MRS. HENDERSON DIES

After an illness extending over several months, death came to the relief of Mrs. J. W. Henderson last Thursday, and the funeral was held at the family home on Sunday, Rev. Barnes of the Lincoln Free Methodist officiating.

Mrs. Henderson’s health has been very poorly for a number of years, but it has only been within the past year that she has been seriously ill. Deceased was born in Wisconsin fifty four years ago and was married to J. W. Henderson in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson came to this county soon after their marriage and settled on a farm in Lincoln township where they remained until Mr. Henderson was elected to the office of county superintendent. Since that time the deceased had lived in Blair and had many warm friends who will mourn with the family over her death.

Deceased was the mother of six children, one of whom died in infancy, and five surviving here.

This is the second death in the Henderson home in a short time, Mr. Henderson having died a week before Thanksgiving.

#2-8 Jan., 1908 - The Pilot - Florence (Prithcard) Henderson

Mrs. J. W. Henderson died of neurasthenia at her home in Dexterville at about 9:30 last Thursday evening, and the funeral was held at her home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. Barnes of Lincoln officiating. Mr. Henderson passed away only a few weeks ago and now the faithful wife has gone to be with him throughout the eternal years. Deceased was born in New York State June 28, 1854 and was married to Mr. Henderson in Wisconsin in May, 1870. They came to this county shortly after, and this has been their home ever since. The children left are Mrs. W. R. Williams, Louella, Della and J.W. of this city, and Mrs. Frank Evans of Omaha.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

Note: First and maiden name established through the Vig notes at the Danish American Archives.