About Frederick D. Gardner
Lived 1869 – 1933 (aged 64). Frederick D. Gardner was an American politician, funeral director and governor.
Frederick Dozier Gardner (November 6, 1869 – December 18, 1933), an American businessman and politician from St. Louis, Missouri, served as the 34th governor of Missouri from 1917 to 1921.
Political career Gardner was born in Hickman, Kentucky; his father was William H. Gardner.
Businessman In addition to his political career, Gardner spent 47 years in the funeral industry both as a funeral director and supplier, starting his career as an office boy.
Personal life and death He married Jeannette Vosburgh in 1894 and they had four children: William King, Dozier, Lee, and Janet Gardner. He was also a Freemason belonging to the historic Tuscan Lodge #360 Masonic Temple. He died December 18, 1933, in St. Louis, from an infection of the jaw. He was buried in the Bellefontaine Cemetery there with full Masonic rites.
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Who was Frederick D. Gardner?
American politician (1869-1933)
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Frederick D. Gardner was born on 6 November 1869 in Hickman.
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Frederick D. Gardner died on 18 December 1933 in St. Louis.
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Frederick D. Gardner was a politician, funeral director and governor.
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Frederick D. Gardner was American.
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