Co., MO. With wife Frances, 49, sons Elbert 30, Erastus 11, and Carter 8, daughters Louisa 16, Maranda 15, and Octavia 13, worth $3100 and $2732.. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Rough and Ready, Nevada Co., CA.⁶⁰⁴ Banta, Henry 62, Boarding House, $800, $400, born KY
Francis 59, Keeping House, born TN.
John C. 18, Farm Laporer, born MO. He appeared in the census on 8 Jun 1880 in Nicolaus, Sutter Co., CA.⁶⁰⁵ Henry Banta, farmer (72, b KY, father b PA, mother b VA) alone, with Frances (69, b TN, father b Spain (incorrect), mother b NC). He died on 29 Jan 1892 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA. He was buried after 29 Jan 1892 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA.⁶⁰⁶ 'Old man Banta' Block 6 Sec 2 Lot 1. No marker. Henry was a farmer. He moved to TN and married in 1826. In Boone Co., MO 1830. About 1833 he moved to Cole County, MO (Clinton township?). Received patent on 40 acres 1 Oct 1835 and another 40 acres on 2 Nov 1837 in Cooper Co., MO: W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of sec 29, T 47N R 15W. This was in the same section as Carter M. (Don) Carlos. Received patent 8119 on 40 acres in Cole Co., MO: NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of sect 28 in T47N R15W on 2 Nov 1837 that he had paid $50 for on 4 Apr 1835 at the land office in Fayette, MO, H. L. Boone, Register. Obtained a patent on 40 acres in Cole Co., MO : SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sect 23, T47N, R15W on 10 Jan 1840.f Obtained patent on 40 acres in Howard Co., MO 1 Aug 1849: NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of sec 20, T42N R24W. Living in Springfield Twp, Henry Co., MO,in on 16 Sep 1850 as a farmer with a value of $1000. Obtained another patent on 40 additional acres there on 1 Feb 1851: SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of sec 21, T42N R24W.

Living in Rough and Ready, Nevada Co., CA in 1870s where he ran a rooming house full of Chinese laborers in the mines around Grass Valley. Sold some land there to his son-in-law Floyd Farrar.

In Sutter Co. CA, in 1880 Census.

Henry and Fannie's children were spread all over. In 1893, at the time of Theodore Banta's book, their daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband lived in Ashland,Jackson Co., OR; son, Elbert, was in Elkhorn, MT, engaged in mining; son, Christopher, lived in Clinton, MO; son, William, was a doctor in Calistoga, Napa County, CA; daughter, Willmoth, lived with her husband in Linkville (now Klamath Falls), Klamath Co., OR; daughter. Louisa, lived in Mayfield, Santa Clara Co., CA; son, James Erastus, lived in Sacramento; son, Carter Don, was living in Pleasant Grove, CA; daughter, Talitha, died in 1873, and her husband lived in Pleasant Grove; Miranda died in 1873; and Octavia died in 1869. Henry* BANTA and Frances* 'Fannie'* CARLOS were married on 28 Dec 1826 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN.⁶⁰⁸ On her marriage registration her maiden name is nearly undecipherable. There is definitely no Don in front of it. The first three letters are probably Car. Later generations referred to her as Fannie Don Carlos. Frances was age 15. Date given by James Robert Don Carlos printout of 1
Mar 1979 is 1827, making her 17 Date given in Tennesee Marriages
1795-1879 is 28 Dec 1825.

