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Gardiner, Joseph Warren

lawyer, jurist, poet, was born March 2, 1836, in North Kingstown, R. I. He studied medicine for two years and subsequently engaged in educational work.

He has lived in various states of the Union; has published several newspapers, and was the editor and owner of the Dixie Optic of Jefferson, N. C. In 1869 he was admitted to the bar, and has attained success as a lawyer of Brewster, Neb., where he has been prosecuting attorney, and a successful judge. He has served as United States pension agent and has filled various public positions of honor. He has contributed extensively both prose and verse to the periodical press, and many of his poems have been incorporated into standard works.