Rhodie Jane Light

#1338, b. 6 Jan 1856
Birth*6 Jan 1856 Rhodie Jane Light was born on 6 Jan 1856 at Floyde Co, VA. 
Marriage*30 Dec 1875 She married Charles Wade Doyle, son of John B. Doyle and Mary Ellen Jewell, on 30 Dec 1875 at Montgomery CO, VA. 

Family

Charles Wade Doyle b. 9 May 1856, d. 1928
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Lewellen Allen Bandy

#696, b. 29 Apr 1856, d. Jan 1922
FatherCornelius Bandy b. 17 Feb 1816, d. a 1880
MotherSarah Barton
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Person-Note* NOTES REGARDING BANDY FAMILY by Virgie Bandy Carroll

Information regarding the ancestors of Mary Susan Doyle and Lewis Allen Bandy is scarce. However, my father, Eldridge Bandy, gave the following information to me and I am supplementing this data with some memories of my own.

Grandpa Bandy (Lewis Allen) worked for the Chicago and Great Western Railway as a Section Foreman when he and Mary Susan first moved to Dumont, Iowa. They then moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa after living in Dumont for 24 years where he took a less strenuous job as watchman at a draw bridge for the same railway company. Vernon (my brother) was just a young boy then, but he remembered working for Grandpa on the section. He said that Grandpa did not know how to read and write, yet he had a crew of a large number of men working for him. He would remember each week how much time each man worked and then Grandma made up his time sheets. When he needed to order tools and equipment he would draw pictures of them while out on the road, give them to Grandma, and she would order them for him each week.

Grandma was busy most of the time cooking and sewing, and her hobby was raising a beautiful flower garden. As a child, I used to marvel at the lovely marigolds, zennias, bachelor buttons and various other flowers, but those yellow and orange marigolds in full sun and along the border of Grandpa's vegetable garden surely presented a lovely picture.

Grandpa and Grandma were blessed with ten children, and there is no doubt that they had their trials and tribulations in rearing their large family.

First, there was my father, ELDRIDGE WADE BANDY, born in Roanoke, Virginia, on November 18, 1875. He died on October 8, 1924 in Huron, South Dakota as a result of a railroad accident at Lake Preston, South Dakota. He is buried in the family plot at Huron.

JAMES W. BANDY was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 4, 1877, but died when still a baby.

OAKLEY WANLESS BANDY was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 23, 1879.
He raised a family of ten children.

ROZETTA LEE (always known to us as Aunt Zet) was born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 13, 1881. She only had one son, Ralph Harris, who was a doctor. Her husband, Ralph Harris, migrated from Naws, Russia, arriving in this country with only the clothes on his back. They got their start in a little store in Dumont, Iowa which grew into a large business. Later they moved to Chicago, Illinois where they owned a large department store. Grandma Bandy (Mary Susan) lived with Aunt Zet and Uncle Ralph after Grandpa Bandy (Lewis Allen) passed away, until her death on December 5, 1935.

OSCAR W. was also born in Roanoke, Virginia on May 17, 1883. He passed away in Huron, South Dakota, where he was Section Foreman for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. He raised a family of four children, most of whom still live around Onida, South Dakota which was their home for several years.

IDA LEW was born in Allison, Iowa on November 28, 1885. She had three daughters, Rubye, Jeanette, and Mary, also one son, Roy.

ARLIE W. was born in Dumont, Iowa on November 28, 1887.

WILLIAM MATHEW, the youngest boy of this Bandy family, was born in Dumont, Iowa, on May 18, 1893. He was close to the ages of myself, Vernon and Gerald, so he was more like our older brother. He died during World War ll in Burbank, Callifornia where he lived most of his married life. His wife, Grace moved after his death to Redlands, California, as did their only son, Earl, and his family.

MYRTLE I. was born in Dumont, Iowa on June 20, 1894. She only lived a few months and I do not know the caruse of her death on August 4, 1894.

