BANTA BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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BANTA, C. C. - b: 1833 Moniteau Co, MO
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 783
residence: Bethlehem Twp

C. C. Banta was born in Cole County, Missouri, (now Moniteau) January 1, 1833, 
and is the third in a family of twelve children of whom eight are now living. His 
father was Henry Banta, and his mother's maiden name was Fanny Don Carlos, of 
Spanish descent. Her father was a soldier of the revolutionary struggle, and 
fought in the battle of Cowpens. In 1848 his parents came to Henry County and 
settled on Tebo, where they lived until 1861, then emigrating to the Pacific 
Coast, where they are still living. In 1852 Mr. Banta went to California and 
remained there until 1857, engaged in mining and lumbering. On his return to 
Missouri he settled on a farm. During a portion of the war he served in the 
militia. In 1866 he settled on his present farm, which consists of 640 acres, in a 
good state of cultivation. He is largely engaged in stock raising. Mr. Banta was 
married in Cooper County June 28, 1859, to Miss Mary Smith, a native of Cole 
County. They have four children living: Christopher C., William Sherman, Mary 
Frances and Artie. His niece, Bettie Banta is also a member of his family. Mr. 
Banta is a man of liberal views and is much interested in education, showing his 
interest by giving his children the advantages of the best schools in the state. 
His wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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