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James Gideon Henderson 1876–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1876

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 27 July 1947

Death Location: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States

Father: Benjamin Henderson

Mother: Minerva Cowan

Spouse(s): Mattie Nixon

Children(s): Rex Henderson, Nolan Henderson, Belvia Henderson, Hazel Henderson, Orvil Henderson, Myrtle Henderson

In 1876, James Gideon Henderson entered the world in Kentucky, born to Benjamin Gray Henderson And Minerva Jane Cowan. In 1880, James Gideon Henderson resided in Wilson, Christian, Kentucky, United States. In 1900, James Gideon Henderson resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA. James Gideon Henderson married Mattie Sue Nixon, and had children including Belvia Henderson, Hazel Henderson, Myrtle Lillian Henderson, Nolan Henderson, Orvil Henderson, Rex Henderson. James Gideon Henderson passed away in 1947 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1876, James Gideon Henderson entered the world in Kentucky, born to Benjamin Gray Henderson And Minerva Jane Cowan.
  • In 1880, James Gideon Henderson resided in Wilson, Christian, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1900, James Gideon Henderson resided in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Gideon Henderson married Mattie Sue Nixon, and had children including Belvia Henderson, Hazel Henderson, Myrtle Lillian Henderson, Nolan Henderson, Orvil Henderson, Rex Henderson.
  • James Gideon Henderson passed away in 1947 in Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Henderson
1844–1915
Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky
BH
Minerva Cowan
1842–1899
Birth Location: Todd County, Kentucky
MC

Spouses(s)

Mattie Nixon
1881–1961
Birth Location: Kentucky
MN

Children(s)

Rex Henderson
1898–
Birth Location: Kentucky
RH
Nolan Henderson
1912–
Birth Location: Kentucky
NH
Belvia Henderson
1903–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BH
Hazel Henderson
1905–
Birth Location: Kentucky
HH
Orvil Henderson
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
OH
Myrtle Henderson
1908–1991
Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky, USA
MH

James Henderson's Ancestors

Self
James Henderson
1876–1947
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Benjamin Gray Henderson
1844–1915
Todd County, Kentucky
Minerva (Jane) Cowan
1842–1899
Todd County, Kentucky
Grandparents
William (Aaron) Cowan
1811–1878
Valley County, Idaho
Mary (Ann) Dossett
1815–1876
Orange County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Henderson's Descendants

1.
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James (Gideon) Henderson (28 Nov 1876–27 July 1947) m. Mattie (Sue) Nixon (Jul 1881–16 Mar 1961)
  1. 1. Rex Henderson 1898–
  2. 2. Nolan Henderson 1912–
  3. 3. Belvia Henderson 1903–
  4. 4. Hazel Henderson 1905–
  5. 5. Orvil Henderson 1900–
  6. 6. Myrtle (Lillian) Henderson 1908–1991 m. Jewell (Davis) Haskins 1911–1989
    1. 1. Linda (Lou) Haskins 1932–2015 m. Desmond (Ray) Hargis 1938–2014

James Henderson's Timeline

9 Records

1876
28 Nov 1876
Birth of James Gideon Henderson in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 4
James Gideon Henderson resided here in Wilson, Christian, Kentucky, United States
Wilson, Christian, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
James Gideon Henderson resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
James Gideon Henderson resided here in District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
James Gideon Henderson resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
James Gideon Henderson resided here in District 7, Christian, Kentucky
District 7, Christian, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 59
James Gideon Henderson resided here in Same Town
Same Town
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
James Gideon Henderson resided here in Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, United States
Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, United States
1947
27 July 1947
Age 71
Death of James Gideon Henderson in Christian, Kentucky
Christian, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-27
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 403.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1653346
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wilson, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 409; Family History Film: 1254409; Page: 203B; Enumeration District: 011; Image: 0407
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240516
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374484
    [10] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
    [11] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wilson, Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wilson, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 409; Family History Film: 1254409; Page: 203B; Enumeration District: 011; Image: 0407

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240516

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374484

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 7, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 403.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same Town
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-27

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crofton, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1294; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 24-27

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1653346

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 July 1947
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
    [4] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hopkinsville, Christian, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
    [2] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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