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Edgar Alderson Henderson 1885–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1885

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 8 Mar 1964

Death Location: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: conley henderson

Mother: Rebecca Talley

Spouse(s): Sally Shortt

Children(s): John Henderson, Bessie Hamms, Edgar Henderson, Pauline Henderson, Mary Henderson, Dale Henderson, Bessie Henderson

The story of Edgar Alderson Henderson began in 1885 in Virginia. In 1900, Edgar Alderson Henderson resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Edgar Alderson Henderson resided in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. Edgar Alderson Henderson married Sally Jane Shortt, and had children including Bessie Henderson Hamms, Bessie I Henderson, Dale E Henderson, Edgar Henderson, Jack S Henderson, John C Henderson, Mary Sue Henderson, Pauline Henderson. Edgar Alderson Henderson passed away in 1964 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar Alderson Henderson began in 1885 in Virginia.
  • In 1900, Edgar Alderson Henderson resided in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Edgar Alderson Henderson resided in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Edgar Alderson Henderson married Sally Jane Shortt, and had children including Bessie Henderson Hamms, Bessie I Henderson, Dale E Henderson, Edgar Henderson, Jack S Henderson, John C Henderson, Mary Sue Henderson, Pauline Henderson.
  • Edgar Alderson Henderson passed away in 1964 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edgar Henderson's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Henderson
1885–1964
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
conley L henderson
1851–1930
Virginia
Rebecca (S.) Talley
1855–
Virginia
Grandparents
robert henderson
1824–
Virginia
mary (L) McNew
1828–1880
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
David McNew
1801–1880
Annie Smith
1807–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
george mcnew
1770–1846
amelia hargis
1765–1860

Edgar Henderson's Descendants

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Edgar (Alderson) Henderson (17 Mar 1885–8 Mar 1964) m. Sally (Jane) Shortt (17 April 1894–19 January 1974)
  1. 1. John (C.) Henderson 1923–1997
  2. 2. Bessie (Henderson) Hamms 1921–1992
  3. 3. Edgar Henderson 1911–
  4. 4. Pauline Henderson 1914–
  5. 5. Mary (Sue) Henderson 1916–
  6. 6. Dale (E) Henderson 1920–
  7. 7. Bessie (I) Henderson 1922–

Edgar Henderson's Timeline

4 Records

1885
17 Mar 1885
Birth of Edgar Alderson Henderson in Virginia
Virginia
1900
1900
Age 15
Edgar Alderson Henderson resided here in Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Edgar Alderson Henderson resided here in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1964
8 Mar 1964
Age 79
Death of Edgar Alderson Henderson in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342278
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241731
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Saltville, Washington, Virginia; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342278

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1964
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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