Henry E. Hardtner Politician

Henry Ernest Hardtner (September 10, 1870 – August 7, 1935) was a Louisiana businessman and conservationist regarded as "the father of forestry in the South." He founded and named the town of Urania in La Salle Parish and served single terms as a Democrat in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature. In 1900 he was the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 5th congressional district, losing to future U.S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell of Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 10, 1870
Birth place
Louisiana , Rapides Parish Louisiana , Pineville Louisiana
Religion
Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1935
Place of death
Baton Rouge Louisiana
Residence
La Salle Parish Louisiana , Urania Louisiana

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Office holder

office
Louisiana State Senator from Caldwell Grant La Salle and Winn parishes
Louisiana State Representative from La Salle Parish
party
Republican Party (United States)

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