JUDA A. BANTA, P. O. Cane Ridge; was born Sept. 1, 1799, widow of Peter Banta, ... Peter, married Juda A. Zachry, July 26, 1818; she a daughter of Nathan and Mary (Hughs) Zachry; she a daughter of John Hughs and Sally Phelps, all of whom were natives of Virginia. The Zachry family came to Bourbon County in 1806. In later years he moved to Tennessee, where the father died and where our subject was married. ... The subject of this sketch [Juda A Zachary] raised nine children to be men and women grown; only two of that number are now living: ... Mr. Banta was one of the most prominent and respectable citizens of Bourbon County; was a surveyor and school teacher in connection with his farm life; he was for many years Deputy Clerk, and held other positions of trust. He accumulated a large fortune, but on account of his liberality and willingness to help others, he gave his name upon paper which proved disastrous to his fortune in the loss of several thousand dollars. He was a consistent Christian gentleman, holding the office of deacon for many years in the Christian Church, with which his family were also connected. He was a great and good man, and many were the lamentations at his death, which occurred when he was in his 83d year.