William Richard Henderson (1922)

HENDERSON, MOORE

Posted By: Mary Welty Hart
Date: 3/4/2008 at 14:39:32

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, January 4, 1922

Death of W. R. HENDERSON

The death of W. R. Henderson on Tuesday afternoon, although not unexpected came as a deep shock to his family and friends. He had not been in good health for two years, hardening of the arteries being the cause of his decline. For the past week he had not been able to walk about the house. Mrs. Henderson had noticed at 2:30 p.m. that he was sleeping quietly. Fifteen minutes later, she returned to the room and discovered that he had passed away as he slept.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in the United Presbyterian church.

Mr. Henderson's residence in Winterset covered a period of 23 years. During this time, he was actively engaged in business here, and enjoyed the respect and friendship of a large circle of acquaintances. He is survived by Mrs. Henderson, four daughters and two sons.
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The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Wednesday, January 11, 1922

MORTUARY

William Richard Henderson, eldest son of Alexander T. and Rhoda Alexander Henderson was born near Wapello, Iowa, May 13, 1852 and grew to manhood in Washington county. When about 18 years old, he united with the United Presbyterian church and has ever remained a devoted adherent of this church. He was married to Dora I. Moore, and later they moved to Clearfield, where he conducted a dry goods business until 1900, when he entered the furniture business in Winterset.

Mr. Henderson leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, six children, one brother and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. S. J. Malone, with interment at Rock City cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Those from a distance who attended were the surviving brother, Newton Henderson of Clearfield; Mrs. Helene Henderson Forsythe, of Dixon, Ill. and Mrs. Ferne Henderson Duff of Kansas City, Mo. Ever a potent influence for good in the church, the home and the business life of the town, Mr. Henderson will be greatly missed.

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