Henry Schley Ervay | |
|---|---|
| 12th Mayor of Dallas | |
| In office 1870–1872 | |
| Appointed by | Edmund J. Davis |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Long |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Long |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.(1834-06-01)June 1, 1834 Elmira, New York |
| Died | August 21, 1911(1911-08-21) (aged 77) San Diego, California |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Texas U.S. |
| Nationality |  USA |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Capitalist, politician |
Henry S. Ervay was born to Jacob Ervay and Sophia Schley inElmira, New York in 1834. He arrived in Texas in 1857.[1] He married Maria Louise Hickman, daughter of James P. Hickman and Mary Bronaugh on 20 May 1862.[2] The couple had four children: Jimmie Ervay, Harry Ervay, Henry S. Ervay, Jr., and Maude E. Ervay. The first two children died in infancy.
Henry Ervay was engaged in several enterprises as a young man including surveying and exploring in the American and Canadian west and working for theButterfield Overland Mail Company.[3] He and other Texans volunteered to serve with GeneralWilliam Walker in the war for freedom inNicaragua.[4]
He was appointed mayor by GovernorEdmund J. Davis in 1870. Even though Ervay was elected by the citizens in 1871, GeneralJoseph J. Reynolds, head of the federal military, ordered his removal and the appointment of Dr. J. W. Haynes. Ervay refused and was jailed, but later released on order of the State Supreme Court.[4][5]
He left Texas with his family for Cripple Creek Colorado around 1888 to engage in mining enterprises.[6] He later moved toSan Diego, California[7]
Ervay died in San Diego in 1911 and was interred at theOakland Cemetery inDallas,Texas. He was a member of the Tannehill Lodge No. 52, A. F. and A. M. which conducted the funeral services.[8]
