Saturday morning, he left his residence early and went to the lodge room to complete his semi-annual and monthly reports. He did not return home to dinner, but this gave no alarm to the family, as they supposed he had gone to his farm, four miles in the country, where he was in the habit of going. He did not appear at home for supper, but this created no apprehension, as he frequently stayed at his country place until after dark. At 9 o'clock, Thomas H. Hobart, who has recently been elected to the office of Keeper of Records and Seal, so long filled by Dr. Banks, went into the lodge room to get an article of furniture. He lighted a gas jet and to his consternation, his predecessor in office was sitting at his desk, his hands crossed with palms down, his hat sitting close by. His head resting on the back of his hands, cold and stiff in death.
On the desk were his ink, pen, papers and books, which showed conclusively that he was at work when death, from heart failure, as is supposed, came upon him. He was a zealous, faithful member of the three lodges mentioned above and was also Secretary of the Odd Fellows Lodge in this city.
He was a native of Decatur and his whole life was spent almost continually in that city. In early manhood he entered the Confederate Army, having a few months previously graduated, he was at once appointed as Assistant Surgeon. After returning from the War, he married Miss Mary Stuart, daughter of Captain J.B. Stuart, who with ten children mourn his loss. He was buried Tuesday in the Decatur Cemetery with Pythian honors. A very large crowd attended his funeral. His death is very much mourned by his host of friends all over the county. He was a good man and citizen and the world is poorer by his death.
THE ALABAMA ENQUIRER – January 12, 1893
Saturday morning, he left his residence early and went to the lodge room to complete his semi-annual and monthly reports. He did not return home to dinner, but this gave no alarm to the family, as they supposed he had gone to his farm, four miles in the country, where he was in the habit of going. He did not appear at home for supper, but this created no apprehension, as he frequently stayed at his country place until after dark. At 9 o'clock, Thomas H. Hobart, who has recently been elected to the office of Keeper of Records and Seal, so long filled by Dr. Banks, went into the lodge room to get an article of furniture. He lighted a gas jet and to his consternation, his predecessor in office was sitting at his desk, his hands crossed with palms down, his hat sitting close by. His head resting on the back of his hands, cold and stiff in death.
On the desk were his ink, pen, papers and books, which showed conclusively that he was at work when death, from heart failure, as is supposed, came upon him. He was a zealous, faithful member of the three lodges mentioned above and was also Secretary of the Odd Fellows Lodge in this city.
He was a native of Decatur and his whole life was spent almost continually in that city. In early manhood he entered the Confederate Army, having a few months previously graduated, he was at once appointed as Assistant Surgeon. After returning from the War, he married Miss Mary Stuart, daughter of Captain J.B. Stuart, who with ten children mourn his loss. He was buried Tuesday in the Decatur Cemetery with Pythian honors. A very large crowd attended his funeral. His death is very much mourned by his host of friends all over the county. He was a good man and citizen and the world is poorer by his death.
THE ALABAMA ENQUIRER – January 12, 1893
Family Members
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Cyrus Aiken Banks
1837–1854
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George Baylor BANKS
1838–1842
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Mildred Ann Banks
1840–1842
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Margaret Laurene Banks
1842–1935
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Mary Ann Banks Nichols
1844–1881
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Matthew Hewlett Banks
1844–1919
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Martha Noble "Mattie" Banks
1846–1938
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Lawrence Slaughter Banks Jr
1849–1884
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James Baylor Banks
1851–1939
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Albert Charles Banks
1860–1937
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