Moses was born in Armagh, Ireland in 1820 and died in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1901.

He was graduated from Royal College, Belfast with high honours and was ordained a Minister in 1844. He worked in Cumberland, England until 1852 when he was recruited to be Pastor of the Presbyterian Free Church, in St. John's. He resigned in 1877 to facilitate the union of the Established and Free Churches, which he favoured.

Moses Harvey had numerous literary productions and although he did literary work all during his Ministry, when he retired in 1877, he devoted himself entirely to his lierary pursuits and delved further into the realm of marine biology.

In 1873 he proved the existence of the Devil Fish (Great Squid) and it was named ARCHETEUTHIS HARVEYII, in his honour.

In 1866 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

In 1891 he received an LLD from McGill University in Montreal, QC., and the same year he was chosen a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

His earliest publication was a book of lectures (Edinburgh 1864) and it was widely circulated on both sides of the Atlantic.

"Newfoundland the Ancient Colony," was published in 1883, in London.

He contributed four articles to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

"Newfoundland as it is in 1894," a handbook or tourist guide.

A treatise on, "Where Are We and Whither Tending," London and Boston 1886.

"How the fish came to Hants Harbour". Some 40,000 copies were distributed.

I am seeking the ancestors and siblings of a WILLIAM HARVEY B1829 possibly in Ireland and moved shortly after his birth to England with his parents. Around 1844 William and another sailor named Isaac Bruff settled in Witless Bay, Newfoundland and married Carew, (Carey) sisters and moved to Admirals Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland.
I have all the info on his descendants in Newfoundland.
Volume 1, Issue 5 had information on Sir John Harvey which was submitted by a P G Wright. The information had some mistakes and while the information I am submitting is not complete, it is I think correct.
Major General, Sir John Harvey, K.C.H., K.C.B., born 1778 and died in 1852, was Governor of Newfoundlalnd from 1841 to 1846. I was unable to determine when he was promoted and there are several gaps in his work history, however, a summary follows.
-1794, he entered the 80th Regiment as an ensign.
-1794-1795, he was in Holland, under the Duke of York.
-1796, he was a Lieutenant and served at Cape of Good Hope and was present at the surrender of the Dutch Fleet.

- 1797-1798, he was in Ceylon. -1798-1801, no record.
-1801, he was on the Egyptian campaign.
-1802-1812, no record.
-1812-1813, he was Deputy Adjutant General, Upper Canada.
-1813-1814, he was with the Campaign in North America.
- ?- ?, he was Inspector General of Police in Ireland.
-1814-1835, no record.
-1835-1837, he was Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
-1837-1841, he was Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.
-1841-1846, he was Governor of Newfoundland.
-1846-1852, he was Governor of Nova Scotia.

Hope the above will be of assistance.

Regards.

Ed Harvey

In 1832 George Harvey, his daughter Ann aged 17 and his son aged 12 were living on the Island when the Brig Despatch was bound to Quebec from England with 163 people aboard.

The Despatch ran into a heavy gale and struck a rock about three miles from Harvey's home.

Luckily the Harvey's heard the distress signals and George, his daughter, son and Newfoundland dog "Watch" set out in a small boat to try and rescue them. Unable to approach the ship they ordered their dog to swim to the ship where a light line was asttached to him and he swam back to his masters boat.

Harvey and his family hauled him aboard and then rowed to shore where they used the light line to haul ashore a larger rope, which enabled the rigging of a breeches buoy. All 163 people were saved.

The King of England sent the Harvey's one hundred gold sovereigns and a gold medal on which was engraved an account of the rescue. The King also sent a letter in his own handwriting praising the heroism of the Harvey family.

Six years lateron Sept 4, 1838 George Harvey and his family were again responsible for saving 25 lives when the Glasgow ship Rankin went ashore in a storm. The rescue was similar to the first with the dog bringing a lifeline to shore.

George Harvey and his family fed the rescued people from their own slim stock of food and this resulted in their winter supply of food being comsumed. They themselves had to live on salt fish for the rest of the year.

The source of this information is "The Book of Newfoundland" and it was also the source regarding the Sir John Harvey and Rev. Moses Harvey articles that I submitted earlier.

Regards
Ed Harvey


Another version of this story is available at http://www.ccomnet.nf.ca/iam/harvey.html
And yet Another version is available at www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stadium/5433/wreck.html

HARVEY

Researcher: Bruce Patten ... [email protected]
Address: P.O.Box 3913, Peabody, MA, 01961, USA
Area of research: St. John's
Description: Any information on Charlotte Harvey born in St.John's 1852 and/or her parents William Harvey and Charity Waterman. Charlotte married Adolphus Patten in St. John's and settled in Lynn,MA (USA)apprx 1878
Extent of research: Limited
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A big hello to all the Harvey researchers !! I really like your site. I would greatly appreciate any help with info on Charlotte Harvey born 1852 in St.John's, Newfoundland or her father William thought to be born in England. I do not have info on her mother. I hope to hear from you.

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HARVEY

Researcher: Clayton Hutchings ... [email protected]
Address: PO Box 2220, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0
Tel: 250 949 6156
Fax: 250 949 9096
Area of research: Southwest Coast
Description: Seeking any information about Ann Harvey, born Isle aux Morts, 1811 died 1949, in Port aux Basques, Nfld.. Father George Harvey born 1772, Jersey, Channel Islands. Imigrated to Nfld. abt 1798. Looking for name of Parents and spouse. Ann Harvey Married Charles Gilliam about 1840. Daughter Mary Ann, married ?? Mugford. Son Tom raised by Pike family in Port aux Basques. Married Sarah Jane Brown 1882 in Bonne Bay, Nfld.. Extensive information from Thomas forward. Very limited information about Ann (Harvey) Gilliam, Sisters and brothers. Also Charles Gilliam, Parents, sisters, brothers, place of birth. Very limited information about George Harvey.
Extent of research: Extensive
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HARVEY

Researcher: Ruth Snow ... [email protected]
Telephone: 502-499-1968
Address: PO Box 20611,Louisville, Ky, USA, 40250
Area of research: Entire Province
Description: Looking for the names of children of Capt. Harvey who married Margaret Martin Snow possibly a son named Alexander Harvey
Extent of research: Extensive
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HARVEY, Richard E.; Southside, St. John's; b Torbryan, Devon 1812 moved to Southside, St. John's bef Dec 1839; m Eliza Blackler 19 Dec 1839; Looking for parents in Torbryan, Devon and any info on siblings. [2/96]

HARVEY, Mary; d. 1841 St. Mary's Bay; m. LEE, John 1892; p. HARVEY, John, PEDDLE, Margaret. Need any info/HARVEY fam. contact LEE, Wm. 6142 Braiarcliff Dr., Huntington Beach, CA USA 92647 [3/96]

Freshwater near Carbonner Newfoundland. Has Harvey Road, Harvey Cemetary. Family has link to John Guy, And had cabin on Island of Rigolet near entrance to Goose bay. Also active in defeat of d'iberville on Carboneer Island.

Lost ship in storm 1916 or 1917 on same Island. Ships name "Mary O'Neil"from Newfoundland Records. Ship would go up coast to St. Anthonys then across to Labrador and Rigolet Island for cod and timber then return. Once had to get help at Granville mission with breach birth on route with a family member {all crew was family}.

Frederick W. Harvey Jr.

Looking for link between Harvey family and Pike family of Bristal Hopr and Freshwater near Carboneer around years 1675 to1760.Stories from old family members in my childhood told of hidding because people couln't live there.Also praise of (so-called irish princess}I think maybe fantasies. Lots of stories of fighting off French attacks.What is real story? William Harvey had a ship family and friends manned.Most Harveys buried in Freshwater Cem.and Everett,mass (in usa) and Hampstead N.H.,USA need link to past.

Frederick W. (Fred) &Carol Harvey

HERVY, Theodore born 1808 seaman , and his wife Rose Julie Mirande born 1811 had Elisa Jeanne August 4, 1849 at Codroy,( West coast ) Newfoundland. There was at least one other child Paul . I am looking for any information on the Hervy family, Whare did they come from ..Nova Scoti? Were they Acadian? Elisa moved to St Pierre Island and then to Point Esquimeau ( near the Madelines) She is my g grandmother. Any information on the MIRANDE family?

Beverly King