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John E. Gandy

John E. Gandy is a son of the gentleman whose sketch appears above, and was born in this parish in 1852. In his early youth he attended the different schools of the parish, and being an intelligent, wide awake youth, possessing a good memory, he made excellent progress in his studies, and at the age of twenty-one years was perfectly capable of successfully fighting the battle of life alone.

He was married, December 15, 1880 to Miss Mary A. McConnell, and by her he has become the father of three bright and interesting little children named Joseph H. D., Dovie and Conway.

Mrs. Gandy is a daughter of Joshua McConnell, a native of Georgia, who, at the time of her marriage, was residing in Cleburne, Texas. Mr. Gandy, like the majority of boys, followed in his father's footsteps, and has always given his attention to agriculture, being now the owner of about 520 acres of land, nearly half of which is under cultivation. This property is the result, mainly, of honest and persistent toil, and shows what can be accomplished when a man of energy is at the helm.

He has always supported the doctrines of Democracy, and in 1884 was appointed a member of the police jury, a position he held with ability until 1888. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected throughout this section, as worthy citizens and friends.

Biographical Sketches| Claiborne Parish

Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana, Southern Publishing Company, 1890