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Josiah Hardy (1715–1790) was a British merchant and colonial administrator who served as colonial Governor of New Jersey between 1761 and 1763. He was succeeded in the post by William Franklin , the son of Benjamin Franklin . Hardy was later appointed as consul at Cádiz .[1]
Early life and education [ edit ]
Hardy came from a naval family. His father was Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Hardy , and one of his brothers, Charles Hardy , became an admiral.
He became a merchant, emphasizing trade between Great Britain and the North American colonies. In 1761, he was appointed as Governor of New Jersey , serving until 1763. He was succeeded by William Franklin , the son of Benjamin Franklin , who were both born in the colony of Pennsylvania.
Marriage and family [ edit ]
Hardy married Harriet, daughter of Sir Thomas D'Aeth , and they had five daughters: Harriet, Elizabeth Sophia, Priscilla, Louisa and Charlotte.
Their fourth daughter, Louisa (1757–1853),[2] John Cooke on 15 June 1790 at St Leonard's, Shoreditch .[1] Stoke Damerel . Cooke was killed while commanding HMS Bellerophon at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.[2]
^ a b Tracy. Who's Who in Nelson's Navy . p. 95.
^ a b Tracy. Who's Who in Nelson's Navy . p. 96.
References [ edit ]
Skemp, Sheila L. William Franklin: Son of a Patriot, Servant of a King . Oxford University Press, 1990.
Tracy, Nicholas (2006). Who's Who in Nelson's Navy: 200 Naval Heroes . London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 1-86176-244-5
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