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Legion the Modern Woodmen of America, the Young Men's Christian Association, Trinity M. E. Church and the Cosmopolitan Club. His favorite sport is hiking. Residence: Lincoln.
Walter Henry Hellman
Walter Henry Hellman, a leader in the religious and educational affairs of Nebraska, was born at Kansas City, Kansas, January 23, 1897, the son of Frederick William and Anna Elizabeth (Paul) Hellman. His father, who is a wholesale drug dealer, was born in Germany, October 12, 1859, and came to America in 1870. His mother was born in Germany, May 20, 1868, and died at Kansas City, Missouri, August 1, 1928.
Mr. Hellman attended Longfellow School in Kansas City until 1911, and in 1915, was graduated from Hebron academy at Hebron, Nebraska. He was awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree in theology at Capital University in 1918, was a student of the Capital University Graduate School of Theology, 1921, and received the Master of Arts degree at Washington State College in 1927. His fraternities were Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Gamma Mu.
As an educator, school executive, and clergyman, Mr. Hellman has held the following positions: clergyman, Port Angeles, Washington, 1921-25; student pastor at Pullman, Washington, 1925-27; member of the teaching staff at Washington State College, 1926-27; vice president of Spokane College, 1927-29; dean of men and head of the English department at Pacific Lutheran College, Parkland, Washington, 1929-30; and president of Hebron College and Academy since 1930.
Mr. Hellman holds membership in the local Kiwanis Club and Red Cross, is affiliated with Grace Lutheran Church, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. His hobbies are writing and music and his favorite sport is golfing.
On June 1, 1921, his marriage to Agnes Adelle KlingIer was solemnized at Lenexa, Kansas. Mrs. Hellman was born at Somerset, Ohio. Four children were born to this marriage: Thilda Anne, July 4, 1923; Robert Walter, November 17, 1924; Daphne Louise, September 30, 1926; and Donna Delle, July 2, 1929. Residence. Hebron.
Carl William Helmstadter
Carl William Helmstadter, educator and vocational counsellor, was born at Crete, Nebraska, August 20, 1901. He is the son of Wilhelm and Fredericka (Inderlied) Helmstadter, the former of whom was formerly a business man and merchant at Crete, but now is in business at Beatrice. He was born at Baden, Baden, Germany, September 9, 1858, and came to America as a young man. Fredricka Helmstadter was also born in Baden, on October 16, 1870. She died at Beatrice, January 29, 1927.
With the intention of fitting himself for a teaching career, Carl W. Helmstadter, upon his graduation from Beatrice High School in May, 1919, entered the University of Nebraska, where in 1924 he received his A. B. In 1928 he received an A M. from the same university. He received a letter in football and basketball from Beatrice High School two years, 1917 and 1918. In the university was elected to Alpha Chi Sigma (secretary) and Phi Delta Kappa.
In 1919 he was secretary to agent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy R. R., and was promoted to private secretary of the superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad in 1920. During 1924-25 he was principal of the Milford, Nebraska, High School; from 1925-27 he was coach and commercial instructor of the West Point, Nebraska High School, and headed the department of commerce of the Beatrice High School 1927-29. During 1929-30 be was assistant dean of the college of commerce of he University of Omaha, of which he is now registrar.
He is the author of Some Trends in Commercial Education in Nebraska High Schools.
He was married to Freda Vernita Coonley at Indianola, Iowa, February 21, 1925. Mrs. Helmstadter was born at Hoag, Nebraska, November 14, 1903, and was a teacher prior to her marriage. They have one son, Gerald, born November 28, 1925.
Mr. Helmstadter was a sergeant of Company C, Nebraska National Guard at Beatrice, 1927-30. He is a Republican, a member of the Beatrice Chamber of Commerce and the Omaha Junior Chamber. He attends Miller Park Presbyterian Church. A member of the Nebraska State Teachers' Association, he was vice-president of the commercial section in 1929, and president of that section 1931. His club is the Birchwood. He enjoys golf, while his hobbies are reading and vocational instruction. Residence: Omaha.
Foster Helvey
Foster Helvey, sheriff of Jefferson County, was born in Daykin, Nebraska, January 27, 1895. Mr. Helvey graduated from the Fairbury High School in 1914, attended Peru State Normal, Peru, Nebraska, and taught school two years.
