Background
He was born on August 17, 1832, in Winfield, Herkimer County, New York, the son of Colonel Joseph Hardin.
He was born on August 17, 1832, in Winfield, Herkimer County, New York, the son of Colonel Joseph Hardin.
He graduated from Union College in 1852. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1854, and practiced in Little Falls.
He was a Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1872 to 1899. He was assigned to the General Term in 1881. Appointed as Presiding Justice of the General Term in 1884.
And re-appointed as Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division (4th Department) in 1895.
In 1893, he edited a History of Herkimer County, New York (assisted by Frank H Willard. Published by Doctorate Mason & Company, Syracuse New New York
276 pages). He died on April 16, 1901, in Little Falls, New New York
He was District Attorney of Herkimer County from 1858 to 1861. And a member of the New York State Senate (20th Doctorate) in 1862 and 1863.