This website is dedicated to the memory of Melvin Lee Henry and his wife Willie Mai Woodard Henry. This genealogical website is a collaboration between several family members. The people who helped the most were Deborah Loraine Henry Cook, the daughter of Melvin Lee Henry and Willie Mai Woodard Henry, and Pamela Darlene Callis Krambeck Musgrove, the granddaughter of Melvin Lee Henry and Willie Mai Woodard Henry.
Origins of the Henry Name: HENRY - Name Meaning & Origin
Definition: From the Germanic name "Haimric" and Old French "Henri" which meant "home rule," composed of the elements heim "home" and ric "power, rule." A very popular Norman surname after the Conquest. Henry is a male given name and a surname. It originates from the Norman version of the Germanic name Haimirich and is also a variant of Heinrich. Henry is a common king's name and means 'Ruler of the home' or 'Lord of the house'.
Additional Information:
Henry is a surname of the Scottish Clan Henderson
Clan Henderson:
History
Origins of the Clan
Clann Eanruig (pronounced KLAHN YAHN-reegk) is the Gàidhlig (Scots Gaelic) name for the Scottish clan known as "the Hendersons" in English. The words "Scot," "Scots" (not scotch), "Scottish," and "Scotland" derive from the Latin word "Scotus" meaning a Celtic inhabitant of Hibernia (Ireland) at the time of the Roman occupation of southern Britannia (Great Britain), i.e., an Irishman. The Scots of Caledonia flourished and soon outnumbered their Pictish neighbors.
The ancient Picts and Scots followed the Celtic custom of matrilineality. This meant that sons could not depend on their father's status, but instead had to establish domains of their own. Pictish prince Eanruig Mor mac Righ Nechtan (Big Henry the son of King Nechtan) established a distinguished family line. The descendants of Prince Henry were known collectively as “clann Eanruig” meaning the “family of Henry.” The males of the clan took the surname “mac Eanruig” meaning “son of Henry,” which was later translated into English variously as “Henryson,” “Henderson,” “McHenry,” “McHendry,” “MacKendrick,” and such. The females of the clan took the surname “nic Eanruig” meaning “daughter of Henry.” A woman normally kept her own clan surname after marriage, and she could usually depend on her clan's support in a dispute with her husband. Families could give children the clan surname of either their mother or father. Over time, the descendants of other prominent Henrys also took the family name "clann Eanruig." Eventually, the most prominent of these families coalesced into a single clan identity.
Alliances
Though a small clan, the Hendersons rose to prominence in Caithness, Glencoe, the Shetland Islands, Liddlesdale, and Fordell. In Caithness, Clan Henderson associated with Clan Gunn. In Glencoe, Clan Henderson forged a close alliance with the powerful Clan Donald.
The Hendersons known for their size and strength became the personal body guards of the chief of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe. In 1692, King William III, suspecting the loyalty of Clan Donald, secretly set the Clan Campbell upon the MacDonalds and Hendersons in the Massacre of Glencoe. Standing six feet and seven inches tall, the powerful "Big Henderson" of the Chanters was the MacDonald chief's piper and protector, and fell with the chief in the cold February night of 1692. After the Massacre, many Henderson families emigrated to Ulster and North America.
Highland Clearances
During the Highland Clearances from 1746 to 1822, many more Henderson families left Scotland for Ireland, England, North America, Australia, New Zealand, and other lands.
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- Jasper Newton Henry Family (1 KB)
The picture is of Jasper Newton Henry, son of Elisha Newton Henry, his wife Louisa Rosella Royster, and their children.
The picture was taken at the Henry Homestead in Smith County, Cages Bend, Riddleton, Tennessee in approximately 1896.
Back Row: Anna Elizabeth Henry and her husband, Thomas "Wilson" Martin, Mary Jane Henry, and Herman Royster Henry.
Middle: Clarence Newton Henry (baby), Jasper Newton Henry,
Lousia Royster Henry (baby girl), and Lucille Henry.
Bottom Row: Phillip Henry and Ernest Henry (twins).
Jasper Newton Henry was born 17 Nov 1849 in White County,Tennessee and died 16 Feb 1915 in Smith County, Tennessee.
His parents were Elisha Newton Henry (1828-1906) and Permelia Emmaline Whitaker (1826-1881).
Elisha Newton Henry's parents were John Henry (ca 1788-ca 1865) and Suzanna Weaver(ca 1790-ca 1895).
John Henry's parents were George Lafayette Henry (ca 1760 PA - 1817) and Cynthia Anne "Annie" Fine (Born 1760).
Louisa Rosella Royster was born 20 Feb 1853 in Smith County, Cages Bend, Riddleton, Tennessee and died 12 Sept 1923 in Smith County, Cages Bend, Riddleton, Tennessee.
