This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson, Johnson, Cox , Hopkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yNi.2ACEB/3990.1 Message Board Post: I have a William Henderson who was in Greene Co., TN in 1850. He married in Greene Co. in 1845. By 1860 he and his family had moved to Walker Co., GA. I have yet to locate him in the 1870 or 1880 census records, but his son, Richard, appears in Hamilton Co., TN in 1880. If this is the William you're looking for, let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yNi.2ACEB/1972.1 Message Board Post: I've got your Hendersons. I'd lost track of Jacob and wondered where he ended up. Please email me, I'd love to hear about Jacob's family. kjaj4v@aol.com Jacob H. Henderson was born in Canada. Siblings of Jacob H. Henderson: Sylvester Henderson-half brother b. 1842 Benjamin C. Henderson b. 1846 Agnes J. Henderson b. 1850 Ann M. Henderson b. 1852 Mary M. Henderson b. 1855 Emerson W. Henderson b. 1858 Eda Henderson b. 1865

The Henderson name has it's beginnings as a patrynomic name - the first Henderson in each of the primary lines is the son of a Henry. These patrynomic naming patterns were very common leading up through the late 18th century, and it is my impression that this is especially true in the Nordic countries like Denmark. There are four primary, unrelated lines of Hendersons. Naturally, most Hendersons may have heard of the Glencoe branch, the original MacEanruigs, maybe the oldest of the Henderson lines. They are generally traced back to Pictish origins, and were present at the Battle of Bannockburn. You may have heard of the Fordell branch (the one with the big fancy castle), and there were quite a few famous Hendersons coming from this line. There are also quite a few Hendersons that originate in Caithness, stemming from a Gunn separating himself from clan battling in the mid-15th century. There is also a branch identified with Liddlesdale, one that is currently seeing a lot of genealogical effort to identify it's place in history. The fourth line is based in the Shetland Islands, and that is the branch that has the Denmark connections. I have not done any research in Denmark itself, but there is apparently a substantial connection between the Hendersons and the Nordic countries. I've been working on Hendersons in the Shetland Islands (where my Hendersons come from), and apparently the Henderson line started there with William Magnusson. There is this entry in Shetlands Family Histories, a book which is also available on microfilm through the LDS: (this information was obtained from the Shetland List Hostess, who posted this two weeks ago). HENDERSON OF BUNESS. IN THE PARISH OF UNST. 1. WILLIAM MAGNUSSON of Buness and Gardie, probably identical with William Magnusson of the Island of Unst, who was a complainer against Cultmatindie in 1575, said to be descended from Hendrich Hendrichson, Great Foude, Lawman, and Chancellor of Zetland, whose commission granted by King Christian I. of Denmark and written in the Danish language, is said to have been in the possession of and to have been presented by Thomas Mouat of Garth, along with the old papers of the family, to a Swedish knight in 1792. He was underfoude of Unst in 1582, bailie of the same in 1598, was a witness to the schynd bill of Erasmus Polson in 1616, and died soon afterwards. He was father of II. HENRY WILLIAMSON of Buness and Gardie had a charter Of 4 merks, 2 ures land in Bowaness, from James Strang of Voesgarth, on 3rd January, 1627, and died in May, 1632. He married Elizabeth Mudie, who survived him, and had issue, all mentioned in their father's testament : 1. Magnus, his heir, 2. Andrew, 3. William, 4. Gilbert, 5. James, 6. Robert, 7 Hew, 8 John, 9 Margaret. III. MAGNUS HENRYSON OR HENDERSON of Buness, styled eldest son of his father in a sasine, dated 30th January, 1627, had a charter to him and Katherine Neven, his spouse, of 8 merks land in Burrafirth, from David son to John Swannieson, portioner of Windhouse, 1st September, 1633,and of 23 merks land in Cunningsetter, from Peter Nisbet, son to James Nisbet, on 26th December,1627. From Alexander Douglas of Spynie, commissioner for the Earldom, he had a charter of his 69 merks 2 ures land in Unst, 51½ in Yell, and 17½ in Fetlar, on 10th August 1664. He married Katherine Neven, and had issue- 1.Ninian,his heir. 2.William of Gloup,aftermentioned. 3.John of Pettister,aftermentioned. 4.Gilbert of Midgarth,aftermentioned. 5.Janet, married William Craigie, merchant, Lerwick and had issue. She was dead in 1706. He is also said to have issue. 6.Ursula,married John Craigie. 7,Barbara,married Magnus Norie. 8.Nans 9,Sara Now Unst is the northernmost island in the Shetland Island chain with any population of substance, and it is noted for it's Viking archaeology. So, as we can see, there is quite a bit of Danish/Norse connection here. In addition, it should be noted that there has been some discussion as of late on the Shetland list (in which I participate) concerning certain Shetlanders who found themselves moving from the Shetlands to Norway (or Denmark, I can't remember for sure, would have to check the message archives). The persons in question were not Hendersons themselves, but it just shows that it is also possible for Scottish Hendersons to have found their way into Denmark on a permanent basis, especially given the closeness of geography and the Shetlands Danish past. Now, if you find yourself trying to trace Peter Henderson from Denmark to Scotland, that may be somewhat difficult. Recordkeeping was spotty prior to 1840 or thereabouts, when London started paying more attention to the manner of census and birth, marriage and death information keeping. I personally have had some good luck with my lines, being able to go back to about 1740-1760. But I also have not been going after hard copy certificates up to now, satisfying myself with IGI information that I've found in the LDS database. It may be somewhat difficult to get actual hardcopy evidence. Naturally, that is what I'm trying to do for my line. I am presently considering working on what may become a Henderson index for the Shetlands, as various Henderson lines there get confusing, and I need to improve the quality of the information that I've been getting. I'm hoping that by indexing these people, I can clear up some of the confusion. Let me know how it goes with your search. Good luck. -- Douglas Flummer Carbondale, Illinois "You will ever remember that all the end of study is to make you a good man and a useful citizen. This will ever be the sum total of the advice of your affectionate father." -- John Adams, in a letter to John Quincy Adams, 1781

