Recollections of Elizabeth (Henthorn) Caudy

Recollections of Elizabeth (Henthorn) Caudy

My grandfather, Benjamin Royal Henthorn, always said that he named himself and that he did not have a given name until he was seven years old. He went to work at an iron foundry in Ironton, Ohio when he was a young boy. He made the large sum of three dollars a week. He asked to have the money made up into pennies and took it all home to his mother. He had very little formal education. He was always a hard worker and had a great deal of charm and was very good looking. He was not too tall, but more stocky. He went by the nickname, "Wink," because he was quick on his feet and agile.

He and my grandmother, Mary Emma Scott, were married in December 1887. They had planned to get married in the spring of 1888 but because of bad weather he had stayed all night with the family. The family thought it would, "look better," if they got married. In those days people were very conscious of the "moral mores" of the day.

They had three sons born to them. My father, Arthur Carter Henthorn, was the only one to live to maturity. He was the first born. Another son, Benjamin Royal, was born about three years after my father, but he lived only twelve days. Agustus Henthorn, the third son was born about four years after the second son. He lived until he was fifteen years old when he drowned in the Ohio River.

My grandparents lived in the little town of Vanceburg, Kentucky. Papa, as I always called my grandfather, was a barber by trade and a very good one too. The death of my Uncle Gus had a profound influence on his life. He joined the Christian Church and was baptized and lived a good life from then on and was always good to his family. Papa used to drink a little but after the death of Gus he gave up drink entirely. His mother-in-law always lived with them and he thought a great deal of her and she said he was like a son to her. In fact, he was better to her than her own son, who was something of a wanderer, but that's another story.

Papa and grandmother, Meema, as I always called her, raised me from the time that I was four.

Grandfather had strong opinions about everything and he was not afraid to voice them. The KKK was quite a popular organization in the early twenties and Papa was approached to join. He told them in no uncertain terms that he would not have anything to do with such an organization and that they should just leave him alone.

He was strong on politics too. He was a Republican and Meema was a Democrat and the arguments used to be pretty heavy when I was a little girl. As they grew older though they quit arguing about politics and about a lot of other things as well.

Papa and Meema died in 1935, within 5 months of each other. Meema had cancer and took sick first in January. Papa was very worried about her and realized that she could not get well. In the early part of February, Papa had a heart attack and died within a week. Meema died the following May. They are both buried "on the hill" at the Greenlawn Cemetery which overlooks Vanceburg, Kentucky and the Ohio River.

Norris G. Henthorne

Norris G. Henthorne,
Former World Editor,
Civic Champion, Dies
Newspaper Career,
Almost Spanning a Half-Century,
Paralleled Growth of Tulsa

Printed in
The Tulsa World
Monday, December 10, 1962

Norris G. Henthorne, whose life was intimately connected with The Tulsa World and the city of Tulsa for nearly 50 years, died at 10:34 p.m. Sunday in St. John's Hospital. He was 71.

Henthorne, noted for his civic interests in Tulsa's parks, aviation, and health, had been ill since January 1960 when he retired as president of the World Publishing Company and editor of The Tulsa World.

A member of Oklahoma's Hall of Fame, Henthorne was one of the titans of journalism in Oklahoma and the Southwest.

He started his career with The Tulsa World in 1913 when he joined this paper as a bookkeeper, but, as he put it, really functioning as a handyman, keeping books, handling want ads and taking subscriptions. In this "handyman" capacity, Henthorne participated in an early-day World milestone when he signed up the paper's 10,000th subscriber.

The man who handled both editorial and business projects for the World with equal facility was born at Ironton, Ohio, March 22, 1891. Born in modest circumstances, Henthorn, as a youngster, held a series of jobs that nowadays has the ring of glamour from another era. However, in those days they were humble jobs but, in his case, led up.

As a small boy, Henthorne's first job was with an Ironton blacksmith who paid him $1 a week to help around the shop. His most responsible duty was to shoo flies from the horses while the blacksmith shod them.

