Laning Harvey (February 17, 1882 – August 4, 1942) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 21st district from 1929 to 1936.

Laning Harvey
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1929–1936
Preceded bySterling Ross Catlin
Succeeded byLeo C. Mundy
Personal details
Born(1882-02-17)February 17, 1882
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 4, 1942(1942-08-04) (aged 60)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican

Early life and education

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He was born on February 17, 1882, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to William Jameson and Amanda (Laning) Harvey.[1] He was educated at Wilkes-Barre Academy and graduated from The Hill School in 1903.[2]

Business career

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Harvey was a director at the Miners Savings Bank and was the founder and vice president of the Henry German Company.[1]

Political career

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He was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Game Commission under Governors Edwin Stuart and John K. Tener. He served on the State Board of Public Charities under Governor Martin Brumbaugh and on the Public Welfare Board under Governor William Sproul. He was a member of the Wilkes-Barre City Council for four years.

He was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate for the 21st district and served from 1929 to 1936.[2]

He died on August 4, 1942, and is interred at the Hollenback Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Somewhere in Time: Senator Laning Harvey". www.citizensvoice.com. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Pennsylvania State Senate - Laning Harvey Biography". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 12 January 2020.