INEZ M. was born in Dumont on February 6, 1903 and she was someone very special. She was a fair haired pretty little girl and the picture of health, but when she was five years old she contracted measles, then pneumonia, and passed away on May 1, 1907.

In June 1962 I visited the Dumont cematery where Grandma and Grandpa Bandy are buried. Near their graves was Inez, and there was another tombstone marking Myrtle's grave.

* * *

Grandpa Bandy was a taskmaster, for he demanded the best from his children. I remember one story in particular when my father and Uncle Oak disobeyed Grandma. When Grandpa returned home from work he said, "All right, boys, hop onto the hand car - we're going to the woods!". Both boys thought he planned to take them out in the woods to kill them; instead, he made them gather a handcar full of wood and then they had to chop it all when they returned home. (Note: Would that many parents had the opportunity to use this same system today!)
Grandpa always had a nice high swing for the children and it seemed to me it was 50 feet high, for the swing was suspended on two telephone poles -- good and sturdy, too, with a big thick rope.

One very pleasant incident that happened at Grandma's house and left and indelible mark on my mind was at Christmas time. I was told that Santa had left a gift for me on Grandma's bed but I wouldnn't go into the bedroom alone because I thought Santa was under the bed. At that time we had a large brown dog which I adored, so I took him with me. There on the bed was a large doll; it must have been as tall as I was. Many years later when I related this story to my mother she said, "Why, you were only two years old when that happened !". I still have the china head of that doll.

On September 26, 1909 (the following year after Inez died), there was a big double wedding in Grandma's living room. Uncle Oscar and Aunt Bertha, and Aunt Ida and Uncle Roy Harmon. I was 7 years old then, and very imprssionable age, and to this day I don't believe I have ever seen two more beautiful brides. All four stood in the northeast corner of the flower decked room and pronounced their marriage vows. The room was crowded with relatives. Of course, the conventional wedding dinner was served later. Uncle Oscar and Aunt Bertha made their departure for their homeymoon by horse and buggy, not knowing they had a stowaway in the back of the buggy, namely Vernon Bandy. After they had traveled several miles they heard some snickering, stopped to investigate and needless to say, after some very strong language by Uncle Oscar, the culprit was given his orders to walk home.

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Grandma Mary Susan Bandy's obituary reads:

'Mrs. Bandy confessed her faith in Christ in a meeting conducted by Reverend William A. Sunday and was united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in Dumont. The pall bearers at her funeral were Dr. A. K. Meyer (Nera Bandy's husband), Vernon Bandy (son of Eldridge) and Oakley, Marvin, Donald and Merle Bandy (all sons of Oakley Bandy Sr.)

Note: Reverend Sunday is, or was better known as "Billie Sunday".

* * *
One last note about the Bandy family. I have searched in the geneological records in the Newberry Library for more information but all to no avail. However, Cousin Nina Bandy sent me a not written by a pen pal in Israel which said, "Do you know you name 'Bandy' is one Hungarian name? One of the famous violinists, the King of Hungarian folklore music master was B^ohm Bandy! It was in the Auic of the late Emporator Francios~Joseph l (first World War)."

So at least we do know the name Bandy is authentic, but it certainly would be difficult to trace any of our family band to Bohm Bandy. However, let's not discount the violinist statement, though, for after all, we do have violinists Helen Bandy Knabe and Marilyn Carroll Shepherd, don't we? 
Burial* Lewellen Allen Bandy was buried; Dumont Cemetery. 
Birth*29 Apr 1856 He was born on 29 Apr 1856 at Roanoke, VA. 
 He was the son of Cornelius Bandy and Sarah Barton. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1874 Lewellen Allen Bandy married Mary Susan Doyle, daughter of John B. Doyle and Mary Ellen Jewell, on 4 Nov 1874. 
Death*Jan 1922 Lewellen Allen Bandy died in Jan 1922 at Dumont, IA, at age 65. 

