Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Harvey, William E.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bensalem Township


WILLIAM E. HARVEY farmer, P.O. Eddington, was born in 
Philadelphia, September 3, 1852.  His parents were Josiah L. 
and Caroline F. (Randolph) Harvey, the latter born in 
Newfoundland and the former in Philadelphia. They were of 
English descent.  His father was a dealer in real estate in 
Philadelphia.  His family consists of seven sons and one 
daughter.  William E. is the second.  He was reared in 
Philadelphia and attended the common school.  He has always 
liked to be on the farm, which has been owned by his father 
for over thirty years.  The farm is situated in Bensalem 
township, on the bank of the Delaware river, and is well 
improved.  Our subject has made many valuable improvements 
and has done much to beautify the grounds.  He has spent 
most of his time here since he left school.  He was married 
in New Jersey to Laura P., daughter of John Henry.  She is 
of English descent, and a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 His parents were member of the Society of Friends.  He is a 
democrat and a member of the Masonic fraternity.