William H. Hardy

William Harris Hardy
W.H. Hardy (circa 1900)
Born(1837-02-12)February 12, 1837
DiedFebruary 17, 1917(1917-02-17) (aged 80)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCumberland University
Known forFounder of Hattiesburg, Laurel, Mississippi, and Gulfport, Mississippi
Spouse(s)Sallie Ann Johnson (1860-1872)
Hattie Lott (1874-1895)
Ida V. May (1895-1917)
Children12
Parent(s)Robert W. Hardy
Temperance L. Toney

William Harris Hardy (February 12, 1837 − February 17, 1917) was an American businessman who founded the Mississippi cities of Hattiesburg, Laurel, and Gulfport.