His family moved to Pulaski County while he was still a child.
He enlisted in the Union Army September 16, 1864 at the age of 17. He served until June 9, 1865 and was mustered out at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri.
He then returned to his home in Pulaski County where May 25, 1872, he was married to Mary Overby. To this union were born 8 children, 6 of whom survive and all reside in California.
He lost his wife through death in April, 1889.
On May 5, 1901 he was united in marriage to La Venia Thomas. To this union were born 4 children, all of whom survive.
He united with the Christian religion early in life.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, 10 children, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Services from Gilbert's Chapel, Dixon, April 6, in charge of Chris Veasman and the American Legion posts of Dixon and Iberia.
Mr. Hensley was a pioneer of this section and laid to rest in Dixon Cemetery.
Dixon Pilot
Dixon, Missouri
11 April 1940
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