Richard HARDY

                   He came from England to Virginia about 1666, and was granted 1,150 acres of land in Isle of Wight County. He was a prominent, influential citizen and churchman. a kinsman of the afore said George HARDY, probably his brother; the dates of his birth and death are unknown.  and had among other issue:"--COLONIAL FAMILIES OF THE Southern States of America, HARDY FAMILY, page 261 Land Grants:
(1) John Hardie, 1150a. June 5, 1666, Isle of Wight Co., Beg.g & c. of Mathew Tomlins old land; & run.g & c. to Wm. Westwary's land, Patents 5, p. 669
   (2) John Hardie, 1390a. September 21, 1674, Isle of Wight Co., Beg.g & c. of Mathew Tomlins old land, & run.g & c.by Wm. Westrays land., Patents 6, p. 521
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Gleaned from David H. Brown is the following;
"Born in England 1613 and died 1670, will probated 1677. He came before 1654 to Virginia with his brother George Hardy; was a member of the House of Burgesses in 1666; a Justice of the County Court about 1675.
   He married Alice Bennett, widow Johnson, daughter of Thomas Bennett and Alice Sneale, widow Pierce, daughter of Henry Sneale and Alice Sneale (or Snayle). (Thomas Bennett was born in Wivelscombe, Co. Somerset, England, and died in Virginia after 1632, having come on the Neptune in 1618, was a member of the House of Burgesses from Mulberry Island in 1632.)"
""JOHN HARDY, b. 1613 d. 1670, of Isle of Wight Co., Va., a kinsman of theaforesaid George Hardy, probably his brother; the dates of his birth and death are unknown. In 1666 he received a grant for 1,150 acres of land in Isle of Wight Co. He was a prominent, influential citizen and Churchman. He m. 1632 Olive Council, and had among other issue:"--COLONIAL FAMILIES OF THE Southern States of America, HARDY FAMILY, page 261."
                  

                   He married Alice Bennett Johnson, daughter of Thomas Johnson and Alice Bennett.

Notes for GEORGE HARDY:
The first authentic record that we find of this family in Virginia, is of George Hardy, the brother of John Hardy, who came to the Colony prior to1636, at which date he is spoken of as a "Shipwright." In 1644 George Hardy patented 300 acres, and in 1648 500 acres, situated upon Lawne's Creek, in Isle of Wight Co. He was the owner of the famous Hardy Mill, which was owned by the family for generations. He served as a member of the House of Burgesses from 1641-52. He was a liberal supporter of the Established Church. He made a will March 16, 1654, which was probated on April 14, 1655; he names his loving wife, to whom he leaves all of his land, housing, etc., and after her death to be divided between his kinsmen, George Hardy, II, Christian Wilson and Thomas Hardy; so he evidently left no issue.

