Josiah Hardy
Josiah Hardy | |
|---|---|
| Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office 1761–1763 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Thomas Boone |
| Succeeded by | William Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1715 England |
| Died | 1790 (aged 74–75) |
| Occupation | Merchant, Politician, Diplomat |
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Josiah Hardy (1715 – 1790) was a British merchant and colonial administrator who served as the governor of New Jersey from 1761 to 1763. He was succeeded in the post by William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin. Hardy was later appointed as consul at Cádiz.