Who was Robert Henderson?

Robert Henderson (1891–1936) was born in Tennessee and died in Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Payne Henderson 1891–1936

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

Born 22 Mar 1891 · Tennessee

Died 21 Dec 1936 · Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA

Father Thomas Robert Henderson

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Siblings Herman Henderson, Ica D Henderson, James Nathaniel Henderson, Lilly Mae Henderson, William Thomas Henderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Robert Henderson

Sarah Elizabeth Cantrell

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1891, Robert Payne Henderson entered the world in Tennessee, born to thomas robert henderson and sarah elizabeth cantrell. Robert Payne Henderson passed away in 1936 in Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA.

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1891

Birth of Robert Payne Henderson in Tennessee

Birth

1936

Death of Robert Payne Henderson in Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America (1792) to Tennessee (1891) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Henderson (1891–1936) was born in Tennessee and died in Precinct 3, Anderson, Texas, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
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