Preceded by H.S. Williams Occupation citrus grower Succeeded by Robert S. Morrow Name Gardner Hardee | Party Democratic Party Spouse(s) Emma Joan Stewart Resting place Cocoa | |
Born July 19, 1842Brooks County, Georgia ( 1842-07-19 ) Children Emma Joanna Hardee Skelly Unit 9th Georgia Volunteer Infantry | ||
Gardner Sheppard Hardee (July 19, 1842 – July 26, 1926) was the founding settler of Rockledge, Florida and a member of the Florida Senate representing the 13th district from 1889 to 1892. He was also a member of the Brevard County Board of Commissioners.
He was the son of Thomas E. Hardee and Grace Jones, and the brother of Robert A. Hardee, and Buddy Hardee.
In 1888, he was elected over Ed Cecil.
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