Henry was one the earliest settlers in Independence Township. He came to Michigan in 1837 from New Jersey. He was born in Germany & emigrated to Holland before coming to the U.S., Gulick Lake, Section 28, was named by him.
Wife, Patricia Petty, daughter of Jacob Petty.
Sons: Henry II (wife, Almeda Hammond); John ; & Jacob (wife, Julia Hammond)
Daughters ; Marietta, Mrs. Axford; Louise, Mrs. Jerry Miller; & Mrs. Harrison Demund.