George Hardy (b. 1610, Bedford County) who was the earliest Hardy to arrive according to authetic records, coming to the Virginia Colony prior to 1636.
Source: Our Hardy Heritage, by Betty Barnes Couch, Page 65
George Hardy was a shipwright by trade. In 1636, he and Thomas Wombell patented 350 acres for the transportation of himself the second time, his wife the second and third time, and his uncle, Christian Wilson (brother of his mother, Alice). In 1641 he was appointed Burgess in Isle of -Wight County, and again in 1644. In 1645, he represented the county with Arthur Smith, John Upton, and John Seaward. In 1649, the Burgesses were George Hardy and Robert Pitt. He remained Burgess until his death in 1654.
On 16 Apr. 1648, records show Edward Prince deeded to George Hardy, George Stephens, and John Watkins, one water mill at the head of Lawne's Creek with housing, land, etc., for the exchange of 17,500 pounds of tobacco. Teste: John Hammond, James Brewer, and Stephen Webb. Records note that 17 Jul. 1648 a Land Grant to George Hardy, 500 acres on the east side of Lawne's Creek, extending to the main river, along land of Thomas Gaynes, along the great river to a creek dividing his land from the land of Alice Bennett. George Hardy had 300 acres by former patent, and 200 acres for the transportation of his brother Thomas Hardy and his sister Alice Hardy, and his nephew George Hardy, son of John Hardy and Olive Council. The water mill mentioned, purchased in Apr. 1648, became known as Hardy's Mill. George Hardy was one of the first settlers to acquire land for raising tobacco. In his will he bequeathed 1,000 pounds of tobacco towards the building of a church in the Upper Parish, provided it be built of brick. His "Hardy's Mill" on Lawne's Creek was the oldet mill noted on record, and had the reputation as being known for its long, continuous operation. He left the mill and his seal ring to his nephew George Hardy, and requested his wife to look upon his brother Thomas as his next kinsmen.
Peter Hayes, 350 acs. Isle of Wight co., 21 Aug. 1637, p. 461. Bounded on the W. with land of Thomas Davis, N. & N.E. with Pagan Cr. & on S. & S.W. with the maine woods. Due by purchase from Georg Hardye, who purchased from Roger Gagnall, to whom it was granted by pattent.
(2nd) Assignment of same from Roger Bagnall to Georg Hardye, Shippright, 4 Dec. 1636, p. 462. Witnesses: Ann Jones, Richard Hart.
(3rd) Assignment from Georg Hardye to Peter Hayes, Planter, 11 Feb. 1636. p. 462. Witness: Tobias Hurst.
Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Chapter Patent Book No. I, page, 67.
George Hardey (Hardy), Thomas Wombwell & Peter Hall, 1,100 acs. called Timber Neck, Isle of Wight Co., (no date appears) Page 142. Bet the two S.W. branches by the side of black water. 650 acres in an absolute Necke belonging to said Hardy & said Wombwell, and 400 acres without the Necke to Peter Hall, orphant. Trans. of 22 pers: Mr. Hardy himself the 2d time, his wife 2d & 3d time, Xpian. Wilson, Thomas Green, William Tayor, Alexr. Hux, Richard Bell, David Greere, Thomas Claus, Eliz. Holmes, John Monser, Robert Ward, John Taylor, John Oliver, James Louder, Antho. Tyngle, Xtopr. Medcalfe, Edward Holt, Thomas Soopson, Mary Booth, Ann Garner.
Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Chapter, Patent Book No. 2. Page 176
George Hardy, 500 acs., July 17, 1648, Page 147. Lyeing on the E. side of Lawnes Cr., extending to the main river, along land reputed Thomas Gaynes, along the great river to a cr. diving same from land of Alice Bennet. 300 acs. by former patent & 200 acs. for trans. of : 4 pers., 3 of whom are named: Elli Sleeve, Ann Clarke, Ann Poorey.
Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Chapter, Patent Book No. 2, Page 177.

John Senior, 1200 acs. on N. side Peanketank Riv., beg at Mattrums Cr., along the Westermost branch thereof N. by E., thence E. by S. towards the Gleab Land Cr. Trans. 24 pers.* 13 Oct 1651, p. 346. The rights being assigned unto sd. Senior by George Hardy & Thomas Wombwell & inserted under a patent granted them 3 July 1648 & by them, relinquished and taken up by new rights, their patent being for 1100 acs. Ut Vid fol. 89. Test: R. Huberd. The following names appear under this record: Mary Glass, John Taylor.
Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Chapter, Patent Book No. 2, page 221.

Peter Hull, 400 acs. Isle of Wight Co., 17 Dec 1663, p.p. 356, (377). On the W. side of the first branch of the black water, beg. at the swamp side which line parts this & land of George Hardies & Tho. Womball, running N. &c. Part of a patent of 1100 acs. granted sd. Hull, Geo. Hardy & Tho. Womball, dated 15 July 1651.
Source: Cavaliers and Pioneers, Chapter Patent Book No. 3, Page 509.

George Hardy, of Isle of Wight County, took an active part in public affairs. He served as a member of the House of Burgesses from 1641 to 1652.
(Ginny's note: Verify correct George)
Source: Hardys and Hardies Past and Present, Page 18.

   June 10, 1642 George Hardy received a grant of 300 acres on the easternmost side of Lawne's Creek adjacent to Alice Bennett.
Source: Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight Co., VA., by John Bennett Boddie. Page 293

   Taylor, John, 1648, by Geo. Hardy, Tho. Wombwell, and Peter Hall, Isle of Wight Co.
Taylor, Wm., 1648, by Geo, Hardy, Tho. Wombwell, and Peter Hall, Isle of Wight Co.
Tyngle, Antho., 1648, by Geo. Hardy, Tho. Wombwell and Peter Hall, Isle of Wight Co.
Louder, James, 1648, by Geo. Hardy, Tho. Wombwell and Peter Hall, Isle of Wight Co.
Soopson, Tho., 1648, by Geo. Hardy, Tho. Wombwell and Peter Hall, Isle of Wight Co.
Source: Virginia Immigrants, 1623-66