Johann Heinrich "Henry" Arney
Johann Heinrich "Henry" Arney, Sr.

Was born November 21, 1755,
in York(town), York County, Pennsylvania.

He moved, with his family, to the area of Tryon County, North
Carolina, around 1767.

In June, 1775,
married Maria Magdalena Fulk, in Surry County, North Carolina.

By the 1st US Federal Census of 1790,
they reside in Stokes County, North Carolina, where they reside
for the next 30 years.

Around 1820, He moves his family to the area of Owen County,
Indiana, where they are among the first residents of Jefferson
Township.  In his home, the Bethel Church is created.

September 27, 1830,
He dies in Jefferson Twp., in Owen County, Indiana, and is among
the first to be buried in the Bethel Church Cemetery.
Johann Heinrich
"Henry" Arney, Sr.

Henry Arney and his sons were
among the founders of the Old
Dutch Bethel Church, a Church
of Christ.
Johann Heinrich
"Henry" Arney, Sr.

Did not stay in the area of his
family once they arrived in
North Carolina very long.
Johann Heinrich
"Henry" Arney, Sr.

Was among the first residents
of Jefferson Township, in Owen
County, Indiana.
Johann Heinrich "Henry" Arney, Sr.

Spouse
Maria Magdalena Fulk

Children
Anna Elizabeth "Lizzy" Arney
Jacob Arney
Anna Catherine "Katy" Arney
John "Henry" Arney, Jr.
Rebecca Arney
Maria Magdalena Arney
Andreas "Andrew" Arney
Susanna "Susan" Arney
Johanna Arney
Mary Arney
Lucinda "Lucy" Arney
John Arney
Ann Margaret Arney
Lawrence Henry Arney
A Brief History Lesson on Owen County, Indiana

1790
Knox & St. Clair formed as original counties of
Northwest Territory
1817
Daviess & Sullivan Counties formed from Knox County
1819
Owen County formed from (northeastern portion) Sullivan
County, and (northeastern portion) Daviess County
1821
Owen County gains land from Monroe County
1822
Putnam County formed from (northern portion) Owen County
1825
Clay County formed from (western portion) Owen County