The following is a genealogy of the descendants of Mary Louise nee RUDGE BANKS , daughter of John and Louisa nee MITCHELL RUDGE, who migrated from France by way of North Carolina to Savannah, GA. The following is based on oral interviews with surviving members, primary documents (e.g. census records) and newspaper accounts.

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1. Marie Louise¹ RUDGE. She was born the daughter of John and Louisa nee MITCHELL RUDGE on 23 Jan 1851 in Nantes, Loire Atlantique, France. She died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 18 Apr 1906 at 116 Duffy East, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA and was buried on 19 Apr 1906 in the Laural Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA. In census records her occupation is listed as "keeping house". She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

RECORD OF BIRTH: "Those present were told that the father had said he would not sign [his name] until after he had read it. Howette. Ferier. Bosnose. [No.] 33. The year eighteen hundred fifty-one, the twenty fifth of January at 11 a.m. Before the undersigned, Frederier Huette, assistant and registrar, delegated by the Mayor of Nantes, Knight of the Legion of Honor, has appeared Mrs. Besnoce, not employed, thirty-nine years old, living by the gulf. She told us that on the twenty third of the month at eight in the morning, Mrs. Louisa Mitchel, not employed, twenty nine years old, wife for nine years of John Rudge, an engineer, twenty eight years old, gave birth and was truly living near the gulf. The child was of the female sex, as was shown to us. She named the child, Louisa. These statements of declaration and presentation were made in the requested presence of Mr. Joshuron Francois Besnose, commercial assistant, forty eight years old, living near by & Benoit Bounanauncy, contractor, fifty four years old, and from Versailles, friends that declared and signed their agreement with us on the present document. After reading this, she has shown us the child and I have approved. family Besnoce. Besnones. Benoit Bounanauncy. J. Huette." A copy of the original record is located here.

Marie Louise migrated from France with her family, arriving in the port of New York on 6 Nov 1858 aboard the ship Wm. Frothingham, which set sail from Le Havre, France. She is mentioned in the 1860 census entry for her parents in Wilmington, New Hanover Co. NC, where she is identified as being nine years old and born in France.

According to a membership application submitted to the United Daughters of the Confederacy submitted by her niece, Kate Irma nee RUDGE GRIFFITH, the family migrated to Columbia, Richmond Co. SC after the death of her father in 1860. It is unclear where they lived during the Civil War, but Marie Louise must have returned to Wilmington, New Hanover Co. NC by 18 Aug 1866, when she, her mother and brother joined the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church (Front Street Station M.E. Church South). All three are included as members on subsequent lists of church members dated Nov 1869 and 1870, the latter mentioning that Marie Louise and her mother were "removed by certificate in Feb 1873". (Marie Louise is referred to by her married name in the latter two.)

On 7 Sep 1868, Marie Louise married John Withenbury BANKS, son of Capt. John S. BANKS & Louisa Sailor WITHENBURY in Wilmington, New Hanover Co. NC. He was born on 14 Aug 1846 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co. NC. He died of "complications of the grip" on 4 Dec 1899 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA and was buried on 5 Dec 1899 in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. The Wilmington 1870 census identifies his occupation a "lightman; later census records identify him as "working in a sawmill" and a lumber inspector. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company I, 10th Regiment, NC Light Artillery, Confederate Army. He was also a member St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT "MARRIED. In this city, on Monday, the 9th inst., by Rev. J. H. Dally, Mr. JOHN BANKS to Miss MARIE LOUISE RUDGE." (Wed. 9 Sep 1868 Wilmington Morning Star, p. 3.)

Marie Louise and her husband are listed as members of her mother-in-law, Louisa nee WITHENBURY BANKS' household in the 1870 Census for Wilmington, New Hanover Co. NC. Her mother is also included in this entry.

CENSUS RECORD: 1870 Census for Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC: Banks, Louisa age 60, occupation: keeping house; Banks, Charles age 30, occupant; Albert age 18 Clerk in Office; Banks, John age 23 Lighman; Banks, Mary L. age 19 keeping house; Banks, Robert E. age 1; Rodger, Louisa age 48 white, no occupant; Smith, Harriet age 24 black, house servant; Potter, Charlotte age 15 black, house servant. [Note "Louisa Rodger" in this record is a reference to Louisa nee MITCHELL RUDGE, Marie Louise's mother]

Marie Louise and her family migrated to GA by 1873, when she and her mother were removed by certificate from their church in Wilmington, noted above. They appear in the 1880 census for Baxley, Appling Co. GA taken 21 Jun 1880 where John BANKS is mentioned as working at a sawmill. They then migrated to Savannah, Chatham Co. GA, probably as early as 1883 when her mother Louisa nee MITCHELL RUDGE is listed in the city directory for that year as a housekeeper. In any event, they definitely arrived by 1898, as John is mentioned in the Savannah City Directory for that year.

OBITUARY - "Death of John W. Banks. His Funeral Will Take Place This Afternoon. Mr. John W. Banks died yesterday at his residence, No. 111 Duffy street, west, after a short illness. He was taken ill last Thursday with the grip, and death resulted from its complications. Mr. Banks was one of the best known lumber inspectors in Savannah. He was a native of Washington, N. C., and was 53 years old. he was a veteran of the Civil War. He had been a resident of Savannah twenty-nine years. He leaves a wife and seven children, two sons and five daughters. His funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock from his late residence. Rev. J. L. Scully of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will officiate." (Savannah Morning News 5 Dec 1899)

OBITUARY - "Mrs. Marie Louise Banks. After an illness of three months, Mrs. Marie Louise Banks, widow of the late John W. Banks, died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. She was born at Nantes, France, Jan. 23, 1851, and moved to this country when a girl. She resided in Wilmington, N.C. for a number of years, where she married Mr. John W. Banks. During the illness of the deceased she was surrounded by her children and friends who administered to her every want and nursed her tenderly and faithfully to the end. Mrs. Banks was a devout member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Louisa Rudge; a brother, Mr. J. W. Rudge of Monroe, N.C., and seven children, all residents of this city. They are Mrs. Robert J. Warrick, Mrs. Walter W. Metzger, Mrs. John M. Blaine, Mrs. J. Kaufmann, Miss Georgia Banks, and two sons, Messrs. Robert E. and John E. Banks. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the home of the deceased, No. 116 Duffy street east, at 4:30 o'clock. The interment will be in the family lot in Laurel Grove Cemetery. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Ottmann, rector of St. Paul's Church. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Percy Wickenberg, Miss Eleanor Allen, Mr. R. C. Thomson and Mr. J. B. Goodman will sing the following hymns, which were favorites of the deceased: At the home, "Asleep in Jesus" and "Nearer, My God to Thee," at the grave, "Abide With Me" and "The Christian's Good Night." The following gentlemen will act as pallbearers: Mr. J. A. Thomas, Mr. G. W. Register, Mr. Harry T. Kramer, Mr. Samuel Payne, Mr. Thomas Warrick, and Mr. William K. Metzger." (Savannah Morning News 19 Apr 1906).

Mary Louisa RUDGE and John W. BANKS had the following children:

	2	i.	Robert Edward2 BANKS (1869 1936)
	3	ii.	Jennie L.2 BANKS (1870 1918)
	4	iii.	Kathleen Lovett2 BANKS (1875 ca. 1938)
	5	iv.	John Sherer2 BANKS (1879 1915)
	6	v.	Florence M.2 BANKS (1882 1968)
	7	vi.	Maud Clara2 BANKS (1886 1887)
		vii.	Maggie2 BANKS. She was born in Jan 1887 and died on
 			May 1887 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA). She is  buried 
			in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.
	8	viii.	Georgina Mae2 BANKS (1888-1911)
		ix.	Marie2 BANKS. She was born in Oct 1889. She died on 2 Jul
			1890 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA and was buried on 3 
			Jul 1890 in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

2. Robert Edward² BANKS (Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). He was born ca. 1869 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC. He died on 28 Sep 1936 at the Oglethorpe Sanitarium and was buried on 29 Sep 1936 in Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. He was a recorder for the Allee Temple Home and a Shriner.

