Lamartine Griffin Hardman

Lamartine Griffin Hardman (April 14, 1856 – February 18, 1937) was an American physician, farmer, businessman, entrepreneur, and politician who served two terms as the 65th Governor of the state of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. He believed that state government should be run like a business and was best known for his effort to make governmental processes more efficient.

Lamartine Griffin Hardman
65th Governor of Georgia
In office
June 25, 1927  June 27, 1931
Preceded byClifford Walker
Succeeded byRichard Russell Jr.
Personal details
Born(1856-04-14)April 14, 1856
Commerce, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 1937(1937-02-18) (aged 80)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Resting placeGray Hill Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEmma Wiley Griffin
Alma materJefferson Medical College
Medical College of Georgia
OccupationPhysician
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