Who was Lilly Henderson?

Lilly Henderson (1893–1963) was born in Tennessee and died in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lilly in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Lilly Mae Henderson 1893–1963

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1893 · Tennessee

Died 7 Aug 1963 · Palestine, Anderson County, Texas

Father Thomas Robert Henderson

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Siblings Herman Henderson, Ica D Henderson, James Nathaniel Henderson, Robert Payne Henderson, William Thomas Henderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Robert Henderson

Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1893, Lilly Mae Henderson entered the world in Tennessee, born to thomas robert henderson and sarah elizabeth cantrell. Lilly Mae Henderson passed away in 1963 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1893

Birth of Lilly Mae Henderson in Tennessee

Birth

1963

Death of Lilly Mae Henderson in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lilly Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America (1792) to Tennessee (1893) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lilly Henderson (1893–1963) was born in Tennessee and died in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lilly 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 4 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.