Bio: Rufus Sibley Gandy, Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Source: History of Sabine Parish by John G. Belisle,

The Sabine Banner Press, 1913

Submitted by: Kay Thompson-Brown - Diggersinc@aol.com
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RUFUS SIBLEY GANDY





Rufus Sibley Gandy member of the Police Jury from Ward One, was born on his

father's estate near Many, November 29, 1861.  His father was Daniel R. Gandy,

one of the early settlers of the parish.  Mr. Gandy's parents died when he was

quite young and he lived with his maternal grandfather, John I. Sibley, on

Bayou Toro, this parish, until he was 14 years of age.  He then lived with his

uncle, L. J. Nash, until 21 years of age.  On December 17, 1885, he married

Ida R. McLanahan of this parish and settled on the estate where he now

resides, near Florien.  He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is the

popular representative from his ward on the Police Jury and is an enterprising

and energetic citizen.  His family consists of two daughters and one son.



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