Joseph Alfred Hardcastle (1815–1899)[3][4] was an English Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1847 and 1885.
^11891 Census RG12/18 Folio 51, Page 43, Schedule 195: London - Kensington 54, Queens Gate Terrace (Names and Surname: Joseph A Hardcastle, Relation to Head of Family: Head, Condition of Marriage: M, Age last Birthday: 75, Profession or Occupation: Living on own means, Where Born: Clapham, Surrey
^General Register Office index of deaths registered in July, August, September, 1899 - Name: Hardcastle, Joseph Alfred Age: 83 District: Beaminster Volume: 5A Page: 221.