Harvie, John, 1742-1807

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John Harvie (1742 – February 6, 1807) was an American Founding Father, lawyer and builder from Virginia. He was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation, in 1777 and 1778. He was a successful lawyer and landowner, as well as the fourth mayor of Richmond, Virginia. Thomas Jefferson was a friend since his childhood; his father was Jefferson's guardian. He negotiated a peace treaty in 1774 after the Battle of Point Pleasant. During the American Revolutionary War, he was on the Board of War and operated a prison of war camp on his property, The Barracks.

Born at Belmont Plantation in Albemarle County, Virginia, Harvie studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced. Harvie amassed a fortune through his business and financial skills in Richmond and across the stat, he was one of the first directors of Bank of Virginia and was superintendent of subscriptions of capital stock for the bank. After Governor Dunmore dissolved the House of Burgesses, West Augusta County voters elected Harvie as one of their two delegates to its successor, the five Virginia revolutionary conventions legislature in 1775 and 1776. The following year fellow legislators elected Harvie as one of Virginia's delegate to the Second Continental Congress. While at the Continental Congress, Harvie was one of five Virginia delegates to sign the Articles of Confederation on July 9, 1778.

Harvie was appointed the registrar of the Land Office in 1780, for which he moved to Richmond. His office was responsible for transactions in the Northwest Territory, western Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. From 1785 to 1786, he served as the mayor of Richmond. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia in 1776 and served as a purchasing agent and supply organizer for Virginia's militia and Continental Army units. Harvie owned large estates and engaged in building operations in Richmond. While he was inspecting the construction of a mansion being built by Benjamin Latrobe, Harvie fell from the roof and suffered injuries that resulted in his death. He was buried at the family plot at Belvidere. This property later became part of the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.

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creatorOf Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813. Land grant, 1786 December 19, to Ephraim Love. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Randolph, Beverley, 1754-1797. Land grant, 1787 May 10, to Charles Wingfield, Jr. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Harvie, John, 1742-1807. Letter of John Harvie to William Allarson & Co [manuscript] 1787 March 13. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Gov. Thomas Jefferson Land Grant to Archibald Hopkins, 1 February 1781 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813. Land grant, 1787 February 7, to Josiah Davison. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813. Land grant, 1787 February 8, to Josiah Davison. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part I: The Revolution and the Administration, 1669-1958. Houghton Library
referencedIn Land Grant, 1787 February 8 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Randolph, Beverley, 1754-1797. Land grant, 1787 June 21, to Amos Potts. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Land Grant, 1786 December 19 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Land grant, 1781 February 1, to Archibald Hopkins. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Harvie family. Papers, 1781-1917. Virginia Historical Society Library
referencedIn Gov. Thomas Jefferson Land Grant to James Lyon, 1781 April 10 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Indian Commissioners’ receipts 1776 Indian Commissioners’ receipts William L. Clements Library
referencedIn Land Grant, 1787 February 7 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Martin, Hudson fl. 1775-1785. Papers of Hudson Martin [manuscript], 1775-1785 and 1880-1898. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Adams family. Papers, 1672-1792. Section 5. Virginia Historical Society Library
referencedIn Beverley Randolph Land Grant to Amos Potts, 1787 June 21 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn A Guide to the Gov. Patrick Henry Land Grant to James Carson, 16 May 1786 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Land Grant, 1787 May 10 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf United States. Army. Indian Commissioners' receipts, 1776. William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Harvie, John, 1742-1807. Land Office Treasury Warrant [manuscript] , 1783 May 8. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799. Land grant, 1786 May 6. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
creatorOf Lyon, James, 1735-1794. Land grant, 1781 April 10, Gov. Thomas Jefferson to James Lyon. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857. Papers of the Washington family [manuscript], 1752-1816. University of Virginia. Library
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associatedWith Adams family. family
associatedWith Dearborn, Frederick M. (Frederick Myers), b. 1876 person
associatedWith Emmet, Thomas Addis person
memberOf Harvie family. family
associatedWith Haymond, William. person
associatedWith Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799. person
associatedWith Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. person
associatedWith Lyon, James, 1735-1794. person
associatedWith Martin, Hudson fl. 1775-1785. person
associatedWith Randolph, Beverley, 1754-1797. person
associatedWith Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813. person
associatedWith Ryan, Michael, fl. 1783. person
associatedWith United States. Army. corporateBody
memberOf United States. Continental Congress corporateBody
associatedWith Virginia. Governor (1776-1779 : Henry) corporateBody
associatedWith Virginia. Governor (1779-1781 : Jefferson) corporateBody
associatedWith Virginia. Governor (1786-1788: Randolph, Edmund) corporateBody
associatedWith Virginia. Land Office. corporateBody
associatedWith William Allarson & Co., corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Richmond VA US
Augusta County VA US
Albemarle County VA US
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Builder
Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress
Lawyers
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Birth 1742

Death 1807-02-06

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