Emory Banister, b. 16 Jul 1809 in Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, d. 26 Dec 1889 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, son of Nathan Bannister & Sarah Champney. He married Lucy Drury (1st wife) on April 6, 1821 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Malinda Drury (2nd wife) on December 9, 1837 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Mary Ann Whiting (3rd wife) on December 9, 1837 in Lunenburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Roxana C. Whiting (4th wife) on February 24, 1876 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.