Harvey Doolittle Colvin

Biography

Harvey Doolittle Colvin, born in 1815, spent his life in service to the civic and social life of the city, witnessing Chicago’s steady rise in influence. Though the full breadth of his public roles is not detailed here, he was known among his contemporaries for his thoughtful approach to neighborhood matters near Rosehill Cemetery.

He died in 1892, and the commemorative stones at Rosehill honor a life shaped by the era’s complex changes. Colvin’s memory endures as part of the tapestry of citizens who guided the city through its formative decades.