Some Descendants of Alexander Henry
First Generation
1. Alexander Henry was born about 1680 in Aberdeen, SCO. He died in 1685/1769.
The history of this notable family begins first in Scotland, and, although of Scotch extraction, they were originally Normans, and are numbered in
the list of Conquerors under "William the Conqueror."
After the "Conquest" they settled in Scotland. From Scotland some went to Ireland, some to England, and many of them, like the Harwoods,
are found there listed in "Doomsday Book." Their names also occur in the roll of the "Battle Abbey."
The names Alexander, Patrick, William and Hugh were common among them.
Alexander married Jean Robertson daughter of Rev. William Robertson in 1685/1726. Jean was born about 1684 in Aberdeen,
SCO. She died in 1685/1775.
Sister of Reverend William Robertson, the father of Dr. William Robertson, a very distinguished historian and divine, who was said to have the
blood of John Knox in his veins.
Alexander and Jean had the following children:
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Col. John Henry was born about 1704. He died in Feb 1773. |
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Rev. Patrick Henry was born about 1707 in Aberdeen, SCO. He died in 1777 in VA.
On June 11th, 1736, the Rev. Patrick Henry was chosen Rector of St. Paul's Parish in Hanover County, after which there is but little said of him in
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William Henry was born about 1709 in Aberdeen, SCO. He died on 12 Oct 1769.
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