Her parents were Alfred W. Royster (1804-1868) and Elizabeth J. Cox (1838).
His parents were Francis Royster (1784-1854) and Nancy Ann Robards.
His parents were Joseph Royster (1730-1800) and Nancy Ann Wilkins.
Jasper Newton Henry and Louisa Rosella Royster's children were:
1. Mary Jane Henry born 7 June 1875 and married 1st Maj. Anderson Beasley and 2nd Jonas Whitley.
2. Anna Elizabeth Henry born 1 July 1877 died 12 Dec 1936 married Thomas Wilson Martin.
3. Herman Royster Henry born 6 July 1879 died 28 Mar 1962.
4. Clarence Newton Henry born 22 April 1892 died 20 May 1975 married Hazel Clarie Robinson.
5. Lucille Henry born 1 Nov 1893 died 24 Nov 1984 married Billy Charles Wilburn.
6. Phillip Henry born 1888. Died young when a tree fell on him.
7. Ernest Henry born 15 May 1888 died 7th Jan 1914.
- Melvin Lee Henry and wife Willie Mai Woodard Henry (574 KB)
The picture is of Melvin Lee Henry (February 14, 1917 - June 24, 1994) and his wife Willie Mai Woodard Henry (April 12, 1921 - July 24, 2001). Melvin Lee Henry was born in Macon County, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee and Willie Mai Woodard Henry was born in Macon County, Tennessee. They were married on June 26, 1935 in Smith County, Difficult, Tennessee. Melvin Lee Henry died in Nashville Memorial Hospital in Davidson County, Madison, Tennesse. He was buried on June 27, 1994 in Hermitage Memorial Gardens in Davidson County, Hermitage, Tennessee. Willie Mai Woodard Henry died in Baptist Hospital in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee. She was buried on July 27, 2001 next to her husband, Melvin Lee Henry, in Hermitage Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Davidson County, Hermitage, Tennessee. This website is dedicated to the memory of Melvin Lee Henry and Willie Mai Woodard Henry.
- John Henry Woodard (1853 - 1925) (37 KB)
This picture is of John Henry Woodard, the son of Henry Woodard (21 Jun 1826 - 09 Oct 1893) and Emily (Emma) Camel Vaden (11 Jun 1835 - 12 Feb 1904). He was the father of Linard "Lin" A. Woodard (07 Dec 1879 - 19 Sep 1957) who was the father of Leonard "Linard" Andrew Woodard (20 Nov 1903 - 24 Aug 1934) who was the father of Willie Mai Woodard Henry (12 Apr 1921 - 24 Jul 2001). This means that John Henry Woodard was the great-grandfather of Willie Mai Woodard Henry.
- Sarah Ann Davis (1844 - 1921) (116 KB)
This picture is of Sarah Ann Davis the wife of William B. Davis. They were the parents of Henry Harrison Davis. He was the father of Pearlie Ethel Davis Woodard Crowder and she was the mother of Willie Mai Woodard Henry so she was the great-grandmother of Willie Mai Woodard Henry.
- Elisha Newton Henry (June 28, 1828 - May 21, 1906) (19 KB)
This picture is of Elisha Newton Henry (June 28, 1828 - May 21, 1906). He was married to Permelia Emmaline "Emma" Whittaker (May 10, 1826 - March 12, 1881). Elisha Newton Henry was the great-grandfather of Melvin Lee Henry through his son George Washington "Taylor" Henry (April 29, 1848 - May 9, 1888). This picture of Elisha Newton Henry was donated by Joyce (Daugherty) Johnson, a great-granddaughter of Elisha Newton Henry through his son Madison (or Matison) Columbus "Tum" Henry (December 3, 1861 - June 27, 1919).
- Abraham "Abel" Smith and wife Martha P. Dillehay (135 KB)
This picture is of Abraham "Abel" Smith (1806 - 1888) and his wife Martha P. Dillehay Smith (1805 - 1888). They are the parents of Joanna Elizabeth "Betsy" Smith (1829 - 1912) who married John Thomas Thompson, Sr. born 1829. They had a child named John Thomas Thompson, Jr. (1859 - 1927) who married Martha Emily Evans (1861 - 1930). They had a child named Cannie Cadie Thompson (1886 - 1962) who married Henry Harrison Davis (1875 - 1937). They had a child named Pearlie Ethel Davis (1904 - 1980) who married Leonard "Linard" Andrew Woodard (1903 - 1934). They had a child named Willie Mai Woodard (1921 - 2001) who married Melvin Lee Henry (1917 - 1994). So the people in this picture were the great-great-great-grandparents of Willie Mai Woodard Henry.
