Horsley, Albert E. (pseudonym, Harry Orchard), 1866-1954
Person
Dates
- Existence: March 18, 1866 to April 13, 1954
Albert E. Horsley was born in Northumberland Country, Ontario, Canada, March 18, 1866 and died at the Idaho State Penitentiary, April 13, 1954. He used as a pseudonym, Harry Orchard. Horsley lived a life of violence staying just ahead of the law for a number of years. Soon after murdering former Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg using a bomb, he was arrested and sent to the Idaho State Penitentiary at Boise. Mrs. Steunenberg, the widow of the assassinated man, was instrumental in winning Horsley to Christ by her message of forgiveness sent to him along with Christian literature. He was baptized in 1908 and never deviated from his walk with God. Though never freed, he rejoiced in the soul freedom that he ever had in Christ.
He wrote the story of his life, particularly his Christian experience. He asked LeRoy Edwin Froom to edit the manuscript. It was published in 1952 under the title, Harry Orchard, the Man God Made Again. This book has been instrumental in turning criminals to righteousness.
He wrote the story of his life, particularly his Christian experience. He asked LeRoy Edwin Froom to edit the manuscript. It was published in 1952 under the title, Harry Orchard, the Man God Made Again. This book has been instrumental in turning criminals to righteousness.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Albert E. Horsley Diaries (Pseud. Harry Orchard)
Collection
Identifier: Collection 257
Content Description
The collection consists of six diaries written by Albert E. Horsley (Harry Orchard).
Dates:
1916 to 1929
Albert E. Horsley Diaries (Pseud. Harry Orchard)
Accession
Identifier: Collection 257