GARDERE, Paul J., Orleans then St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Mike Miller

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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 Alc e Fortier, Lit. D.  Published in 1914, by Century
Historical Association.