James W. Henderson

HENDERSON, HENSOM

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/4/2002 at 13:52:09

Henderson, James. W., farmer, Section 1 (Fremont township); PO Maynard; born in Chenango Co., NY; came to this State, settling in Delaware Co., in 1869; came to this county in 1871. Married C. H. Hensom June 27, 1838, in Chautauqua Co., NY; she was born in Windham, Greene Co., July 27, 1819: have five children --- Ursula, born December 1, 1840; James E., born June 21, 1848, died May 18, 1851; Frank, born July 22, 1850; Minnie, an accomplished daughter who has taught school both in this and Delaware Co., born July 23, 1860; Eva O., born June 21, 1863. Mr. Henderson and wife, who are very pleasantly situated on a farm of eighty acres, are both members of the Baptist Church.

Page 744, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"