W. S. L. Henley Biography


	This biography appears on pages 939-940 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. I (1904) and was scanned, 
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	W. S. L. HENLEY, at present a resident of Geddes, has had a 
varied experience in different lines of business. For many years a 
farmer, he later became a dealer in real estate, lender of money and 
clerk in a hardware store. It is creditable to his ability that in all 
these pursuits he achieved a fair measure of success and when the 
inevitable "rainy day" arrives it will not find him unprovided with the 
means for comfort in old age. His father, H. W. Henley, was an 
Indianian by birth, and a farmer by occupation, who removed to Iowa in 
1836 and lived there until his death, which occurred twelve years ago. 
He married a Miss Lee, at present a resident of Missouri, and of their 
eight children, all boys, five are still living.  

	W. S. L. Henley, one of the survivors above mentioned, was born 
in Scott county, Iowa, near Davenport, June 4, 1853, and spent the 
earlier years of his life on his father's farm. About twenty years ago 
he removed to Dakota and homesteaded one hundred sixty acres of land, 
which was subsequently doubled. Thus he was engaged in farming until 
1900, when he located in Geddes and began to deal in real estate, 
loaning and selling machinery of various kinds. He buys and rents town 
property and, being a shrewd business man, has enjoyed a thriving 
patronage since his arrival in town. His political affiliations are 
with the Republican party and at present he holds the position of city 
treasurer of Geddes. He has held various minor offices, such as justice 
of the peace and member of the school board. His fraternal connections 
are with the Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen and 
Modern Woodmen of America. At present Mr. Henley is clerking in a 
hardware store at Geddes. He has a wide acquaintance over the county 
and is regarded as a successful man of affairs.