Harvey, Elisha: Michael and Deborah Hervey's Genealogy

1752 - 1821 (69 years)

Generation: 1

Harvey, Elisha was born in 1752 in Taunton, Mass (son of Harvey, Jonathan and Hicks, Freelove); died on 11 Feb 1821 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Other Events:

Residence: 1 Apr 1818, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; Age: 66

Notes:

From the book "History of Bristol County, Massachusetts: with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 2", edited by Duane Hamilton Hurd, published in 1883:

Another of Easton's heroes in the war was Capt. Elisha Harvey. He was in the artillery service, and as he did not die until 1821, he is still (1883) held in remembrance by some of the older inhabitants of the town. He was the hero of a brave action at the battle of Brooklyn Heights, where, in face of the advancing enemy and after his men had deserted their guns, he touched off two loaded cannon, and then turned the gun-carriages about and sent them rolling down the bluff into the water. He then rushed down the cliff, entered a boat, and made for the opposite shore, which he reached, notwithstanding the hot fire that was poured after him. The action was witnessed by the troops on both sides, and was soon reported to Gen. Washington, by whom it was highly complimented. He was present at the execution of Maj. Andre. He was sergeant in Drury's company of Knox's artillery in May, 1776. He was commissioned first lieutenant in Lamb's artillery regiment June 28, 1778, and was made captain in 1780. He died in Easton, Feb. 11, 1821.

Buried:
Capt Elisha Harvey Cemetery

Elisha married Harvey, Silence on 3 Apr 1787 in Taunton, Massachusetts. Silence (daughter of Harvey, David Jr and Cole, Silence) was born on 9 Nov 1768 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

2.	Harvey, Jonathan was born in 1712 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (son of Harvey, William and Briggs, Hopestill); died in 1797 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Jonathan married Hicks, Freelove. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hicks, Freelove

Children:

Harvey, William was born in 1741.
Harvey, Hannah was born in 1743.
Harvey, Jonathan was born in 1745; died in 1838.
Harvey, Freelove was born in 1747; died in 1748.
Harvey, Freelove was born in 1749.
Harvey, Molly was born in 1751.
Harvey, Rhoda was born in 1754.
Harvey, Lydia was born in 1756.
Harvey, Rufus was born on 7 Oct 1758 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Sep 1807 in Wardsboro, Windham, Vermont, USA.
Harvey, James was born in 1760 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died after 1820 in North Carolina, USA.
1. Harvey, Elisha was born in 1752 in Taunton, Mass; died on 11 Feb 1821 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Generation: 3

Harvey, William was born on 2 Jan 1680 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (son of Harvey, Thomas and Willis, Elizabeth); died in 1733.

William married Briggs, Hopestill in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Hopestill was born in 1677 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Briggs, Hopestill was born in 1677 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Children:

Harvey, Elizabeth was born about 1703 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, William was born about 1705 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Henry was born in 1708 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, David was born in 1709 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in Jul 1769 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
2. Harvey, Jonathan was born in 1712 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1797 in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Benjamin was born in 1714 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Joseph was born in 1716 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in in Connecticut, USA.
Harvey, Abigail was born in 1720 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Generation: 4

Harvey, Thomas was born on 18 Oct 1641 in Boston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (son of Harvey, William and Hucker, Joane); died in 1728 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Notes:

"Thomas the sonne of William Harvie & Joane, his wife borne the 18 (10) 1641"

Source: "Boston Records";The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 2, page 189;New England Historical and Genealocial Society, 1848

Thomas married Willis, Elizabeth on 10 Dec 1679. Elizabeth (daughter of Willis, I Dea John and Hodgkins, Elizabeth) was born about 1647 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Dec 1719. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Willis, Elizabeth was born about 1647 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Willis, I Dea John and Hodgkins, Elizabeth); died on 10 Dec 1719.

Notes:

"Thomas Harvey, Sen., maried to Elizabeth of Bridgewater, 10 Dec., 1679. William, son of Thomas, borne 2 Jan., 1680. Thomas, son of Thomas, borne 17 Sept., 1682. John, son of Thomas, borne 4 Feb., 1683. Jonathan, sone of Thomas, borne 30 April 1685. Joseph, son of Thomas, borne 14 Jan., 1687."

Source: "Marriages, Births and Deaths at Taunton, Mass"; The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 17, page 233; New England Historical and Genealocial Society, 1848

Children:

4. Harvey, William was born on 2 Jan 1680 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1733.
Harvey, Thomas was born on 17 Sep 1682 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Dec 1767 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, John was born on 4 Feb 1683 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Jonathan was born on 30 Apr 1685 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Joseph was born on 14 Jan 1687 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Hannah was born in 1690 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Elizabeth was born in 1692 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Harvey, Abigail was born in 1694 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.