James Henderson (aft. 1860 - bef. 1960)

Died before 1960 before age 100 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

DEATH OF MR. JAMES HENDERSON. The death occurred at his residence, Minna- ville, Denman-avenue, Haberfield, yesterday morning, of Mr. James Henderson, of Hender sons Sweets, Limited, Haymarket, Sydney. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1844, and came to Sydney 24 years ago. A few years afterwards he started business in a small way but it grew to such dimensions that he took a lease of the large building at present occupied by the firm. Up to the time of the death he took an active part in the business. He leaves a widow, five sons, and four daughters. The latter are Mrs. J.P. Wyllie, Mrs. T. Poole, Mrs. Jackson (widow of the late Captain Robert Jackson) and Miss Adeline Henderson; while his sons are Messrs. William, James, Horatio, Sydney, and Nelson Henderson, the latter of whom is in camp prior to leaving for the front. The deceased was a well known figure in Ashfield and district and was widely respected. The immediate cause of death was heart failure.

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