John Henry

In the late summer of 1906, a 31-year-old white male named Private John F. Henry, a dedicated member of the Pennsylvania State Police, met a violent end. His death unfolded on September 2nd in the small community of Florence, near Anita, Pennsylvania, during a dangerous confrontation with armed fugitives. A veteran of the U.S. Marines who had seen action in the Spanish-American War and the China Relief Expedition, Henry was known for his courage and commitment to duty.

The incident began ...

Lynchings on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore: John Henry, 1905

Private John F. Henry - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)