In the 1888 city directory for Savannah, Chatham Co. GA is is identified as a clerk working for the S.F.& W. Railway.

He married Tillie Marie KRAMER [Lillie Marie CREAMER?], the daughter of Harry and Mary Kramer, on 22 Apr 1896 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA (Chatham Co. Marriage Records Book K p. 503), who according to the 1920 census was born ca. 1878 in GA. She was born ca. May 1876 in Georiga and died ca. 1965.

Robert Edwards Banks and his wife are included in the 1930 census for Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. He is also mentioned in the 1930 and 1932 city directories for Savannah, "recorder Alee Temple Home", residing at 1814 Abercorn.

FUNERAL NOTICES: "The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Banks and family are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Banks from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Orrie E. Bright in Gordonston this Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment Bonaventure Cemetery" (29 Sep 1936 Savannah Morning News p. 2); "Robert E. Banks. Funeral services for Robert E. Banks, 16 1/2 East Thirty-seventh street, who died early Monday morning after a short illness were held yesterday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Orrie E. Bright in Gordonston. Rev. A. L. Patterson, D.D., pastor of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Bonaventure Cemetery." (30 Sep 1936 Savannah Morning News p. 2); "FUNERAL SERVICE TODAY FOR SHRINE SECRETARY. Savannah, Ga., Sept. 28 (AP) - Funeral services for Robert E. Banks, recorder of the Alee Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine here for a number of years, who died early this morning at his residence here, will take place at 11 oıclock tomorrow morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Orrie E. Bright, in Gordonston. The Rev. A. L. Patterson, D.D., pastor of the Hull Memorial Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Bonaventure cemetery. Mr. Banks was stricken ill Tuesday night, and from that time until his passing his condition remained critical. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Neill K. Banks, and Robert E. Banks Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. Orrie Bright, and three sisters, Mrs. John M. Blain and Mrs. Walter W. Metzger of Savannah, and Mrs. J. A. Kaufmann of Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Banks was secretary and treasurer of the Benefit assocation of the Alee Temple and also a member of Solomons Lodge No. 1 Free and Accepted Masons. " (29 Sep 1936 Augusta Chronicle p. A4)

Robert Edward BANKS and Tillie Marie KRAMER had the following children:

	

		i.	Robert Edward3 BANKS. He was born ca. Jan 1897 and died on 28 Apr 1898. He is buried in the Laurel Grove Cemetery.
	9	ii.	Marie3 BANKS (1899 1957)
	10	iii.	Neill Kramer3 BANKS (1903 1979)
		iv.	Keith3 BANKS. He was born ca. 1904 in GA.
		v.	Robert Edward3 BANKS. He was born 10 Apr 1913 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

Jennie L. BANKS and Robert J. WARRICK had the following children:

	11	i.	Norman B.3 WARRICK (1905 1955)
	12	ii.	Karl W.3 WARRICK (1900 1937)

Jennie second married Herman HALSTEAD on 15 Sep 1913 at St. Paul's Church, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA (Book Z, p. 141 of Chatham Co. GA Marriages).

FUNERAL NOTICES: "Halstead.- The friends and relatives of Mrs. Jennie Warrick Halstead and family are invited to attend her funeral from No. 123 West Gwinnett St. West this Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment private." (2 Mar 1918 Savannah Morning News p. 2); "Funeral of Mrs. Jennie Halstead.- The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Warrick Halstead, who died early Friday morning, was held yesterday morning at 11:00 from the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. M. Blaine No. 123 West Gwinnett Street. Interment was private in Laurel Grove Cemetery." (3 Mar 1918 Savannah Morning News p. 2)

Kathleen Lovett married Walter Wallace METZGER, son of William Washington and Marion D. Metzger, on 14 Feb 1900 in St. Paul's Church, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA (Book N, p. 211 of Chatham Co. GA Marriages). He was born on 15 Mar 1875 in GA. He died on 3 Feb 1954 in Chatham Co. GA and is buried in the Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. He was a bookkeeper for R. Van Keuren & Co. and a jeweler.

Both appear in the 1920 and 1930 censuses for Savannah, GA, along with their two children.

