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Major Willliam Gates Henderson 1756–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1756

Birth Location: New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 9 Sep 1811

Death Location: Huntington, Pennsylvania

Father: ANDREW HENDERSON

Mother: ELIZABETH FINNEY

Spouse(s): Margaret Wilkins

Children(s): Andrew Henderson, Lucretia Henderson, MARY Henderson

In 1756, Major Willliam Gates Henderson entered the world in New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Andrew Edward Henderson And Elizabeth Finney. In 1790, Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1810, Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United State. Major Willliam Gates Henderson married Margaret Wilkins, Mary Mcclure, Mercy Little, and had children including Andrew Henderson, Lucretia Henderson, Mary Henderson. Major Willliam Gates Henderson passed away in 1811 in Huntington, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1756, Major Willliam Gates Henderson entered the world in New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Andrew Edward Henderson And Elizabeth Finney.
  • In 1790, Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1810, Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United State.
  • Major Willliam Gates Henderson married Margaret Wilkins, Mary Mcclure, Mercy Little, and had children including Andrew Henderson, Lucretia Henderson, Mary Henderson.
  • Major Willliam Gates Henderson passed away in 1811 in Huntington, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Henderson's Ancestors

Self
Major Henderson
1756–1811
Birth Place: New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
ANDREW EDWARD HENDERSON
1729–1762
New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
ELIZABETH FINNEY
1728–1816
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
John Henderson
1706–1766
Glendermot, Ulster, Ireland
Margaret McKean
1705–1775
Bellymoney, Ireland
William FINNEY
1710–1751
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Jane Stephenson
1710–1751
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Henderson
1669–
John McKean
1670–1756
Susannah McKean
1689–1730
Robert Finney
1668–1755
Dorothea French
1670–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Henderson
1640–
Robert Finney
1630–1692
Isabell
1615–1674
John French
1644–1685
Mary Moxham
1643–1702

Major Henderson's Descendants

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Major (Willliam Gates) Henderson (2 Aug 1756–9 Sep 1811) m. Margaret Wilkins (8 Sep 1767–1785)
  1. 1. Andrew Henderson 1785–1844 m. Mary (or Nellie) Elder 1780–1864
    1. 1. Thomas Henderson 1815–1896 m. Mary (Catherine) Davis 1839–1883 m. Catherine Bonner 1816–1864
      1. 1. Julia (Ann) Henderson 1869–1958 m. Albert (C) White 1871–1942
        1. 1. 1897–1957 m. 1902–1997
        2. 2. Alphene (L) White 1895–1957
        3. 3. Not (Named) White 1914–1914
      2. 2. Homer (Thomas) Henderson 1880–1966
      3. 3. Sadie (C.) Henderson 1869–1890
      4. 4. Minnie (Louella) Henderson 1866–1955
      5. 5. Robert (Augustus) Henderson 1877–1959
      6. 6. William (B.) Henderson 1875–1933
      7. 7. Margaret Henderson 1873–1941
      8. 8. Carl (M.) Henderson 1873–1882
      9. 9. Mary (G) Henderson 1872–1883
      10. 10. Sarah Henderson 1869–
      11. 11. Maggie Henderson 1873–
      12. 12. John (B) Henderson 1838–1903
      13. 13. James Henderson 1859–1859
    2. 2. Joseph Henderson 1809–1893
    3. 3. Elizabeth Henderson 1810–1890
    4. 4. Charles Henderson 1818–1891
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Henderson 1821–1890
    6. 6. Margaret Henderson 1824–1890
    7. 7. Jacob Henderson 1827–1899
    8. 8. Andrew (Elder) Henderson 1833–1905
    9. 9. Jacob Henderson 1815–1905
    10. 10. William Henderson 1813–1896
    11. 11. William (W) Henderson 1811–1889
    12. 12. William Henderson 1820–1888
    13. 13. Joseph Henderson 1810–
  2. 2. Lucretia Henderson 1798–1838
  3. 3. MARY Henderson 1785–1833

Major Henderson's Timeline

4 Records

1756
2 Aug 1756
Birth of Major Willliam Gates Henderson in New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1790
1790
Age 34
Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided here in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1810
1810
Age 54
Major Willliam Gates Henderson resided here in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
1811
9 Sep 1811
Age 55
Death of Major Willliam Gates Henderson in Huntington, Pennsylvania
Huntington, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1756
    Event Place: New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 332
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 267
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 149 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 115; Image: 319; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 51; Page: 123; Image: 00045; Family History Library Film: 0193677

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1811
    Event Place: Huntington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 332
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 267
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 149 : 1919

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