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James H. BYBEE 31 Dec 1861 - 25 Dec 1940
"The death of Mr. James H. Bybee, Barren county jailer, on
Christmas day, removed from Barren county, one of its most highly
respected citizens. His death was caused by complications and
infirmities due to old age. He would have been 79 years of age on Dec.
31st.
"Mr. Bybee was one of the most prominent and best known citizens
in Barren county, and was perhaps known to more peoople than any one in
the county of the present generation. Bigger hearted or more
accomodating man never lived than Mr. Bybee and he commanded the respect
and admiration of all who knew him. He had been active in the civic
enterprises of this county for years and was a desvout member of the
Baptist church.
"He was born in Barren county near Cave City, Dec. 31, 1861, and
had resided in the county all his life except for two years spent in
Missouri in his early youth. He operated saw mills in his active years
in various sections of southern Kentucky and engaged in farming
practically all his life. He was an extensive land owner and is said to
have probably had more titles to Barren county land during his lifetijme
than any other resident in the county. Throughout his life he had been
an honorable and industriious citizen and the county suffers a distinct
loss in his passing.
"Mr. Bybee was an ardent Democrat and was always found on the
firing line upholding the principles of his party. He was elected Barren
county Jailer in 1933 and was re-elected by a popular vote in 1937. His
present term would have expired next year and he would have no doubt
been an outstanding candidate for a third term, if he so desired. He
married Miss Mary E. Pace, Sept. 15, 1882, who preceded him to the grave
four years ago.
"Surviving are two sons, Messrs Joe P. Bybee and J. E. (Doc)
Bybee; two daughters, Mrs. Annie Parker and Mrs. John (Mary) Pedigo, all
of Glasgow. Three children preceded him in death. Several grandchildren
and great grandchildren also mourn the passing of this beloved citizen.
"Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday, Dec. 26 at
2:30 p.m., the Revs. T. F. Grider and J. A. Gaines in charge. The
remains were interred in the Bybee lot in the Cave City Cemetery.
"All county offices were closed during the funeral and burial
services of this beloved county official. The pallbearers were Messrs E.
R. Settle, Marchel Bishop, Rufus Burgess, Brents Dickinson, Jr., H. C.
Adwell and W. E. Jones."
Undated Glasgow KY newspaper.
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