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Archibald M. Henry, M. D. Although still young in years, Dr. Henry has already established a reputation in medical circles that might well be envied by many physicians older in years and experience than he. He was born April 22, 1861, in Claiborne Parish, La., and is a son of Robert J. and Melinda J. (Moody) Henry, natives of North Carolina and Alabama, respectively. The latter was a daughter of Riley and Sallie (Hollingsworth) Moody, of Scotch descent, and was born in 1837. The father was a son of William Henry, of Scotch descent. He attained his growth in his native State, and about 1835 moved to Louisiana, and that place continued to be his home for the following ten years. In 1873 he came to this county and purchased an improved farm, on which he and wife are now living. They were the parents of four children, one of whom, William, is deceased. John A. has just graduated from the Louisville Medical College, and has recently entered upon the practice of his profession in this county. George A. is also a physician, practicing at Mars Hill. Archibald M. received a good education in the common schools of this county, where he attained his growth, and after completing his education, he taught school for two terms, having received a high grade certificate. In October, 1885, he entered the Louisville Medical College, and was graduated from that institution in 1888, after which he returned home, and entered upon his career. The same year he was united in matrimonial bonds with Miss Jessie A. Eubanks, born March 27, 1870, a daughter of George W. Eubanks, a leading farmer of this township, and two sons, John A. and George G., have blessed their married life. Although Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine but for a short time, he is already conceded to be one of the leading physicians in the township and has established an extensive and lucrative practice throughout the county. He and wife are both prominent members of the Christian Church. The Doctor belongs to the Farmers’ Alliance, and in his political views sides with the Democratic party.