Henry H. Blease Annals of Newberry, Part Two by John A. Chapman, page 629-30 Henry H. Blease was born at Edgefield C. H., S. C., on the 11th day of May, 1832, and died at his home at Newberry on the 15th day of April, 1892. His was a strong and vigorous character, the elements of which were manifested in early life. He had great powers of discrimination in matters involving much investigation, and I have no doubt that he would have made an able lawyer and an ornament to the Bar had his mind been trained in that direction. Other walks in life were his. In 1849 he left Edgefield and moved to Newberry, and afterwards filled, both in time of peace and of war, many places of trust with fidelity. After the war he engaged in farming, but in a short time he moved to the town of Newberry and engaged in business as the proprietor of a hotel and livery stables. For several years he filled the office of Trial Justice at Newberry. As a friend he was firm and loyal; as a thinker he was clear, and his opinions, once formed, were decided. He was hospitable, and loved social intercourse. To the poor and destitute he was always ready and willing to extend a helping hand, and many acts of kindness were done by him which are known only by the recipients and God. He was a member of the Methodist Church, loving that Church with a devoted love, as all good Methodists do; but he was no bigot, and could see the spirit of the Master shining through the good people of other churches besides his own. During several years of the latter part of his life he was a great sufferer; but no one ever heard him lament or complain of his condition. He was patient all through to the last, and when the summons came he had no fears, and only expressed regret that he would be separated from those so near and dear to him. Mr. Blease was twice married and left several children. Two sons, Harry and Cole L. Blease, are practicing lawyers at Newberry. Harry has served as Trial Justice, and Cole L. was elected to the Legislature (House of Representatives) in 1890, and has served one term. There are also several daughters and a younger son. One daughter, Ella, married C. L. Havird; one, Corrie, J. E. St. Amand, of Charleston; one, Leila, T. G. Williams, Newberry. Three children by the last wife; two sons, one daughter.