Family

Mary Susan Doyle b. 4 Nov 1858, d. 5 Dec 1935
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Charles Wade Doyle

#1337, b. 9 May 1856, d. 1928
FatherJohn B. Doyle b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 13 Dec 1849
MotherMary Ellen Jewell b. 19 Jun 1825
Person-Note* Sources:

1.Title: Roanoke Co Census
Note: 1900 Salem Dist: Hsld 160: Doyle, Charles W., b. May 1856, age 44, m.24 yrs, Farmer w/wife Rhoda, Apr 1853, age
45, 12 child, 11 living; Rispie J. Jan 1883, age 17, single; Leila G. Aug 1884, age 15, single; Millerd L. Sep 1885, age 14;
Rosa M. Jun 1888, age 12; Grover H. Mar 1890, age 10; Irvine T. Jan 1892, age 8; Alice L. Jun 1895, age 4; and Callie M.
Jul 1896, age 1 but should be 3. All born in VA.
2.Title: Research Documents from Patricia Gale Doyle
3.Title: Tombstone
Note: Interned in Duckwiller Cemetery.
4.Title: Montgomery Co VA Census
Page: Vol 21, ED 53, Sht 17, Line 9
Note: 1880 Alleghany Magistrate: Charles Wade age 23, wife Rhoda age 23, and two children, Paris Wade age 3, and Osia
age 10M. All born in VA.
5.Title: Roanoke Co Census
Page: Vol 46, ED 75, Sht 9, Line 95
Note: 1900 Census of Salem District shows wife Rhoda with 8 children (Paris and Osia not shown).
6.Title: IGI
Note:
Children of Charles Wade Doyle found in IGI:

Birth: Paris Wade Batch 7204510 Sht 89
Paris Wade 7601503 51 Marr
Itha Gay 7601503 43 Birth
Rispie Jane 7204510 86 Birth
Rispie Jane 7601503 52 Marr
Leila Green 7601503 42 Birth

Dau of Paris Wade
Alpha Jane Doyle Birth
7.Title: Doyle History
Author: Doctor Dudley Doyle
Note: Charles Wade lived about 3 miles from brother, George Perry. Charles and Rodie Jane lived in Wabun.
8.Title: Marriage Record
Page: Reel 32, Line 113
Note: Montgomery Co: Chas. W. Doyle white age 18 Single Farmer Born Mont.Co, Rhoda Light white age 19 Single Born
Floyd Co, Residing Mont. Co, Parents: He: JB & ME Doyle, Her: JW & A Light, Officiating: J W Rumburg
Date: 30 Dec 1875
9.Title: Census
Note: 1920 RCVA, Salem Mag Dist, Hsld 52: Doyle, Charles W. age 62 Laborer, Public Works; wife, Rhoda J. age 63;
with children: Alice L. age 24, single.
10.Title: Census
Note: RCVA 1930: Had Rhoda's last name spelled wrong: Doile, Rhoda age 72; Sesler, Birdie P age 12 granddaughter. 
Burial* Charles Wade Doyle was buried; Duckwiler Cem, Roanoke, VA. 
Birth*9 May 1856 He was born on 9 May 1856 at Christianburg, Montgomery CO, VA. 
 He was the son of John B. Doyle and Mary Ellen Jewell. 
Marriage*30 Dec 1875 Charles Wade Doyle married Rhodie Jane Light on 30 Dec 1875 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
Death*1928 Charles Wade Doyle died in 1928 at Montgomery CO, VA. 

