Lindsay Cann Gardner (December 27, 1875 – August 23, 1938) was a druggist and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Yarmouth County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1928 to 1938 as a Liberal member.

Lindsay Cann Gardner
MLA for Yarmouth County
In office
1928–1938
Preceded byJohn Flint Cahan
Succeeded byHenry A. Waterman
Speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
In office
1934–1938
Preceded byDaniel George McKenzie
Succeeded byMoses Elijah McGarry
Personal details
BornDecember 27, 1875
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
DiedAugust 23, 1938(1938-08-23) (aged 62)
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Political partyLiberal
SpouseDora Munro
Occupationdruggist

He was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, the son of George Hunter Gardner and Henrietta Frances Smith. He was educated at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy in New York state. In 1901, he married Dora A. Munro. Gardner was vice-president and then director for Minard's Liniment Company. Gardner was speaker for the provincial assembly from 1934 to 1938. He died in office at Yarmouth at the age of 62.

References edit

  • A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)