J. E. Henry Circus

| September 28, 2012

An interesting story about James Edward Henry. Some say this photo was taken in 1913, others 1908.  Here is the interesting part… my grandfather took under his wing six Mexicans that were all musicians, just a coincidence mind you. The dates were between 1909-1911. It was said by many members of my family that they […]

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The Glen Henry Family

| September 28, 2012

From left to right Patty, Shirley, GarY, Ethel and Glen Henry. This photo had to be taken in the late 1940’s. All the Henrys had a rolling globe act. The reason is on their father circus the Henry boys had to double for each other. It came to mind just how many acts the Henry […]

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Nice To Be Young

| September 28, 2012

Shirley, Gary and Patty Henry.  Jimmy Henry came much later, a pleasant surprise for many. I believe this photo was taken in 1950? I asked Zoeanna but she  did not know nor did Gary.  It really doesn’t matter.

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Zoeanna & Gary Henry

| September 28, 2012

This picture of Zoeana and Gary was taken on the porch of their home in Gainesville, Texas sometime in the late 1990’s.

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The Ataydes

| September 28, 2012

Shirley & Andrea Atayde.

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The Henrys

| September 28, 2012

From left to right Patty, Gary, Shirley, Ethel and Jimmy Henry. I spoke with Gary today by phone, while Zoeanna was visiting Ethel at the rest home. Both Gary and Ethel are doing quite well. Shirley called me from Mexico City where she and her husband Andrea Atayde live.  Jimmy….. I call often…. he lives […]

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Visiting Ethel Henry

| September 28, 2012

From left to right Darlene, Ethel, and Jimmy Henry. Darlene is the wife of Jimmy Henry.

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Bobby Casey Gary

| September 28, 2012

From left to right Bobby Gibbs, Casey Gibbs and Gary Henry. Casey will have to make a comment to fill me in on where and when………. Zoeana Henry, Gary’s wife sent this picture along with others for the circus blog. A real kind comment from Casey Gibbs.

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A Circus Kid

| September 28, 2012

Ivan Henry age five. The photo was taken on the Yankee Patterson Circus produced by Jimmy Woods. I have a several of different family photos that I will be posting. All of a sudden people have started sending photos of their families and mine as well photos from my motion picture days. Many thanks.

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Kandra Kay Craig

| September 28, 2012

Kandra.. A note for you. Not to long ago my sister Charlotte sent some photos that my mother had. Photos that date back to the 1940’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Among these photos was a baby picture of you, age 5 months. I would like to send it to you if you wish. Give me a […]

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