Family

Rhodie Jane Light b. 6 Jan 1856
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

James E. Doyle

#1396, b. 10 Jul 1856
FatherJames Allen Doyle b. 31 Dec 1822, d. Aug 1899
MotherMartha A. Jewell b. c 1837
Birth*10 Jul 1856 James E. Doyle was born on 10 Jul 1856 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 He was the son of James Allen Doyle and Martha A. Jewell. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Susan Sellen

#1211, b. 29 Sep 1856
FatherJohann Sellen b. 13 Jun 1823, d. 13 Nov 1898
MotherAnne Donnen b. 16 Jun 1825, d. 15 Mar 1891
Birth*29 Sep 1856 Susan Sellen was born on 29 Sep 1856 at Brighten, WI. 
 She was the daughter of Johann Sellen and Anne Donnen. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Edmund W. McCutcheon

#467, b. Oct 1856, d. 13 Apr 1933
FatherPreston Smith McCutcheon b. 24 Feb 1820, d. 28 Sep 1899
MotherJane Wilsey b. c 1820, d. 1877
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Person-Note* Sources from LDS Family Search:
DARLEEN ANN RITCHEY BERENS
Submission: AF95-105148

ALISON RUTH JONES AGINS
Submission: AF97-111635

JOANNE D FAY
Submission: AF97-114388. 
Marriage* Edmund W. McCutcheon married Catherine Thompson at Kern Co, CA. 
Birth*Oct 1856 Edmund W. McCutcheon was born in Oct 1856 at Placer Co, CA. 
 He was the son of Preston Smith McCutcheon and Jane Wilsey. 
Death*13 Apr 1933 Edmund W. McCutcheon died on 13 Apr 1933 at Contra Costa Co, CA, at age 76. 

Family

Catherine Thompson b. Feb 1860
Child
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Osler Isaac Overturf

#856, b. 20 Dec 1856, d. 28 Apr 1948
FatherSamuel Overturf b. 20 Oct 1812, d. 27 Oct 1889
MotherOlivia L. Woodworth b. 1820, d. 27 Jun 1876
Person-Note* NOTES FROM NEICE, IVA NEEDHAM BANDY:

Osler and Will (Willis) went to Kansas one summer with a wagon and team to buy some lumber and walked a good part of the way. Coming home, they thought they would have one good meal, so got a chicken and bought some rice. After all was cooked, they sat down to eat it and saw some worms in it.
They were sleeping under the wagon when they were awakened by a number of men, with two other men and a boy. These men claimed they cought the two men stealing horses, and the boy wasn't doing anything. However, they jung all three of them. 
Burial* Osler Isaac Overturf was buried; Dumont Cemetery. 
Marriage* He married Emma A. Bleufus. 
Birth*20 Dec 1856 Osler Isaac Overturf was born on 20 Dec 1856 at Caladonia, PA. 
 He was the son of Samuel Overturf and Olivia L. Woodworth. 
Death*28 Apr 1948 Osler Isaac Overturf died on 28 Apr 1948 at Dumont, IA, at age 91. 

Family

Emma A. Bleufus b. 12 May 1865, d. 10 Jul 1949
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Louella McClintock

#462, b. c 1857
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Marriage* Louella McClintock married Warren C. McCutcheon, son of Preston Smith McCutcheon and Jane Wilsey. 
Death* Louella McClintock died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1857 She was born c 1857 at Van Buren Co, IA. 

Family

Warren C. McCutcheon b. 4 Dec 1853
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

William Benjamin Needham

#400, b. 28 Feb 1857, d. 15 May 1929
FatherAchsah Lovina Needham b. 18 May 1825, d. 9 Mar 1905
MotherSylvaneous Homer b. 17 Aug 1823, d. 4 Sep 1909
Birth*28 Feb 1857 William Benjamin Needham was born on 28 Feb 1857 at DeKalb, DeKalb Co, IL. 
 He was the son of Achsah Lovina Needham and Sylvaneous Homer. 
Marriage*5 Jan 1888 William Benjamin Needham married Lydia Christiana Bader on 5 Jan 1888 at Virgil, Beadle Co, SD. 
Death*15 May 1929 William Benjamin Needham died on 15 May 1929 at Virgil, Beadle Co, SD, at age 72. 

