American politician (1759–1832)

Gideon Gardner (May 30, 1759 – March 22, 1832) was a U.S. Representative from M*achusetts.

Born in Nantucket in the Province of M*achusetts Bay, Gardner received a limited schooling.Gardner was a successful ship master, and later became a shipowner.Gardner also engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was reportedly owner of the Ganges (1809 whaler) when "Gardner's Island" was discovered.

Gardner was elected as a Democratic-Republican Party to the Eleventh Congress (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811).He resumed his former business pursuits.He was the bearer of a pe*ion from the citizens of Nantucket to Congress for tax relief in 1813.He died in Nantucket, M*achusetts, March 22, 1832.He was interred in Friends Burying Ground.

Gardner was a direct descendant of Thomas Gardner (planter).

See also

• Gardner (whaling family)

References

• United States Congress. "Gideon Gardner (id: G000054)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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