Civil War Veteran
July 5, 1861 - May 31, 1863
September 2, 1863 - October 6, 1863
October 7, 1863 - July 20, 1865
Mustered into Co C, 27th Reg't New York State Volunteer Infantry at Elmira, NY as a private, Mustered out at Elmira, NY as a Sergeant. Enlisted at Deposit, NY., where he was residing and was a farmer and lumberman. His personal description was; height, 5' 11 and a half inches; weight, 147; complexion, dark; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, dark brown.
Mustered into 17th Cavalry Reg't New York State Volunteers at Elmira, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. This Reg't failed to form and he was transfered to the 1st Veteran Cavalry.
Mustered into Company "H" of the 1st Regiment New York State Veteran Cavalry on October 7, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. From muster in to muster out he held the rank of Captain and Commanded this company.
From the Binghamton Press September 7, 1932
Allen Stephen Banks, veteran of the Civil War and 25 years ago a city assessor, died suddenly at his home, 26 Gerard avenue, this morning at 9 o'clock. Had he lived until next winter Mr. Banks would have been 92 years old.
He apparently was in his customary good health and about his home early this morning. Shortly before death he went into a bedroom, and kneeled down at the bedside, where he died.
He was born in Camptown, Bradford county, Pa., in 1840, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks. His family resided in that neighborhood until he was three years old, and then moved to Deposit where he attended public school and learned a trade.
On July 5, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, of the Twenty-seventh New York Foot Infantry, serving three years in the Civil War, becoming a sergeant. He was discharged at Elmira on May 31, 1863, and formed at once Co. H, of the First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
After the close of the war and his discharge from military services he returned to Deposit and then came to Binghamton, about 60 years ago. He became interested in West Side real estate and for 45 years made his home in the house in which he died at 26 Gerard avenue. Captain Banks was a lifelong Democrat.
He was for many years a member of Walton Dwight Post, G. A. R., and after the disbanding of that post nearly three years ago he joined Watrous Post, G. A. R., of Binghamton.
He was also a member of Binghamton Lodge, 177, F. & A. M.
Captain Banks married Miss Jane Jackson, who died four years ago. Their daughter, Mina, died several years ago and only a niece, Mrs. Annie Hayes, and a cousin, Mrs. Jennie Weaver, both of Binghamton, survive him.
Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Binghamton Press September 10, 1932
Military Rites Held for Capt. A. S. Banks, Veteran of Civil War
Military rites were held for Captain Allen S. Banks, a 91-year-old Civil War veteran, who died Wednesday, at Floral Park cemetery Friday afternoon. An escort of New York National Guardsmen attended.
Captain Banks was one of the oldest Civil War veterans in this section. In 1863, he formed Company H, First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
July 5, 1861 - May 31, 1863
September 2, 1863 - October 6, 1863
October 7, 1863 - July 20, 1865
Mustered into Co C, 27th Reg't New York State Volunteer Infantry at Elmira, NY as a private, Mustered out at Elmira, NY as a Sergeant. Enlisted at Deposit, NY., where he was residing and was a farmer and lumberman. His personal description was; height, 5' 11 and a half inches; weight, 147; complexion, dark; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, dark brown.
Mustered into 17th Cavalry Reg't New York State Volunteers at Elmira, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. This Reg't failed to form and he was transfered to the 1st Veteran Cavalry.
Mustered into Company "H" of the 1st Regiment New York State Veteran Cavalry on October 7, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. From muster in to muster out he held the rank of Captain and Commanded this company.
From the Binghamton Press September 7, 1932
Allen Stephen Banks, veteran of the Civil War and 25 years ago a city assessor, died suddenly at his home, 26 Gerard avenue, this morning at 9 o'clock. Had he lived until next winter Mr. Banks would have been 92 years old.
He apparently was in his customary good health and about his home early this morning. Shortly before death he went into a bedroom, and kneeled down at the bedside, where he died.
He was born in Camptown, Bradford county, Pa., in 1840, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks. His family resided in that neighborhood until he was three years old, and then moved to Deposit where he attended public school and learned a trade.
On July 5, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, of the Twenty-seventh New York Foot Infantry, serving three years in the Civil War, becoming a sergeant. He was discharged at Elmira on May 31, 1863, and formed at once Co. H, of the First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
After the close of the war and his discharge from military services he returned to Deposit and then came to Binghamton, about 60 years ago. He became interested in West Side real estate and for 45 years made his home in the house in which he died at 26 Gerard avenue. Captain Banks was a lifelong Democrat.
He was for many years a member of Walton Dwight Post, G. A. R., and after the disbanding of that post nearly three years ago he joined Watrous Post, G. A. R., of Binghamton.
He was also a member of Binghamton Lodge, 177, F. & A. M.
Captain Banks married Miss Jane Jackson, who died four years ago. Their daughter, Mina, died several years ago and only a niece, Mrs. Annie Hayes, and a cousin, Mrs. Jennie Weaver, both of Binghamton, survive him.
Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Binghamton Press September 10, 1932
Military Rites Held for Capt. A. S. Banks, Veteran of Civil War
Military rites were held for Captain Allen S. Banks, a 91-year-old Civil War veteran, who died Wednesday, at Floral Park cemetery Friday afternoon. An escort of New York National Guardsmen attended.
