From "History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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HENRY POMEROY 
	Henry Pomeroy has so managed his business enterprises since coming 
to the Colville valley in 1889,that at the present time he is one of the 
leading property holders of Chewelah and is considered by all as a first 
class business man,while it is his good fortune to enjoy the best of 
standing in the community. He was born in Fulton county,Illinois,on 
January 17,1862,the son of Dwight W.and Mariah (Hardin) Pomeroy,natives 
of New York. When young they came to Illinois and there farmed until 1882,
when they journeyed to Kansas and there died,the father in 1887,and the 
mother in 1902. For a time the father was cashier in a bank in Illinois. 
They were the parents of the following children:Deforest,Theadore,Helen 
Kelly,Ella Griffin,Theadonsia Noell,Caroline Tubbs,Alvin,Fannie,deceased,
Henry,who is our subject, and Elmer. The public schools firnished the 
training of our subject in books and when he had attained his majority,he 
started in life for himself. Nine years were spent in farming in Kansas,and 
in 1889,he came to Washington. One year was spent in the sawmill,and then 
he engaged with  James Monaghan,where he continued for five years,after 
which he rented the large estate of Mr. Monaghan for five years. He is 
still handling real estate,but also is raising stock for himself and in 
addition thereto Mr.Pomeroy has been in business in Chewelah. In 1892 he 
bought a livery stable and one year later rented it and erected a business 
block. In 1892,Mr.Pomeroy built a hotel,the finest in the town,and after 
conducting it for a period of time he leased it. He still owns all this 
property mentioned,and also handles muck stock of his own,besides having 
other property interests.
   In 1884,Mr.Pomeroy was united in marriage with Miss Mary E.Smith,whose
parents were natives of Indiana. In 1897,they removed to Stevens county
and two years later they were both called hence by death. Mr.Pomeroy
was satisfied with the Republican principles until 1896,when he enrolled 
himself with the Democrats and since that time has been in that party fold.
He is quiet liberal in his views and manifests no small amount of independ-
ence in handling and deciding the questions of local import and national
importance. Mr.Pomeroy has always been a leader in bettering educational
facilities and is now serving on the board. His wife is a member of the 
Catholic chruch.

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