Gardner S. Hardee
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.
Gardner Sheppard Hardee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office 1889–1893 | |
| Preceded by | H.S. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Morrow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1842 Brooks County, Georgia |
| Died | July 26, 1926 (aged 84) Rockledge, Florida |
| Resting place | Cocoa Cemetery, Cocoa, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Emma Joanna Stewart |
| Children | 6, Florence, Emma, Grace, Minnie, Ruth & Maude |
| Occupation | citrus grower |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Unit | 9th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Brooks County Rifles |
He was the son of Thomas E. Hardee and Grace Jones, and the brother of Robert A. Hardee, and Thomas J, Allen W, Andrew J, James B, Ann E, Francis J & Louisa M Hardee.
In 1888, he was elected over Ed Cecil.
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