William H. Hardy
William Harris Hardy | |
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W.H. Hardy (circa 1900) | |
| Born | February 12, 1837 Lowndes County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 1917 (aged 80) Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Cumberland University |
| Known for | Founder of Hattiesburg, Laurel, Mississippi, and Gulfport, Mississippi |
| Spouse(s) | Sallie Ann Johnson (1860-1872) Hattie Lott (1874-1895) Ida V. May (1895-1917) |
| Children | 12 |
| 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.