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photograph of Ernest Sherwood Hendren as a young man photograph of Ernest Sherwood Hendren as a young man
from granddaughter Sherry Banner:
Ernest Sherwood Hendren October 13, 1881 – January 21, 1976
“I don’t have much specific biographical information about my grandfather…He was a graduate of Wake Forest College and at some point in his work life, he was Superintendent of Schools for Surry County, NC as well as head of that county’s Civilian Conservation Corps. His nick-name among his peers was “The Professor.” He was a master checkers player, once playing (and I THINK, beating?) the world champion. He and his dear wife, my grandmother, Hattie Heeth Hendren, were long-time residents of Mount Airy living on Franklin Street. (The house is now gone.) His love for his wife was as deep and committed as any love I have ever witnessed. He was a true family man, a banjo player, a gardener, a bee-keeper, a story-teller… a joy to know and love.
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photograph of Ernest Sherwood Hendren with wife Hattie and their grown daughter Sue May photograph of Ernest Hendren with wife Hattie and their grown daughter Sue May
from granddaughter/daughter Sherry Banner:
Ernest Sherwood Hendren October 13, 1881 – January 21, 1976
“I don’t have much specific biographical information about my grandfather…He was a graduate of Wake Forest College and at some point in his work life, he was Superintendent of Schools for Surry County, NC as well as head of that county’s Civilian Conservation Corps. His nick-name among his peers was “The Professor.” He was a master checkers player, once playing (and I THINK, beating?) the world champion. He and his dear wife, my grandmother, Hattie Heeth Hendren, were long-time residents of Mount Airy living on Franklin Street. (The house is now gone.) His love for his wife was as deep and committed as any love I have ever witnessed. He was a true family man, a banjo player, a gardener, a bee-keeper, a story-teller… a joy to know and love.
Sue May Hendren Banner February 13, 1913 – April 2, 1972
My mother was the oldest of three children, only two of whom survived to adulthood. My mother and one sister five years her junior had a younger brother who died in infancy. Sue May Hendren graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Womens College) in 1932. She taught high school English until her marriage to E.C. Banner and subsequent birth of three children. My mother returned to teaching in the early 1950s teaching 6th grade, followed y years of teaching high school English and/or French until her health began to fail in 1971. Sue May Hendren was a woman of substance; she was intelligent, loving, strong in her commitment to integrity. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed writing. As her daughter, I have often thought – had she chosen a different life’s path – she might have become an accomplished author and scholar
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photograph of Sue May Hendren Banner with first born photograph of Sue May Hendren with first born
from daughter Sherry Banner:
Sue May Hendren Banner February 13, 1913 – April 2, 1972
My mother was the oldest of three children, only two of whom survived to adulthood. My mother and one sister five years her junior had a younger brother who died in infancy. Sue May Hendren graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Womens College) in 1932. She taught high school English until her marriage to E.C. Banner and subsequent birth of three children. My mother returned to teaching in the early 1950s teaching 6th grade, followed y years of teaching high school English and/or French until her health began to fail in 1971. Sue May Hendren was a woman of substance; she was intelligent, loving, strong in her commitment to integrity. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed writing. As her daughter, I have often thought – had she chosen a different life’s path – she might have become an accomplished author and scholar
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photograph of Ernest Hendren; wife Hattie and daughter Sue May photograph of Ernest Hendren; wife Hattie and daughter Sue May
From granddaughter/daughter Sherry Banner:
Ernest Sherwood Hendren October 13, 1881 – January 21, 1976
“I don’t have much specific biographical information about my grandfather…He was a graduate of Wake Forest College and at some point in his work life, he was Superintendent of Schools for Surry County, NC as well as head of that county’s Civilian Conservation Corps. His nick-name among his peers was “The Professor.” He was a master checkers player, once playing (and I THINK, beating?) the world champion. He and his dear wife, my grandmother, Hattie Heeth Hendren, were long-time residents of Mount Airy living on Franklin Street. (The house is now gone.) His love for his wife was as deep and committed as any love I have ever witnessed. He was a true family man, a banjo player, a gardener, a bee-keeper, a story-teller… a joy to know and love.
Sue May Hendren Banner February 13, 1913 – April 2, 1972
My mother was the oldest of three children, only two of whom survived to adulthood. My mother and one sister five years her junior had a younger brother who died in infancy. Sue May Hendren graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Womens College) in 1932. She taught high school English until her marriage to E.C. Banner and subsequent birth of three children. My mother returned to teaching in the early 1950s teaching 6th grade, followed y years of teaching high school English and/or French until her health began to fail in 1971. Sue May Hendren was a woman of substance; she was intelligent, loving, strong in her commitment to integrity. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed writing. As her daughter, I have often thought – had she chosen a different life’s path – she might have become an accomplished author and scholar
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Mary Letitia Banner Hollingsworth photograph Mary Letitia Banner Hollingsworth - wife of Dr. Joseph Hollingsworth
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Copy of Banner Genealogy from the Elisha Banner and Joseph Banner Sr. Family Bible Copy of Banner Genealogy from the Elisha Banner and Joseph Banner Sr. Family Bible
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Resume for Charles Whitlock Banner Resume for Charles Whitlock Banner, retired physician and surgeon
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Copy of Banner Genealogy from the Charles and Rebecca Banner Family Bible Copy of Banner Genealogy from the Charles and Rebecca Banner Family Bible
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Letter on Banner Genealogy Letter on Banner Genealogy
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Funeral Card for W.C. Banner Funeral Card for W.C. Banner
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Funeral Card for Ann Moore Banner Funeral Card for Ann Moore Banner. Hnadwritten note on back says: First child of Wilcher (?) C. Banner and Cordelia H. Banner. Died of Scarlet Fever.
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Indenture (deed) from C.L. Banner to John Rawley Indenture (deed) from C.L. Banner to John Rawley for land in Mount Airy
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Indenture (deed) from R.J. Reynolds to John Banner Indenture (deed) from R.J. Reynolds to John Banner for land on Pine Street in Mount Airy
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Letter to Mrs. W.C. Banner Letter from Jesse Banner to his mother Mrs. W.C. Banner. Letter is written on the back of a message from King George V to soldiers from the United States during World War I.
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John Lee Banner and Mary Emma Banner of Mount Airy, North Carolina John Lee Banner and Mary Emma Banner of Mount Airy, North Carolina including information on the Mitchell, Bivens, Hawks, and Diffee Families
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Graduation Name Card for Miss Virginia Banner Graduation Name Card for Miss Virginia Banner who graduated in 1915
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Home-Going Celebration Honoring Mr. Douglas A. Banner, Sr. Funeral Program for Douglas A. Banner Sr.
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A Celebration of Life for Thomas Odell Banner Funeral Program for Thomas Odell Banner
