Percival Genoa Garfield Banks (1875 - 1939)

Born 15 Nov 1875 in Port Williams, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia

Ancestors

Husband of Laura Almeda (Jackson) Banks — married 30 Sep 1922 in James Noble Jackson Residence, Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia

Descendants

Died 20 Mar 1939 at age 63 in Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Biography

Percy was born in 1875. He is the son of Henry Banks and Elizabeth Whitman.

Percy married Almeda Jackson. Percy was listed as a "Widower", age 44 in 1920. (no details known) Percy's profession is "Carpenter" in the marriage license. Note: According to Jim Eakins, Almeda and Percy had a second child with no details (and no name) which probably indicates a child who died at birth. Percy was a well known photographer in the Annapolis Valley and lived in Brickton later in life.

Marriage Certificate:

• Date: Sept 30, 1920
• Groom: Percy Genoa Banks
• Occupation: Carpenter
• Age 44: Widower
• Residence: North Williamston, Annapolis county
• Born: Port Williams, Annapolis County
• Father: Henry Banks, Arlington, Annapolis County
• Mother: Elizabeth Whitman
• Bride: Laura Almeda Jackson
• Occupation: Housekeeper
• Age: 38, Spinster
• Residence: Bridgetown
• Born: West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia
• Father: James Noble Jackson, West Dalhousie
• Mother: Eudavilla Kendall^[1]

The following article of the Banks-Jackson wedding is taken from the Weekly Monitor. Wedding Bells. Banks—Jackson
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. And Mrs. James Jackson Monday morning, Sept. 13th when their eldest daughter, Laura Almeda, was united in marriage to Percy G. Banks, of Williamston, by Rev. M. S. Richardson.
The bridal party entered the room to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march played by Miss Ruth Jackson, sister of the bride. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Isabelle MacQuarrie, of Carleton Corner and Mr. Ernest P. Jackson of Halifax, brother of the bride.
The bride was becomingly dressed in navy blue silk and carried a bouquet of white asters and asparagus. The bridesmaid was dressed in copenhagen blue silk and carried a bouquet of pink and white sweet peas.
Following the reception a dainty luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left for Halifax by the afternoon train, where they will spend a few weeks visiting relatives.
The bride’s travelling suit was of navy blue serge with hat to match.
The presents received by the bride were numerous and useful. The MONITOR extends its best wishes. ^[2]

Death Certificate, Percy Genoa Banks

• Name: Percy Genoa Banks
• Event Type: Death
• Event Date: 1939
• Event Place: Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Gender: Male
• Birth Date: 1875
• Age: 63 years, 4 months, 5 days
• Burial place: Nictaux, Nova Scotia, March 22, 1939
• Registration Date: 1939
• Cause of death: Septicemia (foot infection)^[3]

Percy Genoa Banks, died 1939 in Middleton, Annapolis County Item can be found in Registration Year: 1939 - Book: 176 - Page: 264 Death: March 20, 1939, Birth: November 15, 1875, Birthplace: Annapolis County, age at death: 63 y, 4 month, 5 days. Father: Henry Banks, Mother: Elizabeth E Whitmen, Wife at time of death: Almeda Banks, Date of burial: 22 March, 1923, Nictaux

Burial: Nictaux Community Centre Cemetery Nictaux Annapolis County Nova Scotia, Canada

His obituary noted:

MIDDLETON, Percival Genoa Banks, 67, died March 20, 1939 in Middleton, Annapolis County. Born in 1875 he was a son of the late Henry Banks (1837-1933) and Elizabeth Esther (Whitman) Banks (1845-1912). He was a member of the local branch of S.O.T. and of Grand Division, Halifax. Mr. Banks was twice married. His first wife, Lavinia O. (Ward) Banks, predeceased him by 28 years (1876-1911). They were married in 1903. Surviving besides his widow, formerly Almeda Jackson of Bridgetown, are two sons and three daughters; Margaret and Ernest, at home; Raymond of North Williamston; Marion of Bridgetown; and Mrs. Lloyd Banks of Meadowvale; also five sisters, Odessa of North Williamston; Mrs. A.M. Stevenson of Lawrencetown; Mrs. G.H. Marriott and Mrs. C. Marriott of Halifax; and Mrs. A.R. Kierstead of Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Sources

"Nova Scotia Births and Baptisms, 1702-1896," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLPY-4RW : 10 February 2018), Henry Banks in entry for Jenoah P. Banks, 15 Nov 1875; citing Port Williams, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; FHL microfilm 1,298,664.

"Nova Scotia Vital Records, 1763-1957," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KML4-QBY : accessed 16 Nov 2014), Percy Genoa Banks, 1939, Death; citing p. 264, volume 176, Middleton, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.

Nova Scotia Vital Statistics. Marriages. 1920. Book 3, Page 10. "Nova Scotia Marriages, 1907-1932," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBK-QX2S : 11 March 2015), Henry Banks in entry for Percy Genoa Banks and Laura Almeda Jackson, 13 Sep 1920; citing Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, p. , Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

"Canada Census, 1881," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MV6Y-2GV : 18 November 2014), Matilda Banks in household of Henry Banks, Clarence, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing p. 42; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13172, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,808.

Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 December 2018), memorial page for Percival G Banks (1875–1939), Find A Grave Memorial no. 114359920, citing Nictaux Community Centre Cemetery, Nictaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada ; Maintained by Lenny Dodge (contributor 47281999) .https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=114359920

• William Ramage, firsthand knowledge.

1. ↑ N.S. Historical Vital Statistics. Year 1920, Book 3, Page 10.
2. ↑ The Weekly Monitor. Vol. XLVIII, No. 24 (September 15, 1920), Page 4. Bridgetown, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia : [publisher not identified], [1920]
3. ↑ N.S. Historical Vital Statistics. Nova Scotia Vital Records, 1763 - 1957. Year: 1939, Volume: 176, Page: 264.
4. ↑ Entered by William Ramage, Oct 19, 2012