Who was Reuben Bandy?

Reuben Bandy (1785–1861) was born in , Botetourt, Virginia, USA and died in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Reuben Bandy 1785–1861

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Dec 1785 · , Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Died 20 Jan 1861 · Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA

Father George Bandy

Mother Drucilla Meador

Siblings Ambrose Bandy, Drinkard Bandy, Elizabeth Bandy, Elizabeth Wood, George Bannister Bandy, Rhoda Bandy, Richard Bandy, Thomas C Bandy, William Meador Bandy

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George Bandy

Drucilla Meador

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Biography

In 1785, Reuben Bandy entered the world in, Botetourt, Virginia, USA, born to george bandy and drucilla meador. Reuben Bandy passed away in 1861 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA.

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1785

Birth of Reuben Bandy in, Botetourt, Virginia, USA

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1861

Death of Reuben Bandy in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Bandy

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States (1645) to Botetourt, Virginia, United States (1785) across 5 generations.

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: Reuben Bandy (1785–1861) was born in , Botetourt, Virginia, USA and died in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Reuben Bandy PTP

1785–1861

, Botetourt, Virginia, USA