Andrew J. HENSLEY (b. 1837)

HENSLEY, SMITH

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 6/9/2005 at 22:18:16

HENSLEY, Andrew J., farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Lima; born in Missouri Dec. 3, 1837; came to this county with his father in 1843; his father, who died Jan. 3, 1878, was the oldest settler in Fayette Co. The son was married Nov. 25, 1858, to Loretta Smith; she was born in Winnebago Co., Ill., Aug. 10, 1841; have two children - George W., born Sept. 18, 1859, and Susie E., Oct. 6, 1863. Mr. H. was Postmaster here from 1866 to 1877, Township Trustee and School Director several years. He can remember when the country was full of Indians; his brother, Daniel, now living in Fairfield Township, is claimed to be the first white child born in what is now Fayette Co. Family belong to the United Brethren Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
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