John Jay Hardin was a U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois. Wikipedia
Born: January 6, 1810, Frankfort, KY
Died: February 23, 1847 (age 37 years), Saltillo, Mexico
Children: Martin Davis Hardin
Party: Whig Party
Grandparent: John Hardin
Books: Speech of Mr. J.J. Hardin, of Illinois, Reviewing the Public Life & Political Principles of Mr. Van Buren: Delivered in the House of Representatives, March 21, 1844 and Speech of Mr. J.J. Hardin, of Illinois, Reviewing the Principles of James K. Polk & the Leaders of Modern Democracy: Delivered in the House of Representatives of the United States, June 3, 1844
Previous office: Representative (1843–1845)