Robert Augustus Hardee (May 27, 1833 – November 27, 1909) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives in the sessions of 1873, 1874, and 1897. He was also a member of the Brevard County Board of Commissioners.
Robert Augustus Hardee | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Brevard County | |
In office 1873–1875[1][2] | |
Preceded by | James Paine, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Quinn Bass |
In office 1897–1899 | |
Preceded by | W. R. Sanders |
Succeeded by | Henry L. Parker |
Personal details | |
Born | Georgia | May 27, 1833
Died | November 27, 1909 Fort Pierce, Florida | (aged 76)
Resting place | Sebastian Cemetery, Sebastian, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emma Provids Willard Hardee |
Children | Robert G. Hardee |
Residence | Sebastian, Florida |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Company H, Ninth Georgia Infantry |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Wilderness, Siege of Knoxville, Battle of Gettysburg |
He was the son of Thomas E. Hardee and Grace Jones, and the brother of Gardner S. Hardee, and Buddy Hardee.
He moved to New Haven, Florida (the original name of Sebastian) in 1889.