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David Archibald Harvey
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Territory of Oklahoma's At-large district | |
| In office November 4, 1890 – March 3, 1893 |
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| Succeeded by | Dennis T. Flynn |
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| Born | March 20, 1845 Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | May 24, 1916 (aged 71) Hope, Eddy County, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Miami University in Oxford, Ohio |
| Profession | Attorney politician |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | Company B of the Fourth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
David Archibald Harvey was an important American politician. He was the very first person to represent Oklahoma Territory in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was born on March 20, 1845, and passed away on May 24, 1916.
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Early Life and Education
David Harvey was born in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1845. When he was about seven years old, his family moved to Clermont County, Ohio, in the United States. He went to public schools there.
After the American Civil War, Harvey attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He studied law there. In 1868, he became a lawyer in Ohio.
A Career in Law and Politics
Starting His Law Career
In 1869, David Harvey began practicing law in Topeka, Kansas. He worked as Topeka's City Attorney from 1871 to 1881. This means he was the main lawyer for the city.
Later, he became a Judge of Probate from 1881 to 1889. A probate judge handles legal matters about people's property after they pass away.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War started in 1861, David Harvey was still young. He joined the Union Army in September 1861. He served in Company B of the 4th Ohio Cavalry Regiment. He fought throughout the entire Civil War.
Representing Oklahoma Territory
In 1889, the Oklahoma Territory was opened up for settlement. David Harvey moved to Wyandotte in the new territory. He was elected as a Republican to represent Oklahoma Territory in the United States House of Representatives.
He served in Congress from November 4, 1890, to March 3, 1893. This made him the first person to represent Oklahoma at the federal level.
Working for Oklahoma Statehood
While in Congress, David Harvey introduced a bill in 1892. It was called the "Harvey Bill." This bill asked for Oklahoma to become a state. However, the House Committee on Territories did not approve the bill.
He tried to be re-elected in 1892 but was not successful.
Later Life and Family
After leaving Congress, David Harvey continued to work as a lawyer. He represented Native American tribes in northeast Oklahoma. He also represented the Cayuga tribe in New York.
He lived in Miami, Oklahoma, and later on a farm near Seneca, Missouri. This farm was part of the Wyandotte Nation land. It was given to him because he helped represent their interests.
In 1881, David Harvey married Mary Crapsey from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Death
In 1916, David Harvey traveled to Hope, New Mexico, hoping to improve his health. He passed away there on May 24, 1916, at the age of 71. He is buried at Seneca Cemetery in Seneca, Missouri.
