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Dr. Sandidge, Green Co. native, practiced at Wisdom, KY Dr. Washington Thompson Sandidge was one of area's most colorful and important citizens. From his service to wounded soldiers on both sides in the Civil War, to the memory of his wives and the special culture they brought to the area, Dr. Sandidge story is one to remember From the December 2007, Senior Quest Magazine, Edmonton, KY. Photos and information furnished by Rondal Watson and Barbara Barton, great grand children of Doctor Sandidge. By Geniece Marcum Among the early physicians to practice medicine in this area was Dr. Washington Thompson Sandidge, a native of Green County, Kentucky. Born in 1830, he was a son of Dabney Sandidge and Dolly Thompson Sandidge, who came to Green County from Albamarle, County, Virginia. They were the parents of four children, and according to old family stories, two of their sons, Washington and his brother Pleasant never got along. They fought continuously until their frustrated parents finally decided to separate the two. After much consideration Washington was sent to medical school and his brother Pleasant to law school! Pleasant returned to his native Green County to open a law office. He was an attorney there for many years. After completing medical school, Washington headed into Metcalfe County, accompanied by a cousin P.E. Sandidge, who was also a physician, According to the family there were two doctors in this county by the name of Sandidge. We don't know what became of Dr .P.E. Sandidge, but stories of Washington, both oral and written, are still enjoyed today, especially around the Wisdom neighborhood where he lived and carried out most of his medical practice. On the battlefield, Dr. Sandidge treated soldiers from both sides Doctor Sandidge was in the Civil War, although not as a member of the military. In 1860, when Confederate soldiers came through the area, he was made to accompany them on their way because of their need for a doctor to care for ill and wounded troops. On the battlefields Dr. Sandidge treated any who needed attending, both Union and Confederate soldiers alike! When the war ended in 1865 Dr. Washington T. Sandidge (Wash, as he was known), returned to this area, bringing with him the beautiful and talented Miss Amanda Hudspeth, as his bride. Amanda was the daughter of William Hudspeth, a wealthy land owner of North Carolina, who came to settle in Kentucky with his family in the late 1700's. Just where or how Dr. Sandidge met the young lady, whose family by then was living in Simpson County, is not clear to their descendants today. Amanda had been used to servants Dr. Sandidge's descendants have heard many times over all the family stories about their great grandmother though. In her parents home she had always been surrounded by servants who took care of everything. Amanda had never given a thought to such things as caring for a house or cooking meals when she married. As a result, her new husband, Dr. Wash Sandidge, was obliged to help her cook their meals, and do household chores. They were parents of five children, Jeff, Dabney, John, Della and Robert Lee, (Coon), youngest of the five, who like Uncle Dub Anderson, is still well remembered by old timers in the Wisdom Community today. Dr. Sandidge owned a farm located across the road from the Wisdom store and post office. The old two-story house once occupied by his family was destroyed years ago during a storm. This house was situated farther back from Hwy. 68-80, than the one which replaced it. This was the home of Dr. Sandidge's son, Lee and wife Dasey until their deaths. Dr. Washington Thompson Sandidge was faithful to his profession almost to the end of his life. When he was 93 years old, he was still caring for the sick, still riding horseback around the community wherever his patients might need him. Most of his strength had left him by then, and neighbors now had to help him on and off of his horse. Dr. Sandidge died at the age of 94. His final resting place is beside his wife Amanda in the small cemetery located near the back of their farm at Wisdom. The Amazing Mrs. Amanda Beautiful and pampered Amanda Hudspeth, first wife of Dr. Washington Thompson Sandidge, created quite a stir among residents in the tiny community of Wisdom, Kentucky when she came to live in their midst just after the Civil War. James H. Young recalls an often told story among the ladies of the community when he was a child. Seems that word had gotten around that the young Mrs. Sandidge was an accomplished musician, and wonder of wonders, had a piano in their home. Back then, in Wisdom, very few pianos were to be found even in churches, much less in private homes! So when an opportunity came for young girls of the community to actually visit the Sandidge home and hear Amanda play - can't you just imagine their excitement! It's likely that a visit to see the queen could not have created more of a stir. Amanda's style was elegant This was in the day when everyone rode horseback and the riding skirt had become fashionable for women everywhere, so of course by now all of the girls in Wisdom owned a black broadcloth riding skirt. When the big day finally arrived they were feeling very stylish as they rode along to visit the doctor's wife. That feeling must have been short lived, tho. As they entered the Sandidge home they were greeted by the sight of Amanda, standing beside her piano dressed in an elegant riding habit done up in rich blue velvet. It was said that every girl's eyes automatically dropped to her own plain black broadcloth riding skirt and it was reported that they were so embarrassed! Dr. Washington Sandidge Dr. Sandidge, is shown in the accompanying photo with his 3rd wife, Mollie Bunch, at their home in Wisdom, Kentucky. At the time of their marriage, Mollie was the mother of four children by a previous marriage; three daughters, Dasye, Maude, Mary, and a son, Charles Bunch. Dr. Sandidge was the father of five children by his first wife; Jeff, John, Dabney, Della and Robert Lee, (Coon). Dr. Sandidge and Mollie had one son whom they named after his father, this son was known locally as Wash, for short. Robert Lee Sandidge and his wife Dasye owned the Doctor Sandidge farm at Wisdom until their death. The old Sandidge house, which stood farther back from the highway, was destroyed during a storm years ago and was replaced with the present structure located nearer the road by R.l. Sandidge and wife, Dasye. The property is now owned by Danny and Linda Martin. This story was posted on 2007-12-28 04:50:07
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