Lydia (Alston) Bancker (1857 - 1935)

Born Feb 1857 in W. Bergholt, London, England

Ancestors

Wife of William Freeman Bancker — married 31 Oct 1874 in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York

Descendants

Died 20 Jul 1935 at age 78 in Staten Island, Richmond, New York

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Biography

ALSTON. The Alston family was originally Scotch, but there is one in this country which came from England. One of its most noted members was Charles Alston, a celebrated Scotch physician and author. He died in ITC.O. Joseph Alston, the son-in-law of Aaron Burr and Governor of South Carolina in 1812, was also of this family. The first of the name on Staten Island was David Alston, who came from the vicinity of Eahway, New Jersey, shortly after the commencement of the Revolution. He was a noted Loyalist. He owned the property recently belonging to the estate of Samuel Decker, deceased, in Northfield. The large stone house in which he lived and died Avas demolished a few years ago. He died between the 6th and 14th of May, 1805, for these are the dates of his will and its probate. He speaks in that document of his sons, Warren, Japhet, and David. His son Japhet, at the time of his death, which occurred July 31, 1842, at Castleton Corners, was the father of the late Moses Alstnu, who was twice sheriff' of Eichmond County, and his brothers \v()c David, Japhet, Adam, George, and William. Counselor Lot C. Alston is the representative on the Island today.

1868 Immigrated with her family to United States.

1870 US Census Northfield, Richmond, New York Post office New Springville. James T Alston, age 39 born England, Mary A. age 39, William H age 17, Frances S age 13, Lydia age 13, Elizabeth age 8, Jesse age 6. All born in England.

Interesting note: Stephen Lee Banker, William F. Bancker’s older brother, lived next door to the Alston family.

From Morris’s Memorial History of Staten Island, New York Mocavo search engine

New York Marriages, 1686-1980

Mother of 14 children, 11 living in 1910, Lydia Alston, born in W. Bergholt, London, England sailed to America in 1865 at the age of 8. Also listed is Poplar, Middlesex as a birthplace.

1881 Census England, Wales & Scotland. All Saints, Southwark, Rotherhithe Surrey, England page 14. spouse: William F Bancker. Children: Frances B Bancker, James W Bancker, William F Bancker. Lydia’s birth: 1857 Poplar, Middlesex, England

1900 Census Richmond Assy Dist 1, New York Spouse: William Bancker. Children: Francis, James W. Bancker, William F Bancker, Robert J Bancker, Alfred N. Bancker, Lillian Bancker, Edwin Bancker, Jessie Bancker, Arthur Bancker, Harold Bancker, Marjorie Bancker.

1920 Census Richmond Assy Dist 1, New York. Spouse William F Bancker. children: Jessie, Arther, Harold, Russell, Margy. Other: William Alston (Lydia’s brother).

1930 Census Richmond, Richmond, NY. Lydia Banker born 1856 England Spouse: William Banker. Child: Russell Banker

Sources

New York Marriages, 1686-1980 Morris’s Memorial History of Staten Island, New York 1881 Census England, Wales & Scotland. 1900 US Census 1920 US Census 1930 US Census