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''' John Harvey''' (?? - 1679) was the governor of [[Albemarle Sound]], in [[The Carolinas]], in 1679. |
''' John Harvey''' (?? - 1679) was the governor of [[Albemarle Sound]], in [[The Carolinas]], in 1679. |
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== Biography == |
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Harvey was born between 1628 and 1630, in [[England]], to Thomas Harvey and Mary. |
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Harvey was born between 1628 and 1630,<ref name=" Johnhargene">[http://www.gremmert.com/getperson.php?personID=I24674&tree=ardeneva John Harvey genealogy”]. Retrieved in 02 February, 2015, to 16:50 pm.</ref> in Warwickshire, [[England]],<ref name=" ncpejoha">Dennis F. Daniels. [http://ncpedia.org/biography/governors/harvey-john NCpedia: John Harvey].</ref> to Thomas Harvey and Mary.<ref name=" Johnhargene"/> His family settled in [[Virginia]] around 1640. He emigrated to Albemarle County (modern [[Perquimans County]]), North Carolina, in 1659.<ref name=" ncpejoha"/> |
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John Harvey probably bought the actual peninsula Harvey's Neck, NC, in the [[Albemarle Sound]] |
John Harvey probably bought the actual peninsula Harvey's Neck, NC, in the [[Albemarle Sound]]. Many historians believe John Harvey to be the first settler of Albemarle. John Harvey was one of the leaders of the factions anti-property of the region. However, he was known for being highly respected by the population of the colony, even among his political rivals.<ref name=" Johnhargene"/> He started his political career serving in the Samuel Stephen’s council and the Governments of Peter Carteret and John Jenkins, services he exercised until 1676.<ref name=" ncpejoha"/> |
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During to [[Culpeper’s Rebellion]], Harvey participation captured to ''Albemarle’s Marshal General (High Sheriff) Edward Wade'' early in the rebellion.<ref name=" ncpejoha"/> |
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| ⚫ | Harvey married Dorothy Tooke, in [[Isle Of Wight County, Virginia]], having with she three children: Robert, Richard and [[Thomas Harvey (North Carolina governor)|Thomas Harvey]] (future diputy governor of North Carolina).<ref name=" Johnhargene" |
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In February 1679 he was appointed chairman and acting governor, after the news came that the former governor, [[Seth Sothel]], had been captured by pirates. However, his administration as governor ended too soon,<ref name=" ncpejoha"/><ref name=" Johnhargene"/> prematurely dying in January 1680, in Albemarle County.<ref name=" ncpejoha"/> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 11:21, 14 September 2015
John Harvey | |
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| 8th List of colonial governors of North Carolina | |
| In office February 1679 – 1679 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Miller |
| Succeeded by | Henry Wilkinson (never served) and John Jenkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Governor of Albemarle Sound (Carolina) Unknown England |
| Died | 1679 Albemarle County (modern Perquimans County), North Carolina |
| Resting place | Governor of Albemarle Sound (Carolina) |
| Spouse | Dorothy Tooke |
| Children | Robert, Richard and Thomas Harvey |
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| Occupation | Politician |
John Harvey (?? - 1679) was the governor of Albemarle Sound, in The Carolinas, in 1679.
Biography
Harvey was born between 1628 and 1630,[1] in Warwickshire, England,[2] to Thomas Harvey and Mary.[1] His family settled in Virginia around 1640. He emigrated to Albemarle County (modern Perquimans County), North Carolina, in 1659.[2]
John Harvey probably bought the actual peninsula Harvey's Neck, NC, in the Albemarle Sound. Many historians believe John Harvey to be the first settler of Albemarle. John Harvey was one of the leaders of the factions anti-property of the region. However, he was known for being highly respected by the population of the colony, even among his political rivals.[1] He started his political career serving in the Samuel Stephen’s council and the Governments of Peter Carteret and John Jenkins, services he exercised until 1676.[2]
During to Culpeper’s Rebellion, Harvey participation captured to Albemarle’s Marshal General (High Sheriff) Edward Wade early in the rebellion.[2]
In February 1679 he was appointed chairman and acting governor, after the news came that the former governor, Seth Sothel, had been captured by pirates. However, his administration as governor ended too soon,[2][1] prematurely dying in January 1680, in Albemarle County.[2]
Harvey married Dorothy Tooke, in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia, having with she three children: Robert, Richard and Thomas Harvey (future diputy governor of North Carolina).[1]
References
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