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OK, I don't know if this is the place to ask this so I will anyway. I've traced my family back to at least 1820 in Warwickshire. I'm trying to find the link between my family and Roger Bannister. The information about this family connection is pretty reliable. Does anyone have any info or know where I can find more information on Sir Roger Bannister? I have found very little in the way of his family history on the internet and I live in the US. Even his father's name would be helpful to me. His family stayed in the north of England in Lancashire for 400 years. His immediate family moved to Bath during WWll. His father has 11 brothers and sisters and most worked in the cotton industry. Roger supposedly was my father's 3rd cousin so I'm guessing his father was my Great Grandfather's brother. His name was Samuel Bannister. Any information on Sir Roger's family would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dennis K Bannister
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I believe he is a trustee of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, so I am sure that if you wrote to there with a letter to be passed on that they would do so. He would then have the option to decline to reply or alternatively it may be that somebody in the press office might have some basic information that you might find useful.
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Hi there
In Roger's auto biography,he mentions living in Harrow (and a running track there is named after him)either before or during the war.
A pal of mine runs there- I'll ask him what he knows.
See also http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/ban0bio-1
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Hope this helps- more later,when my pal replies.
All the best
Carol
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It would be easy enough to use the pay per view site 1837 online to find his parents marriage.I would imagine it would be a few years before his birth in 1929 and his mothers maiden name was Duckworth.
He also lived in Whitmore Road, Harrow,Middlesex as a child.
Ahhhh just had a thought- maybe Harrow library would help with his dads name?
http://www.harrow.gov.uk/ccm/content/leisure-and-culture/libraries/civic-centre-library.en
Perhaps they would look up the family in the phone book or electoral rolls of the early 30s ;D
Suppose you could apply fo his birth cert-references in my previous posting, if all else fails.
All the best,
Carol
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Okay Dennis,
I said I'd find out more and I have ;D
Roger Gilbert Bannister born 23.3.1929
2nd child of Ralph and Alice
Father Ralph was one of 11 children and born in Colne, Lancashire
The family moved to Bath(where Roger went to school) near the start of the war and returned to Harrow after it.
Would love to hear if this does indeed turn out to be 'your' family.
All the best
Carol
PS have sent more info as a PM to you.
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If Ralph was born prior to 1901 then this looks like a possible family .................. they had 11 kids!
1901
31 Church St, Trawden, Lancashire
David BANNISTER head mar 57 retired cotton manufacturer
Jane wife 50
Elizabeth dau 31 cotton weaver
Mary Jane dau 22 cotton weaver
William son 19 cotton weaver
Lewis son 17 cotton warp dresser
Martha E dau 15 cotton weaver
Arthur son 11
Gilbert Victor son 9
Ralph son 6
All born Trawden
RG13/3888 folio 104 page 20
Casalguidi
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1861
Smithey Lane, Trawden
John BANNISTER head mar 47 manufacturer & corn dealer
Sarah wife 45
Salina dau unm 21 power loom cotton weaver
Lydia dau 19 power loom cotton weaver
David son 17 power loom cotton weaver
Elizabeth dau 14 employed in the house
All born Trawden, Lancashire
RG9/3079 folio 23 page 15
Is that any help ???
Casalguidi
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From the IGI:
Birth of Celina Bannister, Trawden Lancashire
Christened 21 July 1839 Colne, Lancashire
Father: John Bannister
Mother: Jane
Wonder if John remarried?
Paul
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From the IGI:
Christening of John Bannister, 7 November 1813, St Bartholemew's, Colne, Lancs
Father: John Bannister
Mother: Martha
Not sure about this one - might be a little early!
cheers
Paul
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From the IGI: (More likely)
Christening of John Bannister, 28 July 1816 at St Bartholemews, Colne, Lancs
Father: Henry
Mother: Mary
cheers
Paul
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Hi Dennis,
I am related to Sir Roger Bannister. He is my 4th cousin 1x. I have the Bannister tree and if you would like more information let me know! My grandmother was a Bannister.
Sue
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Hi Dennis,
I am related to Sir Roger Bannister. He is my 4th cousin 1x. I have the Bannister tree and if you would like more information let me know! My grandmother was a Bannister.
Sue
Hi
My late Aunt was a Bannister from Burnley. I was told many years ago that she was a cousin of Roger Bannister, but from the research that I've done so far, it seems that she must have been a distant cousin. I've come a bit stuck, and I see you mentioned that you've done a Bannister family tree. Can you help at all?
Bob
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My grandad was his cousin and I think my gran might have a family tree somewhere tracing the family back to the 1700's, it might have some information about it.
Hattie
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Hi Dennis,
I am related to Sir Roger Bannister. He is my 4th cousin 1x. I have the Bannister tree and if you would like more information let me know! My grandmother was a Bannister.
Sue
Hi, according to my late great-grandmother I am related to Roger Bannister. I would like to try to find out more about this line. I have a family tree which mentions a Bannister marriage but I don't really have much information. If anyone could send me information concerning this line for the mid-late nineteenth century and early twentieth century I'd be really grateful.
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Dawn
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I am trying to help my Boyfriend figure out his family tree as he has been told that he is related to sir roger bannister (and he looks just like him) His grandad was called William bannister and his father was called Robert bannister. I believe that William bannister was Sir Roger Bannisters brother he would of been in his late 90's now if he was alive and Robert would have been in his early 80's can anyone help as I know he would really like to know more about his family!
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I am related to Roger Bannister. My Great Grandad James Wilson was married to Roxana Bannister. Her father's dad who was John, had a brother David. David is the father of Ralph, who is the father of Sir Roger
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Hi, my husband has been told by family that he is related to Roger Bannister. Could any of you help that are related or have a tree please?
He has the ancestor Rose May Bannister born 8th March 1892 Whitechapel, died 1971 Outer Norwich, Norfolk. Married to a Charles G Dye born 1887. Rose's father was Charles Bannister - that is all I have.
Can anyone shed any light on this relative or line?
Thanks.
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My sister checked what she had found and there is no Rose on our part of the family tree. His ancestry is certainly deep in the Trawden area of Lancashire
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Hi Bexwg and welcome to Rootschat.
Here is an article about Roger Bannisters ancestry.
http://www.GenesReunited.co.uk/contents/olympicrogerbannisterancestry
Let us know if you'd like any specific help with your Bannister tree.
Regards
Carol
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From the IGI:
Hi, I too am trying to trace my husbands ancestors & would like to find any living relatives. My husband is Stephen M.Bannister. His fathers name was Rennie & Rennies fathers name was Hartley. I then believe that Hartley's fathers name was Matthew & his fathers name could of been John? All born in Colne. Any help would be appreciated. :)
Christening of John Bannister, 7 November 1813, St Bartholemew's, Colne, Lancs
Father: John Bannister
Mother: Martha
Not sure about this one - might be a little early!
cheers
Paul
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I believe there's a Colne local History / genealogy group, perhaps you could contact them through Colne library? There's also the Lancashire Parish Clerks online site, which is really superb. Local (Nelson, Burnley,Pendle Colne) newspapers ,may be useful sources as well as libraries.