Page Boy in Ohio

Between the ages of 10 and 12, Henthorne was a newspaper carrier.

Warren G. Harding, lieutenant governor of Ohio and later President of the United States, appointed 13-year-old Norris Gifford Henthorne to his first, and only, political post. He became a page boy in the Ohio state Senate. Henthorne served three terms as a page, gaining an insight into politics at an early age.

As a teen-ager, he worked on the crew of an excursion steamer plying between Cleveland and Chicago. In 1908, Henthorne, then 19, went to Columbus, Ohio to take a job with the Union National bank. When the bank was closed by federal action in 1911, he embarked on his life-long newspaper career "by accident." He went to work for a Columbus printing house getting his first taste of the publishing business.

Came to Tulsa in 1913

In March 1913, he migrated to Oklahoma. He came to Tulsa chiefly because an older brother, Clifford Henthorne, lived here. Shortly after he arrived, he met Gladys Roberts, another native of Ohio. Born at Findlay, the soon-to-be Mrs. Henthorne had moved to Bartlesville in 1904. They were married in Tulsa in 1914.

Henthorne served on the Tulsa park board for more than 30 years, serving as its president in 1920, 1921, 1922 and from 1933 to 1958 when the board's park and airport functions were divided.

Following the split, Henthorne became chairman of the Tulsa Airport Authority, a post he resigned early this year. Always aviation-minded, he was one of the leaders in creating Tulsa's new $10 million airport, one of the nation's finest.

Heard Rites Via Phone

Due to poor health Henthorne was unable to attend the dedicatory dinner for the new facility in November 1961. He listened avidly via telephone which linked the ceremony to his home at 1543 S. Yorktown Place. He retired from his Tulsa airport authority post in May of this year.

Henthorne and the board members were credited with being primarily responsible for one of the most important things that ever happened to Tulsa -- the acquisition of the American Airlines modification center.

Tulsa became a city of parks during Henthorne's long tenure on the board. One of the most spectacular contributions was the wading pool program which provided pool facilities for small children in almost every part in the city.

In the 1920's, Henthorne and E. Fred Johnson, president of the Fourth National Bank and a longtime park board member, interested oilman Frank Reed in the park program. Through their efforts, Reed built the first wading pool here and established a $100,000 trust fund with which to build pools over the state. The fund has constructed nearly 50 pools in Oklahoma, including several in Tulsa.

Two years ago a new eight-acre park at 48th St. and Quincy Ave. was named Norris G. Henthorne park in recognition of his long and fruitful service.

Henthorne, who became editor of the World in 1932 and president of the World Publishing Company in 1950 -- the year after former owner-publisher Eugene Lorton died -- kept up a steady flow of outside activities in addition to his newspaper duties.

Appointment by Governor

He served as a member of the Will Rogers Memorial Commission from the time he was appointed by the late Gov. E.W. Marland in 1938 until his death. He served as chairman of the commission for more than 20 years.

Henthorne, a 1918 charter member of the Kiwanis Club, served as it president in 1920 and was on its board of directors for four years.

Another area of active service in Henthorn's life was his connection with the Tulsa Public Health Association. He was president of the organization from 1921 to 1940. He became a director in 1941 and was appointed a life-time director in 1949. Henthorne's health service dated as far back as 1918 when he was chairman of the dispensary committee of the anti-tuberculosis committee of the Tulsa County chapter of the American Red Cross.

Ex-Chamber Director

Henthorne, a former director of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, was especially interested in the organization's highway committee, serving first on the panel in 1936.

During World War II, Henthorne was chairman of the Oklahoma State War Council, a civilian assistance group.

Activities he engaged in over the years were diverse. In 1930 he was named to a special Oklahoma commission to study ways of reducing illiteracy in the state. In the 1950's he was a member of former Gov. Roy J. Turner's citizens advisory council which directed the expenditure of a $36 million bond issue for the expansion and improvement of state mental institutions.

