Mary (Banta) Banta born Aug. 17th 1778 and died Sept 16th 1853 buried in Tazwell Illinois had parents liste as David Banta and Femmetie (Phebe) Brower. I do not have any dates on them. David Banta was a colonist to Conewago, Pa and diet prior to 1785 is all I Know. so Mary didn't really get to know him.