Hensley, W. K.

HENSLEY, PETERS, OSBOURN, LIVINGSTON

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 6/30/2019 at 15:09:16

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa, (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), p. 580:

"W. K. HENSLEY is a native of Virginia, born in Estillville Scott County, February 27, 1815, a son of Ichabod and Anna (Peters) Hensley. He remained in his native State until thirty years of age, and then went to Pulaski County, Kentucky, where he bought a farm, and lived four years. In 1849 he moved to Indiana, and lived four years on rented land in Putnam County, and in 1853 came to Iowa, and bought 160 acres of land on section 13, Franklin Township, Decatur County, where he has since lived. This land he has improved and now has a pleasant home and is surrounded by all that makes life a pleasure. Mr. Hensley was married in his native State, to Miss Elizabeth Osbourn, who was born September 9, 1819, daughter of Wood and Catherine (Livingston) Osbourn. To Mr. and Mrs. Hensley have been born ten children, s even of whom are living -- Martin, James, Rhoda A., Martha J., William, Edward and Arthur. The deceased are -- John, Livingston and Mary. Mrs. Hensley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and one of the efficient workers in the church at Garden Grove. In politics Mr. Hensley affiliates with the Democratic party."

(Submitted to the Decatur County GenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)