ARTICLE - MAHASKA LEADER OCT. 21, 1910 Reunion of Old Friends
The beautiful country home of Mrs. R. K. Henry and family was the scene of a most happy gathering Sunday, Oct. 16, 1910, when in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stimpson, of Milford, Ill., who are visiting relatives and friends in this community, a reunion of former residents of Iroquois County, Illinois was held.

There were seventy-two present: Mrs. R.K. Henry and son, Harry, Mrs. Etta Taylor and son, Archie, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. F. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Blakesley and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Coonrod and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Coonrod and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Coonrod and family, Walter Coonrod and wife, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Short and family, Mrs. John Denton and son T.P.Denton, Mr. and Mrs. John Deegan and family, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Deegan and little son, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Deegan and children, Misses Mary Kerr, Janet Armstrong and Beulah Summers and John Kerr and Frank Van Waning, all of Mahaska and vicinity, and Mr. Riley Pearman and wife and Grant Willoughby Jr., of Fairbury, Nebr., Scott Willoughby and wife and Byron Simpkins, wife and daughter, Belva, of Reynolds, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Blakesley, of Jennings, Kans., and Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stimpson of Milford, Ill.

All of the older members of these families with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Denton having been residents of the same community in Iroquois County in their youth; and now, after many years were reunited. To an onlooker it was interesting to watch the meeting of these old time associates, some of whom had not met for twenty-five or more years, as one after another recognized familiar features, and some with difficulty recalled a face almost banished from memory by the long separation. The warm greetings and hearty handshakes were pleasant to observe.

When all had arrived preparations were soon under way for a big dinner. Tables were arranged under the trees on the lawn, where the leaf strewn carpet of grass and the warm October sun made a most pleasant dining spot. While the ladies busied themselves in spreading the tempting meal on the tables the gentlemen repaired to the orchard and soon returned with brimming pails of cider which were placed at the convenience of the guests during the day.

Immediately after dinner the crowd was grouped on the lawn and photographed by Frank VanWaning who was present with his camera, after which they dispersed and the young folks enjoyed games, whole chatting of old times passed the time pleasantly for the older ones. It was good to see the pleasure of Grandpa and Grandma Taylor and Grandma Henry when they were taken for a spin in an auto by Ray Blakesley. Music also added to the enjoyment of the day. While Miss Lula Deegan presided at the piano a chorus of young voices rendered several familiar selections.

As the sun began to lower in the west good byes were said and all departed for their several homes after a day of unmarred pleasure always to be remembered by each and every one as one of the very brightest of the swiftly passing days.

OBITUARY - MAHASKA LEADER (31 MAR 1911)
Mrs. R. K. Henry died at her home 3 miles NE of town last Wed. with a complication of diseases. She was 81 years old and has lived here for 18 years. The funeral will be conducted from the Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2:00 by Rev. Jacobs and burial will be at the Mahaska Cemetery. The obituary will be published next week.

John Hathaway and daughter, Mrs. Clara New, of Drexel, Missouri came in yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. R.K. Henry.

OBITUARY
Rebecca K. Henry was born in Shelby Co., OH February 16, 1830 and died March 29, 1911, being 81 years, 1 month and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Joseph Henry, November 21 1857, and to this union was born seven children, two of whom died in infancy, and others, Clara Short, Etta H. Taylor, Cynthia Coonrod and Harry Henry of Mahaska and John Henry, Spring field, MO. Mrs Henry lived in Ohio until 1870 when the family moved to Illinois coming to Washington Co., KS in 1893 where she since resided.

She has been a great sufferer the past two years but bore her suffering with patience and forbearance. She was of a quiet retiring disposition doing all she could for the welfare and comfort of those who came within the doors finding the greatest comfort in her own home and with own family. She lived a devoted unselfish life and has gone to her reward. Peace be in her memory.

FAIRBURY JOURNAL 14 APR 1911
B.F. Blake from Sidney, OH came in Friday to attend funeral of his mother Mrs. Henry. He returned home Monday.

OBITUARY - (1934)
Taylor - Benettie Hathaway Henry, was born April 4, 1865 at Sidney, OH and died at the Lynch hospital Fairbury NE at 10?30 Wed., April 11, 1934 aged 69 years and 7 days.

When she was 5 years of age her parents moved to Iroquois County, IL where she received her education. The family came to Washington County in 1893 and she was married to Archie A. Taylor, Mahaska, KS, Jan. 18, 1899. One son, Archie H. Taylor, was born to this marriage. After the death of her husband on Aug 5, 1901, Mrs. Taylor made her home with her brother, Harry Henry, near Mahaska. She has made her life in this world count supremely. To do that she has chosen the best way the world has yet found -- the way of dedication of the life to the Christ.

She was preceded in death by one brother, George M.K. Henry, and three sisters, Hattie I. Henry, Cynthia M. Coonrod and Clara A. Short. She is survived by two brothers, Harry H. Henry of Mahaska, and John D. Henry of Springfield, MO a son Archie H. Taylor and his wife, and a granddaughter, Phyllis Taylor, a step-daughter, Mrs. Pauline Buzzard, of Omaha, and other relatives. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church at Mahaska, April 12, 1934 at 2:30. Music was furnished by members of her Sunday school class, Otha L. Clark officiating. Interment was in the Mahaska Cemetery.

Joseph HARRY Hopkins Henry
It is possible that Harry got his name of Hopkins from his uncle Dr. John Hopkins Henry (1811-1872). Harry was born the year Dr. Henry died at Elk Hart, Indiana.

OBITUARY 1944
Harry H. Henry, of Mahaska, resident of Washington county for over 50 years, died Wed., Nov. 29, 1944 at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 12 days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Mahaska Presbyterian church, Rev. Douglas D. Barnes officiating. Interment was in the Mahaska cemetery.

Harry H. Henry, son of Joseph and Rebecca Henry, was born May 17, 1872, in Iroquois Co., IL. He moved with his parents to Washington county, KS in 1993 and later located on the farm, east of Mahaska, which was still his home. Up to her death, 10 years ago, a sister, Mrs. Etta Taylor, had made her home with him. Since that time he had lived alone. Farming was his life work at which he was very successful. He was a man of sterling character, a good citizen, and a true friend, and a willing worker in everything for the good of the community. He was librarian of the Presbyterian church and Sunday school for many years until failing health the past few years forced him to give it up. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, George MK Henry, Cynthia M. Coonrod, Clara A. Short, and Bennetia H. Taylor; and is survived by a brother Joh. B. Henry of Springfield, MO; a brother-in-law CH Coonrod of Mahaska; thirteen nieces and nephews and families; 23 great great nieces and nephews.

Out of town relatives attending the funeral of their uncle were: Mrs. Earl Livingston of Siebert, CO, Mrs. Ross Lowe of Denver, CO, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Short of Siebert, CO, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Summers of Wellington, KS, and VW Coonrod of Parsons, KS.

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