2. Andrew BANKS served in the military in 1838 in North Carolina Regiment, Co M. Was 2nd Cpl. Indian Removal. He died in 1857 in Banks Creek (Yancey) NC. Stabbed to death in 1857 during a fight with Ruben Edwards. Signed the 1825 petition for the formation of a new county.
Rachel (Ruth) TURNER was born
in Banks Creek (Yancey) NC. Her father had settled on Banks Creek in the 1700's.
Andrew BANKS and Ruth TURNER had the following children:
+3 i.
Mahala Caroline BANKS.
+4 ii.
Sarah (Sally) BANKS.