Captain Banks was one of the oldest Civil War veterans in this section. In 1863, he formed Company H, First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
Civil War Veteran
July 5, 1861 - May 31, 1863
September 2, 1863 - October 6, 1863
October 7, 1863 - July 20, 1865
Mustered into Co C, 27th Reg't New York State Volunteer Infantry at Elmira, NY as a private, Mustered out at Elmira, NY as a Sergeant. Enlisted at Deposit, NY., where he was residing and was a farmer and lumberman. His personal description was; height, 5' 11 and a half inches; weight, 147; complexion, dark; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, dark brown.
Mustered into 17th Cavalry Reg't New York State Volunteers at Elmira, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. This Reg't failed to form and he was transfered to the 1st Veteran Cavalry.
Mustered into Company "H" of the 1st Regiment New York State Veteran Cavalry on October 7, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. From muster in to muster out he held the rank of Captain and Commanded this company.
From the Binghamton Press September 7, 1932
Allen Stephen Banks, veteran of the Civil War and 25 years ago a city assessor, died suddenly at his home, 26 Gerard avenue, this morning at 9 o'clock. Had he lived until next winter Mr. Banks would have been 92 years old.
He apparently was in his customary good health and about his home early this morning. Shortly before death he went into a bedroom, and kneeled down at the bedside, where he died.
He was born in Camptown, Bradford county, Pa., in 1840, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks. His family resided in that neighborhood until he was three years old, and then moved to Deposit where he attended public school and learned a trade.
On July 5, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, of the Twenty-seventh New York Foot Infantry, serving three years in the Civil War, becoming a sergeant. He was discharged at Elmira on May 31, 1863, and formed at once Co. H, of the First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
After the close of the war and his discharge from military services he returned to Deposit and then came to Binghamton, about 60 years ago. He became interested in West Side real estate and for 45 years made his home in the house in which he died at 26 Gerard avenue. Captain Banks was a lifelong Democrat.
He was for many years a member of Walton Dwight Post, G. A. R., and after the disbanding of that post nearly three years ago he joined Watrous Post, G. A. R., of Binghamton.
He was also a member of Binghamton Lodge, 177, F. & A. M.
Captain Banks married Miss Jane Jackson, who died four years ago. Their daughter, Mina, died several years ago and only a niece, Mrs. Annie Hayes, and a cousin, Mrs. Jennie Weaver, both of Binghamton, survive him.
Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Binghamton Press September 10, 1932
Military Rites Held for Capt. A. S. Banks, Veteran of Civil War
Military rites were held for Captain Allen S. Banks, a 91-year-old Civil War veteran, who died Wednesday, at Floral Park cemetery Friday afternoon. An escort of New York National Guardsmen attended.
Captain Banks was one of the oldest Civil War veterans in this section. In 1863, he formed Company H, First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
July 5, 1861 - May 31, 1863
September 2, 1863 - October 6, 1863
October 7, 1863 - July 20, 1865
Mustered into Co C, 27th Reg't New York State Volunteer Infantry at Elmira, NY as a private, Mustered out at Elmira, NY as a Sergeant. Enlisted at Deposit, NY., where he was residing and was a farmer and lumberman. His personal description was; height, 5' 11 and a half inches; weight, 147; complexion, dark; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, dark brown.
Mustered into 17th Cavalry Reg't New York State Volunteers at Elmira, NY as a 1st Lieutenant. This Reg't failed to form and he was transfered to the 1st Veteran Cavalry.
Mustered into Company "H" of the 1st Regiment New York State Veteran Cavalry on October 7, 1863. Mustered out July 20, 1865 at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. From muster in to muster out he held the rank of Captain and Commanded this company.
From the Binghamton Press September 7, 1932
Allen Stephen Banks, veteran of the Civil War and 25 years ago a city assessor, died suddenly at his home, 26 Gerard avenue, this morning at 9 o'clock. Had he lived until next winter Mr. Banks would have been 92 years old.
He apparently was in his customary good health and about his home early this morning. Shortly before death he went into a bedroom, and kneeled down at the bedside, where he died.
He was born in Camptown, Bradford county, Pa., in 1840, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks. His family resided in that neighborhood until he was three years old, and then moved to Deposit where he attended public school and learned a trade.
On July 5, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, of the Twenty-seventh New York Foot Infantry, serving three years in the Civil War, becoming a sergeant. He was discharged at Elmira on May 31, 1863, and formed at once Co. H, of the First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
After the close of the war and his discharge from military services he returned to Deposit and then came to Binghamton, about 60 years ago. He became interested in West Side real estate and for 45 years made his home in the house in which he died at 26 Gerard avenue. Captain Banks was a lifelong Democrat.
He was for many years a member of Walton Dwight Post, G. A. R., and after the disbanding of that post nearly three years ago he joined Watrous Post, G. A. R., of Binghamton.
He was also a member of Binghamton Lodge, 177, F. & A. M.
Captain Banks married Miss Jane Jackson, who died four years ago. Their daughter, Mina, died several years ago and only a niece, Mrs. Annie Hayes, and a cousin, Mrs. Jennie Weaver, both of Binghamton, survive him.
Funeral announcements will be made later.
The Binghamton Press September 10, 1932
Military Rites Held for Capt. A. S. Banks, Veteran of Civil War
Military rites were held for Captain Allen S. Banks, a 91-year-old Civil War veteran, who died Wednesday, at Floral Park cemetery Friday afternoon. An escort of New York National Guardsmen attended.
Captain Banks was one of the oldest Civil War veterans in this section. In 1863, he formed Company H, First Regiment of New York Cavalry, becoming its captain.
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