Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of William L HENSON (109) & Susan J SMITHWICK
324. Edward HENSON (William L4, Robert L3, William2, Paul1). Born in 1872 in Arkansas, USA. Edward died in 1952; he was 80.
- 1880 US census, living in Precinct 5, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
William Henson 40, abt 1840 - W, M, 40, married, farmer, Texas, Arks, Arks
Susan J. Henson 25, abt 1855 - W, F, 25, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, father NC, mother Arkansas
Edelie (Eddie] Henson 9, abt 1871 - W, M, 9, daughter (crossed out), Arkansas, Tex, Ark
Robert Henson 3, abt 1877 - W, M, 3, son, Arkansas, Tex, Ark
- 1910 US Federal Census, Knob Noster Ward 1, Johnson, Missouri, Roll T624-793, page 2A, Enum Dist 122, image 564:
Edw L Henson, 37
Ella Henson, 34,
Frenchie Henson, 15, abt 1895
Esta Henson, 14, abt 1896
Zora Henson, 12, abt 1898
Paul Henson, 10, abt 1900
Claude Henson, 8, abt 1902, born Texas, son of Edw L born Arkansas and Ella born Texas
[Note: the last 3 children were previously, and incorrectly, listed as children of Edward’s parents William and Susan]
- 1880 US census, living in Precinct 5, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
William Henson 40, abt 1840 - W, M, 40, married, farmer, Texas, Arks, Arks
Susan J. Henson 25, abt 1855 - W, F, 25, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, father NC, mother Arkansas
Edelie (Eddie] Henson 9, abt 1871 - W, M, 9, daughter (crossed out), Arkansas, Tex, Ark
Robert Henson 3, abt 1877 - W, M, 3, son, Arkansas, Tex, Ark
- 1910 US Federal Census, Knob Noster Ward 1, Johnson, Missouri, Roll T624-793, page 2A, Enum Dist 122, image 564:
Edw L Henson, 37
Ella Henson, 34,
Frenchie Henson, 15, abt 1895
Esta Henson, 14, abt 1896
Zora Henson, 12, abt 1898
Paul Henson, 10, abt 1900
Claude Henson, 8, abt 1902, born Texas, son of Edw L born Arkansas and Ella born Texas
[Note: the last 3 children were previously, and incorrectly, listed as children of Edward’s parents William and Susan]
Edward married Ella. Born in 1876.
- Another tree lists her as Ellie Sheppard (1875-1939). Could she be related to the Nancy Edna Sheppard who married Robert’s brother Edward Henson?
- Another tree lists her as Ellie Sheppard (1875-1939). Could she be related to the Nancy Edna Sheppard who married Robert’s brother Edward Henson?
They had the following children:
642i.
643ii.
644iii.
Zora Bernice HENSON (1898-ca2004)
645iv.
Paul Jackson HENSON (1900-1990)
646v.
325. Robert Lee HENSON (William L4, Robert L3, William2, Paul1) 
. Born on 19 Feb 1877 in Maysville, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Robert Lee died in Olton, Texas, USA, on 1 Apr 1948; he was 71. Buried in 1948 in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
- 1880 US census, living in Precinct 5, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
William Henson 40, abt 1840 - W, M, 40, married, farmer, Texas, Arks, Arks
Susan J. Henson 25, abt 1855 - W, F, 25, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, father NC, mother Arkansas
Edelie [Eddie] Henson 9, abt 1871 - W, M, 9, daughter (crossed out), Arkansas, Tex, Ark
Robert Henson 3, abt 1877 - W, M, 3, son, Arkansas, Tex, Ark
- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
According to his granddaughter:
- “My great-great grandfather Robert L. Henson [brother of] William (Billy) … moved from Clay County Kentucky to Alabama where my great-grandfather was born (also a William); then they all migrated over to Washington County Arkansas, probably because his extended family were there too. … [This] My grandfather (another Robert L.!) was born in Maysville Arkansas near the Oklahoma border. My mother said he had very auburn hair and once she met some of his cousins and they were red headed. He died before I was born. … [Robert] died about 1948 in Texas. They lived in Olton Texas when he died; had been farmers before they moved into town. Then my grandmother moved back to Missouri in 1950 to Independence Missouri where she bought a large house and earned all her social security after the age of 65, renting rooms, making quilts, etc. She lived to 95. My mother lived to 94.”
