Gardner Sheppard Hardee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office 1889–1893[1][2] | |
| Preceded by | H.S. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Robert S. Morrow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1842[3] Brooks County, Georgia[3] |
| Died | July 26, 1926 (aged 84)[3] Rockledge, Florida[3] |
| Resting place | Cocoa Cemetery, Cocoa, Florida[3] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Emma Joanna Stewart |
| Children | 6, Florence, Emma, Grace, Minnie, Ruth & Maude |
| Occupation | citrus grower[3] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Unit | 9th Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Brooks County Rifles |
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 Thomas J, Allen W, Andrew J, James B, Ann E, Francis J & Louisa M Hardee.
In 1888, he was elected over Ed Cecil.[4]