John Bandfield

John Bandfield (September 29, 1826 – November 7, 1903) was an American farmer, merchant and politician from New York.

He engaged in farming, dealt in produce, and ran a general store in the Village of Van Etten.

[1] Bandfield entered politics as a Democrat, became a Republican in 1856, and joined the Greenback Party in 1877.

[2] In November 1878, he was elected to the New York State Assembly, polling 3,412 votes against 3,019 for his Republican, and 2,325 for his Democratic opponent.

He was a member of the 102nd New York State Legislature in 1879.