Noah Harvey (1811 - 1888)

Born 1 Jul 1811 in Elk Garden, Mineral, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Wilson) Harvey — married 26 Nov 1832 in Allegany, Maryland, USA.

Descendants

Died 27 Feb 1888 at age 76 in Ryans Glade, Garrett Maryland, USA

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Biography

By Marshall G. Brown-Cousin of Charles W. Harvey -WikiTree- Harvey-2679

NOAH HARVEY, son of Rezin and Elizabeth Queen Harvey; was born near Elk Garden in Hampshire County, now Mineral County, West Virginia, July 1, 1811, and died at his home in Ryan's Glade, Garrett County, Maryland, Feb.27, 1888. He married Nov., 29, 1832, Sarah Wilson, daughter of Thomas III and Susan Bowman Wilson. She was born Nov., 3, 1809, and died March 21, 1884. Noah Harvey was one of four sons of Rezin and Elizabeth Queen Harvey to marry daughters of Thomas III and Susan Bowman Wilson. He and his brother Elisha, and Sarah and Hester Ann Wilson eloped and were married. After their marriage Noah and Sarah lived for some time in Hampshire County. In the 1840 Federal census for Hampshire County, Noah Harvey was listed as head of a family of five.1 On July 30, 1844, Noah Harvey bought from John Hoye for $95.96, Military Lots No. 190 and 192 in Allegany now Garrett County, Maryland. Each contained fifty acres. He probably moved to Allegany County, now Garrett County about that time. This property was part of a tract called White's Hospitality and was located about midway between the White Methodist Church and Steyer, Md. Noah Harvey did not get a deed to the property at the time of purchase, and indeed until some time later. Mr. Hoye died in 1849 before ever executing a deed, which really caused a problem for Mr. Harvey. This problem was finally resolved by a deed made on May 22, 1872, This deed and the circumstances surrounding it are so unusual that the deed will be quoted in full.

"At the request of Noah Harvey this Deed was recorded July 11, 1872.

"This deed made this 22nd day of May in the year eighteen hundred and seventy-two, by me George Smith of A, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of John Hoye late of Allegany County in the State of Maryland deceased. Witnesseth: whereas the said John Hoye in his lifetime and on the 30th day of July 1844 sold unto Noah Harvey of said county and state all those lots, pieces or parcels of land, lying and being in said Allegany County and state of Maryland which are known & distinguished as soldiers Lots number one hundred ninety (190) and number one hundred and ninety-two (192), the said lots being a part of a survey called White's Hospitality and containing fifty acres of land each at and for the sum of ninety-five dollars and ninety-six cents, and executed a Bond of Conveyance to the said Noah Harvey for the same. And whereas the said John Hoye departed this life sometime during the year 1849 leaving a Last Will and Testament and before executing a deed of conveyance to the said Noah Harvey for the said Lots, pieces or parcels of land, and Letters Testamentary on the Estate of the said John Hoye dec'd were granted on the 5th day of July 1849 by the Orphans' Court of said county unto the said George Smith of A, and where-as upon the Petition of the said Noah Harvey and the accompaning evidence the Orphans' court of Allegany County aforesaid on the 7th day of May 1872, adjudged, ordered and decreed that the said George Smith of A. Executor aforesaid convey by deed in fee simple unto the said Noah Harvey the said Soldier's lots, nunber one hundred and ninety and one hundred and ninety-two. The said Court being fully satisfied that the whole of the purchase money therefore has been paid, and therefore in consideration of the premises and under and by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Last Will and Testament of the Said John Hoye deceased, I George Smith of A., Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased do grant unto the said Noah Harvey in fee simple all those lots, pieces or parcels of land lying and being in said Allegany County and state of Maryland which are known and distinguished as Soldier's Lots number one hundred and ninety (190) and one hundred and ninety-two (192) containing fifty acres of land each. Witness my hand and seal." Teste George Smith of A (Seal) John Mower Extr of John Hoye, deceased

Noah and Sarah Wilson Harvey continued to live on this property for the remainder of their lives. The mother of the writer has described Noah Harvey as a person with sandy hair, about five feet ten inches in height and weighing about one hundred and seventy pounds. Both Noah and Sarah Wilson Harvey were buried in the Harvey-Wilson Family Cemetery which was located on their farm.

Upon the death of Sarah Wilson Harvey the following obituary appeared in The Republican, March 29, 1884:

"Died in Ryan's Glade settlement, March 21, 1884, Sarah, wife of Noah Harvey, aged 75 years and some months. The funeral services took place at the home of the deceased. She was a loving wife and fond mother. The large concourse of people that followed her remains to the grave showed how she was honored by all who knew her. She lived a consistent Christian for 35 years or more and came to the grave in ripe old age. She rests from her labors. Our loss is her gain." Submitted by Am. M. Bowlin

Noah Harvey, like most of the early Harveys, made no will. However, among the official records of Garrett County are two documents which give quite an insight into Noah Harvey and the time in which he lived. One is an Inventory, and the other is an Administrative Account, both of which will be quoted.

