Harvey William Burk | |
|---|---|
 Burk, c. 1879 | |
| Member of theCanadian Parliament forDurham West | |
| In office 1874–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Edmund Burke Wood |
| Succeeded by | Edward Blake |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1822 (1822) |
| Died | October 13, 1907(1907-10-13) (aged 84–85) |
| Nationality | British subject |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | farmer |
Harvey William Burk (1822 inDarlington Township, Upper Canada – October 13, 1907) was apolitician andfarmer.
Burk was educated in Darlington Township. He was married twice: to Roley Williams in 1848 and to Susan Armour in 1859. He operated a farm nearBowmanville. Burk served on the township council and was reeve from 1873 to 1874.[1] He was elected to theHouse of Commons of Canada as a Member theLiberal Party to representDurham West in 1874. He won alandslide victory in1878.[2] Burk resigned October 18, 1879 to allowEdward Blake to be elected.[1]
His daughter Mary Emily married controversial journalist and politicianSam Hughes.[3]
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