Roscoe C. Helvey, father of Foster, was born at Helvey, Nebraska, June 27, 1869, and is now engaged in farming. Mamie E. (Church) Helvey, his wife, was born at Cascade, Iowa, December 12, 1876, of Irish parentage.
Mr. Helvey is married to Lucy E. Jones, who was born at Fairbury, Nebraska, July 15, 1899. They have three children, Benna, born August 19, 1921; Norbert, born February 16, 1923; and Loraine, born July 25, 1924.
He served in the United States Navy during the World War, and is now commander of the Jefferson County Post No. 24 of the American Legion. Mr. Helvey is a member of the State Sheriffs' Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Nebraskana Society. Golf is his favorite sport. Residence: Fairbury.
William Joseph Hemphill
For the past thirty years William Joseph Hemphill has been in active practice as a physician at North Loup. He was born in Potter County, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1873, son of Silas Paul and Mary (Clare) Hemphill. His father died in Pennsylvania in October, 1916, and his mother in 1896.
Dr. Hemphill attended country school at Hebron Centre, Pennsylvania, and received the Bachelor of Letters, and Master of Science at Milton College, Milton, Wisconsin. He received his medical degree from Hahneman Medical College, Chicago. There he was president of his class and a member of the Philomathean Literary Society
He was married to Cora Ellen Hurley. Mrs. Hurley (sic) was born in Humboldt, Nebraska, April 17, 1872. There are three children, Paul Hurley, born April 17, 1899; George Kenneth, born August 13, 1905; and Gertrude, born August 30, 1912. Both sons are graduate phyiscians. Paul is practicing in Pawhuskee, Oklahoma, while George is practicing in Philadelphia.
Dr. Hemphill is a Republican. He is a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church at North Loup, the Odd Fellows, the American Automobile Association and the Young Men's Christian Association. Residence: North Loup.
Ashton Fremont Henderson
Ashton Fremont Henderson, newspaper editor and publisher at Wood River, Nebraska, has been a resident of this state all his life. He was born at Callaway, Nebraska, September 21, 1888, the son of William Henry and Alice Laura (Pinnell) Henderson. His father, who
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was a farmer and fruit grower, homesteaded in Custer County, Nebraska, in 1876; he was born in Illinois, September 17, 1852, and died at Ashdown, Arkansas, January 18, 1919; his great grandparents came to America from Scotland.
His mother, whose ancestry is English and German, was born at Terre Haute, Indiana, July 27, 1867, and is living at Twin Falls, Idaho, today.
Mr. Henderson attended the public schools of Callaway, and studied journalism and advertising by correspondence. He has owned and published newspapers at Oconto and Stapleton, Nebraska, was publisher of a paper at Blanchard, Oklahoma, and was editor of papers at Covington, and Mountain View, Oklahoma. He is editor of the Wood River Sunbeam at this time.
He holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraskana Society, and the Masonic Lodge. His hobby is collecting old coins. On July 26, 1912, he married Ada Elizabeth Bybee at Kearney, Nebraska. Mrs. Henderson, who is a reporter and news writer, was born at Memphis, Missouri, August 27, 1891. She is of English and German descent. To their marriage two children were born: Mildred, August 2, 1914; and Dale, October 24, 1921. Residence: Wood River.
Robert Gilbert Henderson
Robert G. Henderson was born December 12, 1871, at Verdon, Nebraska. His father, Charles G. Henderson was born of Scotch and German parents in New Jersey, September 23, 1833, and died at Verdon, August 21, 1921. He was a carpenter and farmer. Julia (Wilkinson) Henderson, his mother, of Welsh descent, was born in Kentucky, January 20, 1853, and died at Verdon, February 28, 1929.
Robert G. Henderson was graduated from the Verdon High School in May, 1893, was a student at the University of Nebraska for two years, 1894 and 1895, and in 1900 was graduated from the Kansas City Medical College. He was admitted to the practice of medicine at Rulo, Nebraska, December 20, 1900, and for the last thirty years has been a physician in Richardson County. In 1915 he spent some time in post graduate work in Chicago.
