The Henry Family

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Eliza Caroline Henry

Buried in Sand Springs Cemetery C D No 5, Putnam County, TennesseeBuriedin Sand Springs Cemetery C D No 5, Putnam County, Tennessee

George W. Henry

Some of this information came from Bea (Aker) Roden - gathered by BentonD. Henry 1981-1996

The below transcription is from a clipping I found in the property of myAunt Laura Belle Henry Laney. From tracing the names, I believe I haveconnected this to the correct George Henry b. October 6 1841. There isnothing on the clipping to indicate which paper it is from or where theylived. I am assuming from my records and places mentioned, they lived inPutnam County at that time.

A FAMILY REUNION

A family reunion took place at the: home of Uncle George Henry andwife Aunt Rachel, on last Sunday, Oct. 31st. There was a great hostof friends and relatives present, among whom were Jasper Henry, JamesMiller, W. M. Henry and wife, A. Stamps and wife of Cookeville, Route5, Andy Jones of near Shady Grove, Rev. Frank Henry of Calfkiller,T. W. Officer and wife and many others too numerous to mention.
Uncle George and Aunt Rachel have reared a family of elevenchildren, eight boys and three girls, the youngest of whom is 28 yearsold. They were all present on this occasion.. It was a great sociableoccasion, the pleasant conversations and hearty handshakes were enjoyedhy all present.. A most delightful diner was served and after dinner wasover with the congregation was called to order by W. M. Henry and thecrowd assembled on and in front of the porch. Jim T. Henry, with hisorgan and singing class from Rocky Point rendered the song service, andoh, such a beautiful song service led by W. M. Henry.
No wonder the song service was beautiful when we come to thinkabout four singing masters being in the family and most all of therelatives singers. A very touching prayer was offered by their son, Rev.Elisha Henry.
Some very interesting talks were made by W. M. Henry, Rev.Elisha Henry, Rev. G. F. Henry, and Jim T. Henry. W. M. Henry closedthe ser-vice by calling a handshake and a general revival of religionfollowed.
T. W. Officer and A. P. Roberson counted the congregation andreported that there were 120 relatives and 65 others, making a total of185 present. Thefbenediction was pronounced by Rev. G. F. Henry andthe congregation to their homes feelingfgreatly benefitted.

Gracie Clouse, Mand Randolph, ComSome of this information came from Bea(Aker) Roden - gathered by Benton D. Henry 1981-1996

Rachael E. Williams

1910 Census #114-114: Rachel Williams Henry stated that she was themother of 11 children - all living in 19101910 Census #114-114: RachelWilliams Henry stated that she was the mother of 11 children - all livingin 1910

James M. Miller

BDH Source: Pat Franklin, Cookeville, TN
Putnam County 1880 Census
Tombstones at Board Valley Cemetery

BDH "Lived at a place in the mountains known as "Miller Hollow", PutnamCounty"

James Miller: "worked on railroad -- fell off a train and was killed inJoelton, Davidson County, TN"BDH Source: Pat Franklin, Cookeville, TN
Putnam County 1880 Census
Tombstones at Board Valley Cemetery

BDH "Lived at a place in the mountains known as "Miller Hollow", PutnamCounty"

James Miller: "worked on railroad -- fell off a train and was killed inJoelton, Davidson County, TN"

Susanna A. Henry

Benton D. Henry has her name as Susanna A. Henry;
Michael Stephen Jackson in his book shows her name as Susan "Sookey" Henry

Susanna remained in the household of her parents, LIdge F. & Nancy(Thomas) Henry, through the 1870 Census.

The parents of Susanna went to Illinois after their marriage in 1838 butwere back in White County by 1845.

Susanna and James raised the son of her sister Cynthia (D 1879-80)William Aaron Henry who was known as "Dick Miller" as well as James twochildren by his first wife. "Susana was fondly remembered not ony byher own son, Lidgard Fine "Dock" Miller but by the step children sheraised.... and her ophaned nephew"Benton D. Henry has her name as SusannaA. Henry;
Michael Stephen Jackson in his book shows her name as Susan "Sookey" Henry

Susanna remained in the household of her parents, LIdge F. & Nancy(Thomas) Henry, through the 1870 Census.

The parents of Susanna went to Illinois after their marriage in 1838 butwere back in White County by 1845.

Susanna and James raised the son of her sister Cynthia (D 1879-80)William Aaron Henry who was known as "Dick Miller" as well as James twochildren by his first wife. "Susana was fondly remembered not ony byher own son, Lidgard Fine "Dock" Miller but by the step children sheraised.... and her ophaned nephew"

James Monroe Jackson

This information is from the book "The Jackson Family, Putnam CountyTennessee and beyond by Michael Stephen JacksonThis information is fromthe book "The Jackson Family, Putnam County Tennessee and beyond byMichael Stephen Jackson

Rufus Finley

This information obtained from Blanche (Whitaker) Jernigan, Kentucky{BDH}This information obtained from Blanche (Whitaker) Jernigan, Kentucky{BDH}

Benton McMillan Henry

These are the grandparents of one of my main sources of information;Benton D. Henry of Arizona who lists his sources as the Bible of BentonM. Henry and personal knowledge of Ollie (Henry) Cossey.

A quote from Benton: "My grandparents, Benton & Ida May, left Tennesseein 1909 with one child, my uncle L. D. My dad, Arnold, would be theirfirst-born in Oklahoma. The family fared well in Oklahoma, except thatIda May became ill with TB sometime around 1916-1920 - the curse thatkilled her parents and most of her brothers and sisters as well. Ida Maydidn't want to leave Oklahoma but by 1931, moving to the desert seemedthe last hope. My grandmother did improve in Arizona but the move hadcome too late. When she died, Grandpa accompanied the body on the trainto be buried beside her brothers, Alex and Lee at Wanette, Oklahoma, ashe had promised. Grandpa lived the rest of his life in Arizona near hiskids and a growing flock of grandkids, but was buried back in Oklahomabeside Ida May, in 1963."These are the grandparents of one of my mainsources of information; Benton D. Henry of Arizona who lists his sourcesas the Bible of Benton M. Henry and personal knowledge of Ollie (Henry)Cossey.

A quote from Benton: "My grandparents, Benton & Ida May, left Tennesseein 1909 with one child, my uncle L. D. My dad, Arnold, would be theirfirst-born in Oklahoma. The family fared well in Oklahoma, except thatIda May became ill with TB sometime around 1916-1920 - the curse thatkilled her parents and most of her brothers and sisters as well. Ida Maydidn't want to leave Oklahoma but by 1931, moving to the desert seemedthe last hope. My grandmother did improve in Arizona but the move hadcome too late. When she died, Grandpa accompanied the body on the trainto be buried beside her brothers, Alex and Lee at Wanette, Oklahoma, ashe had promised. Grandpa lived the rest of his life in Arizona near hiskids and a growing flock of grandkids, but was buried back in Oklahomabeside Ida May, in 1963."

Research by Patricia Douglas Vance using all sources available to me. If you family members see something you do not want included, please notify me.
Updated October 29, 2000
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