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William T Henderson 1849–1915

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Sep 1849 · Morgan, Tennessee, United States
Died 8 Mar 1915 · Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Father James Alexander Henderson
Mother Susan Eliza Snow
Spouse Permelia Amelia Amanda Taylor Henderson
Children Nettie Nellie Henderson Pate
Siblings Clarinda Henderson

Researchers connected through William Henderson 1849–1915

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Biography

In 1849, William T Henderson entered the world in Morgan, Tennessee, United States, born to james alexander henderson and susan eliza snow. William T Henderson married permelia amelia amanda taylor henderson, and had children including nettie nellie henderson pate. William T Henderson passed away in 1915 in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1849
Birth of William T Henderson in Morgan, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1871
William T Henderson was married in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Marriage
1871
William T Henderson was married in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Marriage
1871
William T Henderson was married in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Marriage
1899
William T Henderson was married in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Marriage
1915
Death of William T Henderson in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Morgan, Tennessee, United States (1823) to Morgan, Tennessee, United States (1849) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Henderson (1849–1915) was born in Morgan, Tennessee, United States and died in Wayton, Newton, Arkansas, United States. 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 William 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.
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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.

William Henderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William T Henderson PTP
1849–1915
Morgan, Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Henderson's Descendants

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William T Henderson PTP 1849–1915