BIO:  Henry S. Forry, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Manchester Township, Pg 134

HENRY S. FORRY, born in Spring Garden Township, January 16, 1853, is the eldest 
son and second child of Rudolph and Angeline (Strickler) Forry, of Hellam and 
Spring Garden Townships, and of German descent.  He grew to manhood on the farm 
and received a good common school education.  He was married in York, October 18, 
1877, to Amelia E. Flory, daughter of John Flory, of Spring Garden Township, 
farmer, and of German descent, and has had two children:  Daisy E. and Howard 
Ralph.  In the spring following his marriage he removed to the farm of 180 acres 
in Manchester Township, since successfully managed by him.  He devotes his entire 
attention to farming and stock raising.