Mary Henrie lived in Panaca, Nevada, until she was six years of age, when the Saints were advised to leave and settle elsewhere. They moved to Panguitch, Utah, and lived for a time in the old fort, located where the school buildings now stand.

When she was a small girl, she developed some sort of eye infection which was never entirely eliminated. This was a handicap throughout her life. Still she was able to do her own work and took over her share of the family responsibility.

She carried large buckets of water from a well a block from her home for the family's use. She was very independent and did not want anyone to take any of her responsibilities.

Of two things she was particularly frightened: Indians and wild steers and no wonder, for she had many experiences with both that did not leave pleasant memories. As was characteristic of all her family, she was very fond of dancing and singing.

Her husband died early in life, leaving her with 4 of her 5 children to rear.

She had an unusually good memory. It has always been a topic of conversation how she did it, and many consulted her for data on early Panguitch history. Just prior to her death she was consulted for dates and incidents. Even though she was 87 years of age, she could give dates of births, baptism, and christening, marriages, deaths, ordinations, etc.

She did a great deal of crochet work and hooked rugs for all her children. She was an excellent cook; especially her bread and cakes were delicious.

She served for many years as a ward teacher in Relief Society. She always had a word of advice for those who asked for it and a cheery word of encouragement for old and young alike. She loved children and delighted in telling them stories and entertaining them.

She religiously paid her tithing and always said, "If you can't live today, how can you live tomorrow, if you go in debt." She was honest in all things and taught her family this principle.

This brief history was written by Ellice Cooper (wife of Joseph Traverse Cooper and daughter-in-law of Mary Henrie) on Henrie.org.