My Genealogy Hound

Hugh L. Henry is a member of the mercantile firm of Henry Bros., of Tillar Station, Ark. He was born in Madison County, Tenn., in 1852, and is a son of John L. and Martha (Ross) Henry, the former of whom was born in the Old North State in 1818, and emigrated from South Carolina to Madison County, Tenn., at an early day, where he followed the occupation of merchandising and farming, these occupations receiving his attention throughout life. In 1861 he removed from the State of Tennessee to Arkansas, purchased land in Chicot County, and here was engaged in farming until his death in 1865, a member of the Masonic fraternity. His wife was born in Tennessee in 1821, and died in 1889, having borne him a family of seven children—three sons and four daughters: Thomas R., Mary C. (wife of James H. Herron), Mattie L. (wife of S. T. Duncan), Frame W., Hugh L., Caroline L. and Sarah J. Both parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Hugh L. Henry was married, in 1879, to Miss Mary L. Smith, and by her has had a family of three sons and three daughters, only one daughter and two sons of whom are now living: Tommie R., Frank T. and Lacy T. Mr. Henry and his brother, Frame W., are the owners of 1,145 acres of land and well improved. He is a member of the K. of H., Arkansas City Lodge No. 3215, and also belongs to the K. of P., Valley Lodge No. 21. His wife is an earnest and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a lady much esteemed by all.