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The Banister Colony

The Banister Colony arrived in Cherokee County, in 1856. They settled in Pilot township June 17, 1856. The members are listed below.

 In 1889, none of the people below, except G. W. Banister, were still residents in Cherokee County.  Some died; Others left beasuse of Indian troubles.
NAMELOCATION (Section)
George W. Banister9 - t: 91 - c: 40
John Moore30
Charles Moore29
Alfred Moore34
J. T. Lane33
Martin Burns16
Mahaffey16
Jacob Miller32
Marvin Allison?
John Banister?

Below are the sections in Pilot township where members of the colony located.
Banister colony

Source: Former Cherokee County Historical Society Working Files

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