Biographical Sketches
CAPTAIN HARRY G. HENLEY
Deputy clerk of the circuit court, Independence, Missouri, is one of the popular young men of the city. While it is too early in life to attempt a biography, yet, owing to the important position he occupies and the high esteem in which he is held, it is appropriate that some personal mention be made of him in this work.
Harry G. Henley was born in Independence, Missouri, and is the son of Andrew J. and Kate B. (Hobbs) Henley, residents of this city, where he was reared. At the age of 17 years he was employed as assistant in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in Kansas City, where he remained 4 years, or until 1887. During this time by his faithfulness and efficiency he earned the promotion that came at the end of 4 years. He was in 1887 appointed deputy clerk of the circuit court and took charge of the office in Independence, which position he still occupies, his service here, as in Kansas City, giving a high degree of satisfaction and reflecting much credit upon him as a young man of ability and business push.
Captain Henley was connected with the national guard for 10 years, and worked his way up from the ranks to the position of captain of his company, which was Company F, 3rd regiment national guards of Missouri. Under his captaincy the company became one of the best in the state.
The Captain is a self-made young man, and his future is promising.
This page was last updated August 2, 2006.