31. Frances* 'Fannie'* CARLOS^328,374,609 was born on 25 Jul 1810 in Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN.⁶¹⁰ Martha Octavia Farrar DeLap's bible gave the birthplace as Spain and the death place as TN. The spanish birthplace is almost surely wrong. The 1850 Census in Henry Co gives her birth place as NC. The 1860 census gives her birth place as KY and (57 years old- must be 51). She appeared in the census on 4 Aug 1870 in Rough and Ready, Nevada Co., CA.⁶⁰⁴ Banta, Henry 62, Boarding House, $800, $400, born KY
Francis 59, Keeping House, born TN.
John C. 18, Farm Laporer, born MO. She appeared in the census on 8 Jun 1880 in Nicolaus, Sutter Co., CA.^605,611 Henry Banta, farmer (72, b KY, father b PA, mother b VA) alone, with Frances (69, b TN, father b Spain (incorrect), mother b NC). She died on 23 Sep 1890 in , , CA. Tombstone says 23 Sep 1890. She was buried in Pleasant Grove, Sutter Co., CA.⁶¹² Flat headstone. In Sutter Co., CA, at the time of the 1880 Census. Children were:

i.
Elbert BANTA was born in 1826.
ii.
Elizabeth BANTA^328,613 was born on 18 Sep 1828 in , Henry Co., KY. Date given by family list in photo album of Ruth M. Turner is 18 Sep
1830.. In 1893, at the time of Theodore Banta's book, Elizabeth and her husband lived in Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. 1850 Census gives her bith date as 1829
iii.
Elbert S. BANTA^{328,599,614,615} was born on 22 Sep 1830 in Chowan Co., NC.^616,617 Date given as 28 Sep 1830 by Helen Crowe. Place was Henry, KY according to
Michaud. In 1860 he was in Henry Co., MO.⁶¹⁸ listed as farmer with real estate value of $570. on 1860 census. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Nicolaus, Sutter Co., CA.⁶¹⁷ Elbert S. Banta, farmer (49 b MO). wife Mary F., (41, b VA), son Claudius S. Banta, farm work (18 b CO), son Henry, farm work (16 b MT), son Robert E. in school (13, b MT), son James N., at school (11 b MT), son Lanins B. (8, b MT) and daughter Loula (8, b MT). He died on 10 Aug 1906.⁶¹⁹ Date given as 18 Jul 1907 by Michaud Attending school and a farmer in 1850, living at home with his father and mother. Living at home with parents on 7 Jun 1860 in Henry Co., MO, farming, woth $570 personal property, no land. He was a miner in Elkhorn, Montana in 1860. In 1893, at the time of Theodore Banta's book, Elbert was living in Elkhorn, Montana, engaged in mining.
iv.
Christopher Columbus 'Lum' BANTA^{328,620,621,622,623} was born on 1 Jan 1833 in , Cole Co., MO.⁶²⁴ Place given by Michaud. Called Moniteau in 1883. He died on 7 Feb 1910 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. Date given as 9 Feb 1910 by Michaud. [NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: Obit]⁶²⁵ "BANTA, Christopher C. - 1833 - 1910 Englewood BA-BQ/Clinton/Henry Clinton MO, Feb 12 1910 - Died February 7, 1910 at his home on North Third and Elm, from a stroke of apoplexy, which occurred eight days before, C. C. Banta. Born in Moniteau County, this state, 77 years ago New Year's Day. Fifty years ago last June, he married Miss Mary Smith at Boonville. He came with his wife to this county before the war. Served several years with the Home Guards; was a lieutenant. Eight children, four living - Dr. C. C. Banta, Windsor; W. S. of Columbia; Mrs. E. F. Snyder, Salt Lake City; Miss Artie, at the home. Their niece, Mrs. Otto Pechstein, was raised as their own daughter. " He was buried in Clinton, Henry Co., MO.^626,627 L1167 G1 Englewood Cemetery Farmer attending school at age 17 in 1850 in Henry Co., MO. Went to CA in 1852 and stayed until 1857, engaged in mining and lumbering. Settled on a farm in MO in 1866 of 640 acres. Stockman.. Served in the Militia during the Civil War as Lt. Raised stock. Went to Henry Co., MO after the Civil War. Of 'liberal views', interested in education. In 1893, at the time of Theodore Banta's book, Christopher was living in Clinton, Henry Co.MO on 640 acres.