Family

Lydia Christiana Bader
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Etta Maria Brannick

#1452, b. 19 Mar 1857, d. 27 Nov 1857
FatherFranklin Brannick
MotherAlzina Eliza Dunning b. 31 Jul 1827
Birth*19 Mar 1857 Etta Maria Brannick was born on 19 Mar 1857. 
 She was the daughter of Franklin Brannick and Alzina Eliza Dunning. 
Death*27 Nov 1857 Etta Maria Brannick died on 27 Nov 1857. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Cora Lee Winston

#251, b. 16 May 1857
Death* Cora Lee Winston died at Unknown. 
Birth*16 May 1857 She was born on 16 May 1857 at VA. 
Marriage*25 Jan 1893 She married William Hank Jewell, son of William Jewell and Mary Hall, on 25 Jan 1893. 

Family

William Hank Jewell b. 10 Aug 1848, d. 10 Sep 1919
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Margaret C. Doyle

#1398, b. 19 Dec 1857
FatherJames Allen Doyle b. 31 Dec 1822, d. Aug 1899
MotherMartha A. Jewell b. c 1837
Birth*19 Dec 1857 Margaret C. Doyle was born on 19 Dec 1857 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
 She was the daughter of James Allen Doyle and Martha A. Jewell. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Mary J. Lawrence

#307, b. c 1858
Death* Mary J. Lawrence died at Unknown. 
Birth*c 1858 She was born c 1858 at Montgomery CO, VA. 
Marriage*1892 She married Jasper N. Jewell, son of Robert Jewell and Agnes Rees, in 1892 at Montgomery CO, VA. 

Family

Jasper N. Jewell b. c 1856
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Susan M. Carter

#1336, b. 1858
Marriage*10 Sep 1844 Susan M. Carter married John Wesley Doyle, son of John B. Doyle and Mary Ellen Jewell, on 10 Sep 1844 at Roanoke, VA. 
Birth*1858 Susan M. Carter was born in 1858 at Bedford, VA. 

Family

John Wesley Doyle b. 1855
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Adeline Richardson

#319, b. 9 Jul 1858, d. 1940
FatherNoah Richardson b. c 1817
MotherJane Jewell b. c 1816
Birth*9 Jul 1858 Adeline Richardson was born on 9 Jul 1858 at Shawsville, Montgomery CO, VA. 
 She was the daughter of Noah Richardson and Jane Jewell. 
Marriage*7 Jul 1880 Adeline Richardson married Jesse C. Martin on 7 Jul 1880. 
Death*1940 Adeline Richardson died in 1940 at Christianburg, Montgomery CO, VA. 

Family

Jesse C. Martin b. c 1856
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Mary Susan Doyle

#697, b. 4 Nov 1858, d. 5 Dec 1935
FatherJohn B. Doyle b. 4 Jul 1827, d. 13 Dec 1849
MotherMary Ellen Jewell b. 19 Jun 1825
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Burial* Mary Susan Doyle was buried; Dumont Cemetery. 
Birth*4 Nov 1858 She was born on 4 Nov 1858 at Christianburg, VA. 
 She was the daughter of John B. Doyle and Mary Ellen Jewell. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1874 Mary Susan Doyle married Lewellen Allen Bandy, son of Cornelius Bandy and Sarah Barton, on 4 Nov 1874. 
Death*5 Dec 1935 Mary Susan Doyle died on 5 Dec 1935 at Dumont, IA, at age 77. 

Family

Lewellen Allen Bandy b. 29 Apr 1856, d. Jan 1922
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Mary A. McCutcheon

#471, b. c 1859, d. 1935
FatherPreston Smith McCutcheon b. 24 Feb 1820, d. 28 Sep 1899
MotherJane Wilsey b. c 1820, d. 1877
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Person-Note* Sources from LDS Family Search:
DARLEEN ANN RITCHEY BERENS
Submission: AF95-105148

ALISON RUTH JONES AGINS
Submission: AF97-111635

JOANNE D FAY
Submission: AF97-114388. 
Marriage* Mary A. McCutcheon married Charles W. Johnson. 
Birth*c 1859 Mary A. McCutcheon was born c 1859 at Placer Co, CA. 
 She was the daughter of Preston Smith McCutcheon and Jane Wilsey. 
Death*1935 Mary A. McCutcheon died in 1935 at Hanford, Fresno Co, CA. 

