YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON 1854–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1854

Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 5 Jan 1923

Death Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Father: Alvin HENDERSON

Mother: Lucinda Henderson

Spouse(s): Anna Henderson, Catherine HENDERSON

Children(s): Fred HENDERSON, Archie Lightsey, Albert HENDERSON, Gussie Lightsey

The story of Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON began in 1854 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. In 1870, Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON married Anna Elizabeth Pless Henderson, Catherine Eliza Megginson Henderson, and had children including Albert Morris Henderson, Archie Dee Henderson Lightsey, Fred Franklin Henderson, Gussie Lee Henderson Lightsey. Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON passed away in 1923 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA.

Find more search results for Leroy HENDERSON
LH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON began in 1854 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON married Anna Elizabeth Pless Henderson, Catherine Eliza Megginson Henderson, and had children including Albert Morris Henderson, Archie Dee Henderson Lightsey, Fred Franklin Henderson, Gussie Lee Henderson Lightsey.
  • Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON passed away in 1923 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alvin HENDERSON
1827–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
AH
Lucinda Henderson
1828–1862
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
LH

Spouses(s)

Anna Henderson
1857–1909
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
AH
Catherine HENDERSON
1883–1968
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
CH

Children(s)

Fred HENDERSON
1892–1952
Birth Location: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
FH
Archie Lightsey
1878–1945
Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
AL
Albert HENDERSON
1883–1964
Birth Location: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
AH
Gussie Lightsey
1881–1958
Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
GL

Leroy HENDERSON's Ancestors

Self
Leroy HENDERSON
1854–1923
Birth Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Alvin J HENDERSON
1827–
South Carolina, USA
Lucinda (J DUCK) Henderson
1828–1862
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William HENDERSON
1799–1836
Elizabeth (GWYN) Henderson
1795–1835
Roland (Allen Whitfield) DUCK
1805–1889
South Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann UNKNOWN) Duck
1802–1848
Edgefield County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard HENDERSON
–1840
Rachel Henderson
–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leroy HENDERSON's Descendants

1.
LH
Leroy (Whitfield) HENDERSON (Mar 1854–5 Jan 1923) m. Anna (Elizabeth PLESS) Henderson (17 Jan 1857–8 Apr 1909) m. Catherine (Eliza Megginson) HENDERSON (2 Apr 1883–14 Feb 1968)
  1. 1. Fred (Franklin) HENDERSON 1892–1952 m. Jettie (Florence BASS) Henderson 1899–1993
  2. 2. Archie (Dee HENDERSON) Lightsey 1878–1945 m. George (Washington) LIGHTSEY 1876–1916
  3. 3. Albert (Morris) HENDERSON 1883–1964 m. Amanda (Colleen HALL) Henderson 1887–1940
    1. 1. Cathryn (HENDERSON) Henderson 1914–1994 m. Gaines (Winifred) HENDERSON 1911–1994
  4. 4. Gussie (Lee HENDERSON) Lightsey 1881–1958 m. Henry (Lee) LIGHTSEY 1878–1968
    1. 1. Howard LIGHTSEY 1907–2001 m. Mary (Ellen PATTERSON) Lightsey 1910–1987

Leroy HENDERSON's Timeline

8 Records

1854
Mar 1854
Birth of Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided here in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided here in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided here in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided here in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON resided here in Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1923
3 Jan 1923
Age 69
Death of Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON in Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1923
5 Jan 1923
Age 69
Burial of Leroy Whitfield HENDERSON in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1854
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T625_43; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 178
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 183A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 41; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0080
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Beat 13, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 57; Family History Library Fil
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Beat 13, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 57; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: M593_42; Page: 183A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 41; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0080

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rome, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: T625_43; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Dudleyville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Leroy HENDERSON

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE