Banta - John Melvin
John Melvin BANTA
Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana. Thursday, Jan 1, 1942
John Melvin BANTA was born in Parke County, Indiana July 19, 1857 and departed this life December 25, 1941 age 84 years 5 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Amanda Jane PITMAN Dec 25, 1878, who preceded him in death Feb 7, 1906. To this union were born 9 children, 7 of which survive: Claude: Wesley and Carl who reside in Canada; Gilbert and Mrs. Frona Oliver of Indianapolis; Mrs. Maude Clore of Marshall, Ind and Mrs. Lulu Smith of Waveland. 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. With the exception of a few years he spent farming in Canada, his entire life has been lived in Indiana. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Oliver, 1551 Spann Ave, Indianapolis with whom he had made his home most of the time for the past 15 years, part of which time he was employed at the EC Atkins saw works. The funeral services were conducted by Rev CN McBrayer at Machledt Funeral Home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Burial at Maple Ridge Cemetery - kbz