Family

Charles W. Johnson b. 1849, d. 1877
Child
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

James Franklin Cross

#1124, b. 1 May 1859
Marriage* James Franklin Cross married Stella Morn Pearson. 
Birth*1 May 1859 James Franklin Cross was born on 1 May 1859. 

Family

Stella Morn Pearson
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Catherine Sellen

#1213, b. 17 Sep 1859
FatherJohann Sellen b. 13 Jun 1823, d. 13 Nov 1898
MotherAnne Donnen b. 16 Jun 1825, d. 15 Mar 1891
Birth*17 Sep 1859 Catherine Sellen was born on 17 Sep 1859 at Brighten, WI. 
 She was the daughter of Johann Sellen and Anne Donnen. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Willis M. Overturf

#858, b. 17 Nov 1859
FatherSamuel Overturf b. 20 Oct 1812, d. 27 Oct 1889
MotherOlivia L. Woodworth b. 1820, d. 27 Jun 1876
Death* Willis M. Overturf died at Herman, MN. 
Person-Note* COPY OF A LETTER WRITTEN BY SAMUEL OVERTURF TO HIS SON, WILLIS.
(note from Donna O'Neill - the spelling in this letter is as in the original, not typing errors).

October the 14 1883
W.M. Overturf

My dear son;

I wrote you a week ago and sent to the office with a man. We sent 3 leters with him but I think he kept the money and did not put the leters in the office.

Well I met with a creius accident a week ago. We was about to go and spend the day with Rhoda and Alma and I went to put the horses in the field and put Kit and Polley in and went and got Grey and was leading him and he jumped and bit me in the cide and nocked me down. It is something he never don before.

I am getting around now but I am not able to work yet. But how I wish you were here or could be here to help Osler pick his corn. I intend to go home with Alma in a week from tomorrow if I am able.

There will be no trouble about that plase of your unless Alma says that Johnson has left the plase and has gone to Michigan. He said he would not contend with the acres. There is nobody on the plase now and so you see there is no good property for us.

I rote you in my other letor if you could send me 10 or 15 dolars. But if you did not get that letor you cannot cend it in time to me to get it before I start. But if you have it to spare you can send it to Osleer. I shall want 30 dolars to take me to Pa. and you and him for it. I intend to be back by the first of March if all is well.

This is Tuesday. I will take this to ofice today. Osler does not intend to go up where you are. He wood like to go but his wife would not agre to go. But I intend to go up when I get back and so I want you to look me up a good piece of land. One that will suit you. I wish I had Grey and Polley there.

As ever your father
Sam Overturf

NOTATION BY VIRGIE BANDY CARROLL:
"I remember my father and mother talking about acquiring land in South Dakota before the 1900's and early in the 1900's. all one had to do was make an application to the government for land which was designated by the government. Then the Claimee was required to live on said land for two months out of each year and the land would be theirs. Papa and Mama considered this but decidid against it because of Papa's work on the railroad and if Mama lived on the land, it would require a separation of those two months. this fact of acquiring land probably relates to the last paragraph of Sam Overturf's letter above." 
Marriage* He married Emma A. Unknown. 
Birth*17 Nov 1859 Willis M. Overturf was born on 17 Nov 1859 at Bristow, IA. 
 He was the son of Samuel Overturf and Olivia L. Woodworth. 

Family

Emma A. Unknown b. 12 May 1865, d. 10 Jul 1949
Last Edited7 Sep 2016