On 6 May 1833, a Hardy Smith personally appeared in the Court of Ordinary of Laurens County, Georgia to obtain the benefit of a pension per the Act of Congress passed 7 June 1832.
In his testimony, Hardy declared that he was 76 years old (presumably born 1757) and he was born on the waters of Neuse River Johnston County, North Carolina.
Who is Hardy’s father? A further examination of the Smith’s of Johnston County hopes to peel away the mystery behind this question.
Another clue to mention is that Hardy states he was of Cumberland County, North Carolina when he served this 3 tours (from 10 April 1779 to 7-8 October 1781) during the American Revolutionary War.
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