Edward L. Garden Explained

Edward L. Garden
State Senate:North Dakota
District:28th
Term Start:1911
Term End:1914
State House2:North Dakota
District2:28th
Term Start2:1907
Term End2:1910
Birth Name:Edward Lorenzio Garden
Birth Date:30 November 1873
Birth Place:Decorah, Iowa, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Decorah Institute
Profession:Politician

Edward Lorenzio Garden (November 30, 1873 – 1936) was an American politician from Souris, North Dakota who served in both chambers of the North Dakota Legislature, representing the 28th legislative district of North Dakota as a Republican. He served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1907 to 1910 and the North Dakota Senate from 1911 to 1914.[1] [2]

Early life and education

Garden was born in Decorah, Iowa, on November 30, 1873. He received his education at the Decorah Institute.

Career

In 1899, Garden moved to North Dakota, where he worked as a hardware and furniture merchant, operating stores in Landa, Lansford, and Souris.

Prior to serving in the North Dakota Legislature, Garden served as vice president of the North Dakota Hardware Dealers Association and president of the Souris Commercial Club.

Garden served two terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1907 to 1910, representing the 28th legislative district of North Dakota as a Republican.

In 1910, Garden was elected to one term in the North Dakota Senate. He served in this chamber from 1911 to 1914.

Personal life and death

Garden was married. He died in 1936.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dakota Lawmakers. North Dakota Legislative Council. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120602054810/http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/dakotalawmakers/g.pdf. June 2, 2012. February 24, 2023. Wayback Machine.
  2. Book: [[North Dakota Secretary of State]]. 1989. North Dakota Centennial Blue Book. Bismarck, North Dakota. North Dakota Legislative Assembly. 245–254.