| Obit For | Alfred Henbest |
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| Headline | - |
| Text | Alfred Henbest, an old and respected citizen, died at his home, 4 miles east of town, Sunday after a very short illness. Mr. Henbest was one of the
pioneers of Barry County and was highly respected by all. He was born in New
Forest, Hampshire, England, Dec. 29, 1820 and was 83 years, 1 month and 23
days old at his death. He removed with his parents to Canada in 1837 and afterwards to Ohio and then to Illinois. Shortly after the war he removed to the vicinity of Fayetteville, MO, whence in 1868 to his late residence 4 miles east of Cassville. Mr. Henbest was an exemplary citizen a man of warm heart and strong opinions and was always interested in everything pertaining to the good of his country and neighborhood. He was a pioneer in the fruit and berry business and made a success. He leaves behind a numerous family to mourn his loss: Wm. Alfred and Edward Henbest, Mrs. Clay Stubblefield and Mrs. Jas. Waddell of this county; Mrs. W. P. Stubblefield, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jas. Fox of Joplin; Mrs. Pres. Daugherty, McDonald County; Mrs. Emily Cunningham and John Henbest, Fayetteville, Ark., and two children, Martin and Elizabeth deceased. His descendents number over 100 and the majority reside in southwest Missouri not far distance from the old homestead. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | Saturday, February 27, 1904 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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