Honorable Charles Vincent Henry, for twenty years judge of the 52nd Judicial District of Pennsylvania, comprising the County of Lebanon, was born in Annville, Lebanon county, May 23, 1865. He is a son of the late Oliver H. and Louisa (Allwein) Henry, natives, respectively, of Palmyra and Annville and both descended from patriotic pioneer stock of early colonial days. The father owned a large farm west of Palmyra on the Dauphin county line and for many years was the agent for the Reading railroad in Annville, where he maintained his home. Active in public life, he served the people as county commissioner. Judge Henry attended the public schools of Annville, after which he spent some time as telegraph operator in his native town. Later, he became secretary to Robert Coleman, holding this position for seven years. Long cherishing the idea of studying law*, he matriculated at the Law school of Yale university, whence he was graduated in 1895, magna cum laude, receiving the degree of LL.B. He was admitted to the bar at Lebanon in the same year and here opened an office, at the same time retaining his residence and maintaining an office in Annville. In 1921, Lebanon Valley college conferred upon him the degree of Doetor of Laws. His practice grew rapidly and the esteem in which he was held was shown by his election to the office of district attorney, which position he held from 1901 to 1904. On the death of Judge Ehrgood in 1910, Governor Edwin S. Stuart appointed him judge of the Courts of Lebanon county. Upon the expiration of the appointive term, he was elected for a full term with the endorsement of all parties. Judge Henry has the distinction of having been twice elected to the bench without opposition, a fact in itself indicative of the high place he holds in the regard of the voters of the county. He is prompt in the discharge of his judicial duties, preventing useless delays in court trials. In this respect he appears to have adopted the best methods of the English courts. His reputation extends far beyond the borders of his district, and he is frequently called upon to preside in important cases in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. In polities, he is a Republican. In 1906, as a delegate to the state convention of his party, he placed in nomination for governor the Hon. Henry Houck, and in 1928, as a delegate from the 19th Congressional District to the national convention, he supported the candidacy of Herbert Hoover. Judge Henry is president of the Annville National bank, of which his brother, Elmer A. Henry, is cashier. He is also vice-president of the Lebanon National bank. He is active in Masonic circles, being past officer of all local bodies, Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and is representative of Mt. Lebanon Lodge, No. 226, in the Grand Lodge. He is an active member of the Harrisburg Consistory and the Shrine and past officer of the Harrisburg Chapter, Rose Croix. He also holds membership in the Patriotic Order Sons of America and the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. Judge Henry married Josephine Kreider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kreider, prominent residents of Annville. Mrs. Henry is active in social circles and charitable work, having been for some years a member of the Widow's Pension Board by appointment of the governor. The judge and his wife have traveled widely in this country and in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Henry have a son and daughter, Charles Vincent, Jr., and Mary, the wife of Warren M. Albertsen, of Forest Hills,. Long Island. Mrs. Albertsen is a graduate of Vassar, and Charles Vincent Henry, Jr., was graduated from Yale university bar of his native county. Judge and Mrs. Henry are active members of the United Brethren church, of Annville, and reside in Hathaway Park, Lebanon
A History of the Lebanon Valley In Pennsylvania, Volume II. By Dr. Hiram H. Shenk. 1930. Page 195-196.