Baker County Press, August 2, 1940
ANDREW J. HARVEY - 79

Andrew J. Harvey, 79, died in Lake Shore Hospital, Lake City, Friday July 19th, following a stroke of paralysis at his home north of Sanderson on Sunday, July 14th, while in the field picking a watermelon. Mr. Harvey was a native of Baker County and was long a leading figure in politics of the county - his support in years past was much sought after and his advocacy of a candidate or issue was a good indication of winning. He was outspoken in his views and when he was for you he could be counted on to go the limit. Mr. Harvey served 3 terms as county tax assessor and several terms as county commissioner from his district. The writer has lost a good friend in the death of Mr. Harvey who we have known and admired for many years and have often sought his advice on public and personal matters, He will be missed by a large number of friends and a host of relatives. In fact, Mr. Harvey possibly had the largest family in this section of the State. There were 124 in his immediate family, including two wives, 19 children, , 59 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. R.J. Davis of Macclenny is the eldest grandchild and his Daughter, Mrs. Clarence Johns is the mother of the two great great grandchildren.
life-long resident of Sanderson, the widow of the late Andrew J. Harvey, who died July 19, 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey are survived by possibly the largest family in Baker County. There being 124 in the immediate family, including two wives, 19 children, 59 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. R.J. Davis of Macclenny is the oldest grandchild and his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Johns, is the mother of the two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were preached at Cedar Creek Cemetery Sunday, the 21st by the Rev. J.D. Williams of Glen St. Mary and the Rev. W.S. Crews of Sanderson - both lifelong friends of Mr. Harvey. Mr. Harvey's first wife was Leta Roberts, who bore him 8 children, his second wife was Lula Harvey, who bore him 11 children. All the children are living except two, Essie by the first marriage, and Adaline by the second marriage. Surviving Mr. Harvey are his widow, Mrs. Lula Harvey, 11 sons, E.R. Harvey, county commissioner elect from Sanderson, E.H., Paul, Leon, Percy, Mack, Andrew, Jr. Basil, Loyd, Buford and Roy, six daughters, Mrs. E.E. Davis, Mrs. N.E. Dorman, Jr.. D.L. Dorman, Mrs. Charney Thomas, Mrs. Myrtice Moody, Mrs. Ruby Dopson.
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