George W. Gardner
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George W. Gardner (1834–1911) was a grain dealer and the 28th and 30th Mayor of Cleveland, serving two terms as a Republican. He was also co-proprietor with John D. Rockefeller and Maurice B. Clark of the firm Clark, Gardner & Company, later Clark & Rockefeller, commission merchants.[1] They were the largest grain dealers in Cleveland before Rockefeller went on with Clark in the oil industry.[2]
Quick Facts 28th Mayor of Cleveland, Preceded by ...
George W. Gardner | |
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28th Mayor of Cleveland | |
In office 1885–1886 | |
Preceded by | John H. Farley |
Succeeded by | Brenton D. Babcock |
30th Mayor of Cleveland | |
In office 1889–1890 | |
Preceded by | Brenton D. Babcock |
Succeeded by | William G. Rose |
Personal details | |
Born | (1834-02-07)February 7, 1834 Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
Died | December 18, 1911(1911-12-18) (aged 77) Dayton, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Rosaline Oviatt (m. 1857) |
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