In 1839 he married Eliza, daughter of Luke Abbey. After her death he was married to Miss Huffman, sister of Adam Huffman, by whom he has had two children -
A. F. Rexroad, now a telegraph operator in Wyoming Territory, and Augusta, now Mrs. Rouse, of Grand Island, Nebraska.
Upon the death of his second wife, Mr. Rexroad married Miss Mary Thompson, who is now living.
Henry Rexroad was born in Pendleton county, Virginia, in 1815. He resided there until 17 years of age, farming and teaching school, when he removed to Wood county, Virginia. In 1836, when 21 years of age, he came to Rock Island county, Illinois. The same year he prospected in Newton township, and in the winter of 1837-'38 he located in the township, where he has since resided.