- “[Millie’s] father was Robert in that picture. He thought of himself as a cowboy and rancher, although he ran a store and was a butcher as well. Also worked on the railroad. They did so many jobs to survive, our ancestors!” - see family picture taken with his parents c1892.
- “in the haying picture….there are some hensons and some Sheppards (the Sheppards were my grandmother’s family and the two families lived close together in west Texas and Oklahoma and two Sheppard sisters married two Henson brothers.) This picture is believed to have been taken on the Wagonner Ranch in Texas near Vernon Texas. The Waggoners were big landowners and there is information on them on the internet. The ones I know for sure in this picture ... are on the first row, the youngest is Herman Henson. My grandfather is on the first row looking off to his right with the cigarette dangling. On the top row the shortest guy is William Henson. I am not sure if Ed Henson is in this picture. He was the oldest of those four boys. I really like this picture. It feels really old west!” - taken about 1896 [typo in file name says 1876]
- “My grandfather [Robert] was quiet and married to a talker.”
- 1948 memorial for Robert Lee Henson
Birth: 1877
Death: Apr., 1948
[Obit:] Funeral services for Robert L. Henson, 71 years old, will be conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Olton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Independence, Mo.
Mr. Henson died this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. He moved to Olton from Oklahoma 16 years ago.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Lois Ward, Chicago, Mrs. Millie Freeman, Huston, and Mrs. Andentia L'Roy, Houston, two brothers, E.L. Henson, Ava, Mo., and Herman H. Henson, Farwell, and six grandchildren.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News, April 3, 1948)
Spouse:
Nancy Edna Henson (1883 - 1978)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Created by: Mike Phillips
Record added: Jul 29, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 55597713
Inscription: HENSON / Nancy Edna / 1883 - 1978 // Robert Lee / 1877-1948.
. Born on 19 Feb 1877 in Maysville, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Robert Lee died in Olton, Texas, USA, on 1 Apr 1948; he was 71. Buried in 1948 in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.- 1880 US census, living in Precinct 5, Bell, Texas
Gender: Male
William Henson 40, abt 1840 - W, M, 40, married, farmer, Texas, Arks, Arks
Susan J. Henson 25, abt 1855 - W, F, 25, wife, married, keeping house, Arkansas, father NC, mother Arkansas
Edelie [Eddie] Henson 9, abt 1871 - W, M, 9, daughter (crossed out), Arkansas, Tex, Ark
Robert Henson 3, abt 1877 - W, M, 3, son, Arkansas, Tex, Ark
- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
According to his granddaughter:
- “My great-great grandfather Robert L. Henson [brother of] William (Billy) … moved from Clay County Kentucky to Alabama where my great-grandfather was born (also a William); then they all migrated over to Washington County Arkansas, probably because his extended family were there too. … [This] My grandfather (another Robert L.!) was born in Maysville Arkansas near the Oklahoma border. My mother said he had very auburn hair and once she met some of his cousins and they were red headed. He died before I was born. … [Robert] died about 1948 in Texas. They lived in Olton Texas when he died; had been farmers before they moved into town. Then my grandmother moved back to Missouri in 1950 to Independence Missouri where she bought a large house and earned all her social security after the age of 65, renting rooms, making quilts, etc. She lived to 95. My mother lived to 94.”
- “[Millie’s] father was Robert in that picture. He thought of himself as a cowboy and rancher, although he ran a store and was a butcher as well. Also worked on the railroad. They did so many jobs to survive, our ancestors!” - see family picture taken with his parents c1892.
- “in the haying picture….there are some hensons and some Sheppards (the Sheppards were my grandmother’s family and the two families lived close together in west Texas and Oklahoma and two Sheppard sisters married two Henson brothers.) This picture is believed to have been taken on the Wagonner Ranch in Texas near Vernon Texas. The Waggoners were big landowners and there is information on them on the internet. The ones I know for sure in this picture ... are on the first row, the youngest is Herman Henson. My grandfather is on the first row looking off to his right with the cigarette dangling. On the top row the shortest guy is William Henson. I am not sure if Ed Henson is in this picture. He was the oldest of those four boys. I really like this picture. It feels really old west!” - taken about 1896 [typo in file name says 1876]
- “My grandfather [Robert] was quiet and married to a talker.”
