John Harvey
From Graces Guide
John Harvey (1730-1803) was a Cornishman whose career started as a blacksmith and engineer at Carnhell Green near Hayle, in West Cornwall.
In 1779 he established a foundry and engineering works at Hayle called Harveys of Hayle
John had four daughters.
- 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
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Sources of Information
- [1] Wikipedia
- Harveys of Hayle by Edmund Vale. 1966. ISBN 978 0 904040 78 4