Leroy Herbert Henderson (1884 - 1943)

Born 25 Jan 1884 in Nokomis, Montgomery, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ruby Helen (Brown) Henderson — married 25 Jun 1908 (to 9 Aug 1943) in Taylorville, Christian, Illinois, USA

Descendants

Died 9 Aug 1943 at age 59 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Leroy Herbert Henderson was born on January 25, 1884 in Nokomis, Montgomery, Illinois, United States, son of James Adam Henderson (1848–1937) and Elizabeth Jayne Davis (1845–1907).

In 1900, Roy was living in Audubon, Montgomery, Illinois. ^[1]

Roy (24) married Ruby Helen Brown (20) (born on July 6, 1887 in Pawnee, Sangamon Co., Illinois; daughter of Henry Phillip Brown and Sarah Elizabeth (Miller) Brown) on June 25, 1908 in Taylorville, Christian, USA. Their children were:

• Ruby Elizabeth Henderson (1912–1991)
• Laddie Ernest Henderson (1917–1961)
• Everett Allyn Henderson (1920–2002)
• Betty Lee Henderson (1922–2004)

In 1910, Roy was living in Waukegan Ward 5, Lake, Illinois. ^[2]

Roy registered for the draft for World War I. ^[3]

In 1920, Roy was living in Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois. ^[4]

In 1940, Roy was living in Decatur, Macon, Illinois. ^[5]

Roy registered for the draft for World War II. ^[6]

Roy died on August 9, 1943 in Decatur, Macon, aged 59. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census Year: 1900; Census Place: Audubon, Montgomery, Illinois; Roll: 331; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240331
2. ↑ 1910 United States Federal Census Year: 1910; Census Place: Waukegan Ward 5, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T624_302; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374315
3. ↑ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918;Registration;State: Illinois; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1504087
4. ↑ 1920 United States Federal Census Year: 1920; Census Place: Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois; Roll: T625_299; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 407
5. ↑ 1940 United States Federal Census Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00843; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 58-10
6. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 The NationalArchives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II DraftCards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; StateHeadquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll:119
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46953317/roy-henderson: accessed), memorial page for Roy Henderson (1884–1942), Find a Grave Memorial ID 46953317, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by BjJ (contributor 46902476).

See also:

• Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
• U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index
• Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940
• Ancestry Family Tree
• https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/82346925/person/40459735913/facts
• U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
• Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current The Decatur Herald; Publication Date: 12/ Aug/ 1943; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois,USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/88377169/?article=efede8f8-b10f-4389-a479-f9d9a1b5fbc1&focus=0.005887482,0.9023735,0.12990765,0.9700236&xid=2378