Kathleen Lovett. BANKS and Walter Wallace METZGER had the following children:

	13	i.	Kathleen L.3 METZGER. (1901 1978)
	14	ii.	Louise Alice3 METZGER. (1910 1968)

John S. Banks married Mayme PAYNE, daughter of Samuel and Augusta nee - Payne, on 12 Oct 1904 at the First Baptist Church of Savannah, Chatham Co. GA (Book Q, p. 464 of Chatham Co. GA Marriages). She was born ca. 1883 in Georgia. She died on 29 Sep 1966 at the Victory Drive Convalescent Home in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA and was buried on 30 Sep 1966 in the Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

OBITUARY: "JOHN S. BANKS IS CLAIMED BY DEATH. ORGANIZED ROTARY CLUB. Had Been in Failing Health for Several Months. John S. Banks, president of the Banks Music Company, and honorary president of the Rotary Club of Savannah, died at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been in failing health for some months. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the residence, No. 515 Bolton street, east. The Rev. W. Moore Scott, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in Bonaventure Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be selected from the various Masonic bodies of which the deceased was a member. Members of the Rotary Club will attend in a body. Mr. Banks was born in Glenmore, Ga. on April 12, 1879. For a number of years he was manager of the Phillips & Crew Piano agency in Savannah. He bought out the company and started in business for himself on the first of last January under the name of the Banks Music Company. He was elected president of the Rotary Club on Jan. 1, 1914, and served in that capacity until last spring when he resigned because of ill health. He organized the club and was the moving spirit in its affairs until his health became poor. He was elected honorary president and director for life, when he retired from the active presidency. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M.; Georgia Chapter No. 1. R. A. M.; Palestine Commandery, K.T. A. and A. Scottish Rite; Alee Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Richard J. Nunn Consistory; Myrtle Lodge No. 6, K. of P.; the Savannah Board of Trade and the Piano Dealers' Association of America. Besides his widow, he is survived by a brother, Robert E. Banks, and four sisters, Mrs. Herman Halstead, Mrs. Walter W. Metzger, Mrs. John M. Blain and Mrs. J. A. Kauffmann [sic], all of Savannah. President Bank inaugerated in Savannah the Georgia Products Day; he was active in the revived movement for the Road to Tybee; he organized the Rotary Club of Augusta, and was a consistent and energetic booster of Savannah. President C.C. Beck of the Rotary Club has requested all members of the club to assemble at Gwinnett and Habersham streets at 2:45 o'clock this afternoon to go in a body to the funeral. There will be a street car at that corner in which Rotarians will go to the cemetery. Rotarians have expressed their feelings over Mr. Bank's death in the language of James Whitcomb Riley: 'I cannot say, and will not say, That he is dead, he is just gone away, With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land.' Members of Palestine Commandery will attend in a body. (22 Nov 1915 Savannah Morning News); SECOND OBITUARY: "Died Yesterday. Mr. John S. Banks. MASONIC RITES FOR MR. BANKS. MANY ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH HE WAS A MEMBER REPRESENTED. Memorial Service by Rotarians. (The weekly dinner of the Rotary Club tomorrow afternoon will be in the nature of a memorial service to Mr. John S. Banks, the first president of the organization. There will be no prepared address for this occasion, but each member who wishes to do so will be given an opportunity to pay a tribute of respect to his memory. The regular address, which was to have been heard tomorrow, will be delivered at the meeting of the club next week.) The funeral of Mr. John S. Banks, who died yesterday, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, from