Henry Strother Gaines
Abt 1796 - 1847 (~ 51 years)1. Henry Strother Gaines was born about 1796 in Ware Shoals, Lauren Area, South Carolina; died in Aug 1847 in Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Hughes Cemetery, Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia. Henry married Rhoda E. Bates about 1830 in Rabun County, Georgia. Rhoda (daughter of John Bates and Frances Burnett) was born about 1799 in Patrict County, Virginia; died about 1863 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Hughes Cemetery, Hickory Flat, Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Louisa Elizabeth Gaines was born about 1828 in Rabun County, Georgia.
- 3. Jane C. Gaines was born on 06 Apr 1829; died on 16 Jun 1905 in Cumberland County, Tennessee.
- 4. Allen W. Gaines was born about 1831 in Rabun County, Georgia.
- 5. Lucinda C. Gaines was born about 1833 in Rabun County, Georgia.
- 6. James Humphrey Francis Gaines was born on 16 Mar 1835 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 01 Feb 1894 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Cemetery, Sonoraville, Gordon County.
- 7. John Henry Gaines was born on 18 Sep 1838 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 15 Feb 1907 in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cem, Resaca, Gordon County, Geotgia.
- 8. Rhoda Demetris Gaines was born on 09 Jan 1841 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 28 Mar 1900 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas, Georgia.
Generation: 2
2. Louisa Elizabeth Gaines (1.Henry1) was born about 1828 in Rabun County, Georgia. Louisa married Samuel J. Messer on 04 Feb 1845 in Cherokee County, Geotgia. Samuel was born about 1820 in GEORGIA; died about 1866 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Henry C. Messer was born about 1846 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 10. Sarah Demetris Messer was born on 23 Feb 1849 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 12 Jun 1896 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Macadonia Cemetery, Cherokee County.
- 11. Thomas J. Messer was born on 18 Jul 1857 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 20 Oct 1891 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Macedonia, Cherokee County.
- 12. Elias M. Messer was born about 1862 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
3. Jane C. Gaines (1.Henry1) was born on 06 Apr 1829; died on 16 Jun 1905 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Jane married Milzie Seagraves on 29 Nov 1854 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Milzie was born about 1822 in GEORGIA; died about 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Mary Ann Seagraves was born about 1855.
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- 15. Martha Ann Seagraves was born about 1858 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 16. James Oliver Seagraves was born on 16 Oct 1860 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 17 Apr 1938.
- 17. Alfred Lumpkin Seagraves was born on 28 Jan 1863 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 08 Jul 1941.
Jane married James Pace in 1867 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Allen W. Gaines (1.Henry1) was born about 1831 in Rabun County, Georgia. Allen married Elizabeth Wilson on 27 Jun 1850 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Elizabeth was born about 1829 in GEORGIA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Julia H. Gaines was born about 1849 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 19. Reuben Gaines was born about 1853 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 20. William B. Gaines was born about 1854 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 21. D. C. Gaines was born about 1859 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
5. Lucinda C. Gaines (1.Henry1) was born about 1833 in Rabun County, Georgia. Lucinda married Judge Henry Wilson on 17 Dec 1854 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Judge was born about 1838. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Josephine C. Wilson was born about 1858.
6. James Humphrey Francis Gaines (1.Henry1) was born on 16 Mar 1835 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 01 Feb 1894 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Cemetery, Sonoraville, Gordon County. James married Marinda Messer on 05 Aug 1852 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Marinda was born in in GEORGIA; died before 1860 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Sam Henry Gaines was born about 1853 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died in in Texas.
- 24. Mary Evelin Carney Elizabeth Gaines was born on 12 Jan 1856 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died in in Texas.
James married Theresa Jane Carney on 26 Nov 1861 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Theresa was born about 1838; died on 18 Dec 1924 in Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Cemetery, Sonoraville, Gordon County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Alice Roxianne Gaines was born on 03 Apr 1866 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; died on 18 Dec 1932 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville.
- 26. Louisa Georgia Ann Gaines was born on 12 Mar 1868 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; died on 10 Jun 1924 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville.
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7. John Henry Gaines (1.Henry1) was born on 18 Sep 1838 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 15 Feb 1907 in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cem, Resaca, Gordon County, Geotgia. John married Elizabeth Ann Holcombe about 1857. Elizabeth was born on 04 May 1834 in South Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1919 in Resaca, Gordon County, Geotgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cem, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Henrietta Gaines was born about 1859 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died about 1897 in Gordon County. Georgia.
- 29. Francies Perlina Lucy Evalina Gaines was born on 17 Apr 1861 in GEORGIA; died on 12 Jan 1937 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee; was buried in Mt Zion Cemetery, Murray/Gordon County, Georgia.