Dr. Henderson was married to Carrie Louise Staver at Salem, Nebraska, June 27, 1900. Mrs. Henderson was born at Salem, July 15, 1878, and is the daughter of Captain H. G. and Ellen (Tisdel) Staver.
He is a member of the county and state medical societies, and is an Elk and Odd Fellow. His hobby is playing checkers and cards. He is a Democrat. Residence: Falls City.
Bertin Ellsworth Hendricks
One of Nebraska's leading lawyers, Bertin Ellsworlh Hendricks has been engaged in legal practice at Wahoo, for the past 32 years. He was born at Butler, Indiana, November 23, 1868, the son of Salathiel Pritchard Hendricks and Elizabeth Jane (Baker) Hendricks. Salathiel Hendricks, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, July 14, 1843, and died at Ashland, Nebraska, October 25, 1924, was a teacher and farmer. He served as a private in Company F, 182nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. His German ancestors settled in Pennsylvania in the early history of that state.
Elizabeth (Baker) Hendricks, his mother, was born at Butler, Indiana, September 14, 1846, and died at Ashland, August 6, 1921; she was a teacher. Her ancestors were among the puritan settlers in Massachusetts.
Mr. Hendricks attended the public schools in Andrew County, Missouri, was graduated from Western Normal College, Shenandoah, Iowa, in 1891, receiving the B. S. degree, and was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1896, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Law. He has been engaged in general practice of law at Wahoo, Nebraska, for 32 years, and has handled many important cases, both in the lower court and Supreme Court. Since 1922, he has been senior member of the firm Hendricks & Kokjer. He is connected with a number of banks in Saunders County as director and stockholder, and is president of the Wahoo Mutual Loan and Building Association.
He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Nebraska State Bar Association, having served as one of the vice presidents of the state association, and holds membership in the Chamber of Commerce at Wahoo. He is affiliated with the First Congregational Church of Wahoo, is a member of the order of Knights of Pythias and has served his district as member of the board of education for seven years.
A Republican, Mr. Hendricks served as county attorney of Saunders County, 1905-07, and was presidential elector from Nebraska, in 1924: He was a member of the Four Minute Men Speakers during the World War, acted as United States Fuel Administrator, and was chairman of the Victory Loan Drive Committee.
On March 29, 1893, he was married to Christine Fischer at Tekamah, Nebraska. Mrs. Hendricks, who was a teacher prior to her marriage, was born at Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1872, of German parents. Their children are Lorene A., born April 23, 1897, who is supervisor of the lower grades in the public schools at Boise, Idaho; Madalene D., born June 30, 1900, who is head of the Latin department at Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Lucile M., born October 22, 1911, who is a junior at the University of Nebraska. Residence: Wahoo. (Photograph on Page 537).
Pirlh Wagor Hendricks
Born at Belleville, Kansas, April 17, 1894, Pirlh Wagor is the daughter of Lester LaVern and Fannie (Simmons) Wagor. The father, born in North Branch, Sullivan County, New York, February 27, 1865, lived at Chester, Nebraska, several years, and now resides at Manhattan, Kansas. One of Republic County's model farmers, and a breeder of registered Herefords, he is now retired and travels extensively in the United States. The mother, Fannie Simmons, was born in Illinois, March 28, 1870, She was a teacher prior to her marriage.
Pirlh Wagor attended rural schools in Kansas, was graduated from Chester (Nebraska) High School in 1913, and was graduated from a two year course at Peru State Normal School with a life certificate (Bachelor of Arts equivalent) in 1919. The summers of 1917, 18, 19 and 20, she attended Boulder University. She is a life member of the Philomathean Society, and was captain of the championship Volley ball team at Peru, 1914-15.
Beginning to teach in 1915, she spent a year in a rural school in Box Butte County, after which she went to Giltnet, as teacher of science and coach of girl's basketball and school plays. In the fall of 1917, she went to Western where she held a like position. Feeling equal to a little larger position in 1918, she became principal at Clear Water, and upon resignation of the superintendent there a few weeks after school began, was elected to fill his place. Re-elected the following year, she met with great success in her work, due to her own efforts. Among the most outstanding of her improvements were the introduction of chemistry and the beginning of a reference library.
The following year, feeling that she wanted a little less responsibility, she became principal at Upland, and at that time began working on a method of attracting every child to school work. Extremely successful in this, she was elected superintendent there the year following, and had in school every child of school age and a few post graduates who took such work as bookkeeping or shorthand.
