William Hope "Coin" Harvey was born on a farm near Buffalo, Virginia (later West Virginia). He was the fifth of six children born to Robert and Anna Harvey.

Harvey attended the Buffalo Academy from 1865 to 1867 after receiving his education in the neighborhood public schools.

Harvey opened a law practice in Barboursville, West Virginia, after gaining his license to practice law.

Harvey moved to Huntington, West Virginia, and became law partners with his brother Thomas.

The Harveys moved to Cleveland after their marriage.

Harvey moved to Gallipolis, where he met Anna Halliday. They married on June 26, 1876.

The Harvey family moved to Chicago.

The Harveys returned to Gallipolis, where W.H. worked as an attorney for several wholesale firms in the area.

Harvey left the legal profession and moved west to Colorado to work as a miner and buy and sell real estate.

Harvey authored "Coin's Financial School," a pamphlet advocating for the unlimited coinage of silver, which became an important ideological document of the Populist movement.

Harvey authored "A Tale of Two Nations."

Harvey published "The Money of the People" and "The Patriots of America."

Harvey formed the Patriots of America, an agitational society dedicated to advancing direct legislation and free coinage of silver.

Harvey campaigned for William Jennings Bryan in Arkansas during the election.

Harvey published "Coin on Money, Trusts, and Imperialism."

Harvey purchased land outside of Rogers, Arkansas, to build a health resort, which he named "Monte Ne."

Harvey built a hotel at Monte Ne.

Harvey established the Ozark Trails Association to promote good roads, highway markers, and maps throughout the southwest.

Harvey formed the Liberty Party and ran as its candidate for President of the United States in the election.

W.H. Harvey died at Monte Ne in Benton County, Arkansas, at the age of 84.