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Family HistoryFamily History - Evalinda Knapp


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Evalinda Knapp and one of her descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. Evalinda Knapp,1 born 20 April 1855 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died 20 April 1944 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.4 Evalinda married Charles G. Banks (born ____, parents not determined). Evalinda is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.4

Child of Evalinda Knapp and Charles G. Banks:

+2i. Percy Fitch Banks, born 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. Married Myrta Emily Gazley.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, ED 146, Sheet No. 1B, Evalinda Banks, 53, New York, widowed, 6 children, 1 living; son Percey Banks, 25, New York, married 2 years, supt. insurance co.; daughter-in-law Myrta Banks, 24, New York, no children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 258, Sheet No. 2B, Percy F. Banks, 35, New York, manager, lighting electric; wife Myrta E. Banks, 34, New York; mother Evalinda Banks, 63, New York; border F. Burt Pope, 24, New York, electrician, elevator; border Annie Dooley, 68, New York, dressmaker.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon City, ED 60-147, Sheet No. 7B and 8A, Linnie Banks, 85, New York, widowed; daughter [sic, actually daughter-in-law] Myrta E. Banks, 48, New York, beauty parlor, own business.
  4. Obituary, Peekskill Evening Star, Peekskill, New York, 21 April 1944, Mrs. Eva Linda Knapp Banks, widow of Charles Banks, died 20 April 1944 in Mount Vernon, on her 89th birthday. The article provides vital and biographical details, the name of her only survivor, her daughter-in-law Myrta Banks, and her place of burial.
Second Generation
2. Percy Fitch Banks2 (Evalinda1), born 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York;1, 2, 3, 4 died 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York.1 Percy married, 19 February 1908 in Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York, Myrta Emily Gazley2, 10 (born 21 November 1884 in New York, the daughter of Elnathan Gazley and Jennie C. Bowman;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Myrta died 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York5, 9). Percy is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.1

  1. Find a Grave (website). Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York, Percy Fitch Banks, born: 20 August 1884 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York; died: 4 September 1928 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York [from record, which includes his obituary giving vital and biographical details and his wife’s name; and the names and links for his parents].
  2. New York County Marriages, 1908-1935, Percy Fitch Banks, age 24; father: Charles G. Banks; mother: Evalinda Knapp; Myrta Emily Gazley, age 23; father: Elnathan M. Gazley; mother: Jennie Bowman; married 19 Feb. 1908 in Westchester [County], New York.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers, ED 146, Sheet No. 1B, Evalinda Banks, 53, New York, widowed, 6 children, 1 living; son Percey Banks, 25, New York, married 2 years, supt. insurance co.; daughter-in-law Myrta Banks, 24, New York, no children.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Westchester County, Yonkers City, Enumeration District 258, Sheet No. 2B, Percy F. Banks, 35, New York, manager, lighting electric; wife Myrta E. Banks, 34, New York; mother Evalinda Banks, 63, New York; border F. Burt Pope, 24, New York, electrician, elevator; border Annie Dooley, 68, New York, dressmaker.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Myrta E. Banks, died: January 1963; born: 21 November 1884; residence place: New York.
  6. New York State Census, 1892, Dutchess County, Clinton, Page 6, family of George H. Gazley (58, U.S., merchant); Homer Gazley (18, U.S.); Elnathan Gazley (28, U.S.); Jennie Gazley (28, U.S.); Myrta Gazley (8, U.S.); Wilber Gazley (4, U.S.).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City, ED 25, Sheet No. 12A, Jennie Eckert, 35, New York, July 1865, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, dressmaker; daughter Mertie Eckert [sic, she was born Gazley, and she retained that name as an adult]; 15, New York, Jan. 1885; son Wilber Eckert [sic, he was born Gazley, and he retained that name as an adult], 11, New York, Mch. 1889.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Mount Vernon City, ED 60-147, Sheet No. 7B and 8A, Linnie Banks, 85, New York, widowed; daughter [sic, actually daughter-in-law] Myrta E. Banks, 48, New York, beauty parlor, own business.
  9. New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Myrta E. Banks, age 77, died: 3 January 1963 in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York.
  10. Marriage Announcement, The Highland Democrat, Highland, New York (available at fultonhistory.com), 7 March 1908, Percy F. Banks and Miss Myrta Gazely [sic], of Peekskill, were married at Tarrytown on February 19.