John Hardy (American politician)

Not to be confused with John Hardy (West Virginia politician).

John Hardy (September 19, 1835 – December 9, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States representative from New York, serving two terms from 1881 to 1885.

John Hardy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district
In office December 5, 1881 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Fernando Wood
Succeeded by	Joseph Pulitzer
Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 11th district
In office January 1, 1861 – December 31, 1861
Preceded by	Cummings H. Tucker
Succeeded by	Noah A. Childs
Personal details
Born	September 19, 1835 Scotland
Died	December 9, 1913(1913-12-09) (aged 78) New York City, New York
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Hardy was born in Scotland on September 19, 1835. He immigrated to the United States in 1839 with his parents, who settled in New York City. He attended the public schools and graduated from the College of the City of New York in 1853; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1861 and commenced practice in New York City.

Political career

He was member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 11th D.) in 1861. He was member of the board of aldermen of New York City in 1863, 1864, and from 1867 to 1869; clerk of the common council in 1870 and 1871; chief clerk in the office of the mayor in 1877 and 1878.

Congress

He was elected as a Democrat to the 47th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Fernando Wood; reelected to the 48th United States Congress and served from December 5, 1881, until March 3, 1885; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1884.

Later career and death

He resumed the practice of law in New York City and died there December 9, 1913; interment in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y.

External links

• United States Congress. "John Hardy (id: H000196)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• John Hardy at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress