Frank Harvey

(Taken from his obituary, edited for clarity)

Frank S. Harvey, a former mayor of Washington, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Fred J. Westfall, in Rudolph, Wis., at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, where he had made his home for the past three years. His death followed a three-week illness of pneumonia, after becoming ill on Christmas Day.

Frank Scarritt Harvey, son of Wm. A. and Vienna Ercanbrack Harvey, was born January 8, 1857, near Godfrey, Madison County, Ill. His grandfather, James Harvey, was descended from the early English settlers of Virginia and Maryland, and emigrated from Newark, O., to the vicinity of Washington, Ill., in 1828, and was one of the founders of Methodism in his locality.

His mother's family descended from the early German colonists of Herkimer County, New York, and settled in Ogle County, Ill., about the year 1840.

William Harvey and family removed to Peoria in 1858, and to Oskaloosa, Ia., in 1867. The deceased lived at Oskaloosa for 12 years, where he attended the public schools and learned the baker's trade. He was a member of the Fire Department for five years and was foreman of the Wideawake Engine Company for three years. In 1879, he removed to Newton, Iowa, and engaged in the baking business successfully for 23 years. He was a member of the Fire Department for 20 years, a foreman of Rescue Hose Company for 10 years, and the Department's Chief for 2 years.

During the winter of 1881-82, Mr. Harvey was converted under the ministry of Rev. W. G. Thorn and united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He taught classes in the Sunday school and served on the official board for several years.

He was initiated into the I. O. O. F. in June 1890, subsequently passing the chairs, and still retaining membership in Central Lodge No. 73 in Newton, Iowa. He was made a mason in Newton Lodge No. 59 in February 1891 and demitted to Taylor Lodge No. 98 of Washington in February 1912. He served the lodge in various capacities, including that of Master, and was commissioned Grand Lecturer in 1920. He was also a member of the Tazewell Chapter, Washington Council, Peoria Commandery, and the Order of Eastern Star.

In March 1902, Mr. Harvey removed to Illinois and farmed near Sheldon until February 1911, when he moved to Washington. Here, he affiliated with the Methodist church and served as Sunday school superintendent and recording steward for a number of years.

Mr. Harvey served the City of Washington as Justice of the Peace, alderman, and for two terms as mayor.

In the autumn of 1923, he moved to a farm near Rudolph, Wisconsin, where he associated with the Moravian church and Sunday school.

Mr. Harvey was first married to Miss Jennie Hunter in Iowa. He was married a second time to Emma E. Shreve, who passed away in 1919.