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John Bandy, the period
of whose residence in Delaware county covers almost a half
century, owns a well improved farm comprising one hundred and
thirty seven acres on section 21, and a well developed eighty
acre tract on section 32, Richland township. He was born in
Bohemia on the 6th of January, 1861. His parents emigrated to the
United States in 1868 and took up their abode in Delaware county,
Iowa, here spending the remainder of their lives.
John Bandy, who was a youth of seven years when he came to
America with his parents, remained at home until twenty years of
age and then started out as an agriculturist on his own account,
cultivating rented land for some time. Subsequently he purchased
the property on which he now resides, the land being at that time
covered with timber. He cleared the place and erected good
buildings thereon and as the years have gone by has made many
substantial improvements. His farm embraces one hundred and
thirty seven acres of rich and productive land on section 21,
Richland township, and he also holds title to eighty acres of
improved land on section 32, and in his agricultural operations
he has won a gratifying and well merited measure of success. He
justly deserves the proud American title of a self made man, for
his prosperity is attributable entirely to his well directed
labor, untiring energy and good management.
In 1881 Mr. Bandy was united in marriage to Miss
Elizabeth Lantern, a native of Bohemia, by whom he has four
children, namely: John, at home: Theodore, who is married; and
Emma and William, who are still under the parental roof. Mr. and
Mrs. Bandy are widely known throughout the community which has so
long been their home and have a very extensive circle of friends. |
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