Bannister - Pioneer Photos Yuma Co, CO

Hannah Bannister, Laird

Hannah was born June 18, 1858 in Salford, Lancastershire, England, married Joseph Bannister in Blackberry, Kane County, Illinois on October 19, 1884 at the house of Fres D. Morrill, postmaster and justice of the peace.

Hannah Carter married Joseph Banister on October 19, 1884 in Kane County, Illinois.

Hannah proved up 320 acres in sections 13, 14, 23 and 24, 2N 43W in 1916.

In 1900 Furnas County, Nebraska, Joseph Banister is farming, born Feb 1861 in England, immigrating in 1877. Hannah June 1858 in England, Joseph H. July 1886, Viana January 1888 in Kansas, John W. Sept 1890, Charles M. Aug 1893, and Sarah E. April 1896 in Nebraska.

March 25, 1910 "Mrs. Banister has gone to Holbrook Neb., on a visit."

In 1910 Yuma County, Hannah is farming, widowed, 53 born in England, five children still living. John is 19, Merrill 15, and Sadie 14, all three born in Nebraska.

October 25, 1928 Holbrook, Nebraska.

SARAH

February 1915 Laird items "Miss Sadie Bannister is assisting Mrs. Wm. Rife in executing household duties until she recovers from the effects of a recent operation."

August 2, 1917 "Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burnett and son, accompanied by Miss Sadie Bannister, returned from Cheyenne Saturday. They made the trip overland in Mr. Burnett's Maxwell and report a fine time."

Sarah Elizabeth Banister married John Henry Rossbach in Yuma County on July 7, 1919.

In 1920 Yuma County, Henry Rossbach is a drayman, 31, born in Germany, immigrating in 1888, with "Sady" E. 24 and Layton 6 born in Colorado. Hannah Banister 61, is with them.

In 1930 John H. and Sarah are in Denver. This time he said he immigrated in 1920, no occupation.
Lenvoie is 16, Ray 10, Bruce 6, and a newborn daughter, all four born in Colorado. Son-in-law John Williams 24 born in Nebraska is with them.

In 1940 Denver, John is a janitor, 51, Sadie 44, Ray 20 a shipping clerk, Bruce 16, and Betty 10.

John, per one tree, born in May 1889 in Bremen, Germany, died in 1964.
Sadie, born April 2, 1896 in Holbrook, Nebraska, died January 1982 in Colorado, Denver area.
Lenvoie Eugene Rossbach, born Sept 16, 1913 in Colorado, died October 25, 1979 in Riverside County, California.

Bruce A. Rossbach, born April 28, 1923, died June 2, 2002.
Ray Bernard Rossbach, born March 14, 1920, died June 17, 1941 per one tree.

April 24, 1952 Steamboat Springs "Edward Dean Haynes and Betty Rossbach, of Denver, were united in marriage Saturday, April 19, in Denver. The bride wore a grey suit with white accessories. She was attended by Mrs. Avril Dehearrea, sister of the groom. Bruce Rossback, brother of the bride was best man. Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Haynes, attended school in Oak Creek before joining the army. He was recently returned from Korea and discharged, and is now employed by the county highway department. The young couple will make their home in Oak Creek, and the best wishes of the community are extended to them."

May 20, 1954 Steamboat Springs "Dean Haynes and Jack Rossbach of Denver spent the week end at the Alf Haynes home."
Dean Haynes, 79, of Denver, passed away Feb. 13, 2010. Viewing Thurs. 4-7pm, Crown Hill Mortuary. Service Friday, 9am, Crown Hill Pavilion of Reflection. Interment, Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

JOSEPH HERBERT

Joseph registered for WWI in Geltner, Hamilton County, Nebraska, born July 26, 1885, a laborer, nearest relative Nancy Banister of Geltner.

January 24, 1918 "Herbert Bannister, who has been visiting his mother and sister, returned to his home Friday."

In 1930 Adams County, Nebraska, Herbert is a railroad laborer, 43, with Nancy 39, Phillip 16, Walter 14, Orville 12, Amy and Eunice both 10, George 8, Della May 6, Evanda 2, and Cleal newborn.

In 1940 Adams County, Nebraska, Joseph is 53, a laborer, with Nancy 49, Orville 22, a laborer, Annie 20 a laborer, George 18, Dora May 16, Glenda 12, Wales 10, and Marvin 8.

Joseph 1886-1950 died in Kearney, Nebraska, buried in Juniata, Nebraska # 6538122, with Nancy 1891-1965.

Philip H. Banister of Durant, Iowa, 23, born at Holbrook, Nebraska to Joseph Banister and Nancy Carter, married Gertrude Peters, 28, daugther of Alic Peters an Cassie Harms, on June 14 1936.

MICHAEL

July 18, 1912 "Guy Clark and Mike Bannister departed Monday for Atwood, Kans., where they will secure work."

August 6, 1914 Laird "Mike Bannister is occupying the position of assistant at the livery barn in placo of C. H. Johnson, who has gone with his family to his ranch. Mele Logan, the proprietor, is kept busy most of the time accommodating passengers with his automobile."

April 13, 1916 "We are sorry to note the death of Michael 'Mike' Bannister at Cambridge, Nebraska, last Tuesday. His illness has been long and painful, having had repeated operations for appendicitis."

JOHN

October 10, 1912 "Mr. John W. Banister and Miss Mayme Pauline Rife were married by County Judge Jennings at his office in the courthouse last Thursday. Mr. Banister is a young farmer north of Laird, and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Simon Rife."

November 1913

April 1914 "Jack Bannister has started a milk route in Laird to supply families with fresh milk daily, and is entitled to patronage. Jack has had an awful hard time all winter from the effect his last fall sickness and several surgical operations, and is entitled to consideration in any manner that the public can show its appreciation."

