OBIT: Jacob Henry, 1916, Hanover, York County, PA

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Jacob Henry

Following an illness of six weeks from typhoid fever, Jacob Henry died at his 
late home, No. 172 North street at 12:40 p.m. Monday, March 13.  He was aged 71 
years, 7 months and 12 days.

The deceased was a son of the late George Henry and was born in Baltimore 
county, Md.  He was married to Miss Alice L. Sterner, a daughter of the late 
Philip and Amanda (Metzler) Sterner, of West Manheim township, July 7, 1878.  
Thirty-six years ago the family moved to Hanover.  Mrs. Henry died September 17, 
1913.

In early life Mr. Henry taught school.  During his later years he was employed 
as a male nurse, having charge of invalids.  He held the office of Judge on the 
election board of the Second ward for about fifteen years.  He was a Republican 
in politics.

Mr. Henry leaves the following children:  Mervin Henry, of High street; Charles 
Henry, of North street; Melvin Henry, of George street; Paul Henry, of Poplar 
street; Earl and John Henry, of Fulton street; Mrs. E. G. Zinneman, of Summit 
avenue; Mrs. Emanuel Wolford, Jr., of Pleasant street; Mrs. Clarence Hardeman, 
of Columbia; Mrs. Ralph Biddle, of Fulton street; Miss Helen, Earl and Robert 
Henry, at home.  Also, one sister, Miss Susan Henry, of Baltimore street, and 
two brothers, Abram Henry, of Baltimore, and George Henry, of Crestline, Ohio.  
There are also 31 grand-children surviving.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, March 18, 1916