John's birth name was: Johan Benjaminson Johansson Henry.

John's parents were:
Benjamin Aron Johansson, b. Mar. 13, 1849 in Kville, Tanums kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden and d. Apr. 10, 1914 in Svarteborg, Munkedals kommun, Västra Götalands län, Sweden &
Hedda Augusta Olofsdotter, b. Jun. 11, 1854 in Bodeland Östergård, Kville, Göteborg och Bohus, Sweden and d. Feb. 11, 1922 in Svarteborg, Vaestra Goetaland, Sweden.

Benjamin & Hedda's children were:
1. Johan "John" Benjaminson Johansson Henry, b. Dec. 23, 1877 in Bettna, Flens kommun, Södermanlands län, Sweden and d. Sep. 4, 1957 in Riverside County, CA.
2. Hanna Johansson Henry, b. Sep. 17, 1879 in Bottna, Göteborg och Bohus, Sweden and d. May 3, 1962 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Hanna marr. Johan Edward Swanson and lived in Glendora, CA.
3. Rev. Gustaf Wilhelm Henry, b. Dec. 31, 1881 in Sweden and d. May 2, 1954 in Los Angeles County, CA.
4. Augusta Amalia Johansson Henry, b. Sep. 14, 1886 in Svarteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden and d. May 15, 1965 in Orange County, CA. Augusta marr. Ernest M. Wilson in 1909 and lived in Vista, CA.
5. David Emanuel Johansson Henry, b. Oct. 31, 1892 in Dingle, Västra Götaland, Sweden and d. Dec. 5, 1977 in Federal Way, King county, WA. David marr. Lena M. Eklof in 1920.
6. Alida Charlotta Johansson, b. Jul. 14, 1895 in Svarteborg, Göteborg och Bohus, Sweden and d. Dec. 22, 1957 in Goteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
7. Gerda Ottilia Johansson, b. Jul. 22, 1897 in Svarteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden and d. Apr. 14, 1899 in Svarteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
8. Carl Helge Benjaminson Henry, b. Aug. 16, 1899 in Svarteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden and d. Dec. 31, 1976 in King County, WA. Carl marr. Ellen H. Pollack.

On Apr. 5, 1901, 23 yr. old Johan Benjaminson Gothenburg, b. in Bohus Ivarteborg, Sweden, left Göteborg (Gothenburg), Göteborg Och Bohus (Västra Götaland), Sverige (Sweden) aboard the ship Oceanic, according to John's Petition for Naturalization, arriving in the port of New York, NY. He declared his intention to become a citizen on Dec. 16, 1903 in Seattle, King county, WA.

On Jan. 31, 1905, in Seattle, King Co., WA., according to WA. Marriage Records for 1854-2013,
27 yr. old John Henry, b. In Sweden, a Dairyman and a resident of Seattle, and
20 yr. old Regina Moen, a Domestic, b. In Norway and a resident of Seattle, were married by Martin L. Larson, Evangelical Lutheran Pastor.
John's parents were: B. A. Johnson and Hedda A. Olson.
Regina's parents were: Ole Sanden and Barbara Olson.
Witnesses were: Peter Moen and Hanna Henry, both residents of Seattle, WA.
John and Regina took out a license to marry on Jan. 30, 1905.

John & Regina Henry's children were:
1. Hartvig Bertel Henry, b. Aug. 24, 1905 in Seattle, King county, WA., baptized Oct. 2, 1905 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Seattle, King, WA. and d. Dec. 18, 1963 in Pasadena, L. A. county, CA.
2. Alvin Oswald "Ollie" Henry, b. May 19, 1909 in Seattle, King, WA., baptized Aug. 24, 1909 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA. and d. Mar. 24, 1981 in Orange county, CA.
3. Leonard (Lenert) Wilhelm (William) Henry, b. Apr. 14, 1911 in King county, WA., baptized Apr. 16, 1911 at Messiah Lutheran in Pasadena, CA. and d. Jun. 1972 in New London, Merrimack, New Hampshire. Lenert marr. Helen Stearns Allen on Jan. 16, 1937.
4. Eleanor Rubie/Ruby Jenette/Janet Henry, b. Jun. 6, 1916 in Seattle, King, WA., baptized Sep. 19, 1916 at Messiah Lutheran in Pasadena, CA. and d. Feb. 18, 2003 in La Verne, Los Angeles, Calif. Eleanor marr. Willard "Bill" Irwin Nesson.
5. Irene Ruth Henry, b. Nov. 26, 1924 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA., baptized Jan. 26, 1925 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Pasadena, CA. and d. Dec. 14, 1958 in Bedford, Middlesex county, MA. Ruth marr. Edward W. Webster in 1950. Irene died at age 34, giving birth to her second child, from complications of diabetes.

