O.henry

Biography of O. Henry

By Helenamg08

  • Biography of O. Henry

    His original name was William Sidney Porter.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    He wrote romanticized stories.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    He was born in September 11,1862.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    In 1882 he went to Texas,where he worked in a ranch, and later as a teller in Austin.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    He began writing sketches at about the time of his marriage to Athol Estes in
    1887.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    In February 1896, he was indicted for embezzlement of bank funds.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    In 1898 he entered the penitentiary at Columbus.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    His sentence of five years was shortened to three years and three month for good.

  • Biography of O. Henry

    He died in June 5,1910.