the residence, No. 515 Bolton street east. Rev. W. Moore Scott, D.D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted the services, which were largely attended by the members of the family and scores of friends, many of whom were from fraternal organizations of which Mr. Banks was a member. The members of the Rotary Club, which Mr. Banks was largely instrumental in organizing, assembled at Gwinnett and Habersham streets at 2:45 o'clock and attended the funeral as a body. The club was largely represented. Masonic Rites. Palestine Commandery, Knights Templar, of which Mr. Banks was a member, had charge of the services at the grave, in Bonaventure Cemetery. Mr. Banks was buried with the Masonic Rites of the Knights Templar. The various other fraternal organizations of which he was a member were represented at the funeral. There were many handsome floral tributes from the organizations and individuals. The pallbearers were: Honorary-Messrs. J. P. Wheless, W. D. Jones, Henry Levy, W. M. Davant, E.H. Abrahams. Active-Dr. R.V. Harris, Messrs. C.V. Snedeker, Jr., C. E. Donnelly, J. H. Mendes, S. N. Harris, R. W. Riser, F. W. Shafer, Col. R. H. Colding. The Designs. Beautiful designs were sent by the different organizations of Savannah. The Rotary Club's was the emblem of the club, a wheel in white roses and white chrysanthemums. The Rotary Club of Augusta also sent an emblem of pink roses and white chrysanthemums. Alee Temple and the patrol sent reproductions of their emblems in flowers. The Scottish Rite sent a double triangle. Myrtle Lodge No. 6 sent a large pillow with "K." of "P." in the middle of red roses. Philips & Crew sent an enormous cross and crown of roses. The Georgia chapter sent a pillow with the Royal Arch emblem. Numerous bouquets of roses, chrysanthemums and carnations and many Easter lilies were sent by friends. His Career. Mr. Banks dies at his home, No. 515 Bolton street east, yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Although he had been in failing health for several months, his death was a shock to his friends and the members of his family. Mr. Banks was president of the Banks Music Company and honorary president of the Rotary Club of Savannah. He was a native of Glenmore and was 36 years of age. A Singer. Although Mr. Banks was known to many Savannahians through his business relations, he was also known to a great many because of his splendid musical ability. As a vocalist he ranked high in music circles. He sang on many occasions in Savannah and it was a pleasure at all times to hear him. He was for a time a member of the choir at First Presbyterian church and for several years he had charge of the music in the Sunday school of that church. His singing at the annual banquets of the St. Andrews' Society was a feature of these occasions for years. His disposition was of that happy and sunny character which made it a pleasure to be counted among his friends. For several years he was a manager of the Phillips & Crew piano agency in Savannah. He bought out this concern and started in business for himself on the first of last January under the name of the Banks Music Company. His Rotary Record. Mr. Banks was elected president of the Rotary Club in January of last year and served faithfully until last spring when he resigned because of ill health. Mr. Banks was a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M.; Georgia Chapter No. 1. R. A. M.; Palestine Commandery, K.T. A. and A. Scottish Rite; Alee Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Richard J. Nunn Consistory; Myrtle Lodge No. 6, K. of P.; the Savannah Board of Trade and the Piano Dealers' Association of America. He was active in the revived movement for the road to Tybee and was enthusiastic in his work for Savannah. Besides his widow, he is survived by a brother, Mr. R. E. Banks, and four sisters, Mrs. Herman Halstead, Mrs. J. M. Blain, Mrs. J. A. Kauffman and Mrs. Walter W. Metzger." (22 Nov 1915 Savannah Press)

