Henry was born Georg Henrich Lonas in Shenandoah County, Va. His god parents were Georg Lohnes and Barbara (Helsley).
Spouse: Bethany Whiteman, married December 23, 1819[1]
Children:
Emily J. Lonas
James M. Lonas
John L. Lonas
William B Lonas
Burial: Lonas Cemetery in Knox County, TN [2]
Children's names were taken from 1850 and 1860 Census of Knox.
The last child is listed as Ellen C. on the first census and Cal on the second.
Date of birth are based on the census and are only an estimation at this time. 1
Henry was a soldier in the War of 1812, along with his brother Jacob. According to records in the State Archives, the Lonas boys (gentlemen), were in a Company of Militia Infantry, Commanded by Captain John Chiles, of the Regiment of East Tennessee Militia, in the Command of Col. Samuel Wear, in the service of the United States, from the 25th of September 1813 to the first (l) day of January, 1814 ---three months and five days. 1
1860 Knox Co. Census - 12th Dist Knoxville P. O. #109.
Lones, Henry 65 born in Va.
“ Parthenia 54. Jas. M. 33. Marie Louisa 26. Alice G. 17. Cal 14 female. Isa No age listed.
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