This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JRi.2ACEB/163.177.183.192.261.392.1 Message Board Post: Hi Don't know if we're talking the same Henry/McMaster clan, but my ancestor was James Henry (1783-1867) from Fayette/Crawford County, PA who married Fannie McMaster (1794-1882) from Ireland. Here is an excerpt from his bio: "Colonel Henry was a native of Fayette Co. PA but farmed in Crawford Co. He took part in the War of 1812 and was later a Colonel in the Pennsylvania State Militia Regiment. He also represented his district for 3 terms in the state legislature. In 1850, Col.Henry moved from Crawford County, PA because of an epidemic in the area and came to Princeville, IL with his family, as he was a man of some means. He lived a retired life once coming here until his death at 84 years. Colonel Henry was preceded to Illinois by several years by his sons William, John Martin and Robert Henry. " We haven't been able to trace our Henry family any further back than James. Looking for any information on where this family comes from. mel slane