Background
He was the son of William Connelly (1807–1890) and Margaret Ann (Terpenning) Connelly (1810–1882).
He was the son of William Connelly (1807–1890) and Margaret Ann (Terpenning) Connelly (1810–1882).
The family removed to Esopus when Henry was still an infant. He attended the common schools, and for one year Charlotteville Seminary in Summit. In 1856, he became a partner in the store, and later engaged extensively in the manufacture of Rosendale cement.
He was also President of the Kingston Savings Bank and the Kingston National Bank.
He was Supervisor of the Town of Esopus from 1867 to 1870, and a member of the New York State Senate (14th Doctorate) in 1874 and 1875. And again in 1886 and 1887.