BANTA, C. C.
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co., pg: 783
--- C. C. Banta was born in Cole County, Missouri, (now Moniteau) January 1, 1833, and is the third in a family of twelve children of whom eight are now living. His father was Henry Banta, and his mother's maiden name was Fanny Don Carlos, of Spanish descent. Her father was a soldier of the revolutionary struggle, and fought in the battle of Cowpens. In 1848 his parents came to Henry County and settled on Tebo, where they lived until 1861, then emigrating to the Pacific Coast, where they are still living. In 1852 Mr. Banta went to California and remained there until 1857, engaged in mining and lumbering. On his return to Missouri he
settled on a farm. During a portion of the war he served in the militia. In 1866 he settled on his present farm, which consists of 640 acres, in a good state of cultivation. He is largely engaged in stock raising. Mr. Banta was married in Cooper County June 28, 1859, to Miss Mary Smith, a native of Cole County. They have four children living: Christopher C., William Sherman, Mary Frances and Artie. His niece, Bettie Banta is also a member of his family. Mr. Banta is a man of liberal views and is much interested in education, showing his interest by giving his children the advantages of the best schools in the state.

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William BANTA MD^{328,332,613,628,629,630} was born on 12 Dec 1834 in , Henry Co., KY. Birth date given as 1835 in 1850 Henry Co. MO Census. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Verona, Sutter Co., CA.⁶³¹ William Banta, Physician (48, b MO), wife Mary (53, b TN), daughter Ada (11, b CA), and stepson George (16, b CA) both in school. He died on 18 Dec 1927. Death dates from Arnold Ivan Gans given as 1918. He was buried after 18 Dec 1927 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA.^632,633 Pioneer Cemetery Attending school at age 15 in Springfield, Herny Co., MO in 1850. In 1893, at the time of Theodore Banta's book, William was a doctor in Calistoga, Napa Co.,CA. Middle initial 'H' in Banta,Theodore M. "Banta. A Frisian family" NY 1893. Came to CA in 1861. Moved to Calistoga in 1887. Newspaper photograph and article in 13 Nov 1925 local newspaper, saved in scrapbook: RJT
15
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Wilmoth* 'Mutt' Ann BANTA.
vii.
Talitha J. BANTA^634,635 was born on 19 Sep 1839 in Henry, MO. Date 19 Sep 1840 in Banta Theodore M. "Banta. A Frisian family" NY 1893 p
267.
Date 30 May ? in family list in photo album of Ruth M. Turner. She died on 16 Feb 1873 in Riego, Sutter Co., CA.⁶³⁶ Date given in family list in photo album of Ruth M. Turner is 17 Feb 1873. Also, death dates of this person from Arnold Ivan Gans. She was buried in Roseville, CA.⁶³⁶ Private cemetery in Sun City. photographed by Norma Bowling Polanco. Inscription:
"Tlitha Jane Banta Jackson
1840-1873
Born in Cole County, MO, September 19, 1840
Died in Riego, Sutter County, CA February 17 1973
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Married Amer Thomas Jackson December 28 1853. A pioneer mother of six who crossed the plains to California in a covered wagon train in the spring and summer of 1861 with first born son Harvey, her second child Dora was born en route to California. Alta and Don were later born in Riego as were Henry and Lee who are buried here with their mother."
Attending school at age 11 in Springfield, Henry Co., MO in Sep 1850.

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Frances Louisa BANTA^{325,328,597,598,599,637,638} was born on 9 Nov 1843 in Cole, Henry Co., MO.⁶¹⁰ Date 8 Nov 1843 in Banta Theodore M. "Banta. A Frisian family" NY 1893, p
267. This year is also stated by Patricia Alice (Taylor) Michaud in a
1995 chart. Date given in the American Book of Genealogy is 9 Nov 1841. She died in 1914 in Eureka, Walla Walla Co., WA.⁶³⁹ Attending school at age 8 in Springfield, Henry Co., MO in 1850. Attending school at age 16 in June 1860. In 1893, according to the Theodore Banta book, Louisa lived in Mayfield, Santa Clara County, CA. She was there as early as Apr 1889. Her daughter, Ella, was living in Spalding, Idaho, with husband, Hamilton Gans at the time of her death, not very far from Eureka.

