Cary A. Hardee

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Cary A. Hardee

Cary Augustus Hardee (born November 13, 1876 in Taylor County , Florida , † November 21, 1957 in Live Oak , Florida) was an American politician and the 23rd governor of Florida from 1921 to 1925 .

Early years and political advancement

Cary Hardee attended schools in his home country and then became a teacher. After studying law, he settled in Live Oak as a lawyer. He also got into banking there. In 1902 he co-founded the First National Bank of Live Oak and became its president in 1907. He was also involved in Mayo State Bank and Branford State Bank . In 1905, Hardee became a Florida 3rd District Attorney. He held this office until 1913. Between 1915 and 1917 he was a member of the House of Representatives and President of the Florida House of Representatives . In 1920 he was nominated by his Democratic Party as the top candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election.

Florida governor

After the clear election victory against the Republican George E. Gay Hardee began his four-year term on January 4, 1921. During his reign, the system of lending convicts for forced labor was abolished. In Florida, six new counties were created and the state constitution was revised. The changes mainly affected the tax system and the State House of Representatives. That was when the first petroleum tax was introduced in Florida. The electric chair became the legal method of execution in Florida.

Further life

The Florida Constitution did not allow direct re-election of a governor. Therefore, Hardee had to resign from his office on January 5, 1925 after his term expired. He retired to Live Oak and returned to his private business. In 1932 he applied again for the office of governor, but failed in the primary elections as third place. He spent the rest of his life in Live Oak, where he died in November 1957. Cary Hardee was married to Maud Randle. Hardee County in Florida is named after him.

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport Conn. 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME Hardee, Cary
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Hardee, Cary Augustus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician, governor of Florida
DATE OF BIRTH November 13, 1876
PLACE OF BIRTH Taylor County , Florida
DATE OF DEATH November 21, 1957
Place of death Live Oak , Florida