Laning Harvey (February 17, 1882 – August 4, 1942) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a

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member of the

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for the 21st district from 1929 to 1936.

Early life and education

He was born on February 17, 1882, in

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, to William Jameson and Amanda (Laning) Harvey. He was educated at

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and graduated from

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in 1903.

Business career

Harvey was a director at the Miners Savings Bank and was the founder and vice president of the Henry German Company.

Political career

He was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Game Commission under Governors

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and

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. He served on the State Board of Public Charities under Governor Martin Brumbaugh and on the Public Welfare Board under Governor William Sproul. He was a member of the Wilkes-Barre City Council for four years. He was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate for the 21st district and served from 1929 to 1936. He died on August 4, 1942, and is interred at the Hollenback Cemetery in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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