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William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) was born on a plantation in Greensboro, North Carolina on September 11, In , prompted by ill health, he moved to a ranch in West Texas. Two years later, he moved to Austin where he resided until During Porter's early years in the city, he held several jobs. He was a pharmacist at the Morley Drug Store, a bookkeeper for Joe Harrell, and later, a clerk at Maddox Brothers and Anderson, general nation agents. As a bachelor, he enjoyed singing with the Hill City Quartet, known for serenading ung women on the streets of Austin. The group also entertained at local weddings, church festivals, and picnics. Porter was a frequenter of the bismarck Saloon, his favorite "watering hole".
In , Porter eloped with seventeen year old Athol Estes, an Austin native, who was impressed with both his singing and drawing abilities. They were married at Flower Hill, the home of
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O. Henry facts for kids
Not to be confused with Oh Henry! or O'Henry Sound Studios.
Quick facts for kids William Sydney Porter | |
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Portrait by W. M. Vanderweyde () | |
| Born | William Sidney Porter ()September 11, Greensboro, North Carolina, C.S. |
| Died | June 5, () (aged 47) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC |
| Pen name | O. Henry, Olivier Henry, Oliver Henry |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Short story |
| Spouse | Athol Estes () Sarah Coleman () |
| Children | 2 |
William Sydney Porter (September 11, – June 5, ), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
Porter's legacy includes the O. Henr
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O. Henry
American short story writer (–)
Not to be confused with Oh Henry! or O'Henry Sound Studios.
O. Henry | |
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Portrait by W. M. Vanderweyde, | |
| Born | William Sidney Porter ()September 11, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, () (aged&#;47) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, NC |
| Pen name | O. Henry, Olivier Henry, Oliver Henry[1] |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Short story |
| Spouse | Athol Estes (–) Sarah Coleman (–) |
| Children | 2 |
William Sydney Porter (September 11, – June 5, ), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well as the novel Cabbages and Kings. Porter's stories are known for their naturalist observations, witty narration, and surprise endings.
Born in Greensboro, North Carolin