Garvey

Garvey

Garvey is a surname of Irish origin. The name refers to:

*Amy Jacques Garvey (1895–1973), Jamaican-American journalist; wife of Marcus Garvey
*Chuck Garvey American rock band guitarist
*Cyndy Garvey first wife of baseball player Steve Garvey
*Dan Edward Garvey (1886–1974), American politician, governor of Arizona 1948–1951
*Daniel Garvey American educator and academic
*Ed Garvey American lawyer, activist, and politician
*Edmund Garvey (1740–1813), Irish artist
*Guy Garvey (born 1974), English rock singer and guitarist
*Jane Garvey American administrator of the FAA 1997–2002
*Jane Garvey British BBC radio presenter
*Julia Garvey (born 1970), model, actress, and "Penthouse" Pet of the Month
*Marcus Garvey (1887–1940), Jamaican journalist, founder of the Back-to-Africa movement
*Mike Garvey (born 1962), American NASCAR driver
*Steve Garvey (born 1948), American professional baseball player

See also
*Garvey School District, pre-K-8 school district serving the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California


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