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Henry Blackstone Banning
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Job E. Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Young |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Knox County district |
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| In office January 1, 1866 – January 5, 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Columbus Delano |
| Succeeded by | Robert Hoffett |
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| Born | November 10, 1836 Bannings Mills, Ohio |
| Died | December 10, 1881 (aged 45) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic, Independent Republican |
| Spouse | Ida Kirby |
| Children | four |
| Alma mater | Mount Vernon Academy Kenyon College |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Major General |
| Commands | 87th Ohio Infantry 121st Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Blackstone Banning (born November 10, 1836 – died December 10, 1881) was an important person from Ohio. He was a lawyer and served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the whole country. He was also a brave officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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Henry Banning's Early Life and Education
Henry Banning was born in a place called Bannings Mills, Ohio. As a young person, he went to the Clinton district school. He also studied at Mount Vernon Academy and Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
After college, he returned to Mount Vernon to study law. He learned from experienced lawyers. In 1857, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his own law practice in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began in April 1861, Henry Banning joined the Union Army. He started as a private, which is the lowest rank. Soon after, on June 5, 1861, he became a captain in the 4th Ohio Infantry.
He quickly rose through the ranks. From June to September 1862, he was a colonel leading the 87th Ohio Infantry. He was honorably discharged in October 1862.
But Henry Banning wasn't done serving his country. He joined the army again! In January 1863, he became a lieutenant colonel in the 125th Ohio Infantry. He later moved to the 121st Ohio Infantry. On November 10, 1863, he was promoted to colonel of that regiment.
Henry Banning fought in many important battles during the war. Some of these battles include Rich Mountain, Chickamauga, Kennesaw Mountain, and Nashville. These were tough fights that helped decide the war's outcome.
Life After the War
Henry Banning left the army on January 21, 1865, and went back home to Ohio. His bravery and leadership were recognized. In 1866, President Andrew Johnson honored him. He was given the special rank of brevet brigadier general. Later, he was also given the rank of brevet major general. These "brevet" ranks were honorary titles given for excellent service.
After the war, Banning continued to serve the public. He was a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives in 1866 and 1867. In 1869, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and went back to being a lawyer.
Henry Banning then decided to run for national office. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served three terms, from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1879. In Congress, he was the chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs. This meant he helped make important decisions about the military.
He tried to be re-elected in 1878 and 1880 but was not successful. He then continued his law practice in Cincinnati.
Henry Banning passed away in Cincinnati on December 10, 1881. He was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery. His brother-in-law, Byron Kirby, who was also a Civil War general, is buried nearby.
Remembering Henry Banning
Henry Banning's legacy lives on. In 1903, a group called the Ohio Sons of Union Veterans formed Camp 207. They named it in honor of General Banning. This group is still active today in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
In November 2004, Henry Banning was inducted into the Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame. This honor was given by Ohio Governor Bob Taft. The Hall of Fame recognizes Ohioans who continue to help their community and country after their military service.
In 1868, Henry Banning married Ida Kirby from Cincinnati. They had four children together.
