History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p.  529.
[Bourbon County]   [Flat Rock Precinct]

FRANCIS M. HENKLE, farmer; P. O. Plum Lick; was born March 22, 1831, to
William and Amelia (Highland) Henkle, who were married Dec. 14, 1826;
Wm. Henkle was born Oct. 19, 1801, and died Sep. 14, 1876; he was a son
of Joseph and Jane (Everman) Henkle, natives of Virginia, but came to
Bourbon County, 1803, he was a surveyor and after having lived in Kentucky
a short time started to his native land on business and was drowned; his
body was never recovered, but papers were found establishing the fact.
Amelia Highland, born Dec 15, 1801, is still living, and her parents were
Denman and Amelia (Johnson) Highland, who were natives of Maryland, but
came to Flat Rock precinct about the year 1794.  A spring which was
located within a few yards of the cabin was not found for several months
on account of the density of the cane, as they had to cut their way
through to every point which they desired to reach.  The boys and girls
of that neighborhood in their attendance upon church would walk six miles
bare-footed, or until they were within a few yards of the church, when
they would stop at a "branch" and put on their shoes which they had
carried with them; the carefulness with which they used them, was because
of the limit to one pair annually.  The father of our subject by his
marriage had four sons and six daughters, all of whom grew to maturity;
five are now living: Marinda J., a Mrs. John H. McGinnis, residing in
Piatt County, Ill.; they have eight sons and two daughters.  W. D., a
resident of Bourbon, married Mary F. Shannon, and has three sons and a
daughter; Armilda P., a Mrs. David Herron, of Mason County; has four sons
and two daughters; Nancy M., a Mrs. John Black, of Nicholas; has four
daughters; Margaret, who died Oct. 3, 1876, on her forty-fourth birthday,
was the wife of Thomas Shannon, and left six children.  Sarah N., was the
wife of James Alexander Arnold; both are deceased, leaving four children.
Francis M., never had children, but has raised several to maturity.
William E. Arnold, his nephew, he is educating at the Millersburg College.
He was married Jan. 2, 1850 to Cassandra Forgy, the daughter of John and
Lavinia (Arrowsmith) Forgy.  Hugh Forgy, the grandfather, came to America
from Ireland about 100 years ago.  Mr. Henkle received a very limited
education; being one of the older members of the family he was compelled
to assist in clearing up the land, and raising crops for their substance.
He remained with his father until after marriage, when he came to his
present home.  He is a man of great natural ability, of the highest honor
and integrity, and a liberal giver to the cause of religion, the support
of missions, churches and schools.  He has for many years acted as
steward of the church, making up the deficiencies, which in many cases
were the largest part.  He is a thorough christian gentleman and one of
the most worthy members of the M. E. Church South, at Flat Rock, and a man
highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends.

Henkle Highland Everman Johnson McGinnis Shannon Herron Black
Shannon Arnold Forgy Arrowsmith
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Mason-KY Nicholas-KY Piatt-IL MD VA Ireland

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