Harvey William Burk Politician

Harvey William Burk (born 1822 in Darlington Township, Upper Canada-died October 13, 1907) was a politician and 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. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Member the Liberal Party to represent Durham West in 1874. He won a landslide victory in 1878. Burk resigned October 18, 1879 to allow Edward Blake to be elected.His daughter Mary Emily married Sam Hughes.

Personal facts

Harvey William Burk
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1822
Birth place
Clarington
Nationality
Canadian nationality law
Date of deathOctober 13, 1907

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Member of parliament

region
Durham West
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Politician

party
Liberal Party of Canada

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