Biographical Sketch of A. L. Harvey
A.L. Harvey, born in July 1826 in Madison County, N.Y., relocated to Iowa in 1856, settling in Harrison County the following year. He served as County treasurer and recorder starting in 1860 and opened a land and loan office in 1864. In 1876, he co-founded the Harrison County Bank. A prominent land agent, he sold approximately 25,000 acres in 1881 and owned a significant farm. He also held the position of internal revenue assessor and was active in local fraternal organizations.