FUNERAL NOTICE: "Banks- The friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Banks and family are invited to attend the funeral of the former from the residence 515 Bolton Street East at 2 o'clock this afternoon at Bonaventure." (22 Nov 1915 Savannah Morning News p. 2)

LETTER WRITTEN IN HONOR OF HIM: "John S. Banks. That he was energetic, progressive personally likeable and one of the best known of the younger business men of Savannah but inadequately describes John S. Banks whose death occurred yesterday. He was public spirited, was always ready and glad to do what he could for the interest of Savannah and his passing removes a man of whom it may be said that he was a good citizen. He will be remembered specially for the part he played in the organization of the Rotary Club of which he was the first president an office for which on account of his personality he was unusually well fitted. Expressions of appreciation on the part of members of the club indicate very clearly how much of his success must be considered as the result of his efforts. That his death will be greatly regretted need hardly be said and regret is felt by all the more because his life ended while he was yet a young man with the hope at least of many more years of usefulness." (22 Nov 1915 Savannah Morning News p. 6)

After the death of her husband, Mamie nee Payne BANKS went to live with her parents and is listed with them in the 1920 and 1930 US censuses for Savannah, GA. She is also included in the 1930 and 1932 city directories for Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

OBITUARY: "Mrs. Mamie Payne Banks, 84, died yesterday at the Victory Drive Convalescent Home. She was the widow of John Scherer Banks and was a member of the Baptist Church. A native of Augusta, she had lived most of her life in Savannah. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Sipple's Mortuary is in charge. " (Savannah Morning News 30 Sep 1966)

John S. BANKS and Mamie PAYNE did not have children.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: "Blain is made officer Flynn, Harris, Bullard. Savannahian elected Secretary, Treasurer and Director. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Flynn-Harris-Bullard Company, naval stores factors in Jacksonville yesterday, John M. Blain, for the past six years resident manager of Savannah, was elected secretary and treasurer of the company and was placed on the board of directors. News of the promotion of the Savannah man was received yesterday afternoon in telegrams from Jacksonville and excited considerable interest in naval stores circles. Remain in Savannah. The promotion of Mr. Blain does not mean he will leave Savannah. He is to retain his place as resident manager, performing duties of that office in addition to those of secretary and treasurer. In the latter office he succeeds John E. Harris of Jacksonville, who while giving up his active place of secretary and treasurer, retains his place on the board of directors. Long service. Mr. Blain has been with the Flynn-Harris-Bullard Company and the organizations that preceded it for the past twenty-five years. He has worked his way up from a junior clerkship to the present place. His friends in Savannah and throughout this section will be pleased to hear of his promotion in the directory and one of the most important offices in the gift of the directors. The Officers. The officers of the Flynn-Harris-Bullard Company chosen at the annual meeting in Jacksonville yesterday are as follows: Chairman of the Board-D. M. Flynn, Jacksonville. President-Walter Ray, Jacksonville. Vice President-H. L. Richmond, Jacksonville. Vice President-A .L. Brogden, Jacksonville. Secretary and Treasurer-John M. Blain, Savannah. Assistant Treasurer-T. J. Rooney, Jacksonville. Directors. The directors elected by the stockholders yesterday are as follows: W. Roy Powell, Wake Forest N.C...John M. Blain, Savannah..."

Florence and her husband are mentioned in the 1930 census, which indicates her nephew Norman B. Warrick was living with them. They are also included in the 1930 and 1932 city directories for Savannah, Chatham Co. GA.

FUNERAL NOTICES: "The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Blain and family are invited to attend the funeral of Mr. Blain from the residence No. 123 West Gwinnett St. this Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment: Laurel Grove Cemetery" (28 Jan 1937 Savannah Morning News p. 2); "John Miller Blain. The funeral of John Miller Blain, who died suddenly Wednesday morning, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence at 123 West Gwinett street, with Rev. George Oliver Taylor, Pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Eugene Tart, Robert and John Register, Paul Barringer, Julius Schwartz, Jr., W. T. Holt, Herbert Muller and E. A. Liney." (29 Jan 1937 Savannah Morning News p. 2)

Florence second married Walter Manning TURNER on 4 Sep 1943 in the District of Columbia. He was born on 6 Sep 1894 in South Carolina and died on 15 Sep 1979 in Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL. He is buried in the Macedonia Cemetery, Macclenny, Baker Co. FL. He was a corporal in WW I.

	15	i.	Arey Louise3 KAUFMANN (1909-)
	16	ii.	Julius W.3 KAUFMANN, Jr. (1911-1997)
	17	iii.	Marion3 KAUFMANN (1914-1992)
	18	iv.	Margaretha3 KAUFMANN (1915-2004)

OBITUARY - "Mrs. William F. Anthony. The friends of Mrs. William F. Anthony, who was Miss Georgia [sic] Banks of this city, will learn with regret of her death, which occurred yesterday morning at 5 o'clock in Asheville, N.C. after a lingering illness. She was surrounded by members of her family who were at her bedside daily, untiring in their attention and devotion since she went there in March in hope of restoring her health. While her death was not a surprise to her family and friends because of her condition becoming so critical the last week it came as a distinct shock. Mrs. Anthony was a native of this city and lived here until July 1908, when she was married to William F. Anthony of Charlotte, N. C. Since her marriage she made her home in Jacksonville. She was 23 years of age. Besides her husband the decease leaves four sisters, Mrs. R. J. Warrick, Mrs. W. W. Metzger, Mrs. John W. Blaine, Mrs. Jule Kaufman, and two brothers, Robert E. and John S. Banks, all of this city. The remains will arrive this morning and will be taken in charge to the home of her sister No. 402 West Thirty-Seventh street. Funeral arrangements will be made after the arrival of the body." (Savannah Morning News 18 Sep 1911).

