Henry Silkey was born January 8, 1881, at South Mills, Michigan.
His marriage to Emma Abrahamson took place in South Mills, October 8, 1903.
The couple had seven children: Lydia, Leona, Luella, Clifford, Vivian, Inez and Lea.
The family came to Carrington in 1917. After 1918, they lived in their home on the west side, operating a dairy and chicken farm.
Mr. Silkey died November 18, 1937. Mrs. Silkey died in 1946. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 38B