Josiah Hardy | |
|---|---|
| 12º Royal 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 |
| Occupation | Merchant, Politician, Diplomat |
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]