Mr. Henry was born in the Town of Union, Hudson County, November 28, 1861, and obtained his education there in the public schools. After completing his studies Mr. Henry identified himself with the trucking business, first as an employee and in 1887 as proprietor, and by enterprise, industry, and practical application has gained an honorable standing. In 1887 he engaged in trade as a dealer in masons' building materials, fire clay, coal, drain pipe, etc. on the corner of Palisade Avenue and Gardner Street, the firm name being William D. & T. Henry. They also did a gen- eral trucking business. William D. Henry, brother of Thomas and senior partner of the firm, died April 9, 1897, and since then Thomas Henry has conducted the business alone.

Mr. Henry is one of the best known business men in North Hudson County. Enterprising, energetic, and thorough, he has been successful, and through his integrity and force of character has achieved a high reputation. He has also been prominent in public capacities. having served as a Councilman of the Town of Union for four years from May 1, 1895, to May 1, 1899. During three years of that period he was the only Republican on the board and the only candidate elected on the local Republican ticket. This fact attests the esteem and confidence in which he is held by his fellow citizens. Mr. Henry is a member of the Business Men's Association of the Town of Union, of the Knights of Honor, and of Garfield Council, Jr. O. U. A. M.