Harvey William Burk
Harvey William Burk (1822 in Darlington Township, Upper Canada – October 13, 1907) was a politician and farmer.
Harvey William Burk | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Durham West | |
| In office 1874–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Burke Wood |
| Succeeded by | Edward Blake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 Darlington Township, Upper Canada |
| Died | October 13, 1907 |
| Nationality | British subject |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | farmer |
Burk was educated in Darlington Township. He was married twice: to Roley Williams in 1848 and to Susan Armour in 1859. He operated a farm near Bowmanville. Burk served on the township council and was reeve from 1873 to 1874.[1] He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member the Liberal Party to represent Durham West in 1874. He won a landslide victory in 1878.[2] Burk resigned October 18, 1879 to allow Edward Blake to be elected.[1]
His daughter Mary Emily married Sam Hughes.[3]
References
- Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
- Harvey William Burk – Parliament of Canada biography
- Brown, Robert Craig (2005). "Samuel Hughes". Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
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