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I went east to do more research. I found a few things. One, I found Banister, Jr.'s death notice. He died in 1794, at the age of 60. That makes the 1734 birth date official. That makes 1710 for Banister, Sr. true, and not the 1750 that is floating about.
Also, a document stating that Robert died 1698. He left a wife mary, and children Mary and James. James' children are listed as Sarah (William Ackiss), William, James, Banister and John. That would make James the father of Banister, Sr., and not the elusive John Banister.
Also, for those with good sources, I have found two other Robert Harpers born around 1640 like our Robert. One was a Scottish Covenanter banished from Scotland to Virgina in 1669. I have found no further record of this Robert here. Also, there was a Robert Harper that was an indentured servant to Garret Vansweringen in Saint Mary's City, MD. He was a surgeon. He earned a lot for his master. He earned his freedom in 1778. He earned a small amount of land in MD. I found no further trace of this Robert. Could these three be the same person? I throw that challenge out to you.
I have never been able to absolutely confirm our immigrant. I saw a document saying that our Robert was born in Princess Anne County, VA in 1645. I found nothing around Virginia Beach this time.
Thanks for any help. Enjoy.
Richard Harper
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