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Trying to find Bannister

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Tracy

Tracy Report 4 May 2005 20:38

I am trying to trace if there is any connection between my Bannister family and the family of the sir Roger Bannister under 4 min miler. I have been told there is a very strong connection but if anyone knows of his family tree would they please let me know. My family are all from the Nelson Colne and Trawden area of Lancashire and I have traced them back to 1700's. Tracy Kohl nee Bannister

Graham

Graham Report 16 Dec 2007 09:15

Tracy

I have researched Rogers tree and he does descend from the Trawden Bannisters, here goes:

Roger Bannister born 23 march 1929

His parents:

Ralph Bannister born 29 april 1894, Burnley, Lancs
and wife Alice Duckworth

Ralph's parents:

David Bannister born 9th june 1844, Trawden, Lancs
and wife Jane Tatham

David's Parents:

John Bannister born abt 1814, Trawden, Lancs
and wife Jane Hartley

John's Parents:

John Bannister born abt 1790, Trawden, Lancs
and wife Martha Simpson

John's Parents:

Absalom Bannister born abt 1760, Trawden, Lancs
and wife Martha Holmes

Please note, I have confirmed (with certificates) everything up to ralph bannisters birth certificate. the rest is from 1901 back to 1841 census records.

I hope this proves useful to anyone attempting to link themselves with Roger (3 minute miler)

Regards

Graham