Gardere, Paul J.

Submitted by Mike Miller

Gardere, Paul Joseph, mayor of Slidell, St. Tammany parish, La., was born at New Orleans, La., June 20, 1876; son of August F. and Virginia (Fazende) Gardere, the former of whom died at the age of 47 years. The widow survives, and at this time has attained her 63rd year. Mr. Gardere, the subject of this sketch, was educated in public and private schools at the city of New Orleans and shortly following the term of his tutorage became engaged in the lumber business, which has from that time largely occupied his attention, he having filled the important position of manager of the lumber department of the Salmen Brick & Lumber Co., for 9 years. Mr. Gardere votes the democratic ticket, and is now serving his second term as mayor of the town of Slidell. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church. June 23, 1906, Mr. Gardere was married to Miss Lottie P. Hardee, daughter of M. T. and Adele (Cook) Hardee, of South Carolina. Their home has been blessed with 4 children, namely: Lydia Marie, 6 years old; Virginia, 4 years; Lottie Ella, 2 years, and Owena Hattie, 1 year. Mr. Gardere is also a member of the fraternal order of Redmen.

Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 721-722. Edited by Alcee Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.