Cary A. Hardee, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cary A. Hardee

American politician

Date of Birth: 13-Nov-1876

Place of Birth: Taylor County, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 21-Nov-1957

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Cary Augustus Hardee (November 13, 1876 – November 21, 1957) was the 23rd Governor of Florida. Born in Taylor County, Florida, he spent most of his life in Live Oak, Florida.
He was a lawyer, state attorney, member of the Florida House of Representatives, and speaker of the Florida House before being elected governor.
He took office on January 4, 1921. During his term, the state adopted constitutional amendments that reapportioned the legislature and prohibited the levying of state income and inheritance taxes.
He also halted the practice of leasing state prisoners out to private businesses.
During his term as governor electrocution became a legal method of execution in Florida. Hardee left office on January 6, 1925.
He ran for governor again in 1932, but lost out in the Democratic primary.
He was a banker in Live Oak until his death in 1957. Hardee County, Florida is named in his honor.