Background
BARBEE, Harvey Edgar was born on May 18, 1889 in Fairbury, Nebraska, United States. Son of Charles M. and Rosella (Waymire) Barbee.
BARBEE, Harvey Edgar was born on May 18, 1889 in Fairbury, Nebraska, United States. Son of Charles M. and Rosella (Waymire) Barbee.
Public School, Jefferson Company, Neb. York College, York. Neb. Peru State Normal Peru, Neb.
Professional State Life Certificate Issued, 1917. City Life Certificate, 1921.
Taught school, Dist, 116, Cherry Company, Neb., 1910-1911. District 75, Thayer Company, Neb., 1912-1913. District 8. 1913-1916.
Served as Superintendent, Byron, Neb., 1916-1918. Elected Company Superintendent of Schools, Thayer Company, Neb., since 1918. Served as President, Interstate Spelling Contest, comprising the States of Minnesota, Iowa,, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas. and Neb., 3 years.
Served as Chairman, State Fair Spelling Committee, 4 yrs.
Presbyterian Church.
Member: Neb. Writers Guild. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Masons; Knight Templar.
Eastern Star; Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Spouse Mary Ahlschwede, June 9, 1917, Hebron, Neb.
