... George and Eliza ( Spurgeon ) Henderson.
The father was born in Ohio, in 1811, and was the son of Joseph Henderson, who was of Irish and Dutch lineage. ...
George, the father of our subject, was a farmer by occupation. He was reared on a farm, and he followed his occupation with zeal, and was an industrious and well respected citizen. He was married early in life, and when he began the battle of life, had no capital other than willing hands, but by his honesty and industry, together with frugality, he made an average success in life, and was surrounded at death with many friends, and with prosperity. His death occurred in the fall of 1875. He was a member of the Protestant Methodist Church, and was universally respected by all who knew him. The mother of our subject was born in Kentucky, in 1807, and now resides in Rush County. She is the mother of three sons and four daughters, who are now living : Joseph S., John, Nancy, Jefferson Franklin, Matilda, Melvina and Mary. ...