- 30. Joseph H. Gaines was born on 03 Aug 1865 in GEORGIA; died on 14 Jun 1941 in Resaca, Murray/Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
- 31. Samantha Brinabistus V. Gaines was born on 30 Dec 1866 in GEORGIA; died on 20 May 1882 in Resaca, Murray/Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
- 32. Franklin R. (Doll), Gaines was born on 13 Apr 1869 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 05 Jun 1890 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
- 33. William Oscar Gaines was born on 11 Feb 1871 in GEORGIA; died on 23 May 1934 in Lula Lake, Walker County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
- 34. Robert S Gaines was born about 1876 in Gordon County. Georgia.
- 35. James Orlando Gaines was born about 1877 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 06 Mar 1941 in Gordon County. Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
- 36. John W. Gaines was born on 10 Nov 1878 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 11 Jun 1894 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia.
8. Rhoda Demetris Gaines (1.Henry1) was born on 09 Jan 1841 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 28 Mar 1900 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas, Georgia. Family/Spouse: Zechariah Lumpkin Seagraves. Zechariah was born on 01 Nov 1835; died on 04 Jun 1896 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Sally E. Seagraves was born on 09 Jan 1868; died on 26 Feb 1893 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas Georgia.
- 38. Cicero L. Seagraves was born on 17 Jun 1877; died on 13 Jan 1913 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas Georgia.
- 39. Eunice Victoria Seagraves was born on 01 Apr 1881 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
Generation: 3
9. Henry C. Messer (2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1846 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 10. Sarah Demetris Messer (2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 Feb 1849 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 12 Jun 1896 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Macadonia Cemetery, Cherokee County. Sarah married William Byrd Wilson on 29 Aug 1867 in Cherokee County, Georgia. William was born on 12 Oct 1843 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 04 Oct 1935 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Macadonia Cemetery, Cherokee County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Joseph D. Wilson was born in in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 41. John H. Wilson was born about 1868 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 42. Harriett E. Wilson was born about 1870 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 43. Mary J. Wilson was born about 1872 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
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11. Thomas J. Messer (2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born on 18 Jul 1857 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 20 Oct 1891 in Cherokee County, Georgia; was buried in Macedonia, Cherokee County. Thomas married Mary S. Oshield on 12 Jan 1879 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Mary was born about 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Caroline Messer was born about 1884 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
- 47. Nora Messer was born about 1888 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
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12. Elias M. Messer (2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1862 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Elias married Mary A. Hasty on 21 Jan 1892 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Mary was born on 23 Mar 1871 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Walter Messer
- 51. Susie Messer
- 52. Lela Messer died in in Albany, Dougherty, Georgia.
- 53. Mamie Messer was born about 1893 in Cherokee County, Georgia.
13. Mary Ann Seagraves (3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1855. 14. Private (3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. James Seagraves
- 55. George Franklin Seagraves was born on 10 Sep 1885.
- 56. Mattie Elizabeth Seagraves was born on 10 Jan 1888.
- 57. Wesley Seagraves was born on 10 Dec 1889.
- 58. Margarte Seagraves was born on 11 Sep 1892.
- 59. Walter Seagraves was born on 27 Dec 1895.
- 60. Lou Frances Seagraves was born on 24 Jun 1900.
- 61. Waynon Seagraves was born on 24 Jun 1900.
15. Martha Ann Seagraves (3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1858 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Family/Spouse: Whitt Burgess. Whitt was born on 22 Sep 1852 in Tennessee; died on 08 Nov 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. James Oliver Seagraves (3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 16 Oct 1860 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 17 Apr 1938. James married Amanda Susan Houlette on 14 Sep 1883. Amanda was born on 07 Nov 1863; died on 19 Dec 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
17. Alfred Lumpkin Seagraves (3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 28 Jan 1863 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died on 08 Jul 1941. Alfred married Eliza Genettie Snyder on 28 Aug 1887. Eliza was born on 26 Aug 1870 in Missouri; died on 28 Aug 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Julia H. Gaines (4.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1849 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 19. Reuben Gaines (4.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1853 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 20. William B. Gaines (4.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1854 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 21. D. C. Gaines (4.Allen2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1859 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 22. Josephine C. Wilson (5.Lucinda2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1858. 23. Sam Henry Gaines (6.James2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1853 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died in in Texas. Sam married M. Halbert on 01 Mar 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Sam married Bell R. Collins on 05 Feb 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Sam married S. M. Melton on 01 Sep 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Mary Evelin Carney Elizabeth Gaines (6.James2, 1.Henry1) was born on 12 Jan 1856 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died in in Texas. Mary married A. R. Adams in Oct 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Alice Roxianne Gaines (6.James2, 1.Henry1) was born on 03 Apr 1866 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; died on 18 Dec 1932 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville. Alice married Pinkeny Monroe Robenson in Gordon County, Georgia. Pinkeny was born about 1853; died about 1909 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. Louisa Georgia Ann Gaines (6.James2, 1.Henry1) was born on 12 Mar 1868 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; died on 10 Jun 1924 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville. Louisa married Seaborn Andrew Beason in Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia. Seaborn was born on 09 Apr 1861; died on 12 Apr 1943 in Sonoraville, Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Gaines Family Cemetery, Sonoraville. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Private (6.James2, 1.Henry1) Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Henrietta Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1859 in Cherokee County, Georgia; died about 1897 in Gordon County. Georgia. 29. Francies Perlina Lucy Evalina Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Apr 1861 in GEORGIA; died on 12 Jan 1937 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee; was buried in Mt Zion Cemetery, Murray/Gordon County, Georgia. Francies married James B. Brackett about 1880 in Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. James was born on 25 Nov 1859 in Brackett's Ridges Community, Murray County, Georgia; died on 22 Jul 1923 in Brackett Ridges Community, Murray County, Georgia; was buried in Mt Zion Cemetery, Murray/Gordon County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. John F. Brackett was born about 1881 in Murray County, Georgia; died on 19 Jan 1937 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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30. Joseph H. Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 03 Aug 1865 in GEORGIA; died on 14 Jun 1941 in Resaca, Murray/Gordon County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. Family/Spouse: Sallie Greeson. Sallie was born on 17 Apr 1874; died on 14 Nov 1957; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Ada Gaines
31. Samantha Brinabistus V. Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 30 Dec 1866 in GEORGIA; died on 20 May 1882 in Resaca, Murray/Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. 32. Franklin R. (Doll), Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Apr 1869 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 05 Jun 1890 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. 33. William Oscar Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Feb 1871 in GEORGIA; died on 23 May 1934 in Lula Lake, Walker County, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. Family/Spouse: Effie Rose. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 68. Lee Gaines
- 69. Aubrey Gaines
- 70. William Gaines
- 71. James Gaines
- 72. Carl Gaines
34. Robert S Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1876 in Gordon County. Georgia. Family/Spouse: Rose ??. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Madge Gaines
- 74. Carl Gaines
- 75. Murel Gaines
- 76. Claud Gaines
35. James Orlando Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1877 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 06 Mar 1941 in Gordon County. Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. Family/Spouse: Mary Farmer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. John W. Gaines (7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Nov 1878 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; died on 11 Jun 1894 in Resaca, Gordon, Georgia; was buried in Corinth Baptist Cemetery, Resaca, Gordon County, Georgia. 37. Sally E. Seagraves (8.Rhoda2, 1.Henry1) was born on 09 Jan 1868; died on 26 Feb 1893 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas Georgia. 38. Cicero L. Seagraves (8.Rhoda2, 1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jun 1877; died on 13 Jan 1913 in Cobb County, Georgia; was buried in Midway Cemetery, Marietta-Dallas Georgia. 39. Eunice Victoria Seagraves (8.Rhoda2, 1.Henry1) was born on 01 Apr 1881 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.
Generation: 4
40. Joseph D. Wilson (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born in in Cherokee County, Georgia. 41. John H. Wilson (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1868 in Cherokee County, Georgia. John married Roxie Hasty on 28 Jun 1891 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Harriett E. Wilson (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1870 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Harriett married Rube Brown on 21 Feb 1892 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
43. Mary J. Wilson (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1872 in Cherokee County, Georgia. Mary married William L. Cloud on 03 Jan 1901 in Cherokee County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
44. Private (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Private (10.Sarah3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) 46. Caroline Messer (11.Thomas3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1884 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 47. Nora Messer (11.Thomas3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1888 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 48. Private (11.Thomas3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) 49. Private (11.Thomas3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) 50. Walter Messer (12.Elias3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) 51. Susie Messer (12.Elias3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) 52. Lela Messer (12.Elias3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) died in in Albany, Dougherty, Georgia. 53. Mamie Messer (12.Elias3, 2.Louisa2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1893 in Cherokee County, Georgia. 54. James Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) 55. George Franklin Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Sep 1885. 56. Mattie Elizabeth Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Jan 1888. 57. Wesley Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 10 Dec 1889. 58. Margarte Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Sep 1892. 59. Walter Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Dec 1895. 60. Lou Frances Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Jun 1900. 61. Waynon Seagraves (14.Private3, 3.Jane2, 1.Henry1) was born on 24 Jun 1900. 62. John F. Brackett (29.Francies3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1881 in Murray County, Georgia; died on 19 Jan 1937 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Family/Spouse: Ola Williams. Ola was born about 1886; died about 1945 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
63. Private (29.Francies3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) Family/Spouse: Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
64. Private (29.Francies3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) Family/Spouse: Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
65. Private (29.Francies3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) Family/Spouse: Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
66. Private (29.Francies3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) Private married Private [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
67. Ada Gaines (30.Joseph3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 68. Lee Gaines (33.William3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 69. Aubrey Gaines (33.William3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 70. William Gaines (33.William3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 71. James Gaines (33.William3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 72. Carl Gaines (33.William3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 73. Madge Gaines (34.Robert3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 74. Carl Gaines (34.Robert3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 75. Murel Gaines (34.Robert3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1) 76. Claud Gaines (34.Robert3, 7.John2, 1.Henry1)