JUDA A. BANTA, P. O. Cane Ridge; was born Sept. 1, 1799, widow of Peter Banta, who was born Oct. 25, 1791, in Bourbon County; he was a soldier in the war of 1812, under Capt. Thomas Morris, of Bourbon; his father was Henry Banta, born Jan. 22, 1762, and his wife, Sally Shook, born Oct. 27, 1761, in Pennsylvania, where they were married, but came early in life to Kentucky, living for some time in the forts at Bryant's and Harrod's Stations; finally settled upon the old Desha farm now owned by Robt. Hopkins, where they lived for a few years, then moved to the farm which is now occupied by the widow of Peter Banta. He by the help of his sons built the brick house which still stands; he also had every piece of furniture made to order; an old fashioned clock still ticking away has stood in one corner of the room now occupied by Mrs. Banta for more than seventy years. ... Peter, married Juda A. Zachry, July 26, 1818 ... 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.
