Person:Lavina Henderson (1)

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Lavina Henderson
b.20 Oct 1793 Harford, Maryland, United States
d.15 May 1877 Harrison, Ohio, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Lavina Henderson1793 - 1877
Spouse and Children
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m. 27 Feb 1809
  1. Mathew Henderson1816 -
  2. Eliza HendersonAbt 1818 -
  3. Polly HendersonAbt 1821 -
  4. Sarah HendersonAbt 1823 -
  5. Alexander Henderson1825 -
  6. Eleanor Henderson1826 -
  7. Marie HendersonAbt 1829 -
  8. Samuel HendersonAbt 1831 -
  9. Nancy HendersonAbt 1834 -
  10. Margaret Henderson1836 -
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Facts and Events
Name Lavina Henderson
Alt Name Vena, Vina _____
Gender Female
Birth? 20 Oct 1793 Harford, Maryland, United States
Marriage 27 Feb 1809 Cecil, Maryland, United Statesto John Henderson
Death? 15 May 1877 Harrison, Ohio, United States
References
  1.   Eckley, H. J. (Harvey J.), and William T. (William Thomas) Perry. History of Carroll and Harrison Counties, Ohio. (Tucson, Arizona: W.C. Cox Co., 1974)
    2:573, 792.

    p. 573 states that Lavinia was the "doubly orphaned daughter of George Henderson, who had bequeathed her a large amount of property, she having been in the home of her uncle at the time of her marriage".

    p. 792 states that John met Lavinia in Hagerstown, Maryland, "where he formed an acquaintance of a daughter of George Henderson, who was of Scotch linage. This young woman became his wife, she having been a girl at the time of her parents' death and having received a goodly heritage of property".

  2.   Commemorative biographical record of the counties of Harrison and Carrol, Ohio: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, and of many early settled families. (Chicago [Illinois]: J.H. Beers, 1891)
    322.

    states that John met Lavina in Hagerstown, Maryland. "She was the daughter of George Henderson, and was of Scotch descent. Her parents died when she was quite young, leaving her a large amount of property, She made her home with her uncle until she was married, after which the young couple moved to Indiana County, Penn., where they resided a short time and then removed to Rumley Township, Harrison County. purchasing a large farm where they resided until their death".

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    A search of records in 1995 at the Hall of Records, Annapolis, MD, revealed a marriage between John Henderson and Vina Henderson took place in Cecil C. MD (not Hagerstown, which is in Washington Co.) on 27 February 1809. The minister was Rev. Mr. McGraw, Cecil Co., MD. (Ref: "Marriage Licenses 1777 from Index 6, Drawer 25, p. 187, Cecil Co. MD, DAR WK 980 Microfilm).
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    [Based on the marriage record, one must conclude that if Lavina lived with her uncle in or around Hagerstown Hartford Co. (where Lavina was born according to Census records).]

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