9. Marie³ BANKS (Robert E.²; Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). She was born ca. 1899 in Georgia. She died on 28 Jul 1957 in Chatham Co. GA and was buried in the Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. She married Orrie Edward BRIGHT, son of Andrew J. and Irman nee Paschall Bright, ca. 1921. He was born on 12 Mar 1900 in GA. He died on 10 Oct 1981 in Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. He was a lawyer with a firm called "Cobb & Bright".

Marie BANKS and Orrie E. BRIGHT had the following children:

	19	i.	Orrie Edward4 BRIGHT Jr. ( 1922 1971)
	20	ii.	Marie BRIGHT. (1926-) 

10. Neill Kramer³ BANKS (Robert E.²; Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). He was born ca. 1904 in Georgia and died on 2 Jun 1979 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA. He married Sara NEVILLE, daughter of Charles and Lula Davis Neville, ca. 1929. She was born on 22 Jul 1904 in GA. She died on 4 Oct 1994 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA.

Neill Kramer BANKS and Sara NEVILLE had the following children:

	21	i.	Neill Kramer4 BANKS Jr.

He second married Laura Thelma HINELY, daughter of Jacob Frederick and Laura F. Palma nee Wisenbaker Hinely, on 10 Feb 1984.

OBITUARY:"KAUFMANN - Jule Kaufmann, Jr., 86 of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away Sunday August 17, 1997 at his home. He was born February 16, 1911 in Savannah, GA. Mr. Kaufmann was the owner of Kaufmann Shipping Company until 1979 and had also been the owner of St. Johnıs Import and Export Company from 1954 to 1995. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Retired Officerıs Association. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; his son, Jule III; his sister, Margaretha Haynes, and three grandchildren, Champ, Mitch and Mike Kaufmann. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, Jacksonville Beach is in charge of arrangements."

Marion first married William Emmett COLEMAN, son of Frank George and Mary Frances nee Howell Coleman. He was born ca. 1911 in Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL. He died on 17 Jan 1958 in Miami, Dade Co. FL. They had children. They were divorced in 1939.

Marion second married Hal FULENWIDER, Jr, son of Hal and Lellie nee - Fulenweider. He was born on 5 Oct 1911 in Alabama and died on 1 Jan 1983 in Duval Co. FL.

OBITUARY: "Caldwell "Chick" Haynes, Jr. HAYNES. Caldwell "Chick" Haynes, Jr. passed away August 13, 2002. He was born in Jacksonville, August 30, 1916. He lived here his entire life. After graduating from Robert E. Lee High School and The University of Florida, "Chick" received a comission in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Arena during WWII. Having remained in the Naval Reserve, he answered his countryıs call again during the Korean Conflict. "Chick" worked 40 years in the insurance agency of Haynes, Peters and Bond Co., founded by his grandfather in 1877. He was very active in his community and charitable affairs both in Jacksonville and Cashiers, NC and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaretha Kaufmann Haynes; children, Hank Haynes (wife, Billie), Jayne Burbridge (husband, Ben), Margo Bliss (husband, Lewis) and 9 grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 11 AM Friday, August 16, 2002 at St. Markıs Episcopal Church with Rev. Mary Rosendahl and Rev. Barnum McCartney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Markıs Episcopal Church, Good Shepherd Church, Cashiers, NC, or Hospice of NE FL. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. is in charge of arrangements." (16 Aug 2002, The Times-Union, Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL, Page B-2, Column 3)

OBITUARY: "HAYNES. Margaretha K. "Maude" Haynes, age 87, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004. A native of Jacksonville, she was a member of St. Markıs Episcopal Church. Mrs. Haynes loved playing bridge and was blessed with many wonderful friends in both Jacksonville and Cashiers, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Caldwell "Chick" Haynes. Survivors include a son, Hank Haynes (wife Billie); 2 daughters, Jayne (Burbrdige) (husband Ben) & Margo Bliss (husband Lewis) and several grandchildren. Memorial funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, May 6, 2004 at St. Markıs Episcopal Church, 4129 Oxford Ave. with The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill officiating. HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. is handling arrangements." (6 May 2004, The Times-Union, Jacksonville, Duval Co. FL)

Margaretha KAUFMANN and Caldwell HAYNES Jr. had children.

