Clark County WA Archives Biographies.....Henrichsen, T. L. November 14, 1869 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/wa/wafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ila Wakley iwakley@msn.com November 7, 2009, 1:04 am Source: History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. III, Published 1928, Pages 177-178 Author: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company For many years T. L. Henrichsen has been active and prominent in the commercial and political affairs of Vancouver and Clark county and has shown himself a man of sterling integrity, keen mentality and sound judgment in practical matters. He was born on the present site of the Pioneer printing office at Fourth and Main streets, Vancouver, on the 14th of November, 1869, and is a son of J. J. and Ellen Christina (Hansen) Henrichsen, both of whom were natives of Denmark. The father came to Vancouver in 1858, having been preceded here by a brother, Neils H. Henrichsen, who had gone from his native land to the Hawaiian islands, but not liking that country came to Vancouver in 1857. J. J. Henrichsen was a cabinetmaker by trade and after his arrival here made many coffins for the early settlers, also acting as undertaker, and later was employed by the government as a cooper for the commissary department at the fort, having charge of shipments to the forts and posts in this part of the country. During his early years here he lived at Forest Grove a short time and there operated a gristmill in partnership with his brother Neils H., who was accidentally killed while operating a threshing machine at Forest Grove. Ellen C. (Hansen) Henrichsen came to Washington by sailing vessel around Cape Horn several years after the coming of her husband. To their union were born eight children, namely: Mrs. Etta Pressler, deceased; Neils K., deceased; Christina, who is the wife of Neils Andersen and lives at McMinnville; Hannah, who is the wife of Al Jewett, of Vancouver; T. L., of this review; Lawson C., of Vancouver; J. J., of Hazeldell, Washington; and Elsie, who is the wife of Thomas Garretson, of Vancouver. The father was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was a man of strong character and great energy, commanding the respect of all who knew him. T. L. Henrichsen was reared at home and secured his educational training in the public schools. He spent some years on his father's farm near Vancouver, though living in the city the greater part of the time. On leaving the farm he began working in the orchards of Clark county, being thus employed for twelve years, and then put in an orchard of his own, planting ten acres to peaches and prunes on a tract lying on the town side of Burnt Bridge Creek, but a few years later he sold that property. His first business experience was as a clerk in the old Slocum grocery store in Vancouver. Later he formed a partnership with C. W. Wood and engaged in the same business at Seventh and Main streets in the old Geoghegan building. Subsequently Mr. Wood retired and Charles Hayes became a partner, the business being conducted under the name of Hayes & Henrichsen. Later Mr. Henrichsen sold out to his partner and for about a year was out of business, but idleness did not suit him and he formed a partnership with W. J. Higgins in the grocery, feed and seed business, under the firm style of Higgins & Henrichsen. When Mr. Higgins' son graduated from college he bought Mr. Henrichsen's interest in the business and the latter then made the race for county treasurer and, being successful, served in that office for two terms, from 1919 to 1923. On retiring from that office he bought a grocery store at 615 West Eleventh street, which he still owns, but is giving the greater part of his time to the duties of his office as a member of the board of county commissioners, which position he has been filling since January, 1927. His marked business ability has well qualified him for this responsible position, and he has proven a safe guardian of the public interests. On January 29, 1902, Mr. Henrichsen was united in marriage to Miss Della Webster, who was born at Fern Prairie, north of Camas, Washington, and whose father, D. K. Webster, now lives in Vancouver. To Mr. and Mrs. Henrichsen have been born four children, namely: Hannah Ruth, who is a teacher in he Vancouver high school; Clyde E., who married Miss Helen Hepperly, November 9, 1927; and is in his father's store; Harold W., a student in Washington State College; and Toby Leonard, who is attending the Vancouver high school. Mr. Henrichsen has always shown an active interest in the welfare of his community and served for a number of years as a member of the city council. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World, the Spanish-American War Veterans and the Chamber of Commerce. During the Spanish-American war he was a member of Company G, First Regiment Washington Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of the war was honorably discharged at Angel Island. He has always regretted his haste to leave the service, for his company was soon afterwards sent to the Philippine islands, where it made a splendid record. Mrs. Henrichsen is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Spanish-American War Veterans. The lot on which Mr. Henrichsen now lives was bought prior to his birth by his father and was at that time in the midst of standing timber, outside of the town. He has been an interested participant in the splendid development of Vancouver, of which city he is proud, and he has done his full part in making this section of the state what it is — one of the best localities in the northwest. He has shown a progressive and enterprising spirit in all of his affairs and has well earned the esteem and respect which are accorded him by all who know him. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/wa/clark/bios/henrichs130gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/wafiles/ File size: 6.2 Kb