Thomas Harvey
American politician
About Thomas Harvey
Lived 1668 – 1699 (aged 30–31).
Thomas Harvey (1668–1699) was the Deputy Governor of North Carolina from 1694 to 1699.
Early life Harvey was born in 1668, in Berkeley Precinct, Albemarle County (modern Perquimans County), North Carolina, to John and Mary Harvey. He had two brothers: Robert and Richard, and was cousin of former governor of Albemarle Sound John Harvey.
Career In March 1683 Harvey was a county court justice. He was a member on the colonial council from 1683 to 1695, serving as its president between 1692 and 1695. he married Sarah Laker in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Harvey and Laker had three children: John (who died young), Thomas, and Mary. He died on July 3, 1699, in Albemarle County.
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Who was Thomas Harvey?
American politician
When was Thomas Harvey born?
Thomas Harvey was born in 1668 in Perquimans County.
When did Thomas Harvey die?
Thomas Harvey died in 1699 in Albemarle County.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Harvey (North Carolina governor)
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