Would anyone like to answer this question sent to me by Lola? I would appreciate it if anyone has some ideas on subject. Thanks, Karen MISSOURI I am having great fun reading everyone's searches. I know how hopeless it can be. I found my grandfather's family after searching for ten years. I will give my lineage later, but does anyone know why so many Hendershots went to Missouri in the 1860's and 70's? Were they escaping going to war? Any substantiating material on why?