Caledonia

HARVEY, George

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, pp 214-215

George HARVEY, editor and publisher, New York, New York, was born 16 February 
1864 at Peacham [Caledonia County], Vermont, son of Duncan and Margaret S. 
(VARNUM) HARVEY. Educated at Peacham Academy; honorary degree LL. D. Erskine 
College 1904; University of Nevada 1907; University of Vermont, 1911. Was 
consecutively reporter for the "Springfield Republican," the "Chicago News," 
and the "New York World;" managing editor of the "New York World;" insurance 
commissioner for New Jersey, 1888; colonel and aide-de-camp to Governors 
GREEN and ABBETT, New Jersey; honorary colonel under Governors HAYWARD and 
ANSEL, South Carolina; constructor and president of various electric 
railroads. Has been editor of "Harper's Weekly" for many years. Bought the 
"North American Review" in 1899. Was president of Harper & Brothers 1900. 
An Independent Democrat. Episcopalian. Residence: Deal [Monmouth County], 
New Jersey. Office: Franklin Square, New York City. In 1887 he [George 
HARVEY] married [Miss?] Alma A. PARKER of Peacham [Caledonia County, 
Vermont]; they have one daughter, Dorothy.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly