McHenry Mansion’s Featured News in Modesto, CA

From annual celebrations to key historical dates, McHenry Mansion’s featured news in Modesto, CA, keeps the community connected to its rich past. Stay informed about significant events, anniversaries, and important updates.

Significant McHenry Dates

The history of McHenry Mansion is filled with important moments that shaped its legacy. Below are key dates compiled by Wayne A. Mathes that highlight the lives of the McHenry family and their impact on Modesto.
January
  • 1884, 1885, 1886 – Open House hosted by Robert and Matilda McHenry
  • 1887 – New daughter-in-law Louise joins the hosting party
  • 1903 – Oramil and Myrtie host a "hearts" themed party
  • 1881 (Jan 2) – First Presbyterian Church dedicated
  • 1994 (Jan 3) – Passing of Merl McHenry
  • 1930 (Jan 4) – Death of Louise Bilicke McHenry Babcock
  • 1888 (Jan 13) – Robert McHenry re-elected as Director and President of First National Bank
  • 1896 (Jan 15) – Death of Russell McHenry, infant son of Oramil McHenry
  • 1904 (Jan 15) – New First National Bank building opens for business
  • 1910 (Jan 28) – Birth of Lois Ann Langdon Marr, daughter of William Langdon and Myrtie Conneau McHenry Langdon
February
  • 1887 (Feb 14) – Robert McHenry purchases lots 23-26, with plans to build a barn on lot 26
  • 1906 (Feb 21) – Death of Oramil McHenry
  • 1893 (Feb 24) – Monument placed on the McHenry family grave at Acacia Cemetery
  • 1854 (Feb 25) – Robert McHenry and Oramil Brewster oppose the creation of a new county, but Stanislaus County is established anyway
  • 1896 (Feb 28) – Passing of Matilda McHenry
March
  • 1886 (Mar 3) – Marriage of Louise Bilicke and Oramil McHenry at the Ross House hotel
  • 1893 (Mar 3) – 7th-anniversary party for Louise and Oramil McHenry held at Bald Eagle Ranch
  • 2008 (Mar 7) – Death of Robert Wesley McHenry, grandson of Robert McHenry
  • 1905 (Mar 17) – Myrtie and Oramil host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at McHenry Mansion
  • 1941 (Mar 20) – Death of Albert Hewitt McHenry, son of Louise and Oramil McHenry; he was buried at Acacia Cemetery
  • 1888 (Mar 23) – Birth of Marie Rogers, the first wife of Robert Albert McHenry, grandson of Robert McHenry
  • 1904 (Mar 27) – 25th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church
  • 1901 (Mar 28) – Divorce of Oramil McHenry and Louise Bilicke McHenry, announced publicly the following day

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