Francis Gardner
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Frank Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1809 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Tenney |
| Succeeded by | William Hale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 27, 1771 |
| Died | June 25, 1835 (aged 63) |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret Leonard Gardner |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Francis Gardner (December 27, 1771 – June 25, 1835) was an American politician and a United States representative from New Hampshire.
Gardner was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1793.[1] He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1796 and commenced practice at Walpole, New Hampshire before moving to Keene in 1806.
Career
Elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Tenth Congress, Gardner served as United States Representative for the state of New Hampshire from (March 4, 1807 – March 3, 1809).[2] He was not a candidate for reelection in 1808 and resumed his practice as well as serving as solicitor of Cheshire County.
Gardner was appointed solicitor of Cheshire County, New Hampshire on June 30, 1806,[3] and served from 1807 to 1820.
Death
Gardner died in Roxbury (now part of Boston), Suffolk County, Massachusetts on June 25, 1835 (age 63 years, 180 days).[4] His burial location is unknown.
