From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 670.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Co., Chicago, 1879, p 594, and submitted by Mary Kay Kuhfittig.

James Henik was the ninth in order of birth in a family of eleven children, seven of whom still survive. When about seventeen years of age he secured employment by the month as a farm hand, being thus busily engaged until the time of his marriage, when he purchased a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Hale township, Jones county. After operating this place for ten or eleven years he sold the property to his brother Joseph and bought his present farm of one hundred and fifty-five acres on section 31, Oxford township, to the cultivation and improvement of which he has since devoted his time and energies. He has erected most of the buildings on the property and in his farming interests has won a measure of success that entitles him to recognition among the substantial and enterprising agriculturists of the community.

In the year 1884 Mr. Henik was united in marriage to Miss Anna Wasoba, whose birth occurred in Bohemia in 1865. When about two years of age she was brought to the United States by her parents, Michael and Barbara Wasoba., who established their home in Oxford Junction, Iowa. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Henik have been born three children, namely: Frank, at home; Mary, the wife of George Dasonik, of - Madison township; and Antony, who is still under the parental roof. The parents are widely and favorably known in this locality and their home is justly celebrated for its gracious and warm-hearted hospitality.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 180.

John Henik lived at home until he was married in 1884, since which time he has been a resident of Hale township, Jones county. He first bought a tract of eighty acres on section 25, but gradually increased his landed holdings by additional purchase from time to time until the farm now comprises two hundred acres of rich and arable land. There he successfully carried on agricultural and stock raising interests until about 1906, when he leased the place and took up his abode on a tract of twenty-two acres on section 25, where he has since devoted his attention to the growing of small fruits, for which he finds a ready sale on the market.

In 1884 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Henik and Miss Anna Chabal, who was born in Johnson county, Iowa, on the 25th of September, 1861. Her parents, James and Katie (Merkosh) Chabal, were natives of Bohemia but were married in this country. They came to Iowa in 1855 and here spent the remainder of their lives, passing away in Johnson county. Mr. and Mrs. Henik are the parents of six children, namely: Mary, who resides on her father's farm with her husband; Frank Fritz; Anna, the wife of Louis Mizaur, of Oxford township; Rosa, the wife of John Cloid, of Oxford Junction; Tilly, the wife of Louis Luke, of Oxford township; Gilbert, at home; and Fred.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Henik has supported the men and measures of the democracy and has capably served his fellow townsmen in various minor offices. He is a faithful communicant of the Bohemian Catholic church at Oxford Junction and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America at that place and the C. B. A., a Bohemian lodge. The period of his residence in this county now covers a quarter of a century and he enjoys in large measure the esteem and good will of those with whom he has come in contact.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 135.

Joseph Henik remained tinder the parental roof until the time of his marriage, and for nine years following that important event in his life he was successfully engaged in the cultivation of his farm of fifty-six acres near Iowa City. After disposing of that property he came to Jones county, purchasing a tract of eighty acres on section 13, Hale township. As the years went by and his financial resources increased, owing to his well directed industry and capable management, he gradually extended the boundaries of his farm by additional purchase until it now embraces two hundred and fifteen acres of rich and productive land. The many substantial improvements which are seen on the property stand as monuments to his thrift and enterprise and he is widely recognized as one, of the progressive and representative agriculturists of the community. In addition to cultivating the cereals best adapted to soil and climate he also devotes some attention to stock raising, which branch of his business adds materially to his income.

On the 29th of April, 1879, Mr. Henik was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary Sobers, whose birth occurred in Johnson county, Iowa. Her parents, James and Mary Sobers, both of whom were natives of Bohemia, passed away in this country. Mrs. Henik was one of a family of four daughters and one son and by her marriage has become the mother of seven children, as follows: Lily, the wife of Albert Vohoska, of Cedar county; Anna, the wife of Frank Vansickle, of Hale township; and Mary, Frank, Lydia, George and Charles, all at home.

In his political views Mr. Henik is a stanch republican, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Bohemian Catholic church of Oxford Junction. His aid and cooperation can be counted upon to further every movement calculated to benefit the community and he and his estimable wife are held in high regard by their many friends.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Past and Present, R. M. Corbitt, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910, p. 125.