"They were just as brave, or braver, than their men because, in many cases, they went with sad hearts and trembling bodies. They went, however, and endured every hardship that befalls a pioneer."
Harry S. Truman
HENRIETTA WARD HARVEY
WIFE, MOTHER AND PIONEER
Henrietta Ward Harvey lived the true spirit of the early pioneer wife and mother. She was married in 1795 and with her husband, Robert Harvey, and infant son, David, she set off with them shortly after 1800 into the unknown wilderness beyond the Appalachian Mountains. The westward movement in America had begun and the family was relocating to the Northwest Territory. Who knew what lurked in those dark woods? Native Americans were known to be near. Would the raft make it safely floating down the Ohio River? She had left behind the comforts of home, family and friends.
The young family set up home in Union Township of Ross County, Ohio. There were enough people in the area and Ohio became a state in 1803. For nearly twenty eight years they live near Chillicothe, Ohio. The family grew in size. They attended the Methodist Church. They were prosperous having bought nearly a thousand acres. But Robert Harvey had been awarded lands in Tippecanoe County, Indiana for his services rendered during the War of 1812. So the "Good-byes" happened again. This time leaving the son, now a man, with a family of his own behind.
The family moved in 1831 settling near the small log town of Lafayette, Indiana. Even here Native Americans were known to be near. A major Indian battle had been fought nearby just nineteen years prior. In the woods you could find wild game; deer, turkey and on the grassy prairie even buffalo. In 1838 many of those Native Americans north of where she lived would forcefully be moved right past the home she resided in with her youngest son Joseph Pilham and wife Mary Harvey.
Robert Harvey, her husband, past away in 1835 and Henrietta Harvey receive certain lands listed in his Will. This land would be sold as needed for her support until she herself would past away on September 23, 1856. She was buried next to Robert in the small family cemetery on a hill. The remaining portion of the her land would go to her deceased son John Pollard Harvey's wife Elizabeth Harvey.
Henrietta Ward Harvey moved twice as a young wife, mother and pioneer. Setting off in her life span into the woods, the mountains and where the river might carry the family into the unknown.
In 2000 the Harvey Farm Cemetery was restored. In the process the over growth was removed to the soil level. A grave was located to the left of Robert Harvey's grave. This more than likely is the location of where Henrietta Ward Harvey is buried.
Harry S. Truman
HENRIETTA WARD HARVEY
WIFE, MOTHER AND PIONEER
Henrietta Ward Harvey lived the true spirit of the early pioneer wife and mother. She was married in 1795 and with her husband, Robert Harvey, and infant son, David, she set off with them shortly after 1800 into the unknown wilderness beyond the Appalachian Mountains. The westward movement in America had begun and the family was relocating to the Northwest Territory. Who knew what lurked in those dark woods? Native Americans were known to be near. Would the raft make it safely floating down the Ohio River? She had left behind the comforts of home, family and friends.
The young family set up home in Union Township of Ross County, Ohio. There were enough people in the area and Ohio became a state in 1803. For nearly twenty eight years they live near Chillicothe, Ohio. The family grew in size. They attended the Methodist Church. They were prosperous having bought nearly a thousand acres. But Robert Harvey had been awarded lands in Tippecanoe County, Indiana for his services rendered during the War of 1812. So the "Good-byes" happened again. This time leaving the son, now a man, with a family of his own behind.
The family moved in 1831 settling near the small log town of Lafayette, Indiana. Even here Native Americans were known to be near. A major Indian battle had been fought nearby just nineteen years prior. In the woods you could find wild game; deer, turkey and on the grassy prairie even buffalo. In 1838 many of those Native Americans north of where she lived would forcefully be moved right past the home she resided in with her youngest son Joseph Pilham and wife Mary Harvey.
Robert Harvey, her husband, past away in 1835 and Henrietta Harvey receive certain lands listed in his Will. This land would be sold as needed for her support until she herself would past away on September 23, 1856. She was buried next to Robert in the small family cemetery on a hill. The remaining portion of the her land would go to her deceased son John Pollard Harvey's wife Elizabeth Harvey.
Henrietta Ward Harvey moved twice as a young wife, mother and pioneer. Setting off in her life span into the woods, the mountains and where the river might carry the family into the unknown.
In 2000 the Harvey Farm Cemetery was restored. In the process the over growth was removed to the soil level. A grave was located to the left of Robert Harvey's grave. This more than likely is the location of where Henrietta Ward Harvey is buried.
