John Henry Hart, a prominent citizen of Omaha, Morris County, Texas, is a native of Alabama, born in Chambers County, January 1, 1837 a son of Darrell and Jane (Pitts) Hart. His father was a native of Edgefield, South Carolina, but when a young man settled in Alabama, where he died, September 6, 1855. He had a family of ten children - Martha A., Susan, Thomas D., James M., William E., Stephen P., Benjamin F., Milledge H., Robert J. and John Henry.
J.H. Hart remained in his native county till 1855, when he came to Texas and settled in Titus, now Morris county, and engaged in farming, which he followed exclusively until 1873. Of late years he has een engaged in the mercantile business at Omaha, and now has one of the largest and best stocked stores in the town. He is one of the successful business men of morris county, and is a representative, influential citizen. He has held the office of sheriff and tax collector of Titus county, holding this position four years.
November 6, 1855, Mr. Hart married Huldah M., daughter of George Avery, and they have eight children - Robert D., Ella, John H., George D., Lura H., Lizzie F., Elmer B. and James H.
In March 1862, Mr. Hart enlisted in Company I, First Texas Legion, and was afterward transferred to Company N. of the same Legion and was appointed first lieutenant, and was subsequently promoted to captain. He served with the Army of the Tennessee and participated int he principal engagements of that department.
Mr. Hart, in addition to his mercantile interests, has large real estate interests in Morris county, and is classed among the wealthy men of the county.
