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* Anne (1770-1808) married John Harvey, a cabinet maker of Helston. | * Anne (1770-1808) married John Harvey, a cabinet maker of Helston. | ||
* Jane (1772-1868). In 1797 married [[Richard Trevithick]] | * Jane (1772-1868). In 1797 married [[Richard Trevithick]] | ||
* Henry Harvey (1775-1880) | * [[Henry Harvey]] (1775-1880) | ||
* Elizabeth (1779-1848) | * Elizabeth (1779-1848) | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 12 February 2011
John Harvey (1730-1803) was a Cornishman whose career started as a blacksmith and engineer at Carnhell Green near Hayle, in West Cornwall.
1730 Born the son of William Harvey, a Blacksmith of Illogan and his wife Anne
1756 Married Anne Pearce, a daughter of Willaim Pearce of Grinear
In 1779 he established a foundry and engineering works at Hayle called Harveys of Hayle
John had four daughters and four sons.
- Johanna (1757-1836) married William West (1751-1831).
- John Harvey (1760-83)
- William Harvey (1762-88)
- Francis Harvey (1768-90)
- Anne (1770-1808) married John Harvey, a cabinet maker of Helston.
- Jane (1772-1868). In 1797 married Richard Trevithick
- Henry Harvey (1775-1880)
- Elizabeth (1779-1848)
John had four sons but two died through illness and in 1780 the third son aged 22 died in an accident at the foundry. His remaining son Henry Harvey took over the business
He died in 1803
See Also
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Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia
- Harveys of Hayle by Edmund Vale. 1966. ISBN 978 0 904040 78 4