19. Orrie Edward⁴ BRIGHT Jr. (Marie³ BANKS; Robert E.²; Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). He was born on 7 Apr 1922 in Georgia. He died on 1 Dec 1971 and is buried at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, Chatham Co. GA. He married Nancy NICHOLS, daughter of Max Montague and Mary nee Molgohon Nichols. She was born on 18 May 1923 in Savannah, GA. She died on 3 Dec 2005 in Brooklet, Bulloch Co. GA. Orrie Edward Jr. and Nancy Nichols had children.

20. Marie⁴ BRIGHT (Marie³ BANKS; Robert E.²; Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). She was born ca. 1926 in Georgia. She married William Swinney WILLIAMS in Savannah, Chathm Co. GA ca. Apr 1949.

21. Neill Kramer⁴ BANKS Jr. (Neill Kramer³; Robert E.²; Marie Louise¹ RUDGE). He was born on 10 Mar 1930 in Savannah, Chatham Co. Georgia. He died on 21 Sep 2005 in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA. He was the President of a metal manufacturing firm. Neill Kramer Jr. was married and had children.

OBITUARY:Bomco Grieves the Loss of Its President, Pete Banks. Gloucester, October 17, 2005. Neill Kramer ³Pete² Banks, Jr., 75, died peacefully at his home in Gloucester, MA on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Born on March 10, 1930 in Savannah, GA, he was the son of the late Sara Neville Banks and Neill Kramer Banks. Pete was well-known as the president of Bomco, Inc., an innovative metal manufacturing firm with nearly 100 employees and over 7,000 different production items including metal formed parts for aerospace and industry, glass-to-metal seal assemblies and wire handling accessories. Pete loved this business and the daily challenges it presented particularly when a job appeared impossible due to its technical nature. He had a keen interest in each of his employees and helped create a work environment with employee training and benefits which had made Bomco, Inc. not only a highly respected employer but also a recognized leader in the metal forming industry. Pete graduated cum laude from the Kent School in Connecticut in 1948. He went on, with a full Navy R.O.T.C. scholarship, to graduate from Cornell University in New York in 1953 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Pete then spent three years in the U.S. Navy, serving as an electronics material officer and later as a navigator aboard a destroyer. In 1956, Pete along with his wife Ann moved to North Bennington, VT. There, he worked as a production manager for the Warren Wire Co., of Pownall, VT where he came into contact with the fledgling business of Bomco Pressed Metal and Spinning Co., of Gloucester. Fascinated with the metal spinning process, he joined the company and moved to Gloucester in 1960. Pete became president of the newly incorporated Bomco, Inc. During the 1960s and 70s, in addition to running a business and raising a family, Banks was an active member of the Gloucester business community serving on industrial development, bank and hospital boards. He was also instrumental in gaining passage of a bill preserving the natural beauty of Cape Ann. Pete loved to spend time aboard his 1924 Crosby Yawl sailboat, ³Spindrift,² and rarely missed a year of sailing to Maine. He was an avid reader and was well-versed in world events and situations. He is survived by his children Deaken Knight Banks, Lansing Decamp Banks, Pamela Banks and four grandchildren. Edited with permission of the Gloucester Daily Times. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 1, at the Bomco facilities that Pete Banks loved as his second home. Family, employees, community and school friends celebrated Pete Bankıs life in an outdoor service that was followed by a luncheon on a cloudless and warm October day. (Bomco News Fall 2005 Page 1 of 3 http://bomco.com/fall05.htm 3/15/2010)

If you recognize any of the names here and would like to contact me, here's my email address: david.rudge@wmich.edu.

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