Samuel Hardy
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For other people named Samuel Hardy, see Samuel Hardy (disambiguation).
Samuel Hardy (June 10, 1758 – October 17, 1785) was an American lawyer, planter and politician, who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Isle of Wight County, as well as briefly on Virginia's Executive Council and as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.[1][2]
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Samuel Hardy | |
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Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia | |
In office 1783 – October 17, 1785 Serving with John Scarsbrook Wills | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Isle of Wight County | |
In office May 1, 1780 – May, 1782 Serving with John Scarsbrook Wills | |
Preceded by | Josiah Parker |
Succeeded by | Josiah Parker |
In office October 3, 1778 – May 3, 1779 Serving with John Scarsbrook Wills | |
Preceded by | Josiah Parker |
Succeeded by | Josiah Parker |
Personal details | |
Born | May 1, 1753 Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
Died | October 17, 1785(1785-10-17) (aged 27) New York City, New York |
Resting place | Saint Paul's Church Cemetery, New York City, New York |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Occupation | planter, businessperson, politician |
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