Henry D. McHenry

Henry Davis McHenry (February 27, 1826 – December 17, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, son of John Hardin McHenry.

Henry D. McHenry
Photo of McHenry, circa 1890
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	William N. Sweeney
Succeeded by	John Y. Brown
Member of the Kentucky Senate
In office 1861-1865
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office 1851-1853 1865-1867
Personal details
Born	(1826-02-27)February 27, 1826 Hartford, Kentucky
Died	December 17, 1890(1890-12-17) (aged 64) Hartford, Kentucky
Resting place	Oakwood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Son of John Hardin McHenry
Alma mater	Transylvania University
Profession	Lawyer

Born in Hartford, Kentucky, McHenry attended the public schools at Hartford, and was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, in 1845. He was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Hartford. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1851-1853 and 1865-1867. He served in the Kentucky State Senate 1861-1865. He served as member of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 until his death.

McHenry was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873). He resumed the practice of his profession in Hartford. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1890. He died in Hartford, Kentucky, December 17, 1890. He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery. The town of McHenry, Kentucky is named in his honor.