Raymond Benson of her bookkeeping class went to Chillicothe, Missouri, to complete a business course and was the scholarship student of his class. Mildred Larson, who took chemistry under her, was one of the three best students in chemistry at the University of Nebraska,
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and is now a member of the faculty at the University of Minnesota. Many others have proved themselves in their chosen fields.
On June 7, 1922, she was married to Jyles Clair Hendricks at Munden, Kansas. He was born at Riverton, Nebraska, August 4, 1895. He served in France, during the World War. He is a farmer and dairyman. They have one son, Dwaine Clair, born January 16, 1925. Mrs. Hendricks has resided in Upland twelve years, teaching some each year except one or two until 1925. Since that time she has filled vacancies only.
Aside from her home duties she assists in church work and community activities, and finds time to do reporting for the Hastings Tribune, the Upland Eagle and the Franklin County Sentinel. She is a member of the Nebraskana Society, the Methodist Church, the Friendship Quilting Club (secretary-treasurer 1931), and the American Legion Auxiliary of which she was secretary-treasurer in 1930, and is present chaplain. Mrs. Hendricks helped organize the Junior Red Cross in Upland, about 1920, and assisted with all Red Cross activities during the World War period. Residence: Upland.
John Martin Hengstler
John Martin Hengstler, prominent Knox County farmer, was born at Creighton, Nebraska, August 31, 1874, son of Andrew and Martha (Zept) Hengstler. Andrew Hengstler was born at Aldingen, Germany, July 27, 1838, and came to America September 24, 1867. He farmed in Knox County until his death at Creighton on February 23, 1918. His wife, Martha, who was born in Aldingen, January 23, 1843, is living.
Educated in the public school at Creighton, John Martin Hengstler has farmed in Nebraska most of his life. He was married to Florence May Rafferty at Creighton on February 14, 1900, and to them were born two children, Helen, July 12, 1909, and Lawrence February 13, 1907.
Lawrence was a graduate of the University of Nebraska in 1931 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Helen will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in 1933. Mrs. Hengstler was born at Lindsay, Ohio, July 14, 1879, of German and Irish parentage.
Mr. Hengstler has resided in Nebraska fifty-seven years, is a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Creighton.
Guy Nelson Henninger
Guy Nelson Henninger, clerk of the district court of Buffalo County, was born at Shelton, Nebraska, July 16, 1895, son of Stephen A. D. and Elizabeth Jeunnette (Quest) Henninger.
Stephen A. D. Henninger was born in Warren, Ohio, July 18, 1861, and until his retirement in 1921, was the owner of the Shelton Milling Company. His wife, Elizabeth, was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1876.
Mr. Henninger was graduated from the Shelton High School in 1914, and in 1918, received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of Sigma Tau, honorary engineering society, and for a time, was a student at the University of California at Berkeley.
He was admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Nebraska in 1930. He is a Democrat, and from January 10, 1921, has served as clerk of the district court. He was re-elected in 1922, 1926, and 1930.
His marriage to Mae L. Marshall was solemnized at Lexington, August 30, 1922. Mrs. Henninger was born at Cozad, March 11, 1897, and before her marriage was a school teacher. She is a member of the Episcopal Church. They have two children: Vernelle Jeanette, born January 13, 1925, at Kearney; and Barbara Mae, born May 2, 1931, at Kearney.
During the World War, Mr. Henninger held the rank of second-lieutenant in the air service. He is at present time captain in the Nebraska National Guard and commander of the 120th wagon company, 35th division, quartermaster train. He is a membeer (sic) of the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks and the Presbyterian Church. His hobbies are radio and automobiles. Residence: Kearney.
Henry Yoachum Henningsen
Henry Yoachum Henningsen was born at Yutan, Nebraska, June 16, 1888. He is the son of Peter Claus Henningsen and Wolver (Eggers) Henningsen. His father was born in Germany, February 24, 1854, and died at Yutan, August 2, 1924. Peter Henningsen came to this country in 188) with his wife. She was born in Germany, August 20, 1852, and died at Yutan, March 11, 1925.