"They were just as brave, or braver, than their men because, in many cases, they went with sad hearts and trembling bodies. They went, however, and endured every hardship that befalls a pioneer."
Harry S. Truman
HENRIETTA WARD HARVEY
WIFE, MOTHER AND PIONEER
Henrietta Ward Harvey lived the true spirit of the early pioneer wife and mother. She was married in 1795 and with her husband, Robert Harvey, and infant son, David, she set off with them shortly after 1800 into the unknown wilderness beyond the Appalachian Mountains. The westward movement in America had begun and the family was relocating to the Northwest Territory. Who knew what lurked in those dark woods? Native Americans were known to be near. Would the raft make it safely floating down the Ohio River? She had left behind the comforts of home, family and friends.
The young family set up home in Union Township of Ross County, Ohio. There were enough people in the area and Ohio became a state in 1803. For nearly twenty eight years they live near Chillicothe, Ohio. The family grew in size. They attended the Methodist Church. They were prosperous having bought nearly a thousand acres. But Robert Harvey had been awarded lands in Tippecanoe County, Indiana for his services rendered during the War of 1812. So the "Good-byes" happened again. This time leaving the son, now a man, with a family of his own behind.
The family moved in 1831 settling near the small log town of Lafayette, Indiana. Even here Native Americans were known to be near. A major Indian battle had been fought nearby just nineteen years prior. In the woods you could find wild game; deer, turkey and on the grassy prairie even buffalo. In 1838 many of those Native Americans north of where she lived would forcefully be moved right past the home she resided in with her youngest son Joseph Pilham and wife Mary Harvey.
Robert Harvey, her husband, past away in 1835 and Henrietta Harvey receive certain lands listed in his Will. This land would be sold as needed for her support until she herself would past away on September 23, 1856. She was buried next to Robert in the small family cemetery on a hill. The remaining portion of the her land would go to her deceased son John Pollard Harvey's wife Elizabeth Harvey.
Henrietta Ward Harvey moved twice as a young wife, mother and pioneer. Setting off in her life span into the woods, the mountains and where the river might carry the family into the unknown.
In 2000 the Harvey Farm Cemetery was restored. In the process the over growth was removed to the soil level. A grave was located to the left of Robert Harvey's grave. This more than likely is the location of where Henrietta Ward Harvey is buried.
Harry S. Truman
HENRIETTA WARD HARVEY
WIFE, MOTHER AND PIONEER
Henrietta Ward Harvey lived the true spirit of the early pioneer wife and mother. She was married in 1795 and with her husband, Robert Harvey, and infant son, David, she set off with them shortly after 1800 into the unknown wilderness beyond the Appalachian Mountains. The westward movement in America had begun and the family was relocating to the Northwest Territory. Who knew what lurked in those dark woods? Native Americans were known to be near. Would the raft make it safely floating down the Ohio River? She had left behind the comforts of home, family and friends.
The young family set up home in Union Township of Ross County, Ohio. There were enough people in the area and Ohio became a state in 1803. For nearly twenty eight years they live near Chillicothe, Ohio. The family grew in size. They attended the Methodist Church. They were prosperous having bought nearly a thousand acres. But Robert Harvey had been awarded lands in Tippecanoe County, Indiana for his services rendered during the War of 1812. So the "Good-byes" happened again. This time leaving the son, now a man, with a family of his own behind.
The family moved in 1831 settling near the small log town of Lafayette, Indiana. Even here Native Americans were known to be near. A major Indian battle had been fought nearby just nineteen years prior. In the woods you could find wild game; deer, turkey and on the grassy prairie even buffalo. In 1838 many of those Native Americans north of where she lived would forcefully be moved right past the home she resided in with her youngest son Joseph Pilham and wife Mary Harvey.
Robert Harvey, her husband, past away in 1835 and Henrietta Harvey receive certain lands listed in his Will. This land would be sold as needed for her support until she herself would past away on September 23, 1856. She was buried next to Robert in the small family cemetery on a hill. The remaining portion of the her land would go to her deceased son John Pollard Harvey's wife Elizabeth Harvey.
Henrietta Ward Harvey moved twice as a young wife, mother and pioneer. Setting off in her life span into the woods, the mountains and where the river might carry the family into the unknown.
In 2000 the Harvey Farm Cemetery was restored. In the process the over growth was removed to the soil level. A grave was located to the left of Robert Harvey's grave. This more than likely is the location of where Henrietta Ward Harvey is buried.
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