Samuel T. Henry, Sr.

Samuel Henry, Sr. was born in Bushmills, County Antrim, Ireland, on October 26, 1854 to Charles and Matilda Pattison Henry.

The family emigrated to the United States in 1872. I believe the family arrived to Ellis Island from "The Republic", sailing from England.

Samuel's first job was as a mechanic for the engine "The President" at the Friedensville zinc mines. He then moved on to the Bethlehem Foundry and Machine Company.

Samuel then became the superintendent for erection for the Danville Bessemer Steel Company until it's closure. Afterwards, he was the stationary engineer at the South Side Junior High School in Bethlehem.

Samuel served 23 years as a member of the school board for South Bethlehem Schools. After retiring, he opened a grocery story, which he ran from a building near his home until July, 1925.

Samuel was a member of the Hobath Lodge no. 267, Knights of Pythias, and of Amethyst Council Royal Arcanum No. 846

Samuel was a member of the Church of the Nativity, and previously went to St. Joseph's Chapel before its closure.