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Subject: [LASABINE-L] Rufus Sibley Gandy
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 00:27:54 EST

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 iwth 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.

Gaytha Thompson

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