John Harvey (Albemarle)

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John Harvey
Governor of Albemarle Sound
In office
February 1679 –1679
Preceded by Thomas Miller
Succeeded by Henry Wilkinson (never served) and John Jenkins
Personal details
Born Unknown
England
Died 1679
Albemarle County (modern Perquimans County), North Carolina
Spouse(s) Dorothy Tooke
Children Robert, Richard and Thomas Harvey

John Harvey (died 1679) was the governor of Albemarle Sound, in The Carolinas, in 1679.

Albemarle Sound An estuary on the coast of North Carolina, United States

Albemarle Sound is a large estuary on the coast of North Carolina in the United States located at the confluence of a group of rivers, including the Chowan and Roanoke. It is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Currituck Banks, a barrier peninsula upon which the town of Kitty Hawk is located, at the eastern edge of the sound, and part of the greater Outer Banks region. Roanoke Island is situated at the southeastern corner of the sound, where it connects to Pamlico Sound. Much of the water in the Albemarle Sound is brackish or fresh, as opposed to the saltwater of the ocean, as a result of river water pouring into the sound.

The Carolinas Region

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Early life

Harvey was born between 1628 and 1630, [1] in Warwickshire, England, [2] to Thomas and Mary Harvey. [1] His father was a judge and politician who worked in the British colonies (as judge) and in the Governor’s Council, while his grandfather was deputy-governor of North Carolina from 1694-1699. [3] His family settled in Virginia around 1640. He emigrated to Albemarle County (modern Perquimans County), North Carolina, in 1659. [2]

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Career

John Harvey probably bought the peninsula known as Harvey's Neck, NC, in the Albemarle Sound. Many historians believe him to be the first settler of Albemarle. Harvey was one of the leaders of the region's anti-property faction. He was 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]

Peter Carteret was the Governor of the British colony of Albemarle from 1670 to approximately 1672.

John Jenkins was an English soldier who served as governor of Albemarle four times: 1672-1675;1676-1677;1678-1679;1680-1681, becoming the only person who has served as proprietary governor so many times.

During to Culpeper's Rebellion, Harvey captured Marshal General (High Sheriff) of Albemarle Edward Wade, when the rebellion started. [2]

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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. His administration as governor ended [1] [2] with his premature death in January 1680, in Albemarle County. [2]

Seth Sothel Colonial proprietor and governor of the Province of Carolina,

Seth Sothel was a colonial American proprietor and governor of the Province of Carolina. He ruled the northern portion, Albemarle Sound, in 1678 and the southern portion from 1690 to 1692. He died in North Carolina in about 1694.

Personal life

Harvey married Dorothy Tooke, in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia. Their three children were Robert, Richard and Thomas Harvey (future deputy governor of North Carolina). [1]

Thomas Harvey (1668-1699) was the Deputy Governor of North Carolina from 1694 to 1699.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 John Harvey genealogy”. Retrieved on 2 February, 2015, to 16:50 pm.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dennis F. Daniels. NCpedia: John Harvey.
  3. ↑ John Harvey - North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program.
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