Ezekiel Henderson (abt. 1763 - 1846)

Born about 1763 in Orange, North Carolina

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Brasher) Henderson — married 10 Oct 1782 in Greenville County, South Carolina

Descendants

Died 2 Nov 1846 at about age 83 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

When Ezekiel Henderson was born in 1763 in Chatham, North Carolina, his father, Argaleus, was 43 and his mother, Molly, was 40. He married Elizabeth Brasher on October 10, 1782, in Greenville, South Carolina. They had 15 children in 27 years. He died on November 2, 1846, in Greenville, South Carolina, having lived a long life of 83 years.

Children of Ezekiel Henderson and Elizabeth Brasher:

• Argaleus Hercules Henderson II+ b. June 22, 1784, d. June, 1860
• Sarah "Sary" Henderson b. March 12, 1786
• James Henderson+ b. March 6, 1788, d. March 26, 1858
• Brasher Henderson+ b. May 10, 1790, d. before July 19, 1847
• Nancy Henderson+ b. June 14, 1792, d. June 12, 1822
• John Henderson+ b. 1795
• Mary Olive "Polly" Henderson+ b. March 29, 1795, d. August 21, 1876
• Frances 'Franky" or "Frankie" Henderson+ b. October 10, 1799, d. 1878
• William Henderson b. October 15, 1802, d. January 7, 1822
• Rebecca Adeline Henderson b. March 3, 1804
• Thomas Lawson Henderson+ b. May 5, 1806, d. February 17, 1892
• Delila "Lilla" Henderson+ b. September 29, 1809

[Bob lists one more child, William than does Pegge. There are some differences in birth dates but those will be noted separately. Bob shows Ezekial as married twice. Several sources do not mention the first wife Lila Taylor as his wife. Some sources mention a nickname of "Jim" but it is unlikely that this is true. There is a Ezekial listed in the DAR Index: Born 1763 NC Died November 2, 1846 SC, Married Elizabeth, Sol, NC, PNSR ].

Research Notes

Added by Karen Sturcke 10/15/2017 From www.pcahs.org

(note from Karen Sturcke: Some crazy mixed up information regarding the spouses of both Ezekial Henderson and Brashier Henderson. More research is needed to clarify, and which is why I've been careful what I add here )

*Ezekial fought in the Revolutionary War and received a pension. In 1781, he enlisted (at age 18) as a private soldier for three months. He enlisted again in March of 1872 for twelve months. He was in the cavalry for half that time and in the infantry for the other half. He saw action within Chatham County, NC only and that was just skirmishes not battles. He was discharged in 1783 at Hillsboro, NC. Ezekiel Henderson married Elizabeth Brasher, daughter of Thomas L. Brasher, on October 17, 1782 at Chatham County, NC. [According to a note from Pegge their children migrated into Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi. One source has the wedding year as 1874. Another has the date as October 10.].

• The 1790 Greenvile County SC Census (circa Jun 1790) shows Ezekial and Elizabeth with 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl.
• An Ezekiel Henderson is listed in the November 1816 list of voters. Was "our" Ezekiel in Orange County, IN for a few years? Probably not. This Ezekiel was likely a younger man but we need to do more research. We know "our" Ezekiel was counted in the 1820 Greenville District Census so his sojourn to Indiana would have been short in any case. According to Robin Henderson this Ezekiel was found in Monroe County, Indiana in 1819 and lived there the rest of his life. That would mean that he is not "our" Ezekiel. Ezekiel Henderson appeared as head of household in the census enumerated 1820 at Greenville District, SC. Information was found on Page 112. 010101-01101.
• On July 8, 1833 Ezekial applied for and was granted a pension as a result of his service in the Revolutionary War. The pension in the amount of $57.50 per year was granted on April 17, 1834.
• On February 24, 1839 he published his will:

