Henry Clay Dykes was born 15 March 1871 in Wolfe County, KY. He married Eliza Jane Hall born 18 March 1872 in Carter County, Kentucky. They came to Oklahoma Territory with two brothers of Henry Clay - George and Abner Dykes who returned to Kentucky. Abner's son Newt Dykes had married Almeda Thomas, daughter of Isom and Amanda (Williams) Thomas so he remained in Oklahoma.
The pioneers Henry Clay and Eliza Jane Dykes contributed greatly to the Kiowa Community. They were successful in establishing the Larned Post Office in NE corner of Section 28, T13N, R21, WIM and Eliza served as the first postmistress. Children born to Clay and Eliza Dykes:
