Porter family

Augustus F. Harvey, son of Henry L. and Nancy Wilbur (Ford) Harvey, was born at Waterville, NY on January 19, 1830. Moving to Pennsylvania and later to Washington D.C. he became a teacher of mathematics at Rugby Academy. In 1856 he came west and settled in Nebraska City. Upon arriving in Nebraska City, Augustus F. Harvey became involved in real estate. He also joined a military company known as the "Otoe Rifles" which served as a militia for times of need. In less than a year, he became a second lieutenant. In 1857, Augustus along with his brother William, opened a night school that taught mathematics, physics, chemistry, drawing, and civil engineering. In time, he launched a political career, holding key positions such as city engineer, secretary to the Otoe County Horticultural Society, and city recorder. Among other accomplishments he was an editor and wrote under the assumed name "Ajax." On May 20, 1868 he married Julia A. Studley, daughter of Captain John Studley. Together they moved to Kirkwood, Missouri where he later died on August 28, 1900. He left behind three children, one of whom was Julian C. Harvey.

Julian C. Harvey was born in 1869 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a graduate of Washington University and married Mary Elizabeth White on September 30, 1913. He had one son, Julian C. Harvey Jr., who was born in 1916 and became a bomber navigator in World War II . Later, Julian C. Harvey Jr. sought his fortune in mines and electronics. During WWII he met Jean Porter, and the two were married on September 16, 1943.

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