Mr. Henningsen attended the public schools of Yutan. On March 11, 1914, at Wahoo, he was united in marriage with Agnes Sophia Rohde. She was born in Germany, September 1, 1894. To this union six children were born: Henry, March 3, 1915; Arthur, April 13, 1916; Alice, August 16, 1918; Pearl, September 23, 1920; Evelyn, December 29 1925, and Glenn, March 5, 1931.
Mr. Henningsen is proprietor of a meat market at Yutan, where he was police magistrate 1927-28. He was precinct assessor 1925-28.
His religious affiliation is with the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, at Yutan. He is a volunteer fireman in the Yotan Fire Department. Residence: Yutan.
George Henrichs
George Henrichs, farmer in Gage County, Nebraska, was born at Bremen, Kansas, November 1, 1890, the son of Hye Henrichs and Alitye (Melmen) Henrichs. His father, who was also a farmer, was born in Germany, and died at Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska. His mother was born in Germany.
Mr. Henrichs is a member of the local school board, is affiliated with St. John's Lutheran Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. His bobby is machines. His political affiliation is with the Republican Party.
He married Tina Nickers at Wymore. Mrs. Henrichs, whose parents were farmers, was born in Germany. Their children are: Alma, Dean, Doris, Edgar, and Luetta. Residence: Wymore.
Clarence Emanuel Henrickson
Clarence Emanuel Henrickson, who has lived in Nebraska nearly all his life, has been engaged in business since he was 16 years of age, and has taken a prominent part in civic affairs for many years. He was born at Swedeburg, September 26, 1890, the son of Andrew and Amanda Charlotta (Anderson) Henrickson. His father, who was born at Besinge Township, Sweden, March 26, 1856, is a painter and decorator; who came to this country in 1883. His mother was born at Harlof, Kristianstad, Sweden, August 3, 1860, and died at Swedeburg, August 6, 1896.
Mr. Henrickson attended school in Sweden, and for a time was a student at the Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska. He began work with his father at the age of 12 years, and four years later entered business for himself Since 1920 he has been a partner and associate manager of the Henrickson Paint and Wallpaper Company at Wahoo. He is secretary of the Wahoo Temple Craft Association.
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Army Suppy Company, 134th Infantry, 34th Division, as supply sergeant; he was in France for about 4 months. In 1923 he acted as commander of the Herbert Beaver post Number 736 of the Veterans of the Foreign Wars. He is a director in the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the Lutheran Bethlehem Church at Wahoo. He is a Mason. From June, 1924, to June, 1925, he served as master of the Wahoo Lodge Number 59, and in 1928 was nigh priest of Wahoo Chapter No. 43 Royal Arch Masons.
Mr. Henrickson is a Democrat. On August 25, 1930, he was united in marriage with Ellen Erickson at Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Henrickson, who was born at Wahoo, is the daughter of Martin Erickson, pioneer farmer and cattle feeder. Residence: Wahoo.
Levi Barton Henriksen
Levi Barton Henricksen was born at Hampton, Nebraska, December 19, 1886, the son of Peter Anders Hanriksen and Anna (Peterson) Henriksen. His father, a farmer, was born in Denmark, February 21, 1841, and died at Hampton, Nebraska, in November, 1912. His mother was born at Sillestrup, Denmark, February 24, 1847, and died at Hampton in 1894.
Mr. Henrikscn attended rural school and in 1904 was a student at Dana College where he was active in basketball and baseball. He has been a successful farmer since 1905 near Hampton. He is a member of the Hamilton County Farm Bureau of which he is now president, the Farmers Union, the Red Cross, and the school district of which he was president. He holds membership in the Nebraskana Society, is affiliated with the Lutheran Church of which he is deacon, and is a member of the Republican party.
His marriage to Maren Celie Hansen occurred at Hampton, September 21, 1910; she was born at Hampton, November 28, 1887. They have two children: Clarence, born January 20, 1913; and Gail, born October 25, 1918. Both are active members of the 4-H Club and have shown livestock at various county and state fairs. Mr. Henriksen was county committeeman for two years and in 1920 was elected precinct assessor. Residence: Hampton.
Alden Edson Henry
On June 29, 1877, Alden E. Henry; son of William Chester and Azelia Henrietta Henry, was born at Wilber, Saline County, Nebraska. His father, who was born in Michigan in 1840, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, January 23, 1903, was a banker. He was captain of Company C, 7th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry in the Civil War.
