Abraham B. Gardner

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Abraham Brookins Gardner (September 2, 1819 – November 28, 1881) was a Vermont attorney and businessman who served as Lieutenant Governor for two one-year terms.

Early life and business career

Abraham Brookins Gardner was born in Pownal, Vermont, on September 2, 1819. He was the son of David and Eunice (Wright) Gardner. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Union College in 1842, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Gardner then studied law and became an attorney and business owner in Bennington, Vermont, including serving as President of the Eagle Square Manufacturing Company and the Bennington and Rutland Railroad.