Burkhart, Harvey J., D. D. S., was born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 14, 1864. He obtained his preliminary education in the public schools, and was graduated from the Baltimore Dental College in 1890 at the head of his class. Dr. Burkhart ranks among the foremost men in his profession in this country. He has interested himself in securing legislation raising the standard of admission to practice, and has succeeded in accomplishing a great deal toward weeding out incompetent and unqualified men. He is an excellent speaker, and his addresses before the District, State and National Societies have attracted much favorable attention. He was elected president of the New York State Dental Society in 1895, 1896 and 1897. At the annual meeting of the National Dental Association, held at Omaha in 1898 he was elected president. Dr. Burkhart is Regent's Examiner in Dentistry for the Eighth Judicial District. He is commander in the order of Knights Templar. In 1890 he married Jane Hingston; they have one son, Richard Hingston.

Source: Our County and its people, A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890