Henry Thomas Helgesen

Biography

Henry Thomas Helgesen (1857–1917) witnessed the dawn of electricity and telegraphy while remaining rooted in the friendships of his home community, offering guidance and quiet wisdom as the decades unfolded around Phelps.

At Phelps Cemetery, those who knew him cherish the steady counsel he provided and the warm welcome he extended to newcomers, keeping his generous spirit alive with each visit.