Honored by Press Club

Henthorne, a trustee of the Southwestern Art Association, a Mason, and a member of Southern Hills Country Club, was honored for lengthy service in the newspaper field in 1958 when the Tulsa Press Club name him a "Headliner," the organization's highest honor. Two years later, in January 1960, he wrote "30" to his career, stepping down from his posts at the World after an association of 47 years.

Henthorne also had served as president of the Oklahoma Press Association.

He is survived by the widow and four children and five grandchildren.

The children are:

• Norris G. Henthorne Jr., 2750 S. Evanston Ave.;
• John R. Henthorne, 3737 S. Evanston Ave.;
• Charles Thomas Henthorne, 4100 E. 61st St.;
• Mrs. Fred L. Lewis, Denver, Colo.

Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Leon H. Miller, 2207 S. Delaware Court, and a brother, Leslie Henthorne, Chicago.

Services are pending with Stanleys Funeral Service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum.

(Article included a photograph - furnished by Bill Henthorn, Enid, OK)

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Email: Dick.Henthorn@gmail.com
Posted: 25 Sep 2009
File: StoNorr.txt

Benella (Norris) Henthorn(e)

RESEARCHER

The mother of Patty Pardee, Serena (Henthorne) Miller, had recorded in her notes: Bennie Ellen Norris Henthorne, b. 25 Mar 1869, d. 2 Nov 1899 in Ironton, OH.

DEATH

Descendant Robert Lott Henthorne reports that Bennie Norris was killed by a stray bullet during a gunfight in the street while she was knitting inside their home. Robert was told this by his father's mother and years later by Serena Eloise, the daughter of Bennie (Norris) Henthorn.

A Fugitive's Bullet

Cuts Short the Life of Mrs. Lot Henthorn

One of the most sensational occurrences in the history of Ironton [OH] was enacted on South Third street about 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Ironton officers attempted to arrest W.C. Moore, of Green River, Ky., for disorderly conduct, and he resisted. Officers Mayne and George used their clubs, and Moore drew a big 48-caliber Colt revolver and began shooting.

On south Third street, between Vernon and Washington, the officers took refuge behind buildings and telegraph poles and returned Moore's fire, but apparently without effect.

Officer George Mayne was standing behind the corner of Jones' livery stable and one of the balls from Moore's revolver struck him in the little finger of the right hand, making a wound which may necessitate the amputation of the first joint. Another bullet passed through his coat collar, tearing a big hole in the cloth.

One of the officers, Ed. Rafferty was standing behind a telephone pole, just above Lot Henthorn's residence on Third street, between Vernon and Washington. Moore opened fire on him.

Mrs. Lot Henthorn and a young lady who was in the house, heard the shooting. The young lady ran outside to see what occasioned the fusilade and Mrs. Henthorn stepped to the south window of the upper front room of her residence.

When the young lady returned to the room, Mrs. Henthorn was lying unconscious on the floor with the blood streaming from a bullet wound just below her mouth. A small bullet hole in the window and a shattered pane, indicated that one of Moore's bullets had gone wild and struck the unfortunate woman.

The young lady gave the alarm and willing hands soon rendered assistance. Dr. W.E. Pricer was hastily summoned and did all that medical aid could accomplish to bring the lady to consciousness but she died in a few minutes.

In the meantime, the authorities and an infuriated crowd of citizens gave chase to the renegade whose bullet had accomplished its work of destruction. It was a running fight. Moore emptied his Colt at his pursuers, reloaded and emptied it again. The officers returned the fire and as the fusilade continued the wildest excitement prevailed.

Running out of ammunition the officers secured shot-guns and continued the pursuit. In the alley above Gills's saloon at Third and Quincy, Officer George run in on Moore and knocked the fight out of him with a club. He was taken in charge by Officers George and Rafferty, who escorted him down Fourth street to Vernon and towards the Mayor's office.

An immense crowd, attracted by the shooting and enraged at the news of Mrs. Henthorn's death, followed the officers and their prisoner, and the frequent cries of "lynch him!" "string him up!" and like expressions induced the officers to change their plans and take their prisoner to the county jail.

