Frederick D. Gardner

Frederick Dozier Gardner ( born November 6, 1869 in Hickman, Fulton County, Kentucky, † December 18, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri ) was an American politician and from 1917 to 1921 the 34th Governor of Missouri.

Early years and career

Frederick Gardner attended elementary schools in Tennessee and then the Harvard University. After moving to St. Louis, he began a successful career as a funeral director. His business had branches in Texas and Tennessee. He gained a great reputation by his profession. Therefore, he was elected as a candidate of the Democratic Party as the new governor of his State on November 7, 1916. This was the only political office that Gardner ever held.

Governor of Missouri

Gardner took office on January 8, 1917. At this time the road in Missouri was continued. The women were given the right to vote, a tax commission was set up, the Capitol was completed in the capital, and state-owned recreation parks were planned. During his tenure falls, the American entry into the First World War. As in the other U.S. states had to be converted to the armaments factory in Missouri the economy. Soldiers also had to be recruited into the armed forces. After the war ended in November 1918, then the economy had to be driven back to the normal requirements and the returning soldiers reintegrate into society.

Further CV

After the end of his tenure, Gardner moved back from politics and returned to his private business interests. He died in December 1933 and was buried in St. Louis. Frederick Gardner was married to Jeanette Vosburgh, with whom he had three children.