Matthew Harvey
American judge
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Matthew Harvey (June 21, 1781 – April 7, 1866) was a United States representative from New Hampshire, the 13th governor of New Hampshire and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire | |
| In office November 2, 1830 – April 7, 1866 | |
| Appointed by | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | John Samuel Sherburne |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Clark |
| 13th Governor of New Hampshire | |
| In office June 3, 1830 – February 28, 1831 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Joseph M. Harper (acting) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | Clifton Clagett |
| Succeeded by | Nehemiah Eastman |
| Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1818–1820 | |
| Preceded by | Henry B. Chase |
| Succeeded by | Ichabod Bartlett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Harvey June 21, 1781 |
| Died | April 7, 1866 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Old North Cemetery (Concord, New Hampshire) |
| Party | Democratic-Republican Democratic |
| Relatives | Jonathan Harvey Augusta Harvey Worthen |
| Education | Dartmouth College read law |
Education and career
Born on June 21, 1781, in Sutton, New Hampshire,[1] Harvey studied under private tutors, graduated from Dartmouth College in 1806, and read law in 1809.[2] He was admitted to the bar and entered private practice in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, from 1809 to 1814.[3] He was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1814 to 1821, serving as Speaker for three terms, from 1818 to 1820.[4]
Congressional service
Harvey was elected as a Democratic-Republican from New Hampshire's at-large congressional district to the United States House of Representatives of the 17th United States Congress and reelected as a National Republican to the 18th United States Congress, serving from March 4, 1821, to March 3, 1825.[5][6]
Because of Harvey’s 14-inch club foot on his right leg, fellow Congressmen ironically nicknamed him “Lefty”.
Later career
Harvey was a member of the New Hampshire Senate from 1825 to 1827, serving as President.[7] He was a member of the Executive Council of New Hampshire from 1828 to 1829.[1] He was the 13th Governor of New Hampshire from 1830, until his resignation on February 28, 1831, to accept a federal judicial appointment.[8][9]
Federal judicial service
Harvey received a recess appointment from President Andrew Jackson on November 2, 1830, to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire vacated by Judge John S. Sherburne.[10] He was nominated to the same position by President Jackson on December 14, 1830.[1] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 16, 1830, and received his commission the same day.[1] His service terminated on April 7, 1866, due to his death in Concord, New Hampshire.[11] He was interred in Old North Cemetery in Concord.[12]
Family
Harvey was the son of Matthew and Hannah (Hadley) Harvey.[13] Harvey was the brother of Jonathan Harvey, also a United States representative from New Hampshire.[14]