John Banks collection, 1830-1865

Summary

Creator:
Banks, John, 1797-1870
Date:
1830-1865
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

John Banks collection, ms2540, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists mainly of an autobiography of John Banks written sporadically from 1830-1865. His autobiography outlines his boyhood and family background; service in the Seminole Indian Wars in 1818 in Florida; his involvement in various mercantile businesses in Elbert and Henry counties; his presidency in the Planters & Mechanics' Bank in Columbus; ownership in the Howard Manufacturing Company (textile) in Columbus; the Civil War and his sons', Daniel Watkins, Richard Eugene, and Willis Dunston service in the Confederate Army; and Sherman's march through Georgia. The collection also includes the Banks family bible containing births, deaths, and marriages, and two published works on the Banks and Winstanley families' genealogy.

Biographical / historical:

John Banks (1797-1870) was a banker, merchant, and planter who resided in Elbert and Muscogee County, Georgia. He is the son of Ralph and Rachel Jones Banks.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

John Banks collection, ms2540, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.