Census records from 1870-1900 indicate that Henry was raised in Allegheny Township, Cambria Co., Pa. He was a farmer who lived with his mother after his wife died. Henry had his own saw mill before he died of the consumption (i.e. tuberculosis) at the age of 34.

Mary died of the consumption (tuberculosis). “Her illness originated from a bad cold which led to tubercular consumption, from which she lingered ten months and during that time she was patient in her sufferings and never heard to complain. She was a devoted member of the Catholic church and during her illness had all the consolations of her religion.”

Mary was a teacher when she was single, for several terms at the Bishop school in Allegheny Township, Cambria Co., “where by her gentle ways and kind words she became widely known by all in that community.”