Member Biography

Laning Harvey 

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Sessions Office Position District Party
1929-1930       21 Republican
1931-1932       21 Republican
1933-1934       21 Republican
1935-1936       21 Republican

COUNTIES: Lehigh, Luzerne  


Biography

1882 - 1942


Born in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, February 17, 1882; educated in Wilkes-Barre public schools; the Hill School, Pottsville; graduating in 1903; appointed to the State Game Commission under Governors Stuart and Tener; state Board of Public Charities under Gov. Brumbaugh; and the Public Welfare Board under Gov. Sproul. Senator Harvey was a member of the Wilkes-Barre Common Council for four years. He served in the state Senate for two terms and died in Wilkes-Barre on August 4, 1942.