Henderson, Elisha 1818-1898

HENDERSON, GUERNSEY

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LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
December 5, 1898

KINGSLEY: (Special Correspondence)

Died - Elisha Henderson at his home in Kingsley on Nov. 29, 1898, of old
age and general infirmities of his advanced years. Mr. Henderson first
saw the light of this world in the state of New York in September, 1818,
where he resided with his parents until 1827 when the family moved to
Canada where he grew to manhood and in 1845 he engaged in farming for
himself in Dundas county, that country, which pursuit he followed until
1863, when he came to Clinton county, Iowa, to engage in the same
business until 1880, when he moved to Correctionville and took charge
of a hotel for two years. In 1882 he opened a hotel in Quorn, this county, and
continued in that business there until that town was moved to Kingsley,
where he moved his hotel until 1886, when his house was burned. Mr.
Henderson had the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens as has
been shown by his having been elected the first mayor of Kingsley and
for the past fifteen years he has held the office of justice of the
peace, which office he held at the time of his death. He was married in
1844 to Miss Fannie Guernsey of Dundas county, Canada. Five children
was the fruits of this union, three girls and two boys, all of whom are
now living but one. Mr. Henderson was a board minded Christian, beloved
by everyone, old and young and although advanced in years, he retained
his inherent good nature and a smile and pleasant word for all he met.
His familiar presence will be missed from among us. The funeral took
place from the M.E. church of this place of which he was a member and
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Lee. He was laid at rest in the city
cemetery. His aged wife and friends have the condolence of the entire
community.