July 22, 1915 "Miss Nellie Miller spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. Jack Bannister."

March 1917 "Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wells have leased the Mrs. Elvira Rife place between Wray and Laird and are moving today and tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Banister who have rented the farm for the two years past, are moving today to Laird to make their home."

June 14, 1917 "The stork was busy in Laird last week, leaving a little son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Banister and a daughter at Chas. Latoski's residence. Both mothers are doing nicely."

In 1920 Yuma County, John is a road worker, 29, with Mamie P. 26, Alvera J. 6, Mildred F. 4, Welland W. 2, and Archie E. newborn.

March 1922 "Mrs. Jack Banister has been very ill with the flu the past week."

In 1930 Yuma County, John is farming, 38, with Mamie M. 37, Alvera 16, Mldred 14, "Welman" 12, Archie 11, and Nellie 5.

In 1940 Laird, John is a WPA supervisor, 49, with Mamie 47, Alvira 26, and Nellie Mae 16.

John W. "Jack" Banister 1890-1961 is buried in Wray # 16994621.

In 1940 Compton, California, Wellman is a shipping clerk, 23, rooming with the Harry and Lucille Zimmer family of Nebfraska. Wellman was in Laird in 1935.

Wellman Rife Banister, born June 8, 1917 in Colorado, died June 30, 1992 in Sonoma County, California.
He was single when he enlisted on March 5, 1941.

Archie D. Banister 1919-1938 is buried in Wray # 16994614.

Cleavenger, Donald, Born Sep 11 1906 in Laird, Yuma County, Colorado, Died Mar 01 1971 in Tillamook, Tillimook County, Oregon.

Alvira J. Cleavenger 1913-1982 is buried in Tillamook # 7941209, with Donald L. 1906-1971 # 79741210.

2010 An article about taxidermist Henry Wichers Inchamuck " "It was a highlight of my life, working with Henry," said Nell Ashton, 86, who spent about six years with Inchumuk in Denver. "He is such a professional, exceptionally so. "… Henry has such a knowledge of animals, and he used to say, 'Nell, if you can't see (the animal) in your mind, you can't reproduce it.'" Ashton said she knew very little about taxidermy before working with Inchumuk. She had been in the anthropology department, and Inchumuk helped her make a large tree for an exhibit. He eventually needed help with a cast for an animal, and she ended up working with him until he left the museum. "
Verland L. Reavis is in Kit Carson County, Colorado in 1930, 18, born in Kansas. with parents Clifforrd E. Ravis and Estealla M. Reavis, both 42 born in Kansas.

Mildred F. Banister and Verland L. Reavis had John Levon Reavis on October 23, 1937 in Ovid Colorad. John died March 20, 2001 in Linn County, Oregon.

In 1942 they're in Pueblo, Colorado, where Verland said he was born in Smith Center, Kansas, and with wife Mildred was living at 515 Reading Aveneue in Pueblo. His parents were living at 2890 S. Bannockk in Denver. He had taught in Ordway, Colorado from 1835 to 1938, and whad also worked at Fisher Grocery in Pueblo as a in Pueblo. He graduated high school in 1929 and had two yearss at Colorado State Teachers College for two years..

Mildred Fay (Banister) Reavis, born July 1, 1915, died July 17, 1894 in Coos County, spouse Verland.

A celebration of life for Verland LeVon Reavis, 100, of Lakeside will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Coos Bay Eagles Lodge 568 S. 2nd. St.Cremation Rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory in Coos Bay.
Verland was a living testament to life's joyful potential until the day he died. He passed peacefully during the late afternoon on May 16, 2012, in his beloved home on Ten Mile Lake. Verland was born Nov. 29, 1911, in Smith Center, Kan., to parents Clifford and Estelle (Cook) Reavis.
Raised on a farm, he grew up understanding the values of hard work, hospitality, and gratitude. Most of his family moved from Kansas to Colorado by covered wagon. Education became his passion and he worked on the railroad and as a butcher to pay for school to become a teacher. While at a one-room school in Laird, Colo., in 1934, he met the love of his life and wife of 50 years, Mildred Banister. Verland enjoyed sharing stories of yesteryear, like when he rode a mule many miles every day to teach a schoolhouse of six children. He went on to teach junior high and high school math, enjoying geometry the most. From Pueblo, Colo., the young family moved to Coos Bay for Verland's teaching position at Marshfield High School.
In addition to building his Lakeside residence, he also manually cleared the forest and constructed Reavis Road with his daughter after many trials. His efforts have created road access for much of the area. Always trying to improve matters, he founded the School District 9 Federal Credit Union.
During his long retirement, he found great joy in ballroom dancing and traveling, and was known to say, “Who has more fun than people?” Verland was deeply grateful for his many blessings including his 40 years of teaching, his world travels, his long-time partners, Betty Reeves and Donna Kirby, who undoubtedly kept him young, his ability to dance at his centennial celebration, his healthy mind, his wonderful family and friends, and especially for his 100 years to experience it all.
Verland is survived by his son, Daryl of Lakeside; his grandson, Chris of Phoenix; his granddaughter, Kelsey of Portland; and his great-grandsons, Harrison and Campbell of Phoenix.
In addition to his parents, Verland was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred F. Reavis (1984); his daughter, Roberta F. Reavis (1965); his son, John L. Reavis (2002); grandson, Peter Reavis (1980); and three siblings.
The Reavis family asks you to carry on Verland's spirit in optimism and gratitude. If you had the blessed opportunity to be a part of his life, know that he felt equally blessed to be a part of yours.

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