Background
Harvey, William West was born on November 21, 1869 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Davidson and Rebecca (Sparks) Harvey.
Harvey, William West was born on November 21, 1869 in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Davidson and Rebecca (Sparks) Harvey.
Graduated from State Normal School, Emporia, Kansas, 1896.
Admitted to Kansas bar, 1898, and began practice at Topeka. Practiced with brother A.M., 3 years, then alone. Moved to Ashland, Kansas, 1906, and associated in practice with H. J. Bone.
County attorney Clark County, 1907-1909. Member Kansas House of Representatives, 1917-1921 (speaker of House, 1921). Assistant United State Attorneys, District of Kansas, 1921-1923.
Justice Supreme Court of Kansas since 1923. Became chief justice, 1945. Chairman Kansas Judicial Council, 1927-1941.
Member American Law Institute, 1936-1941.
Married Mamie A. Conley, September 5, 1894. Children: Howard Sparks, Helen.