In the 1910 U. S. census, 32 yr. old John Henry, a Wagon Driver for a Dairy, b. in Sweden, was living on Boren Ave. N. in Seattle Ward 7, King county, WA. with his
25 yr. old wife, Regina Henry, b. in Norway
4 yr. old son, Hartwig Henry, b. in WA.
11 mth. old son, Alvin O Henry, b. in WA.
17 yr. old unmarried brother-in-law, Ivan Moen, no occupation, b. in Norway
This was a first marriage for John and Regina. They had been married for 5 years.
Regina was the mother of 2 children, both still alive by this census.
John's parents were both b. in Sweden.
Regina and Ivan's parents were both b. in Norway.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1901 and was not yet a naturalized citizen; Regina immigrated to the U. S. in 1903 and Ivan in 1907.

According to his Sep. 7, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 40 yr. old John Henry, a naturalized citizen,
b. Dec. 23, 1877, was living at 1932 9th Ave. in Seattle, King county, WA., with his wife, Regina Henry. He was a self-employed Dairyman.
John was described as 5'11" tall, with a medium build, blue eyes, dark brown hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.

In the 1920 U. S. census, 42 yr. old John Henry, in the Dairy Business, b. in Sweden, was living at 753 (or 793) 18th Ave., North in Seattle, King county, WA. with his
34 yr. old wife, Regina Henry, b. in Norway
14 yr. old son, Nortoig (Hartvig) Henry, attending school, b. in WA.
10 yr. old son, Alpin (Alvin) Henry, b. in WA.
8 yr. old son, Lenert Henry, b. in WA.
3 yr. 6 mth. old daughter, Ellenore Henry, b. in WA.
20 yr. old unmarried sister-in-law, Anna Moen, no occupation, b. in Norway.
John's parents were both b. in Sweden.
Regina and Anna's parents were both b. in Norway.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1902 and became a naturalized citizen in 1909. Regina immigrated to the U. S. in 1903 and was now a naturalized citizen.

In the 1930 U. S. census, 52 yr. old John Henry, the Proprietor of a Creamery and an Employer, b. in Sweden, was living in a home he owned, valued at $12,000, at 1925 E. Orange Grove Ave. in Pasadena, Los Angeles county, CA. with his
45 yr. old wife, Regena (Regina) Henry, b. in Norway
20 yr. old unmarried son, Alvin O Henry, attending school, b. in WA.
18 yr. old son, Lenert W Henry, attending school, b. in WA.
13 yr. old daughter, Eleanor R J Henry, attending school, b. in WA.
5 yr. old daughter, Irene R Henry, b. in CA.
67 yr. old widowed mother-in-law, Barbara Nymoen (Moen), b. in Norway
There was not a radio set in the home.
John was 27 years old and Regina was 19 when they married.
John's parents were both b. in Sweden.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1901 and Regina in 1903. They were now naturalized citizens.
Barbara immigrated to the U. S. in 1929 and was still a Norwegian citizen and spoke no English.

On Jun. 27, 1934, John's wife, Regina Henry, died in Pasadena, L.A. county, CA.

Sometime between June of 1934 and 1935, (according to the 1940 U. S. census), John married second, Vera Elisabeth Thornquist.

In the Apr. 11, 1940 U. S. census, 62 yr. old John Henry, no occupation listed, b. in Sweden, was living at 1925 E. Orange Grove in a home he owned, valued at $6,000 in Pasadena, Los Angeles county, CA. with his
55 yr. old (second) wife, Vera M. Henry, no occupation listed, b. in Sweden
15 yr. old daughter, Irene Henry, b. in CA.
Everyone in the household was living in the same house in 1935.
John and Vera were both naturalized citizens.
The highest grade John and Irene had completed was 8th; Vera had finished one year of college.
John didn't work at all in 1939, but he had income from other sources.

The Pasadena Post (Pasadena, CA.), P. 23, Col. 3
Sun., Nov. 29, 1942
CASH OUT - MAKE OFFER, BUNGALOW
1925 E. Orange Grove Ave.
This beautiful home consists of a large living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 large bedrooms, den, 1 1/2 baths, unit heat & a large basement. It is very modern and is in first-class condition inside and out. The lot is 87 x 190, beautifully landscaped.
We took this home in exchange on a large apartment house in Los Angeles and we must sell at once.
Loan now on property of $6,000, payable $60 per month, inc. interest at 5 1/2%. Open Daily, 1 to 5.

Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 49, Col. 3
Sun., Jan. 9, 1949
BY owner, 9219 Flicker Way, Stucco bungalow. Tile roof, living room, real fireplace, Payne unit heat., dining room, breakfast alcove, 3 large bedrooms, 2 tile baths, double garage. Deep lot, 64' fr. 105' rear width. 1/2 mile above Sunset off Doheny. Gorgeous view. Prewar construction, extra large base. Abundant shrubs. $30,000, tms. Open Sat. & Sun., immediate occupancy.

In the Apr. 1, 1950 U. S. census, 72 yr. old John Henry, no occupation, b. in Sweden, was living at 9219 Flicker Way in Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, CA. with his
65 yr. old Vera M Henry, no occupation, b. in Sweden.

Pasadena Independent (Pasadena, CA.), P. 41, Col. 3
Sun., Mar. 18, 1956
SALESLADY, age 18-40. Some night work, Weekend work necessary. Apply at BROOKDALE ICE CREAM DEPT. in Good Foods Market, 1864 E. Washington St., Pasadena. No phone calls.

Pasadena Star News (Pasadena, CA.)
Sep. 5, 1957
John Henry, Former Dairy Owner, Dies
Funeral services for John Henry, 79, a resident of Pasadena and vicinity for 37 years, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Pasadena Chapel of Ives & Warren Mortuary. The Rev. Maynard Force will officiate. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.
Mr. Henry died Wednesday at his Riverside home after a month's illness. A native of Sweden, he had resided in Pasadena and Lois Angeles before moving to Riverside.
A retired dairy owner and prominent Southern California Lutheran, Mr. Henry was the founder of the Mayflower Dairy in Seattle, Wash. In 1920, he moved to the Southland and founded the Henry Creamery Corp., and sold out to Carnation Co. in 1931.
SERVED HOSPITAL
He had been on the board of directors of the California Lutheran Hospital for 29 years, serving as its president for 9 years.
Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera M. Henry of Riverside;
three sons, Harvig B. Of Flintridge, Alvin O. Of Long Beach and Lennert W. Of Boston, Mass.;
two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Nesson of San Marino and Mrs. Irene Webster of Boston;
15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Henry was the brother of the late Rev. G. W. Henry of Pasadena.

The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 1-2
Fri., Sep. 6, 1957
JOHN HENRY FUNERAL SET IN PASADENA
Funeral services for John Henry, 79, retired dairy owner and prominent Southland Lutheran, will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Memory Chapel of Ives & Warren Mortuary, Pasadena, with the Rev. Maynard Force officiating.
Mr. Henry died Wednesday at his home, 5755 N. View Place, Riverside, after a month's illness.
He founded the Mayflower Dairy in Seattle, Wash., in 1901. In 1920 he moved to Los Angeles and founded the Henry Creamery Corp. here. He sold out to the Carnation Co. in 1931 and retired from the business.
Mr. Henry was a member of the board of directors of the California Lutheran Hospital here for 29 years, serving as its president for nine years. He was an active member of the Eden Lutheran Church of Riverside.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Vera M. Henry of Riverside;
Three sons, Harvey B. Of Flintridge, Alvin O. Of Long Beach and Lennert W. Of Boston, Mass.;
Two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Nesson of San Marino and Mrs. Irene Webster of Boston;
15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery, Altadena.

Pasadena Star News (Pasadena, CA.), P. 19 & (cont. on P. 27)
Sep. 6, 1957
HENRY - John Henry of 5755 North View Place, Riverside, passed away Sep. 4, 1957. A native of Sweden, formerly of Pasadena and Los Angeles, he had been a resident of this area for 37 years. He was a member of the Swedish Club of Los Angeles, the Eden Lutheran Church of Riverside, had been on the Board of California Lutheran Hospital for 29 years, serving as president for 9 years.
He is survived by his wife, Vera M. Henry,
three sons, Hartvig B. Henry of Flintridge, Alvin O. Henry of Long Beach and Lennert W. Henry of Boston, Mass.,
daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Nesson of San Marino and Mrs. Irene Webster of Boston, Mass.;
sisters, Mrs. Hannah Swanson of Glendora, Mrs. Augusta Wilson of Vista and Mrs. Alida Johanson of Sweden;
brothers, David and Karl Henry of Seattle, Wash.;
15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Henry was a brother of the late Rev. G. W. Henry of Pasadena.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday in Memory Chapel, Ives & Warren Co., 100 N. Hill Ave., the Rev. Maynard Force officiating.
Interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
Those who wish may contribute to the California Lutheran Hospital Memorial Fund, 1414 S. Hope St., Los Angeles.