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John Jackson Henderson 1862–1932

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Henderson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1862 · Taylor County, West Virginia, United States
Died 6 Jul 1932 · Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
Spouse Mary Susan Davis
Children Margaret Jane Henderson

Researchers connected through John Henderson 1862–1932

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Henderson 1862–1932

Immediate Family

Biography

John Jackson Henderson was born in 1862 in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States. John Jackson Henderson married mary susan davis, and had children including margaret jane henderson. John Jackson Henderson passed away in 1932 in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1862
Birth of John Jackson Henderson in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States
Birth
1932
Death of John Jackson Henderson in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Taylor County, West Virginia, USA (1838) to Taylor County, West Virginia, United States (1862) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Henderson (1862–1932) was born in Taylor County, West Virginia, United States and died in Grafton, Taylor, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Henderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Jackson Henderson PTP
1862–1932
Taylor County, West Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Henderson's Descendants

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John Jackson Henderson PTP 1862–1932