Rachel E Williams

Rachel E Williams
Born	December 20, 1843(1843-12-20) Putnam Co., Tennessee
Died	August 1, 1917 (aged 73) Sand Springs Cemetery, Putnam, TN
Spouse	George Washington Henry (m. 1861) «Did not recognize date. Try slightly modifying the date in the first parameter.»"Marriage: George Washington Henry to Rachel E Williams" Location: (linkback:http://jimlindstrom.com/mediawiki/index.php/Rachel_E_Williams)
Children	John Morgan Henry
Parents	Joe Williams Pennie Vandever

Family Reunion

The following clipping from Pat Vance -- The below transcription is from a clipping I found in the property of my Aunt Laura Belle Henry Laney. From tracing the names, I believe I have connected this to the correct George Henry b. October 6, 1841. There is nothing on the clipping to indicate which paper it is from or where they lived. I am assuming from my records and places mentioned, they lived in Putnam County at that time:

A family reunion took place at the home of Uncle George Henry and wife Aunt Rachel, on last Sunday, Oct. 31st. There was a great host of friends and relatives present, among whom were Jasper Henry , James Miller, W. M. Henry and wife, A. Stamps and wife of Cookeville, Route 5, Andy Jones of near Shady Grove, Rev. Frank Henry of Calfkiller, T. W. Officer and wife and many others too numerous to mention.

Uncle George and Aunt Rachel have reared a family of eleven children, eight boys and three girls, the youngest of whom is 28 years old (User:Jim.lindstrom: Franklin Henry was born in 1879, dating this writing to 1907). They were all present on this occasion .. It was a great sociable occasion, the pleasant conversations and hearty handshakes were enjoyedhy all present.. A most delightful dinner was served and after dinner was over with the congregation was called to order by W. M. Henry and thecrowd assembled on and in front of the porch. Jim T. Henry, with his organ and singing class from Rocky Point rendered the song service, and oh, such a beautiful song service led by W. M. Henry.

No wonder the song service was beautiful when we come to think about four singing masters being in the family and most all of the relatives singers. A very touching prayer was offered by their son, Rev. Elisha Henry.

Some very interesting talks were made by W. M. Henry, Rev. Elisha Henry, Rev. G. F. Henry, and Jim T. Henry. W. M. Henry closed the service by calling a handshake and a general revival of religion followed.

T. W. Officer and A. P. Roberson counted the congregation and reported that there were 120 relatives and 65 others, making a total of 185 present. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. G. F. Henry and the congregation to their homes feeling greatly benefited.

Photos

George and Rachel	George and Rachel

Historical Records

• Rachel (age 17) lived with her mother Penny (age 52) and siblings George (20) and Jane (15), with the Behannon family, in District 14, Putnam, TN, in the 1860 Federal Census
• The 1870 Federal Census lists George (age 28) living with his wife Rachel (age 28) and children John M (age 11), William M (age 5), Nancy J (age 3), and Mary (3 mo), in Putnam Co, TN. George is listed as a farmer, Nancy as a housewife. They are labeled as "White" (even though "Indian" is a possible category).
• George (age 38) lived in District 4, Warren, TN with his wife Rachel (age 37) and all 8 children, in the 1880 Federal Census.
  • Rachel is listed as a house keeper
  • George is listed as a farm laborer, and has been unemployed for 4 months during the year.
  • Eldest son Morgan is listed as a farm laborer, and has been unemployed for 3 months during the year.
• A G W Henry is listed as a Putnam County, TN voter in 1891.
• George (age 58), Rachel (age 57), Mary J (age 29), and George T Henry (age 12) live in Putnam, TN in the 1900 Federal Census. George is listed as white and as a farmer.
• George (age 68) and Rachel (age 67) live alone in Putnam Co, TN in the 1910 Federal Census.