Henry Clay Yerger

Biography

Henry Clay Yerger of Hope, born in 1861, is remembered for bringing thoughtful perseverance to every task. He was a figure of calm resolve whose presence steadied the lives of those around him, whether in the fields, the market, or the quiet spaces of home.

Yerger supported Hope’s progress by encouraging young people to strive for knowledge and by tending to the needs of neighbors in times of difficulty. When he passed in 1936, his community honored him as a man who kept faith with the promises he made to others.