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J. R. Henry, a prominent mill operator and well-known planter of Grant County, was born in North Carolina, January 3, 1833, and is a son of John G. and Hannah (Cooper) Henry. The parents were married near Wilmington, N. C., and four children were born to their union: George W., William J., Benjamin C. and John R. About 1835 he moved to Tennessee, and in 1838 his wife died. A few years later the father was married to Miss E. Worthen, by whom he had four sons: Isaac F., Thomas J., Joseph T., Albert H., Patrick and Samuel W. He moved to Arkansas in 1845, and there remained until his death, which occurred in February, 1864. He was a very successful farmer during his life, and at the time of his death owned about 360 acres of valuable land. J. R., the principal of this sketch, was educated in the State of Tennessee, and acquired a good English training. In 1845 he moved to Arkansas, and was there married to Miss Martha J. Young, in February, 1855, a daughter of Mills and Rebecca Young. This union made him the father of two boys and two girls: John W., James A., Virginia B. and Mary E., who are all still living. Mr. Henry’s first wife died in 1862 and a few years later he was married to Mrs. Martha Wells, by whom he had two sons: Benjamin F. and Andrew W. Mr. Henry’s occupation has always been at farming and milling, and he is one of the most expert mill operators in Central Arkansas. He owns about 640 acres of very productive land, of which 150 acres are under cultivation, and adapted to almost any growth. In February, 1862, he enlisted in Gen. Price’s army, and served in the First Arkansas Cavalry, taking part in a number of hard fought battles and skirmishes. For the past nine years he has had charge of Junet post-office, and fills the position in a highly creditable and satisfactory manner. In religious belief he and wife are members of the Methodist Church, and are liberal contributors to all charitable and educational enterprises. Mr. Henry is one of the leading spirits in seeking out and developing means for advancing the agricultural and industrial interests of his county, and is one of the most popular men in that section.