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/4139 Message Board Post: I have recently found out through my great great grandfather's (Peter Henderson) civil war papers that he was born in Kingdon, Denmark. He was born in 1842. I don't know when he immigrated to the U.S., but when he enlisted with the Union army in 1863, he was living in Cass County, Indiana. Does anyone else have Henderson's from Denmark? Is Henderson the Americanized version of the Dutch name? Please reply to my e-mail address: Lowder1216@prodigy.net Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/2361.1 Message Board Post: My great-grandfather and mother were Alex Henderson married Sarah Moody. Children were Maggie Susie(?) Freida Bet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/3686.1 Message Board Post: I am in search of the marriage between William Henderson and Sarah Moody. I believe they live in Southeast texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yNi.2ACEB/3078.3493.3608.3653 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm interested in the lineage of Nancy Henderson b1801 who married John Maben b1796, father of Michael B. Maben in Logan County, Kentucky. For Nancy's Parents, I've got: Michael Henderson b1755 New London, Chester Co, PA & Hannah Barnett b1755 of Norway? I have David Henderson as Michael's father, but no mother or any siblings. I have nothing beyond David. Please feel free to email any information you have that ties into this line to clevermonkey@nc.rr.com or dwbritt@nc.rr.com, or just reply here. I'd appreciate anything you've got! Thanks- Dave Britt

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yNi.2ACEB/3078.3493.3608.3652 Message Board Post: Hi folks- Just wanted to alert anyone with Mabens coming from Autran County, Ireland that it should be Antrim, without a doubt. Grezill Maybean came to Charleston, SC in 1772 aboard the Lord Dunluce with four other ships full of 'Presbyterian Covenanters' led by the Reverend William Martin from Antrim, (Northern) Ireland. The trip took two months. LDS has it wrong. Feel free to contact me if you want to share information- I'm a great-great grandson of Michael B. Maben. Best Regards, Dave Britt

Hi All, I have just been checking out this page that I found. It honors Veterans of the U. S. military in all eras. I just added my Dad, Dottry George Brewer and my GGGrandfather, John David Henderson to it. I plan to add some of my other family members as soon as I get all the information together. Go check it out. You may have some that you would like to add. http://www.migrations.org/vetreg/ Paula SC GAGenExchange