Inventory of Noah Harvey

"An Inventory of the debts due to Noah Harvey late of Garrett County, deceased, as appears by the books and papers left by said deceased, or which have come to the knowledge of Thos. K. and Michael S. Harvey, his administrators Sperate John W. Moon, Note and Interest $82.20 Jas. Irons, Note and Interest 11.68 Cash on hand at death of Father 29.90 Ebenezer Kitzmiller, Note and Interest from June 2, 1879 20.00 John G. C. Riley, Note and Interest from June 8, 1885 40.00 Elisha Harvey, Note and Interest from Oct., 19, 1880 30.00 Sanford Thompson, Account 5.00 Jane White, Account 5.00

"State of Maryland, Garrett County, to wit on this 12th day of June 1888 came Thomas K. and M. S. Harvey, administrators of Noah Harvey late of Garrett County, deceased, and made oath in due form of law that the foregoing is a true list of debts due and owing to Noah Harvey deceased, as have come to their sight or knowledge." Jas. W. White, Register State of Maryland

"To Isaac Thompson and John G. Steyer Greetings: This is to authorize you jointly to appraise the goods, chattels and personal estate of Noah Harvey, late of Garrett County, deceased, so far as they shall come to your sight or knowledge, each of you first having taken the oath or affirmation herewith annexed, a certificate whereof you are to return, annexed to an inventory of the said goods, chattels and personal estate by you appraised in dollars and cents, and in the said inventory you are to set down in a column or columns opposite to each article the value thereof.

"Witness: Neon Nathan Casteel, Chief Judge of the Orphans' Court of Garrett County this 24th day of April in the year Eighteen Hundred and Eighty-eight.

Jas. W. White, Register of Wills Garrett County

"We Isaac Thompson and John G. Steyer, do swear (or solemnly, sincerely, or truly affirm), that we will well and truly, without partiality or prejudice, value and appraise the goods chattels and personal estate of Noah Harvey, deceased, so far as the same shall come to our sight and knowledge, and will in all respects perform our duty as appraisers, to the best of our skill and judgment, so help us God.

John G. Steyer Isaac I. Thompson Appraisers

Sworn and subscribed before

Jerry Browning, J. P.

"A true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and personal estate of Noah Harvey, late of Garrett County, deceased.

"We the undersigned appraisers, do certify that the foregoing is a true and Perfect inventory and valuation of all and singular the goods and chattels of Noah Harvey late of Garrett County, deceased, so far as the same has come to Our sight or knowledge, and as appraised by us according to the best of our Skill and judgment, each of us having been first legally authorized and duly Sworn, as will be seen by the accompanying warrant. Given under our hands and seals this 3 day of May 1888. Amount of appraisement $171.45 John G. Steyer (Seal) Isaac Thompson (Seal) State of Maryland

Garrett County to wit;

"On this 12th day of June 1888 before me, the subscribers, Register of Wills of said state in and for Garrett County, personally appeared Thos. K. and M. S. Harvey, administrators of Noah Harvey late of Garrett County, deceased, and made under oath in due form of law, that the foregoing is a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels of said deceased, to have come to their hands or possessions at the time of making thereof, and that what hath since or shall hereafter come to their hands or possessions they will return in an additional inventory; that they know of no concealment of any part of the deceased estate by any person whatsoever, and that if they shall hereafter discover any concealment, or suspect any to be they will acquaint the Orphans' Court of said County with such concealment or cause or suspicion, that it may be inquired into according to law." Jas. W. White, Register

Administrative Account of Noah Harvey

"First and final account of Thomas K. Harvey and Michael S. Harvey, administrators of Noah Harvey late of Garrett County deceased.

"These accountants charge themselves with the following amounts, to wit:

"With amount of Sales of Personal Property as per return to Orphans' Court: $181.31 With cash on hand at death of Intestate 29.90 With cash received from J. W. Moon, Note and Int. 82.20 With cash received from James Irons, Note and Int. 11.68 With cash received from John G. Riley, Note and Int. 48.50 With cash received from Elisha Harvey, Note and Int. 45.05 With cash received from Sanford Thompson, acct. 5.00 With cash received from Jane White, acct. 5.00 With cash received from Ebenezer Kitzmiller, Note and Intt. 39.68 With cash on hand received from Rent of Real Estate 60.00 Tol. $508.32 And paid out as follows: Paid John G. Steyer Appraiser $2.00 Paid Isaac C. Thompson Appraiser 2.00 Paid Capt. J. W. White Clerk of Sale 2.00 Paid J. W. White Registers fee 7.50 Paid J. A. Hayden Printing Notice 3.00 Administrator's 10% Corn. On $508.32 50.83 J. W. White, Registers fee on 1st acct. 6.75 Tol. $74.08 $74.08 ---------------- $434.24

Sources

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #77038274 (accessed 24 April 2023)
  Memorial page for Noah Harvey (1 Jul 1811-27 Feb 1888), citing Harvey-Wilson Cemetery, Garrett County, Maryland, USA.

• Genealogy of the Harvey Family of Garrett County, Md. by Marshall G. Brown..

• Rootsweb POTOMAC-HIGHLANDS-L Archives - Mining ghost-towns along the MD/WV border