Henry Fanthorp

b. 20 November 1790, d. 31 October 1867

Henry Fanthorp, 1790-1867
  • Henry Fanthorp was born on 20 November 1790 in England.
  • He married Rachel Virginia Kennard, daughter of Anthony Drew Kennard and Sarah Moore, on 16 February 1834 in Austin County, Texas.
  • According to an account of the mercantile business opened at Fanthorpe in 1837, owners were Henry Fanthorp, his brother-in-law Mike Kennard, and [Mike's father-in-law] Abraham Womack.
  • Henry Fanthorp died on 31 October 1867 at age 76.
  • He was interred at Fanthorp Family Cemetery, Anderson, Grimes County, Texas.
  • For additional biographical information, see The Texas Handbook Online.
  • Last Edited: 5 Feb 2016

Family: Rachel Virginia Kennard b. circa 1813, d. 2 November 1867