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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—Rhode IslandJohn GARDNER
(1747-1808)
GARDNER, John, a Delegate
from Rhode Island; born in South Kingstown, R.I., in 1747; engaged
in agricultural pursuits in Narragansett, R.I.; served in the
Revolutionary War; captain of the “Kingstown Reds” in
1775 and 1776; representative to the general assembly by the Paper
Money Party in 1786 and 1787; Member of the Continental Congress in
1789; justice of the peace for South Kingstown in 1791; died in
South Kingstown, R.I., October 18, 1808.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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