In the name of God, Amen, I Ezekial Henderson of Greenville District South Carolina being but of weak boddy (sic), but of perfect mind and memory praised be God for the same and calling to mind the mortality of my boddy (sic) and knowing that it is appointed for all men wonst (sic) to die do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament (that is to say) principally and first of all I give and recommend my sole (sic) into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my boddy (sic). I Recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent Christian like manner at the discrission (sic) of my Executors hereafter mentioned nothing doubling but at the generael (sic) Resurrection I shall Receive the same again by the mighty Power of God And as tuching (sic) such worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form (viz) 1st my will and desire is that all my just debts should be first paid, furthermore I leave and bequeathe (sic) unto my well beloved wife Elisabeth during her natural life the portion of the plantation whereon I now live with one Negro boy Michael, one Waggon (sic), one featherbed and furniture, one cow and calf, household and kitchen furniture consisting of one falling leaf table, chairs, Pots, ovens, plaits (sic) and dishes, knives and forks - with one Hundred Dollars in Money, and after the death of my wife Elisabeth all the above mentioned property to be Sold (Except the plantation and land which I have previously given to my son Brasher Henderson) and the money to be equally divided between my lawful heirs (viz) Argulus Henderson, Sary Long, James Henderson, Brasher Henderson, Polly Cox, John Henderson, Rebeckah Croft, Thomas Henderson, Delila Story, Franky Brasher and one Eleventh part Equally between the Heirs of Nancy Long. Furthermore I leave and bequeathe (sic) into my son John Henderson the tract of land whereon he now lives beginning on Rock Creek at the old Bridge and thence South East on Brasher Hendersons line on the Road to a red oak Corner on Rachel Storys line thence South West to a Strait (sic) line to the Sandy ford on Reedy Rivver (sic) thence up said River binding on H Foyers land to the beginning corner, during his natural life, and his heirs forever with one Set of Smith tools which is now in his possession. Furthermore it is my will and desire that the Ballance (sic) of my Estate consisting of Horses, Cows, hogs, plantation tools, household and kitchen furniture not mentioned be Immediately Sold and Equally Divided between my lawful Heirs as before mentioned.

• Furthermore it is my will and desire and I do hereby constitute appoint and ordain my loving wife Elisabeth and my Son Brasher Henderson to be my Whole and Sole (sic) Exetrix (sic) and Executor of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disanul (sic) all and Every other former Testaments, wills and legacies Except the deeds of Gifts of Land made to my sons Brasher Henderson and Thomas Henderson and my St'Granddaughter Rachel Story which are further represented by deeds now in their possession, willed and bequeathed, Rattifying (sic) and Confirming this and this onaley (sic) to be my last will and testament.
• In witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 24th day of February 1839

Signed Seald (sic) pronounced and delivered by the Said Ezekiel (sic) Henderson as his last will and Testament in presence of us the Subscribers (signed) William Thomason (signed) Ezekial Henderson (seal) (signed) Johnathan Richardson (signed) Amos Richardson. He died on November 2, 1846 at Greenville District, SC. The final judgement of the Will of Ezekial Henderson. State of South Carolina Greenville District For (rest of line is unintelligible)

• The Petition of H L Henderson admin swearith that he is ready and very desirous of making a Final settlement of the Estate of Ezekial Henderson, dec'd and to pay to the parties whatever may be decreed to them.

The following is a true list of the Legatees, viz: 1. James Henderson, Indiana 2. Argulus Henderson, Mississippi 3. A. Brasher and Frances his Wife, Alabama 4. Thomas Henderson, Georgia 5. Lewis Croft and Rebecca his Wife, Georgia 6. Heirs of Nancy Long, dec'd in Mississippi Heirs of Nancy Long in this state 7. Kindred Story and Delilah Story his Wife, in this state 8. Heirs of Sarah Long dec'd 9. Heirs of Brahser Henderson dec'd 10. T. B. Cox and Mary his Wife, Greenville 11. John Henderson

• He prays that citations do issue requiring them to show cause why a Final Settlement should not be had at such time as you may see fit. And your Petition (unreadable) can pray.

This 12th April 1856 (signed) H. L. Henderson.

• In an affidavit sworn by Henderson Brasher (son of Lawrence Aquilla Brahser and Frances Henderson) in support to the Eastern Cherokee Indian Application of William Edward Ayers (nephew of Brasher Henderson) dated September 14, 1907 it is stated that: "My mother's parents (my maternal grandparents) were Jim Henderson, my grandfather, and Lila Henderson (nee Taylor), my Grandmother."
• This statement creates several questions. First, was Ezekiel known by the nickname "Jim" in some circles. Second, who was Lila Taylor? Third, did Elizabeth die and did Ezekiel marrying again? Since Henderson's mother, Frances was born on October 10, 1799 Ezekiel would have to have married Lila Taylor by that time (that means that Frances, William, Rebecca, Thomas L. and Delila are not the children of Elizabeth Brasher if the statement by Henderson Brasher is true). Since Elizabeth was mentioned in Ezekiel's will (dated February 24, 1839) as his wife it seems that they were still married when Frances was born. I suspect Brahser Henderson was confused when he made the statement in the affidavit but research continues.

Sources

• 1790 United States Federal Census
• 1800 United States Federal Census
• 1810 United States Federal Census
• 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 112; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 173
• 1830; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 303; Family History Library Film: 0022506
• 1840; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 512; Page: 235; Family History Library Film: 0022509
• Revolutionary War Pension: Revolutionary war pension file S6994, U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
• The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury
• The Papers of Thelma Henderson Schoolfield (1927-2018), as transcribed by Morris Myers.

See also:

• https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/26257699/person/1816137437/facts