History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1156

Harvey C. Nash, dealer in flour and feed, grain, etc., 15 Algoma street, established Feb. 9, 1880. Mr. Nash was born in Utica, Winnebago Co., Wis., Nov. 27, 1854. His parents lived there until 1863, then moved to Ripon, Wis., was there five years, then moved to Oshkosh. At a suitable age, he attended the public schools, and, after completing his education, he became a member of the fire department, with which he continued nine years, first as a volunteer, then on part pay, full pay, etc., and in February, 1880, he engaged in his present business. He was married in Oshkosh, Wis., Nov. 15, 1880, to Miss Mary J. Taggart.