William Harvey

Politician

1821 – 1874

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Who was William Harvey?

William Harvey was a Canadian political figure. He represented Elgin East in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1874 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Malahide Township, Elgin County, Upper Canada and was educated there. In 1848, he married a Miss Sophronia Mack. Harvey served on the town council for Malahide and the council for Malahide Township. He died in office after contracting small pox during a visit to Ottawa in 1874 in Aylmer, Ontario.

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Born
Apr 3, 1821
Nationality
  • Canada
Died
Jun 14, 1874

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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