William Harvey | |
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| Born | 1787 Whittington, Derbyshire, England |
| Died | 25 December 1870 (aged 83) Salford, England |
| Burial place | Weaste Cemetery, Salford, England |
| Occupation(s) | Cotton mill owner, deacon, activist |
| Title | Mayor of Salford |
| Term | 1857–1858 |
| Spouse |
Mary Titley
(m. 1812; died 1857) |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives |
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William Harvey (1787 – 25 December 1870) was a cotton mill owner, Bible Christian Church deacon and activist. He was an advocate for parliamentary reform, temperance, vegetarianism and against tobacco. Harvey co-founded the Bible Christian Church and served as deacon from 1809 till his death. He helped establish and served as President of the Vegetarian Society, the Manchester and Salford Temperance Union, and the United Kingdom Alliance. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President at the Anti-Tobacco Society. Harvey also served as Salford's first alderman from 1844 to 1870 and was elected Mayor of Salford in both 1857 and 1858.