A Nickle's Worth of Innocence

Henry was born and raised on a working ranch, his paternal grandfather’s family cattle ranch in South Texas. The ranch was a family ranch and has been passed on from generation to generation for many years.

The land was from a land grant deeded by the king of Spain through the Mexican government as Texas was then owned by Mexico and known as Tejas long before Texas was Texas. Spain then urgently wanted to colonize Tejas. The States than were grabbing any and all land, a great deal by Crook.

At a very young age, Henry and his sister Josie were victims of a broken marriage. Their mother abandoned them for the affection of a stranger, and their father was more concerned about his new wife. His new wife beat them and threatened to kill them if they did not run away. Both were made slaves.

At legal age, Henry tried to make it on his own but was taken advantage. Tired and hungry, Henry joined the armed service for three hot meals a day and a place to sleep.

To overcome the adverse obstacles of life, one is to measure the strength of the spirit.

-- Henry K