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Miranda or Marantha BANTA^{107,325,328,599,635} was born on 30 May 1844 in Henry, MO.⁶¹⁸ Birth date given as 1843 in the 1850 Henry Co. Census. She died on 16 Dec 1875.^107,597 Nicolaus News--"Our correspondent from this point informas us of the death from diphtheria of the estimable wife of C.D. Glenn, which event occurred on Thursday Morning last. Three small children survive her. Mr. Glenn is lying very ill with typhoid fever, and the sympathy of the community is enlisted on his behalf." from:It was in the Weekly Sutter Banner,
December 25, 1879, page 2, column a:

Name given by Helen Crowe, 1991 is Marantha. On 1850 Cenus name is Mirrium. On 1860 census the name is Maranda. Attending school at age 7 in Sep 1850 in Springfield, Henry Co.< MO.
Theodore Banta lists the children of Hendrick and Wilmuth
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Octavia BANTA^{107,325,597,599,635} was born on 29 Jul 1847 in Henry, MO.⁶¹⁸ Day recorded as 29 Jul 1847 in Banta Theodore M. "Banta. A Frisian family" NY 1893, p 268. Birth date given as 1845 in 1850 Henry Co. Census. She died on 1 Oct 1869. Living at home in Springfield, Henry Co., MO with parents in Sep 1850 and not yet attending school. Attending school there in 1860.

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James Erastus BANTA^{325,328,597,598,640,641,642} was born on 20 Dec 1848 in Cole, Henry Co., MO.^642,643 Age given as 1 in Sep 1850 in Springfield, Henry Co., MO census. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Nicolaus, Sutter Co., CA.⁶⁴⁴ Erastus Banta, farmer (31) with Malissa C. ,wife (26) and Octavia A., daughter (7), Eva F., daughter (6), and Columbus, son (4). He died on 26 Mar 1936 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA. He was buried after 26 Mar 1936 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA.⁶⁴⁵ Pioneer Cemetery. Buried as Erastus J. Banta. Inscription: 'Asleep in Jesus.' Attending school in Henry Co., MO in 1860. Until the age of 12 he lived in Henry Co., MO near the KS line, in a two story house with walnut interiors on a 200 acre farm. Property included fruit trees and coal deposits. Crossed the plains with his family, starting from Henry Co., MO on 1 May 1861. Wagons drawn by oxen. His family brought several horses and cattle with them. The same wagon train included his niece Dora Jackson and a Dr. William Banta, his brother. In 1893, according to the Theodore Banta book, James lived in Sacramento,CA. Farmer. Later a missionary for the Seventh Day Adventists. He wrote a summary of his trip across the plains in 1935, 74 years after the event, when he was 86.
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Carter Don Carlos BANTA^325,599,646 was born on 17 Feb 1852 in Cole, MO.⁶⁴⁷ American Book of Genealogy date is 17 Jan 1842. Place given by Michaud. He appeared in the census on 6 Aug 1870 in Rough and Ready, Nevada Co., CA.⁶⁰⁴ Banta, Henry 62, Boarding House, $800, $400, born KY
Francis 59, Keeping House, born TN.
John C. (sic) 18, Farm Laporer, born MO. He appeared in the census on 8 Jun 1880 in Nicolaus, Sutter Co., CA.^648,649 Carter D. Banta, farmer (28), b MO, father born KY, mother born TN, with wife Mary (21),, keeping house, b MO, father born MO, mother born MO, and one child Henry (5) b CA. parents born MO.. He died on 24 May 1895 in , , CA.^107,650 He was buried in Calistoga, , CA. Attended school in Herny Co., MO in 1860 at age 8. Living in Pleasant Grove, CA, in 1893. Name listed by Helen Crowe as Carter C. Banta.