William Reed Henderson Jr (1923 - 1944)

Born 22 Sep 1923 in Lott, Falls, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Died 17 Feb 1944 at age 20 in Lott, Falls, Texas, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Henderson Name Study.

William Reed Henderson was born on September 22, 1923 in Lott, Falls, Texas, United States, son of William Reed Henderson (1882–1960).^[1]

In 1940, William (16) was living in household of William R Henderson (57) in Hockley, Texas with his father, William R (57); and Alice Henderson (43), Mary Lon Henderson (17), W R Henderson (16), Johnnie Henderson (13), Eunice Ruch Henderson (12), Hazer Henderson (9), and Sybil Henderson (7). ^[2]

William registered for the draft for World War II. ^[3]

William died on February 17, 1944 in Lott, aged 20.^[4]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Alice Henderson
• Mary Lon Henderson
• Johnnie Henderson
• Eunice Ruch Henderson
• Hazer Henderson
• Sybil Henderson

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2275 #1571269 (accessed 2 December 2023)
   William R Henderson born on 22 Sep 1923, son of William R Henderson & Alice Lyson, in Lott, Falls, Texas, USA.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Hockley, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04067; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 110-9
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #155778389 (accessed 2 December 2023)
   W R Henderson Jr (16), single son, in household of William R Henderson (57) in Hockley, Texas. Born in Texas.

   1 Apr 1940: Hockley, Texas

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   William R Henderson	M	57	Married	Head	Farmer	Texas
   Alice Henderson	F	43	Married	Wife		Texas
   Mary Lon Henderson	F	17	Single	Daughter		Texas
   W R Henderson	M	16	Single	Son		Texas
   Johnnie Henderson	M	13	Single	Son		Texas
   Eunice Ruch Henderson	F	12	Single	Daughter		Texas
   Hazer Henderson	M	9	Single	Son		Texas
   Sybil Henderson	F	7	Single	Daughter		Texas

3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 668
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #20135327 (accessed 2 December 2023)
   Name: William Reed Henderson; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 19; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 22 Sep 1923; Birth Place: Lott, Texas, USA; Residence Place: Falls, Texas, USA; Registration Date: 6 Mar 1943; Registration Place: Falls, Texas, USA; Employer: Discharged From the U S Navy; Height: 6; Weight: 190; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: William Reed Henderson;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   William Reed Henderson 20 Self (Head).
4. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #77687067
   Ancestry Record 60525 #32504584 (accessed 2 December 2023)
   William Reed Henderson Jr burial (died on 17 Feb 1944) in Union Cemetery, Durango, Falls County, Texas, United States of America. Born on 22 Sep 1923.