Henry, Anson G., 1804-1865

Dr. Anson Gordon Henry was born in 1804, in Richfield, New York. After graduating from medical school, he moved to Springfield, Illinois to begin a medical practice and soon became acquainted with Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. In 1852, Henry and his family moved to Oregon and he was eventually appointed by President Lincoln as the surveyor general for the Washington Territory. He was in Washington, D.C. attempting to secure another political appointment when the assassination of Lincoln occurred. While traveling back to the Washington Territory, Henry drowned in the shipwreck of the steamer "Brother Jonathan."

From the description of Letters, 1844-1865. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 34302791

Indian agent.

From the description of Appointment of Anson G. Henry, 1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79456117

Dr. Anson Gordon Henry was born in 1804, in Richfield, New York. After graduating from medical school, he moved to Springfield, Illinois to begin a medical practice and soon became acquainted with Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. In 1852, Henry and his family moved to Oregon and he was eventually appointed by President Lincoln as the Surveyor General for the Washington Territory. He was in Washington, D.C. attempting to secure another political appointment when the assassination of Lincoln occurred. While traveling back to the Washington Territory, Henry drowned in the shipwreck of the steamer "Brother Jonathan."

From the description of Papers, 1850-1866. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 34302854

Physician and close associate of Abraham Lincoln's family in Springfield, Illinois; Whig politician.

From the description of Papers, 1836-1846. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33809574

From the description of Correspondence and journal, 1852-1865. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33809477

From the description of Letter: [Washington, D.C.] to John Williams, Springfield, Ill., 1865 May 1. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 33809557

Physician, Whig politician, and close associate of Abraham Lincoln's family in Springfield, Illinois.

From the description of Letter, June 13, 1840. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 697840438