Background
Gardner, Frank Saltus was born on March 29, 1852 in New York, United States. Son of William and Mary Cole (Wright) Gardner.
state transportation and trade administrator
Gardner, Frank Saltus was born on March 29, 1852 in New York, United States. Son of William and Mary Cole (Wright) Gardner.
Educated College City of New York, 1867-1869.
In mercantile business until 1876. Assistant secretary and secretary New York Board of Trade and Transportation, since 1877, also honorary vice president (office created for him alone). Executive Committee New York State Waterways Association (1st secretary).
Director and secretary Canal Association of Greater New York, 1902-1912. Secretary Anti-monopoly League, New York, 1879-1883, Union for Improvement of Canals, New York, 1885-1892, New York State Commerce Convention, 1899-1903 inclusive, New York State Committee on Canal Referendum, 1915, etc.
Member 7th Regiment, New York.S.N.G., 1870-1877.
Married Hattie Merrill, June 22, 1881.