Sacramento County
Biographies
HENRY GEORGE DUENSING
HENRY GEORGE DUENSING.--Sacramento naturally draws and holds the leading exponents of the varied arts, prominent among whom is undoubtedly Henry George Duensing, the well-known interior decorator, of 1223 Twenty-eighth Street. He was born in Sacramento, on November 10, 1883, the son of Louis and Mary (Boney) Duensing. His father was a pioneer of 1870, who here met and married Miss Boney. The mother is still living, highly esteemed by the many who have profited, in one way or another, through association with her sincere and gracious personality and charitable ministrations. The father has passed away, leaving a memory revered by those who mourn his loss.
Henry Duensing pursued his studies in the grammar school and high school of Sacramento. After finishing his schooling, he apprenticed himself to learn interior decorating; and after mastering his art, he went East and there filled numerous complimentary engagements, executing fine work. Returning to Sacramento, he entered into business for himself, in 1915. His finished work is of the highest grade, and is represented in many of the finest homes, not only in the city and the Sacramento Valley, but also throughout northern California.
Mr. Duensing is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and also of the Exchange Club, where he is welcomed as an able special artist in his field. His fraternal affiliation is with the Odd Fellows. Politically, he is a Republican.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 870. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.