Harvey, David Highland, 1859-1927 (Person)

SummaryCarpenter, settler, and later farmer in the Bay of Plenty and King Country districts of New Zealand. Emigrated from England 1878 and worked as a carpenter and builder in Tauranga. Married Elizabeth Calloway whom he called “Tai Tai” in 1882.

In June 1886 Harvey was an eyewitness to the Mount Tarawera eruption, fleeing with his wife and children to safety and subsequently joining relief efforts at Te Wairoa

Later in life he resided in the Taumarunui district. He died in Devonport, Auckland, aged 68.
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First Name(s)David HighlandSurnameHarveyAlso Known asDavid Hyland HarveyDate of BirthBetween 31 August 1858 – 3 July 1859Place of BirthBerkley, Essex, EnglandDate of Death30 August, 1927Place of Death17 Cowper Street, DevonportOccupationJoiner

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MotherHarvey, Esther Ann née HighlandFatherHarvey, StephenChildrenHarvey, Frank Albion, 1893-1970 (Person)

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PartnerHarvey, Elizabeth née CallowayDate Married1 July 1882Place of MarriageTauranga

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Harvey, David Highland, 1859-1927 (Person)