The legend of John Henry is based on a real person, but the details of his life have been embellished over time. John Henry was likely a steel driver who worked on the railroads in the late 19th century, known for his strength and skill. While the specifics of his feats may be exaggerated, there is historical evidence to suggest that a man named John Henry did exist.
A lot of legends but no concrete evidence. If John Henry was a real person, definitive documentation doesn't exist or hasn't been found. Please see the link below for the complete story.
Henry John Cambie died in 1928.
Henry John Wardell died in 1972.
John Henry Bowen died in 1822.
Henry John Boddington died in 1865.
I think John Henry is a real person because semse like he is real.
John Henry is a real person just like you and me!
DR. JOHN HENRY Holliday.
John Denver was born Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr.
There are various theories about John Henry, with some suggesting he was a real person, while others view him as a figure from folklore or legend. It is unclear whether he was an actual historical figure, as there is limited concrete evidence to confirm his existence.
John Henry Michael McManus
John Denver'S FATHER WAS LT. COL. HENRY JOHN DEUTSCHENDORF SR..(DUTCH)(ret)...JOHN'S REAL NAME WAS HENRY JOHN DEUTSCHENDORF JR..."DUTCH" DEUTSCHENDORF PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 15TH, 1982.
Johnny Rivers' birth name is John Henry Ramistella.
JOHN DENVER'S FATHER WAS LT. COL. HENRY JOHN DEUTSCHENDORF SR..(DUTCH)(ret)...JOHN'S REAL NAME WAS HENRY JOHN DEUTSCHENDORF JR..."DUTCH" DEUTSCHENDORF PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 15TH, 1982.
Interestingly, "John" was his middle name. His real name was Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. He did not like Henry, evidently, because he always used John when performing, and he thought his real last name would be too difficult for people to spell or pronounce, so he changed it to something easier to remember.
His real name was always John. "Jack" is a standard nickname for John, comparable to Dick for Richard and Hank for Henry.
His real name is Mark Jerrold Henry.