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Submitted: 3/23/11 • Approved: 5/23/20 • Last Updated: 5/26/20 • R496558-G0-S3
PRIVATE CSA
Company A 34 Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
August 2, 1838 - February 10, 1885
Parents: Jordan Banks 1816 - 1878, Susannah Lee 1816 - 1868
Spouse: Ellen E Roberts Banks 1841 - 1890
*US Civil War Soldiers, 1861 - 1865 Ancestry.com
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*Obituary
Fayetteville Democrat
Thursday, March 26, 1885
BANKS, Jasper N. – In memory of Jasper N. Banks who was born in Washington County, Arkansas August 2nd, 1838. He was the son of the late Rev. Jordon Banks, deceased, whose name is familiar to many of the citizens of this county. Jasper embraced Christianity at the age of 12 years, joined the M.E. Church, South and ever after lived the life of a consistent member. Always a quiet man, performing the duties of citizen and Christian in a humble way. He was married to Ellen E. Roberts in the year 1860. Their home was ever the home of peace and kindly feeling, they lived together nearly twenty-five years, were blessed with two children, Walter and Annie. His whole family survive him and they have the sympathy of the whole community in their affliction and loss of a good husband and affectionate father. On the 20th of January he fell from his wagon while hauling wood, was badly hurt and almost entirely paralyzed from which he never recovered and although he suffered 29 days he never murmured or complained of his afflictions. He was ever cheerful and hopeful of partial recovery from his afflictions but never expected to be on his feet again. He often thanked the master for His mercies and goodness and his good neighbors and friends for the many kind deeds rendered to him. His spirit took its flight on the eve of February 10th to the home of the good. W.J.R.
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