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Emma Gertrude Henson 1897–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1897

Birth Location: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 3 Oct 1937

Death Location: Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA

Father: Henry Ferry

Mother: None None

Spouse(s): Alvy Sandefur

Children(s): Catherine Sandefur, Carl Sandefur, Sgt KY)

In 1897, Emma Gertrude Henson entered the world in Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry J Or Mack Henry Henson Farm Laborer Owner Hambleton Ferry. In 1900, Emma Gertrude Henson resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Emma Gertrude Henson resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Emma Gertrude Henson married Alvy Edward Sandefur, and had children including Carl Busby Sandefur, Catherine Pearl Haley Sandefur, Sgt William Bubby Henry Sandefur Wwii Us Army Wounded Stayed Ft Thomas Ky. Emma Gertrude Henson passed away in 1937 in Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Emma Gertrude Henson entered the world in Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry J Or Mack Henry Henson Farm Laborer Owner Hambleton Ferry.
  • In 1900, Emma Gertrude Henson resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Emma Gertrude Henson resided in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Emma Gertrude Henson married Alvy Edward Sandefur, and had children including Carl Busby Sandefur, Catherine Pearl Haley Sandefur, Sgt William Bubby Henry Sandefur Wwii Us Army Wounded Stayed Ft Thomas Ky.
  • Emma Gertrude Henson passed away in 1937 in Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ferry
1866–1943
Birth Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
HF
None None
1879–1935
Birth Location: Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA

Spouses(s)

Alvy Sandefur
1888–1952
Birth Location: Beech Grove, McLean, Kentucky, USA
AS

Children(s)

Catherine Sandefur
1915–1981
Birth Location: McLean, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
CS
Carl Sandefur
1913–1992
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
CS
Sgt KY)
1917–1961
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
SK

Emma Henson's Ancestors

Self
Emma Henson
1897–1937
Birth Place: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Henry J (or Mack Henry) Henson, farm laborer, owner Hambleton Ferry
1866–1943
Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
1879–1935
Henderson Co., Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Mack (Henry) Henson
1845–1855
Kentucky, USA
1822–1890
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Elizabeth Davis () Barber)
1838–1892
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Henson
1814–1852
Ellen servant
1828–1918
Henry 3X
1790–1848
Elizabeth Penick
1797–1826
Rev minister
1762–1831
Mary Easton
1767–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pvt match
1790–1869
Mary cousin
1796–1880
Seth 7X
1755–1844
Sarah Crafton
1761–1844
John slaveowner
1774–1828
Sarah Johns
1774–1850
Rev slaveowner
1730–1817
Lucy Gibbs
1738–1818
1st Reg.
1755–1817
Sarah Eastin)
1767–1843

Emma Henson's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Gertrude) Henson (8 May 1897–3 Oct 1937) m. Alvy (Edward) Sandefur (1 Feb 1888–13 May 1952)
  1. 1. Catherine (Pearl Haley) Sandefur 1915–1981 m. Harry (Marvin Griffin, WWII: US) Navy 1912–1995 m. PFC (Whitsell H Dickerson, WWII: US Army, HQ Infantry, TNG) CEN 1913–1969 m. Pvt (George Edward Haley, WWII: US) Army 1918–1989
    1. 1. George (Fielding) Griffin 1935–2025
  2. 2. Carl (Busby) Sandefur 1913–1992 m. Mary (Frances 'Francis') Toomey 1911–1969 m. Reva (Riva K) Mitchell 1921–
    1. 1. Frances (Carol Sandefur () Staples) 1931–1979 m. Roy Staples 1928–2003
    2. 2. William ('Bill' Carl Sandefur US Navy veteran, Coast-to-coast truck driver, loved riding) motorcycles 1935–2023
    3. 3. Francis ('Frankie' Patrick) Sandefur 1938–1943
  3. 3. Sgt (William 'Bubby' Henry Sandefur, WWII: US Army wounded (stayed @@ Ft Thomas,) KY) 1917–1961 m. Dorothy (Lee Hazelwood () Meador) 1920–2008
    1. 1. William (Edward ' Dumpy' Sandefur, Evansville funeral business, WS English Institute in San) Jose 1942–2010

Emma Henson's Timeline

6 Records

1897
8 May 1897
Birth of Emma Gertrude Henson in Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Emma Gertrude Henson resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Emma Gertrude Henson resided here in Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Emma Gertrude Henson resided here in Sorgho, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Sorgho, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1932
1932
Age 35
Emma Gertrude Henson resided here in Evansville, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Indiana, USA
1937
3 Oct 1937
Age 40
Death of Emma Gertrude Henson in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1897
    Event Place: Niagara, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Indiana, Marriage Index, Spencer County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 17; Page: 325
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sorgho, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374492
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Owensboro Messenger; Publication Date: 6 Oct 1937; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.34224045,0.49342594,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 526; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1240526

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hebbardsville, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T624_479; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1374492

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sorgho, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sorgho, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Evansville, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Delaware
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 20 Aug 1911; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA; ,0.49355358,0.29092586,0.6088277&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1937
    Event Place: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Owensboro Messenger; Publication Date: 6 Oct 1937; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.34224045,0.49342594,0
    [5] Age:
    40

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairmont Cemetary, Henderson, Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Owensboro Messenger; Publication Date: 6 Oct 1937; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.34224045,0.49342594,0
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