His mother, who was born in Wisconsin, February 12, 1848, and died at Chicago, February 9, 1918, was a lineal descendant of the Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. She was a member of Deborah Avery chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mr. Henry received his elementary education in the Pawnee City schools, and was graduated from the Lincoln High School in 1895. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Nebraska in 1898 and 1899. He was awarded an LL. B, from the law school of Harvard University, where he was a graduate with the honor of cum laude in 1903. From 1899 to 1900 he attended the University of Wisconsin where he was a Fellow in Political economy. He was also a Fellow in politca1 economy at the University of Nebraska, and was a member of Alpha Theta Chi.
He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1903; in Missouri in 1904; and Nebraska in 1915. He has lived Nebraska many years, from 1877 to 1900 and from 1915 to the present time. He has engaged in the practice of law in New York City from 1903-04; in Kansas City, Missouri from 1904-15; and in Pawnee City, Nebraska since 1915. He is affiliated with the Democrat party and votes the party ticket. He is a member of the law firm Henry & Hawkins, and spends some time in the supervision of his farms in Pawnee County.
His marriage to Hallie Lillian Bates was solemnized at Kansas City, Missouri, December 23, 1911. Mrs. Henry was born at Kansas City, April 4, 1893, and is descended from English ancestors who settled in New York, early in the settlement of America. They have one daughter, Naomi, born November 21, 1914, who graduated from the Pawnee City high school this year and is a student at the University of Nebraska.
Throughout the World War he was county food administrator. He is a member of the Pawnee City Public Service Club, the Nebraskana Society, and the local and state bar associations. He is a Mason, Royal Arch, Knights Templar, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Sesostris Temple) ; he is patron of the Order of Eastern Star. He is a Unitarian. Residence: Pawnee City.
Benjamin Frank Henry
On August 30, 1855, Benjamin F. Henry was born at Lindport, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He is the son of David and Sarah (Smith) Henry. His father, who was born at Jacksonville, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1827, died at Klumsville, Pennsylvania, March 30, 1894. He was a stone mason and plasterer, whose parents migrated to Pennsylvania early in the 19th century from Germany. Sarah (Smith) Henry was born at Lynn Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and died in Berks County, Pennsylvania, November, 1881. Her parents also migrated to Pennsylvania from Germany.
Mr. Henry had few educational opportunities in his youth, but is a well read and highly intelligent person. He takes an active interest in community affairs, and is an outstanding citizen of the state. He was first married to Frances Wilhelm at Nebraska City, Nebraska, in 1879. To them one daughter was born, Martha. Mrs. Henry died in 1881.
His marriage to Catharine Burkey was solemnized at Leonardsville, Pennsylvania, February 25, 1882. Mrs. Henry was born in Berks County, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1853, and died at Daykin, Nebraska, April 16, 1918. Six children were born to them: Mary, Pearl Vesta, born December 16, 1885, who married William W. Fox; Charles, born October 1, 1888, who married Emma Babers; William Joseph, born August 17, 1890, who married Lulu Brinkman; Anna Louisa, born March 26, 1893, who married Milton C. Wessner; and Katy Mae, born December 21, 1899, who died April, 1929, who was married to Arthur G. Kirchoff.
Mr. Henry was married to Ida Ruhnke at Jansen, Nebraska, in 1919. He was a farmer near Dakin until his retirement in 1914, and served for 29 years as a member of the local school board. He is affiliated with St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Daykin, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. Residence: Daykin.
John Richard Henry
For the past 59 years John R. Henry has lived in Nebraska, and for many years has been in business at Schuyler, Nebraska. He was born at Sterling, Illinois, March 8, 1870, the son of Richard Henry and Colonne (Doud) Henry. His father, who was born in Ireland, in 1839, and died at Schuyler, May 15, 1915, was a farmer. His mother was born in Ireland, in 1839.
Mr. Henry is now connected with the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company at Schuyler. A Democrat, he served as a member of the Nebraska legislature, 1915-17, and at a special session in 1917. He acted as chairman of the council of defense at Schuyler during the World War. He is a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church at Schuyler; and holds membership in the Nebraskana So-
