Surname : Henry

Given name : James Elmer

ID # : H 16.6

Current date : 2 September 1988

Location of Source : Patrick Henry

Date of record : Unknown

Source : Newspaper Obituary

James Elmer Henry

James Elmer Henry, a prominent and most highly esteemed citizen of Monroe township, died Wednesday, March 31, 1926, at 2:00 o’clock a. m., from a stroke of apoplexy.

Mr. Henry was a native of Clarion county and was born Oct. 17, 1864, his age being 61 years, 5 months and 14 days.

The deceased is survived by his wife and four sons and three daughters, namely: Charles, of Kingsville; Harvey, of Huey; Morrison, of Leatherwood; Paul, at home; Jennie, of Bradford; Mrs. Herman Fox, of Curllsville, and Ruth, at home. Also by the following brothers and sisters: George, Thomas, Harry, and Edward of Kane; Mrs. Will Freeman, of Bradford, and of Mrs. Benton Shirley, of Rimersburg.

Mr. Henry was a notable strong christian man, and had been a member of the Limestone Baptist church for many years. The funeral took place Friday, April 2nd, in the Limestone Baptist church, and interment was made in Limestone cemetery.

 

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