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Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was born at Studley in Hanover County. Patrick Henry was the son of
John and Sarah Henry, There was 2 sons and 7 daughters in the family. Patrick was
mainly educated by his father and uncle. In 1751 Henry became a store clerk into a little
country store. A few years later Henry’s house and furnishings were destroyed
By fire in 1757. He sold the slaves and set up store keeping again, then later a drought
came and destroyed all the crops and his store business failed. In 1763 Henry argues
parson’s cause at Hanover Court House. In 1764 Henry becomes a successful lawyer
He succeeded well in his law practice and within a few years had so much business
people started to take notice of him.
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry was born at Studley in Hanover County. Patrick Henry was the son of
John and Sarah Henry, There was 2 sons and 7 daughters in the family. Patrick was
mainly educated by his father and uncle. In 1751 Henry became a store clerk into a little
country store. A few years later Henry’s house and furnishings were destroyed
By fire in 1757. He sold the slaves and set up store keeping again, then later a drought
came and destroyed all the crops and his store business failed. In 1763 Henry argues
parson’s cause at Hanover Court House. In 1764 Henry becomes a successful lawyer
He succeeded well in his law practice and within a few years had so much business
people started to take notice of him.