John Hardinge

John Hardinge was born on 3 March 1759 in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom to Horatio Hardinge. 
In 1774, he joined the British Army as an ensign. In 1776, he made Lieutenant. 
In 1778, he married Martha Hardinge. 
In 1778, he made Captain. In 1780, he made Major. 
He died in battle in 1781 in Cowpens, South Carolina, USA.