Biographical Sketch of Charles Henman, Wayne Township, Buchanan
County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Charles Henman, farmer, section 31, postoffice Hall, was born April 30,
1829, and is a native of England. Was raised on a farm and received
his education in his native country. When twenty years of age he
learned the shoemakers trade and in a short time, as a workman, he
stood second to none. Following his trade in his native country until
1854, he came to America, landing at New York, and thence to Canada
where he remained until 1858, working at his trade. Was engaged in
merchandising at differnt points in Canada until 1858, when he went to
St. Johns, Michigan. There he was employed in the boot and shoe trade
till 1864, at which time he came to St. Joseph; in 1865 he moved to
his present location. His landed estate consists of 300 acres, all of
which is the savings of his own labor. Was married September 20, 1855,
to Miss Mary A. Kelly, of Ireland. They have four children: William,
Michael, Mary and Charles. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

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