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Andre born at Paris - 1819, and landed in New York 1829. He married in 1855, and of several children, has three living, Sophronia Anne, Andre, and Bessie.
Nicholas Marcellin, ws born July 27th 1796 -- married Caroline Lee Whiting. C. L. Whiting was the daughter of Gen. John Whiting of the U.S. Army, who died at Washington about the year 1814. Her brother Gen. Henry Whiting served in the U.S. Army, and in the war with Mexico. She was born in Lancaster, Mass. July 1st 1800. Their children are Charles Arnold, born May 28th 1827, Julia Louisa, born Oct 11th 1828, married to Dr. J. W. Keyes. Thaddeus, born Feb 12 -- 1831. Caroline Therese, born Dec 28th 1833 -- married to Rev. J. Orson Brench.
Therese Daubre Hentz, died Sep 5th 1830. Nicholas Hentz died at Pittsburg Sept 1838. Victor Hentz died at Paris 184_. Adelaide Bouguin Hentz died Feb 13th 1850, in Huntsville Ala. Nicholas Richard Hentz died March 10th 1850 Huntsville. Caroline Lee Hentz died Feb 11th 1856. Nicholas Marcellin [Hentz] died Nov. 4th 1856.
366 Appendix No. II -- J. F. MITCHELL Clerk Circuit Court Brevard County, Florida Titusville, Florida
AFFIDAVIT as to the birth of Armond Hentz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State of Florida ) ) SS. Srevard County, ) Personally appeared before me, Clerk of the Circuit Court, in end for Brevard County, State of Florida, United States of America, William B. Hentz, of city Point, Brevard County, Florida, to me perosnally known, who being first duly sworn by me, says upon his oath, that in the Autobiography Volume No. 2 of Dr Charles A. Hentz, who was the fathet of the said William B. Hents, and chatles Armond Hentz, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and on page 61 of said autobiography, there appeare the following entry in the hand writing of the said Dr Charles A. Hentz, to wit;-
"On Satyrday, Sept 24th 1870 at about 2.15 P. M. my son Charlie was born;-" Affiant further deposes and says, that he was born on the 12th day of the September , 1860, and remembers the circimstance of the borth of his brother the said Charles Armond Hentz.
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Titusville, Brevard County, Florida, on ........................................... this the 10th day of Decemner, A. D. 1918
................................................................. Clerk Circout Court. )Circout Court Seal )
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Mr Charles A Hentz is respeotfully invited to attend the May-day celebration,on Tuesday morning at 9 o' clock, at the residence of Capt J. H. Dearing -- Fenale Institute Monday Morn Mau 1 st 1845 --
During our residence in Tuscaloosa mother kept up the celebration of the 1 st of Kay annually -- The invitation which I place in here, written for me 51 years ago now (May 3 -- 1894) indicates that the exercises that were held at the residence of Capt Dearing -- a large 2 story handsome residence in the suburbs of the city-; with large corinthian columns) around the great piazza that surrounded the elegant mansion-; the young ladies gathered at our house -- the Institute -- & in their white robes & garlands of flowers marched with music to Capt. D's -- where the recitations were repeated --
I read medicine with Dr Reuden Searcy from the fall of 1845 to April 1st 1844 -- (see page 46) -- this was before the discovery of anaesthesia -- chlorofrom was unknown-; my good preceptor had a patient whose leg needed amputation -- a strapping young negro man; who belonged to a men named Nelson, whpse plantation lay 6 miles in the country -- east of Tuscaloosa --
368 One summer afternoon we rode out there on horseback -- old Drs Searcy and Guild-; and behind them myself and Shubal King -- one of my fellow students -- We young unfledged doctors carried their instrumants -; the negro quarters were built over a beautiful lawn -- a table was brought out &/ blankets & sheets spread & the dreadful preparations made -- a very large dose of laudanum was given to the wretched patient-; his ejaculations of agony were awful too listen to -- one of the negro assistants fainted by me-; fortunately for my reputation -- I held out --tho' it was a frearful ordeal --
I remember that Dr Guild, in taking out his fearful instruments for the operation, got me to roll my pants up, as I had on boots-, so that he could wipe the blades on my boot legs -- my shanks being slender, he found it difficult to make a good cushion for the purpose-; & he said, jocosely " Why Hentz -- there isn't anybody at home is there? " -- very much to my mortification -- Bob Nelson, a son of the planter -- fellow student of mine (& classmate) was also with us --
Mr. Charles A Hentz Present --
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Appendix No. IV -- / Newspaper cliipping/ --
WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR? The following orginal poem by Miss Cellie Hentz, was read before the teachers of the Summet Normal, at an entertainment at the Academy a short time ago, and by their solioitation Miss Hents kindly consented to furnish the Journal with a copy thereof for publication:
That are we here for? can anyone say? To laugh and be happy? To pass time away? Have we no plans for the days that may come? HAve we gathered no jewels to take with is home ?
They have faithfully toiled, these teachers of ours, To adorn each mind rare garlands of followers;
Can any one say their work has been vein? Have we silently listened and not received gain?
It is seldom we reflect we are passing away, With the hours and minutes of each dying day; Were it so, do you think, so much time would be lost? Be serious a moment and count up the cost.
And remember the saying, "it causeth much sorrow To put off to-day all the work for to-morrow;" Some poet has said, there's a time with us all, By the cruel soythe of Saturn we surely shall fall.
Have our thoughts been intent on pleasure alone? In all the days past is there no good we have done? Have we searched for the jewels whose price is untold? More precious than rubies, far richer than gold.
These teachers have taught us, with patience and love, Not only our minds, but our hearts, to improve, And for our adorning of jewels most rare, They have brought us contentment to make us look fair.