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Henry, John: see John Henry John Henry, legendary African American famous for his strength, celebrated in ballads and tales. In the most popular version of the story, John Henry tries to outwork a steam drill with only his hammer and steel bit.
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Henry, John

a “natchal man” from Black River country. [Am. Lit.: Hart, 428]

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Henry, John, and myself, were placed in one room together--Charles, and Henry Bailey, in another.

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