Record #:

12831

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Among the first settlers into the Albemarle region, John Harvey arrived with seventeen persons, occupying the land between the Yawpin and Perquimans Rivers, an area known as Harvey's Neck. Appointed governor by the Lords Proprietors of London, in 1679, Harvey served six months in office prior to death.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 28 Issue 16, Jan 1961, p10

Subject(s):

Governors