Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Henneberry, David S 1857 - 
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Author: Portrait & Biographical Album, 1890

DAVID S. HENNEBERRY occupies one of the fine tracts of land of which Wesley 
Township boasts so many, being joint proprietor with his brother John. It 
consists of two hundred and seventy fertile acres on section 24, on which both 
crops and stock are raised. The fields produce abundantly under the 
intelligent management to which they are subject, and the most careless eye 
will discern that the stock is in excellent condition. The Messrs. Henneberry 
are single, but their pleasant home is presided over by their sister Jenny, 
who surrounds them with all the home comfort which they desire. In County 
Tipperary, Ireland, David Henneberry and Bridget Reeves were born. They became 
man and wife, and have reared a family of seven children, viz: David; John and 
Annie (twins), Jenny, Christopher, Mary and Agnes. The parents came to America 
in 1849, making their first settlement in DuPage County, Ill. They removed 
thence to Grundy County, and a few years later to Marshall County, where they 
sojourned but a short time. Returning to Grundy County they resided therein 
until 1883, when they took up their abode on a farm on section 2, Wesley 
Township, Will County, where they still live. The subject of our sketch first 
opened his eyes to the light of day December 31, 1857, in Grundy County. He 
was educated in the district schools, and began life for himself when 
seventeen years old by hiring out on a farm. He worked as a farm hand two 
years, then in 1876 with his brother bought the place which they now occupy 
and operate. Being still young in years, they have plenty of time before them 
in which to reach a high position among the farmers of the county, and to add 
to their already comfortable possessions. Mr. Henneberry is now serving his 
fourth term as Supervisor of Wesley Township, and his continuance in office 
indicates the opinion that is held by his fellow-citizens of his good judgment 
and zeal. For three years he held the office of Road Commissioner of the 
district. The Republican ticket is always voted by him, and he has ever been 
active in political work, both as one of the rank and file of the party, and 
as a delegate to county and congressional conventions. He has the ready speech 
and quick intelligence of the race from which he descends, is respected as his 
good qualities deserve, and like other members of his family, is a devout 
member of the Catholic Church. 

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890

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