Background
He was succeeded in the post by William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin.
He was succeeded in the post by William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin.
Hardy was later appointed as consul at Cadiz. Hardy came from a naval family. He became a merchant, emphasizing trade between Great Britain and the North American colonies.
In 1761, he was appointed as Governor of New Jersey, serving until 1763.
He was succeeded by William Franklin, the son of Benjamin Franklin, who were both born in the colony of Pennsylvania.