Henry Marty Biography


	This biography appears on pages 159-160 in "History of Dakota 
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				HENRY MARTY. 

	Henry Marty, the energetic and capable cashier of the Peoples 
National Bank of Hot Springs, is of eastern birth, born in the vicinity 
of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, August 24, 1862, a son of John C. and 
Katherine (Marty) Marty. Both were born in Switzerland, but their 
marriage occurred in Norway, whence they emigrated to the United States 
in 1856, locating in Massachusetts near the line separating that state 
from Rhode Island. They subsequently became residents of the latter 
state. The father was a carpenter by trade, but during his later life 
confined his attention almost exclusively to farming. In 1867 he 
removed with his family to Clay county, Kansas, where he is still 
living at the advanced age of eighty-seven years, having survived his 
wife since 1911. 

	Henry Marty was the second in order of birth in a family of five 
children, and during his boyhood days devoted the usual amount of time 
to acquiring an education, attending the Clay county district school. 
When seventeen years of age he removed from Kansas to Fall River 
county, Dakota territory, and became a cowboy, so continuing until 
1889. He then went to Hot Springs and for a number of years engaged in 
mercantile business. In 1903 he was elected county auditor, and was 
reelected, serving in all for four years. Upon leaving that office he 
engaged in the insurance business, but in 1908 aided in organizing the 
Peoples National Bank and became the assistant cashier of that 
institution. He proved so capable a bank official that in March, 1909, 
he was made cashier and has since served in that capacity to the 
satisfaction of the stockholders, directors and general public. He is 
naturally methodical, has a good understanding of banking conditions 
and principles and has excellent judgment in financial matters. The 
affairs of the bank are in an excellent condition and its cashier is 
considered one of the leaders in financial circles in Hot Springs. He 
is also connected with the firm of Parks & Marty, who are engaged in 
the real-estate business, specializing in the buying and selling of 
farm lands. 

	Mr. Marty was married August 23, 1885, to Miss Mary Petty, a 
native of Sarpy county, Nebraska, and a daughter of Edmund and Jane 
(Coleman) Petty, both of whom were born in Canada. However they 
emigrated to Nebraska in early life and there the father owned land 
which he cultivated until he came to Dakota territory in the spring of 
1880. He first located on Centennial Prairie, near Deadwood, and there 
engaged in the stock business for a year, at the end of which time he 
removed to Hot Springs. He continued to deal in stock and was very 
successful in that occupation. For two terms he was the sheriff of the 
county and his fearless discharge of his duties won him high 
commendation. He passed away in December, 1904, and is survived by his 
widow, who still resides in South Dakota. Mrs. Marty is the eldest of 
their six children. To Mr. and Mrs. Marty have been born ten children: 
Henry E., who resides about eighteen miles southwest of Hot Springs, 
where he owns a stock ranch; George, who is living in Hot Springs and 
is engaged in the transfer business; Roy, who is a stockman living near 
Henry; Harry, of Hot Springs, who is living at home and is in the 
mercantile business; Mary, a high school student; and Martha, Edith, 
Artemus, Donald and Katherine, all attending school. Mr. Marty is a 
democrat and is at present serving as school treasurer. Aside from his 
service as county auditor, he has held other office, as he was a member 
of the first city council. He is a member of the Elks lodge at Rapid 
City and his attractive social qualities have won him many warm 
friends, while his unquestioned probity and business ability have 
gained him the respect of all who have had dealings with him.