- Lillie Vern (Lavergne) Henry (25 KB)
This picture is of Lavergne Henry, the daughter of Robert "Frank" Henry (December 16, 1889 - April 13, 1935) and Lillian Ann Overstreet (March 26, 1891 - February 28, 1968). She was born in 1930 in Davidson County, Old Hickory (Lakewood), Tennessee. She married Dennis Sircy who was born on June 29, 1925 and who died on November 28, 2006 in Smith County, Pleasant Shade, Tennessee.
- Jesse Benjamen Overstreet and Family (85 KB)
From left to right the people in the picture are: 1) Thomas J. "Roosevelt" Overstreet (Half-brother of Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry), Walter Clark (The husband of Hemery "Daisy" Overstreet, the half-sister of Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry), Jesse Benjamen Overstreet (The father of Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry), Earl Wagnon (The husband of Martha Lou Overstreet, the half-sister of Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry), and Jesse Marion Overstreet (The half-brother of Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry). Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry was the mother of Melvin Lee Henry.
- Cannie Cadie Thompson Davis (127 KB)
This picture is of Cannie Cadie Thompson Davis. She was the daughter of John Thomas Thompson, Jr. (November 17, 1859 - January 1, 1927) and Martha Emily Evans (June 29, 1861 - January 3, 1930). Cannie Cadie Thompson Davis was born on April 11, 1886 in Macon County, Russell Hill, Tennessee and died on January 25, 1962 in Nashville Metro General Hospital in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee. She was married to Harrison Henry Davis (1875 - 1937). She was the mother of James Ernest Davis (1903 - 1920), Pearlie Ethel Davis Woodard Crowder (1904 - 1980), Ella Myrtle Davis Oldham (1907 - 1978), Cindy E. Davis West (1911 - 1988), and Plumie M. Davis Gregory (1914 - 1969). She was also the beloved grandmother of Willie Mai Woodard Henry (1921 - 2001). She was buried in the Davis Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee.
- Five Generations - Davis To Callis (528 KB)
This picture was taken in 1958 at the home of Pearlie Ethel Davis Woodard Crowder that was located in 1958 on Edwards Avenue in Nashville, TN.
The people in the picture on the bottom row from left to right are: Pearlie Ethel Davis Woodard Crowder (October 30, 1904 - February 7, 1980) and her mother Cannie Cadie Thomson Davis (April 11, 1886 - January 25, 1962).
The people in the middle row from left to right are: Ronald Edward Callis born 31 Jul 1957 and Jeffrey Douglas Callis born 30 Aug 1956.
The people on the top row from left to right are: Naomi Ruth Henry Callis born September 8, 1938, daughter of Willie Mai Woodard Henry and Willie Mai Woodard Henry (April 12, 1921 - July 24, 2001) who is holding her youngest child, daughter Deborah Loraine Henry born 29 Oct 1957.
The five generations are 1) Cannie Cadie Thomas Davis who is the mother of 2) Pearlie Ethel Davis Woodard Crowder who is the mother of 3) Willie Mai Woodard Henry who is the mother of 4) Naomi Ruth Henry Callis and Deborah Loraine Henry. Naomi Ruth Henry Callis is the mother of 5) Jeffrey Douglas Callis and Ronald Edward Callis.
- Frank and Lillian Henry (38 KB)
The pictue is of Robert "Frank" Henry (December 16, 1886 - April 13, 1935) and his wife Lillian Ann Overstreet (March 26, 1891 - February 28, 1968). Robert "Frank" Henry was born in Smith County, Tennessee and died in Davidson County, Old Hickory (Lakewood), Tennessee. He is buried in the Allen Cemetery (Horseshoe Bend Road), Smith County, Tennessee. Lillian Ann Overstreet was born in Smith County, Elmwood, Tennessee and died in Smith County, Pleasant Shade, Tennessee. She is buried in the Allen Cemetery (Horseshoe Bend Road), Smith County, Tennessee. Robert "Frank" Henry and Lillian Ann Overstreet were married in 1908 in Macon County, Tennessee. They were the parents of J. B. Henry (1912 - 1991), Melvin Lee Henry (1917 - 1994), Sadie F. Henry Roark (1919 - 1991), Edward Frank Henry (1923 - 2005), Colena Henry Thomas (1925 - 1996), Neuman Henry (1927 - 1992), and Lillie Vern (Lavergne) Henry Sircy (1930).
- Melvin Lee Henry, Sadie F. Henry, & J. B. Henry (136 KB)
The people in the picture are, from left to right, Melvin Lee Henry (February 14, 1917 - June 24, 1994), Sadie F. Henry (October 1919 - Januray 19, 1991) and J. B. Henry (March 12, 1912 - June 17, 1991). Since Sadie is a baby in the picture this means the picture was taken sometime between late 1919 and early 1920. Melvin, Sadie, and J. B. were the children of Robert "Frank" Henry (December 16, 1886 - April 13, 1935) and Lillian Ann Overstreet Henry (March 26, 1891 - February 28, 1968).
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