Charles F. Banks

Charles F. Banks

• Charles F. Banks was born circa 1887 in England.
• He married Elizabeth H. Murtha, daughter of William Murtha and Judith Shipston, circa 1921.
• Charles F. Banks died on 27 February 1954 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
• Elizabeth H. Murtha became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 1 March 1954 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Funeral services will be held Thursday for Charles F. Banks, 68, of 1856 Michigan Ave., a former engineer at the Carborundum Co., who died Saturday at St. Petersburg, Fla., where he had been spending the winter. He retired from the plant three years ago due to ill health.
       Born in England, Mr. Banks lived in this city for the last 41 years. A member of Niagara River Lodge No. 785, F&AM, he organized the first El Grotto Band of Masons in Niagara Falls. The lodge will conduct a service Wednesday at 8 P. m. at the Otto Redanz Funeral Home.
       Mr. Banks also was a member of El Nigra Grotto, was active in the Niagara Falls Power Engineers, and belonged to John J. Welsh Post No. 381, American Legion. He was a member of the Carborundum Band.
       Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Banks, this city, and three sisters in England.
       Friends may call after noon tomorrow at the funeral home where services will be held Thursday at 1 p. m. with the Rev. John E. Wickenden, pastor of Epiphany Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverdale Cemetery.

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2012