Josiah Hardy

Josiah Hardy
12º Royal Governor of New Jersey
In office
1761–1763
MonarchGeorge III
Preceded byThomas Boone
Succeeded byWilliam Franklin
Personal details
Born1715
England
Died1790
OccupationMerchant, 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]

  1. ^ Tracy. Who's Who in Nelson's Navy. p. 95.