Leroy M. Hensley

HENSLEY, POPEJAY, PILMER, SHERRIFF

Posted By: Marthann Kohl-Fuhs (email)
Date: 4/7/2009 at 15:21:47

LEROY M. HENSLEY, the oldest child of J. J. and Martha (Popejay) Hensley, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, December 28, 1845. He was reared in his native county until his tenth year, when his parents removed to Iowa, and settled in the northern part of the State. In the year 1870 they went to Audubon County, and settled on the farm of J. J. Hensley. Leroy M. remained with his parents until 1872; February 14 of that year he was married to Miss Elizabeth Pilmer, daughter of Philip and Alice (Sherriff) Pilmer, who was born in England, of Scotch ancestry, November 30, 1847; she came to America in 1850. They are the parents of six children Philip (deceased), Martha Alice (deceased), Charles B., Walter A., Elmer L. (deceased), and James L. Soon after their marriage they removed to their new home, a tract of 120 acres which Mr. Hensley had previously purchased. A frame building 14 x 16 feet was erected, in which they took up their abode before it was completed. They were anxious to establish themselves, and unhesitatingly faced all the hardships encountered by settlers in a new country. The success they have had is fully demonstrated by taking a look at their finely improved farm. There is a fine two story frame residence, and also buildings for stock and grain. Mr. Hensley has been an active, enterprising citizen, always aiding and encouraging every enterprise tending to advance the interests of the community in which he lives. Politically he is a staunch Democrat, and has represented his township as clerk and as a member of the school board. Mrs. Hensley is a member of the Presbyterian church, while her husband was reared in the Methodist Episcopal church. The family are among the most worthy and respected citizens of the county.

1889 BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY OF
SHELBY AND AUDUBON COUNTIES, IOWA
W. S. DUNBAR & CO., PUBLISHERS
113 ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO

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