Person:Spencer McHenry (3)

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Dr. Spencer McHenry
b.2 Mar 1806 Wayne, Kentucky, United States
d.28 Sep 1869 Noxubee, MS
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1779
  1. Elizabeth McHenry1787 - 1855
  2. Polly McHenry1789 -
  3. William McHenry1793 - 1877
  4. John McHenry1797 - 1849
  5. Sarah McHenry1800 - 1877
  6. James McHenryAbt 1804 -
  7. Dr. Spencer McHenry1806 - 1869
Spouse and Children
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m. 7 Jan 1830
  1. Judge James William McHenry1832 - 1876
  2. Permelia Ann McHenry1835 - 1837
  3. Tilman McHenry1838 -
  4. John A. McHenry1840 -
  5. Edward A. Jackson McHenry1844 - 1881
  6. Mary McHenry1847 -
  7. Richard Bascum McHenry1851 - 1909
  8. Sarah Verlinda McHenry1855 - 1912
Spouse and Children
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m. 19 May 1863
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Facts and Events
Name Dr. Spencer McHenry
Gender Male
Birth? 2 Mar 1806 Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Property? 1827 Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Marriage 7 Jan 1830 Wayne, Kentucky, United Statesto Elizabeth Cullom
Property? 1832 Russell Co KY
Occupation? 1840 Postmaster - Livingston, Overton Co, TN
Census? 1850 Overton Co TN
Census? 1860 Overton Co TN
Occupation? 1860 Farmer, per1850 and 1860 Censuses
Marriage 19 May 1863 Noxubee Co. MSto Lucinda Jane Harper
Occupation[1] Physician
Death? 28 Sep 1869 Noxubee, MS
Burial? McHenry/Paulette Plot, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Macon, MS

It is said that McHenry Ave. in Monroe, Overton County, TN was named for Dr. Spencer McHenry.

In a letter to Peter Brumana, Santa Maria, CA,, an Overton County (TN) Historian recounted a story she believed to be true, about how, when and where Dr. Spencer McHenry died. She told how Dr. McHenry was lured from his father-in-law's (Edward Cullom's) house in Overton County during the last days of war, and killed with an ax by slaves, who were being incited to kill their former masters. According to the story, Dr. McHenry's body was found the next day and buried in an unmarked grave. It is a fascinating tale, but I believe I have substantial evidence to prove Dr. McHenry migrated to Mississippi between Jan. 1862 and May 1863, married a second time, and was buried in Noxubee County MS. The evidence is as follows: (1) Spencer McHenry's marriage to Lucinda Jane Harper Paulette (widow of Thomas B. Paulette, Sr.) on May 19, 1863 is recorded in Noxubee County MS. (2) Spencer McHenry ( 2 Mar 1806 - 28 Sept 1869) is buried in Odd fellows Cemetery, Macon, MS beside his second wife, Lucinda J. McHenry (15 Aug 1826 - 1 Oct 1914). (3) If someone had assumed the murdered Spencer McHenry' identity, his children would have known about the deception. At least three of Dr. McHenry's children by his marriage to Elizabeth Cullom moved to Noxubee County also. Richard Bascom McHenry, Edward Jackson McHenry, and Sarah (Sallie) Verlinda McHenry can be found in the 1870 and 1880 Noxubee County Censuses and/or marriage records for the same period.

References
  1. ↑ History of Overton County Tennessee 1776-1976 by Robert and Mary Eldridge
    Page 140.

    Dr. Spencer McHenry practiced medicine at Monroe and Livingston for a number of years; served as postmaster at Livingston in 1840.

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