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HENDERSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/4138 Message Board Post: John J. Henderson at the above e-mail address has been on this Board in the past. Just tried to e-mail him at the last address I had (see above) and it bounced. Anyone have a more current e-mail address for him? He was researching HENDERSONs in Galatia, Illinois, and I think we have some common ancestors. Any assistance appreciated. Jo Ann Avery Henderson Higdon RLHCPA@AOL.com

Just stumbled upon an incredible site, one that answered a question that I was trying to research about a month or so ago. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission hosts a Debt of Honor Register where you can find war graves records from WWI and WWII. I did a search on my one known British war fatality, and sure enough, there he was, with the date I had him as dying on, his rank and unit, and (a unique feature for him, not shown on all entries) a note that he was the son of William and Mary Ratcliffe and husband of C.M Ratcliffe (I know his wife was Clementina Mary) and where she was living at the time of his death. This will surely help those who have names that they are trying to place from the two World Wars. -- Douglas Flummer Carbondale, Illinois "You will ever remember that all the end of study is to make you a good man and a useful citizen. This will ever be the sum total of the advice of your affectionate father." -- John Adams, in a letter to John Quincy Adams, 1781

Updating my Henderson's, look forward to sharing. Becky in Fl. HENDERSON, Robert S., Lawrence County area, born abt.1811, died 5/2/1881 Spouse: KEYS, Margaret, Pittsburgh area, born 9/1815, died 10/25/1891 HENDERSON, Archibald Keys, Pittsburgh area, born 12/24/1841, died 12/18/1924 Spouse: DOUGLASS, Rebecca Eleanor, Pittsburgh area, born 5/1847, died 3/12/1935 HENDERSON, Robert Douglas, Pittsburgh area, born 2/23/1876, died 3/21/1945 Spouse: KERR, Margaret Florence, Pittsburgh area, born 9/6/1879, died 10/2/1921 Spouse # 2: CARSON, Rita, Pittsburgh area HENDERSON, Rebecca Eleanor, Pittsburgh area, later Ohio, born 6/2/1912 died 4/27/1956 Spouse: FORDING, Donald Roy, Cuyahoga County Ohio area HENDERSON, Adah C., Pittsburgh area, born 3/13/1899, died 3/20/1924 Spouse: PORTER, William, Pittsburgh area Other related surnames: KERR, IRWIN, DRAVO, KEYS, CYPHERS, FRIESELL, WRIGHT, CLARK

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/4137 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Daniel Sharp Henderson. He was born on Oct.4, 1826 in Knoxville, Tenn. He married a Charity Sinclair of Knoxville, Tenn. also. I fany one has any information on this could you let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/112.1308.1 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Frederich Megenhardt, born in Wurttemberg in 1808, living in Baltimore, MD in 1880. This is my wife's family, and would like to find any connection with other Megenhardts, allthough there dosen't seem to be that many around. Any info. could help. This Frederich is my wilfes great grandfather. Sincerely, Bill Shaffer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/4110.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm also interested in this William and his wife Judith. Would you like to exchange info?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson, Warner, Cline, Perkins, Holland, Todd, Clayton, Shultz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/444.1 Message Board Post: I have much information on the descendants of Robert Henderson posted at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~warner/surnames.htm Everyone you mentioned above is listed there. Thanks, Darrell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson, Warner, Cline, Perkins, Clayton, Shultz, Remy, Todd, Holland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/832.866.1 Message Board Post: I have a bunch of information on the descendants of Robert Henderson from Carter County, Kentucky posted at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~warner/surnames.htm Thanks, Darrell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson, Warner, Cline, Holland, Perkins Todd, Clayton, Shultz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/496.498 Message Board Post: I have a bunch of information on the descendants of Robert Henderson posted at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~warner/surnames.htm Thanks, Darrell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/2533.1 Message Board Post: Could this be the same family I'm looking for? Only I'm trying to locate the son known as Linc Henderson. His mother is Lydia. Other children with Lydia are: Betty & Belle. My Linc was born about 1860. He is suppose to have been buried in Sevier Co, AR. He is the birth father of my Alonzo, who's mother was Martha Howard Lynch. If you can help me with this I would be very grateful. Hope to hear from you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yNi.2ACEB/4136 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Leon A. Henderson who served in WWII in the 60th Infantry Regiment, Company G with my uncle. He was a member of my uncles's squad and I think was with my uncle when he was killed in action in June of 1944 in Normandy, France. I would like to get in touch with him or his family.