TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA - OBITUARIES - James Bandy, 30 Dec 1902 ============================================================================ USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the Virginia USGenWeb Archives by: Karen Eagle Moman arizonaeagle@qwest.net ============================================================================ "Clinch Valley News" Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA Friday, December 19, 1902 Friday, January 3, 1903 Friday, January 9, 1903 JAMES BANDY-ALL DATES (Typed as written). He sank slowly until the end came on Tuesday. December19, 1902 JAS. BANDY TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL Another Stroke of Paralysis is Feared SHRIEFF JAMES BANDY was taken suddenly ill here on Tuesday, at the Central Hotel and for some time was extremely ill. The report was on the street Tuesday evening that he was dying, which proved to be untrue, nevertheless, his condition was alarming. A physician was hastily summoned and Mr. bandy revived somewhat . His wife and daughter reached the bedside Tuesday night and are still with him. His trouble seems to be same affliction of the brain. It will be recalled he had a stroke of paralysis some time ago, from which he has not entirely recovered. His condition remains about the same, and unchanged as we go to press this morning. Friday, January 3, 1902 DEATH OF JAMES BANDY JAMES BANDY, Sheriff of the county, died at the Central hotel on Monday evening at 6:30 o’clock. His remains were taken to his home in Baptist Valley for burial on Tuesday morning. It will be recalled that Mr. bandy had been in poor health for some time, and on December court day was taken suddenly ill at the Central hotel. He sank slowly until the end came on Tuesday. James Bandy had occupied the office of Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff for about 22 years, and in consequence was well known, and was probably as highly respected and as much loved by the people of the county as any man ever as, occupying a similar position. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn the loss of and a diligent (?) and kind father. Mr. bandy had by industry and economy accumulated considerable property in Baptist Valley, his home, and his house was always open to friends and acquaintances, hospitality was as hearty as it was generous. He was in his 68th year of his age. Friday, January 9, 1903 Card of Thanks I desire to sincerely and gratefully thank the friends and acquaintances of my late husband, for their kindness to us during his illness, and at the time of his death. Mrs. Sallie Bandy Friday January 9, 1903 E. K. CROCKETT APPOINTED Successor to the Late James Bandy Judge Stuart, on Wednesday, appointed MR. E. K. CROCKETT to fill the unexpired term of the late Sheriff, Jas. Bandy, who died a short time ago. Mr. Crockett has not qualified, but it is understood will do so in a few days. E King Crockett is well known in this county. He is a relative of the present deputy sheriff, John W. Crockett, and a man of integrity and considerable wealth. It will be recalled that he made the race for sheriff at the last election, at which time a large number of the citizens of the county expressed their preference for him for the office. So far as is known Mr. Crockett has given no hint as to who will be his deputies. One will be appointed for the west end of the county, a jailor, and a deputy in Pocahontas. Whether or not the present deputies will be retained is not known. The new sheriff is a staunch Democrat, and if he should see fit to appoint a man of his own political faith as deputy sheriff, it will be the first time in nearly a century that the sheriffalty (sic) has been in the hands of the Democrats. The regular election of sheriff takes place next November. Judge Stuart’s appointment is generally approved. Mr. Crockett will prove a worthy successor to the late James Bandy, who was popular, and an efficient officer. ADDED DATA: 1854-1866 "Tazewell Co VA Marriages from Marriage Book 3" By Haga Marriage: page 6 Tazewell Co., VA., 10 June 1855 James Bandy, 19, son of William and Nelly Bandy Nancy Christian, 19, daughter of David (sic) and Hannah Christian Married by John Christian 1850 TAZEWELL CO VA CENSUS # 1167 DANIEL CHRIATIAN, 43, farm, b. VA (all in home b. VA) .....Hannah, 36 .....Nancy, 13 .....David, 11 .....Polly, 9 ....John, 8 .....George, 6 .....Elenor, 4 .....Richard, 2 .....William, 1 1860 TAZEWELL CO VA CENSUS # 1279 JAMES BANDY, 23, farm labor .....Nancy, 23 .....Elizabeth, 4 .....Rebecca, 2 .....Unnamed female, 1/12 1880 TAZEWELL CO VA CENSUS # 180 Maiden Spring Dist JAMES BANDY, 42, Deputy Sheriff, b. VA (all in home b. VA) .....Sarah, 30, wife, k-house .....Vincent, 15, son, farmer .....Hamilton, 14, son, farmer .....Lulu, 3, dau .....Mary, 1, dau 1900 TAZEWELL CO VA CENSUS # 207 Maiden Spring Dist JAS BANDY, 63, married 23 years, b. Jun 1836, VA., Sheriff .....Sallie, 51, b. Mch 1849, VA., wife, had had 3 children all living in 1900 .....Loulie (sic), 21, b. July 1878, VA., dau .....Mollie, 19, b. Jan 1881, VA., dau .....Nannie, 17, b. Sept 1882, VA., dau "Annals of Tazewell County Virginia 1800-1922’ By John Newton Harman, Jr Vol II, pg 332 Sallie Whitt, the second wife of James Bandy, was the daughter of Reverend Abijah Whitt, who was a Baptist minister of Montgomery County, Virginia. Her mother was Polly Brewster, a daughter of James and Rachel of Tazewell Co., VA." Vol II , page 332 James Bandy served six months in the 31st Virginia Infantry. C. S. A (Civil War), then was transferred to Company "A" 34th Cavalry, with which he served until the close of the war. He was captured near Marion, Virginia, in 1864, but made his escape and returned to the army. He served as Constable three years, Collector of Taxes seven years, was a member of the Legislature of Virginia for two years, and was Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of the county (Tazewell) about twenty years, and was Sheriff at the time of his death in 1903. 1900 TAZEWELL CO VA CENSUS #233 Clear Fork Dist, W.W. Wells, enumerator E. KING CROCKETT, 42, b. May 1858 in VA (All in home b. VA), farmer …..Lizzie V., 35, b. Nov 1864, wife , had had4 children …..Henry K., 4, b. July 1895, son …..Nannie L., 3, b. Nov 1897, dau …..Robert V., 1, b. June 1898m son …..Frank, 1/12, b. April 1900, son ….Delia F., 17, b. Aug 1882, DAU * Sarah G. Vermilliaon, 24, b. Feb 1878, niece Martha Perry, 40, b. Feb 1860, Boarder/Servant * This must be a daughter of a first marriage, or else the enumerator listed the wrong number of children as having been born to Lizzie V. King. E. King Crockett died before 13 March 1932 and Mrs. E. King Crockett died before July 9 1948 when her maiden name was listed as Vermillion Karen EAGLE Moman arizonaeagle@qwest.net April 2002