Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Banks. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Edward Webster 'Eddie' Bush (Professional hockey, coach)
He was born in Collingwood (ON) on July 11, 1918 (a Thursday) and died on May 31, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Trinity United Church Cemetery (Simcoe County, Ontario).
Collingwood is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Banks.
He was born in Midland (ON) on March 2, 1895 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1965 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
Midland is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Banks.
He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on August 17, 1926 (a Tueday) and died in Owen Sound (ON) on October 3, 1972 (a Tueday) at the age of 46. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Owen Sound is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Banks.
Owen Sound is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Banks.
He was born in Owen Sound (ON) on November 11, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in London (ON) on September 13, 1998 (a Sunday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Owen Sound is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Banks.
She was born in Proton Station (ON) on March 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 13, 1954 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at McNeil Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Proton Station is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Banks.
Nellie L. Mooney McClung (Politican, author, activist, suffragette)
Born: Helen Letitia Mooney
She was born in Chatsworth (ON) on October 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Victoria (BC) on September 1, 1951 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Royal Oak Burial Park (British Columbia).
Chatsworth is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Banks.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.