MR. HENRY DAVIES. BANGOR, NORTHAMPTOB COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
Henry Davies, was born August 20th, 1833, in the village of Cwm y Glo, Caernarvonshire, North Wales.He had very poor educational advantages and is mainly self made. A slater by trade, he has followed that occupation all his life, having been one of the pioneers of the slate industry of the country. He is still living and makes his home in Bangor.
On coming to this country Mr. Davies located in Philadelphia. He was there on a visit to his uncle, and became so delighted with the country that he decided to remain. For a number of years he travelled extensively through the United States, and was engaged in various occupations until the year 1854, when he permanently located at Chapman Quarries, where he remained until 1889. Since then he has been a resident of Bangor.
He has always taken a very active part in politics, giving his support to the Republican party.
He has been married twice, and became the father of nineteen children, twelve of whom are living, namely : Sarah E., John H., William R., Caroline, Thomas, Walter D., Selma J., Newton H., James G., Robert L., Nellie C. and Gomer E.