Pvt. John Evans Gandy was from Society Hill, Darlington County SC. A 47 y/o farmer a brother of Able Gandy. He Joined Capt. David G. Wood Company 29th South Carolina Militia on 7 July 1863. An election of officers was held on that date as it was the date of formation. It was held by Col. Jos.E. Wingate Commanding 29th Reg't SC Militia. This unit became Co. E. South Carolina State Troops and was posted in the Charleston area. No data on the units action. Its function was for State and local defense.