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Alexander Henderson 1738 – 1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1738

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 22 Nov 1815

Death Location: Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States

Father: Richard Henderson

Mother: Janet Cleland

Spouse(s): Sarah Moore

Children(s): James Henderson, Archibald Henderson, Alexander Henderson, John Henderson, Thomas Henderson, Mary Henderson

The story of Alexander Henderson began in 1738 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1784, Alexander Henderson resided in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA. In 1810, Alexander Henderson resided in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States. Alexander Henderson married Sarah Moore, and had children including James Henderson, Archibald Henderson, Alexander Henderson, John Glassford Henderson, Thomas Henderson, Mary Henderson. Alexander Henderson passed away in 1815 in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Henderson began in 1738 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1784, Alexander Henderson resided in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA.
  • In 1810, Alexander Henderson resided in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States.
  • Alexander Henderson married Sarah Moore, and had children including James Henderson, Archibald Henderson, Alexander Henderson, John Glassford Henderson, Thomas Henderson, Mary Henderson.
  • Alexander Henderson passed away in 1815 in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Henderson
1689 – 1769
Birth Location: Todrigg, Berwickshire, Scotland
RH
Janet Cleland
1691 – 1784
Birth Location: Shorts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JC

Spouses(s)

Sarah Moore
1741 – 1816
Birth Location: –
SM

Children(s)

James Henderson
1784 – 1858
Birth Location: Faifax, Virginia, United States
JH
Archibald Henderson
Birth Location: –
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Alexander Henderson
Birth Location: –
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John Henderson
Birth Location: –
JH
Thomas Henderson
Birth Location: –
TH
Mary Henderson
Birth Location: –
MH

Alexander Henderson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Henderson
1738 – 1815
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Richard Henderson
1689 – 1769
Todrigg, Berwickshire, Scotland
Janet Cleland
1691 – 1784
Shorts, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Henderson
1650 – 1713
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
Janet Rodgers
Berwickshire, Scotland
Robert Cleland
1670 – 1711
1686116, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Janet Robertson
1670 –
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Henderson
1628 – 1653
Maria Hering
1630 –
Thomas Robertson
1631 –
Marion Davidson
1635 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Henderson
1605 – 1705
Helen Ramsey
1610 –

Alexander Henderson's Descendants

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Alexander Henderson (2 Mar 1738 – 22 Nov 1815) m. Sarah Moore (1741 – 14 Dec 1816)
  1. 1. James Henderson (8 May 1784 – 25 May 1858) m. Nancy Holiday (1789 – 14 May 1853)
    1. 1. Sarah (M) Henderson (1807 – 2 Feb 1878)
    2. 2. Thomas (William) HENDERSON (14 Jun 1822 – Jun 1888)
    3. 3. Inman (Horner) Henderson (14 Mar 1830 – 22 Jun 1913) m. Frances (Matilda) Prince (Dec 1835 – 7 Sep 1910)
      1. 1. William (H) Henderson (19 Aug 1854 – 30 Oct 1913) m. Ella (Mae) Williamson (20 September 1856 – 23 Jan 1910)
        1. 1. Ethel (Mae) Henderson (28 Feb 1878 – 16 Oct 1904)
        2. 2. Helen (Marcella) Henderson (16 Dec 1879 – 2 Apr 1905)
        3. 3. James Henderson (28 Aug 1882 – 15 Sep 1937)
        4. 4. Eddie (Clark) Henderson (4 Jul 1890 – 5 Dec 1916)
        5. 5. George (Pearle) Henderson (26 Dec 1892 – 13 Jun 1914)
        6. 6. Nellie (Isabell) Henderson (21 Oct 1896 – 26 Jun 1987) m. William (Guy) Sharra (30 Jun 1896 – Jun 1975)
      2. 2. John (P) Henderson (29 Oct 1855 – 29 Oct 1855)
      3. 3. Agnes (M) Henderson (23 Oct 1856 – )
      4. 4. James (Edwin) Henderson (24 Nov 1858 – 23 Nov 1934)
      5. 5. Charles (L) Henderson (Oct 1862 – 1932)
      6. 6. Sallie (J) Henderson (1864 – )
      7. 7. Julia Henderson (29 Dec 1866 – )
      8. 8. Julius (W) Henderson (29 Dec 1866 – 8 Jul 1936)
      9. 9. Fannie Henderson (1875 – 1899)
      10. 10. Wiley (I) Henderson (Aug 1879 – 1963)
  2. 2. Archibald Henderson
  3. 3. Alexander Henderson
  4. 4. John (Glassford) Henderson
  5. 5. Thomas Henderson
  6. 6. Mary Henderson

Alexander Henderson's Timeline

4 Records

1738
2 Mar 1738
Birth of Alexander Henderson in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1784
1784
Age 46
Alexander Henderson resided here in No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
1810
1810
Age 72
Alexander Henderson resided here in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
1815
22 Nov 1815
Age 77
Death of Alexander Henderson in Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1738
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Prince William County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 292; Image: 00556; Family History Library Film: 0181430

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1815
    Event Place: Dumfries, Prince William, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2011
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