The 1860 census identifies Nancy Banister, siblings and offspring living in Botetourt and sufficient for us to conclude their mother was a free woman of color and apparent wife of James Banister.
Patrick Banister
United States Census, 1860
Name:
Patrick Banister
Event Type:
Census
Event Year:
1860
Event Place:
[Blank], Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Gender:
Male
Age:
18
Race:
Black
Race (Original):
Black
Birth Year (Estimated):
1842
Birthplace:
Virginia
Page:
86
Affiliate Name:
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:
M653
Household
Role
Gender
Age
Birthplace
Nancy Banister
F
24
Virginia
Frances J Banister
M
22
Virginia
Frank Banister
M
22
Virginia
Patrick Banister
M
18
Virginia
Alfred Silvey
M
24
Virginia
Harvey Silvey
M
40
Virginia
Drucilla Banister
F
6
Virginia
Jas Banister
M
4
Virginia
Mary C Banister
F
2
Virginia
Lyhue Banister
M
3
Virginia
Household ID:589 ,GS Film Number:805336 ,Digital Folder Number:004297365 ,Image Number:00210