Moore is from Green River, Ky. He has been here at different periods for some time and is rated as a bad citizen. This afternoon he was at Furlong's saloon, where he got some colored boys to dance for him and then refused to pay them. The proprietor remonstrated with Moore and the latter drew a revolver on him. Thus originated the complaint to the authorities and the tragedy which followed.

During the excitement the report was started that the gun user was a Hatfield, and then again that he was one of the Chatfields, and this seemed to add to the fury of the crowd which had gathered. However, the officers stayed firmly with their prisoner and landed him in jail.

Officer George said, "I don't know when Mrs. Henthorn was shot, but should judge it was when Mayne was behind the post in front of her residence. It could hardly have been when he was behind Jones' stable, where he was shot."

Officer George Mayne substantiates his statement, and says he received his wound when he was behind the livery stable corner.

Officers [sic] George emptied his gun at Moore and was handed a shot-gun by some unknown party. This also was emptied at the fugitive. He did not strike Moore, but the latter voluntarily surrendered his revolver. He cannot account for the wound in the back of Moore's head, unless it was caused by a bullet or club of one of the officers.

Mrs. Henthorn was the wife of Mr. Lot Henthorn, a salesman at Brumberg's clothing store. She was 30 years of age last March, and besides her husband, leaves four small children. She was one of the most active members of the Christian church and a lady respected by all.

The Register is informed that Moore has been working at the steel plant in Ashland, Ky., and has a wife and four children in that city. He expressed the deepest regret over the occurrence and begs that he be protected against any violence on the part of the citizens of this community.

Sheriff Dovel, while not entertaining serious fears that an attempt would be made to secure possession of Moore, had taken precautions to protect the prisoner. The jail residence was lighted up during the entire night and it was understood that sworn deputies held vigil behind the closed doors, ready to sustain the strong arm of the law should an assault be made.

The prisoner had his preliminary hearing, Tuesday, and was remanded to jail without bond.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Henthorn's Funeral

The funeral of Mrs. Bennie Ella Henthorn, wife of Mr. Lot Henthorn, and the unfortunate victim of Monday afternoon's tragedy, will take place from the Christian Church, corner of Third and Washington streets at 2 P.M. Wednesday. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J.W. Maddux, assisted by Rev. W.H. Hampton.

The family of the deceased desire it announced that there will be no viewing of the remains at the church. After the services the remains will be laid to rest at Woodland cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Norris of Columbus, mother and father of the deceased and her brothers and sister from that city, are here to witness the last sad rites.
(Source: The Ironton Register, Thursday, November 2, 1899, Vol. 50, No. 15, page 1 - furnished by James Fathbruckner)
[Note: The shooting took place on Monday, 30 Oct 1899. The funeral was held on Wednesday, 1 Nov 1899. The newspaper article about the incident and the funeral appeared on 2 Nov 1899.]

Children

After their mother's death the 4 Henthorn children went to Columbus, OH to live with the Norris grandparents. They were there at the time of the 1900 census.

Census: 1900, in Franklin Eo., OH, Columbus, 54 127, 13 99

• Joseph B. Norris, b. Mar 1841 VA VA PA teacher, married 33 years, 6 children 4 living;
• Serena E., b. Aug 1846 KY VA VA;
  
• George B. b. Jun 1872 KY VA KY;
• Mary S., b. Aug 1876 KY VA KY;
• John S., b. Aug 1879 KY VA KY;
• Evett P., b. Apr 1883, KY VA KY;
• Clifford Henthorn, b. Mar 1888, OH OH KY;
• Norris Henthorn, b. Mar 1891, OH OH KY;
• Will Henthorn, b. Jul 1893, OH OH KY;
• Serena Henthorn, b. Nov 1897, OH, OH, KY

(Census data furnished by James Fathbruckner)

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Posted: 24 Sep 2009
File: Benella.txt

John Everly & Julia Ann Henthorn

1 - Samuel EVERLY
sp- Margaret HOARD
2 - John EVERLY
Born - 1802 VA
Died - 1879/1880 Ironton, Lawrence, OH
Note - John Everly

RELATIONSHIP-MILITARY:
John's father was Captain Samuel Everly of the Monongalia Militia. He was the grandson of Simeon (Simson?) (1762-1846) Everly one of the first settlers in Granville (below Morgantown) in 1814.

