John Riley Banister

John Riley Banister (1854 – 1918) was a law officer, cowboy and Texas Ranger. John Banister was born in Banister, Missouri, United States, on May 24, 1854, to William Lawrence and Mary (Buchanan) Banister.

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Banister, who was named after his grandfather, was born in Banister Hollow, a small settlement located in Coleman County, Missouri, which was to become a local hub or center for surrounding communities. The Banister Baptist church was also well-known in the area, starting out as a converted log cabin and later upgraded to sawn lumber in around 1879, and religious services were still practiced as of 1968. According to biographical sources, all the Banisters were musicians and played fiddle, banjo, guitar and other instruments. They also sang long ballads and played Irish and Scottish jigs and reels.

1854: 1854 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar)....

1918: 1918 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar....

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