I have ran across the name William Hardy in my family tree, born abt. 1697 d. abt. 1751 in Salmon Creek, N.C.. he married Edith Batchlor before 1714 in Scuppernog N.C. daughter of Richard Batchlor and Ann Brigs. William Hardy (2nd) died before Feb. 11, 1784 married Sarah Parrott his brother Lemuel Hardy married Sara's sister Elizabeth Parrott abt. 1728 daughter of Francis Parrott and Frances Johnson. hope this helps you.