OCCUPATION: John Everly was a farmer and teamster.

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION:
John and Julia lived 3/4 of a mile south of Ice's Ferry Pike, to the east of
Morgantown, WV. He was a cooper by trade and made nail kegs at his shop at the
mouth of Maple Run.

They had four children.

The Everlys moved to Ohio in 1845.
(Source: Easton-Avery Community History - 1963, p. 81)

Problem: One source gives the birth as 1802 and another 1804, VA. Date of death also may not be correct as 1879.

EMIGRATION-RESIDENCES:
The Everlys remained in Monongalia, WV until shortly after 1850. Then they
removed to Scioto County, OH, Green Twp., where Julia's brother, Lot, was
living. In 1870, they had moved to Lawrence County, OH and evidently John
Everly died in the area of Ironton, OH between 1870 and 1880.

Problem: One source gave the date of birth as 1804, VA and death as 1870-1880, OH.

Census: 1840 in Monongalia Co., WV.
Census: 1850 missing.
Census: 1860 in Scioto Co., OH, Green Twp., Wheelersburg
Census: 1870 in Lawrence Co., OH, Elizabeth Twp.

sp- Julia Ann HENTHORN
Born - Abt 1816 Monongalia, VA
Mar. - 1 Nov 1832 Monongalia, VA
Dau of Henry HENTHORN & Sarah RIDGEWAY

• 3 - Sarah Ann EVERLY - Born - 1834 VA
• 3 - James EVERLY - Born - 1835 VA
• 3 - Margaret EVERLY - Born - 1837 VA
• 3 - Mary EVERLY - Born - 1841 VA
• 3 - Amanda EVERLY - Born - 1848 VA
• 3 - Malinda EVERLY - Born - 1845 VA
• 3 - Lot EVERLY - Born - 1851 OH; Note - Census: 1880 in Lawrence Co., OH, Elizabeth Twp.; OCCUPATION: Lot Everly was an ore miner.
  sp- Bertha UNKNOWN
  Born - Abt 1851 OH
• 4 - Julia EVERLY - Born - Abt 1872 OH
• 4- James EVERLY - Born - Abt 1873 OH
• 4 - Edwinna EVERLY - Born - Abt 1875 OH
• 4 - Charles EVERLY - Born - Abt 1877 OH
• 4 - Sarah EVERLY - Born - Abt 1880 OH
  Note - BIRTH: Sarah Everly was 7 months old at the time the 1880 census was taken.
  
• 3 - George EVERLY - Born - 1854 OH
  Note - Census: 1880 in Lawrence Co., OH, Elizabeth Twp.
  sp- Alice UNKNOWN - Born - Abt 1855 OH
• 4 - John EVERLY - Born - Abt 1877 OH
• 4 - Sadie EVERLY- Born - Abt 1880 OH
  Note - BIRTH: Sadie Everly was 4 months old at the time of the 1880 census.
  
• 3 - John EVERLY - Born - 1859 OH
  Note - OCCUPATION: John Everly was an ore miner.
  CENSUS: He was married at the time of the 1880 census and his 66 year old
  mother, Julia, was living with them.
  Census: 1880 in Lawrence Co., OH, Elizabeth Twp.
  sp- Elizabeth UNKNOWN
  Born - Abt 1863
• 4 - George EVERLY - Born - Abt 1880
  Note - BIRTH: George Everly was 8 months old at the time of the 1880 census.
  
  
  From the Personal Ancestral Files of:
  Richard E. Henthorn
  

Revised: 26 Sep 2009

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