Harvey W. Emery

Harvey Webster Emery (November 8, 1827 – October 13, 1862) was an American lawyer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Columbia County for one term, and then served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War. He died of disease during the second year of the war.

This article is about the 19th century Wisconsin politician. For the 20th century American athlete, see Harvey Emery.
Harvey W. Emery
Portrait from Norwich University, 1819–1911
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Columbia 1st district
In office
January 7, 1861 – May 1861
Preceded byHenry B. Munn
Succeeded byJonathan Bowman
Personal details
Born(1827-11-08)November 8, 1827
Lisbon, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 1862(1862-10-13) (aged 34)
Lisbon, New Hampshire, U.S.
Cause of deathDiarrhea
Resting placeGrove Hill Cemetery, Lisbon, New Hampshire
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Jane Dow
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(m. 1853⁠–⁠1862)​
Children
  • Evelyn (Jones)
  • Harriet May (Breneman)
EducationNorwich University
Professionlawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1861–1862
RankLt. Colonel, USV
Unit5th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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