Henry E. Hardtner
Henry Ernest Hardtner | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator for Caldwell, Grant, La Salle, and Winn parishes | |
| In office 1924–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Gilbert, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Oscar K. Allen |
| Louisiana State Representative from La Salle Parish | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| Preceded by | First legislator from La Salle Parish |
| Succeeded by | T.J. Kendrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1870 Pineville, Rapides Parish Louisiana |
| Died | August 7, 1935 (aged 64) Highway accident en route to Baton Rouge |
| Resting place | Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican-turned-Democrat |
| Spouse | Juliet Doerr Hardtner |
| Children | Violet Urania Hardtner Howell Juliet Emily Hardtner |
| Parent(s) | E.J. and Emma Schraeder Hardtner |
| Residence(s) | Urania, La Salle Parish |
| Alma mater | Soule Business College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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.