- 1948 memorial for Robert Lee Henson
Birth: 1877
Death: Apr., 1948
[Obit:] Funeral services for Robert L. Henson, 71 years old, will be conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Olton Baptist Church. Burial will be in Independence, Mo.
Mr. Henson died this morning at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. He moved to Olton from Oklahoma 16 years ago.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Lois Ward, Chicago, Mrs. Millie Freeman, Huston, and Mrs. Andentia L'Roy, Houston, two brothers, E.L. Henson, Ava, Mo., and Herman H. Henson, Farwell, and six grandchildren.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News, April 3, 1948)
Spouse:
Nancy Edna Henson (1883 - 1978)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Created by: Mike Phillips
Record added: Jul 29, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 55597713
Inscription: HENSON / Nancy Edna / 1883 - 1978 // Robert Lee / 1877-1948.
On 21 Sep 1901 when Robert Lee was 24, he married Nancy Edna SHEPPARD in Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA. Born on 15 Jul 1883 in Medina, Bandera, Texas, USA. Nancy Edna died in Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA, on 12 Mar 1978; she was 94. Buried in 1978 in Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson, Missouri, USA.
- Daugher of Thomas Jefferson Sheppard (1854-1933) and Eliza Armazinda Curtis (1859-1929)
- Daugher of Thomas Jefferson Sheppard (1854-1933) and Eliza Armazinda Curtis (1859-1929)
They had the following children:
647i.
648ii.
Mildred Sophronia “Millie” HENSON (1907-2001)
649iii.
Alice Audentia HENSON (1917-1998)
326. Sophronia HENSON (William L4, Robert L3, William2, Paul1). Born ca 1880. Sophronia died bef 1900; she was 20.
- In 1900 census, mother listed as having 5 children, only 4 living. This child probably died fairly young as doesn’t seem to be recorded on any census.
- Perhaps her name is Sophronia?
- In 1900 census, mother listed as having 5 children, only 4 living. This child probably died fairly young as doesn’t seem to be recorded on any census.
- Perhaps her name is Sophronia?
327. William M HENSON (William L4, Robert L3, William2, Paul1). Born in Oct 1883 in Texas, USA.
- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
- 1910 US census, living in Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma
Name Age
William L Henson 70 - head, M, W, 70, M 40yr, Alabama, Tennessee, Alabama, English, farmer, general farm OA, OM farm, veteran CA [confederate army]
Susan J Henson 55 - wife, F, W, 55, M 40yr, 5 children 4 living, Ark, NC, Ark, English, none
William M Henson 26 - son, M, W, 26, S, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, English, farm laborer, home farm worker
- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
- 1910 US census, living in Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma
Name Age
William L Henson 70 - head, M, W, 70, M 40yr, Alabama, Tennessee, Alabama, English, farmer, general farm OA, OM farm, veteran CA [confederate army]
Susan J Henson 55 - wife, F, W, 55, M 40yr, 5 children 4 living, Ark, NC, Ark, English, none
William M Henson 26 - son, M, W, 26, S, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, English, farm laborer, home farm worker
328. Herman Hugh HENSON (William L4, Robert L3, William2, Paul1) . Born in Oct 1888 in Texas, USA. Herman Hugh died in Clovis Memorial Hospital, Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA, on 2 Oct 1957; he was 69. Buried in 1957 in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry, New Mexico, USA.
- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents farm, sched 53
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer [checked film, definitely says Henry H, but according to family, shoud read Herman H]
- 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman H Henson
Age in 1910: 21
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1910: Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Rilda J Henson
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: Farm
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 0
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 21 - head, M, W, 21, M1 0yrs, TX, Alabama, Arks, English, Farmer, general farm OA, yes, yes, O, M, F, 79 sched.
Rilda J Henson 18 - wife, F, W, 18, M1 0yrs, 0 children, KY x3, English, none
Year: 1910; Census Place: Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1275; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375288
- 1917 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Record Image View
Name: Herman Hugh Henson
County: Tillman
State: Oklahoma
Birthplace: Tempel Texas - natural born
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home residence: Loveland Okla
Age: 28
Occupation: Farmer, for self in Tillamn
Dependents: wife and 3 children, married
Claim exemption: no
Nearest Relative:
Height/Build: medium / medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: L Brown / L Brown, not bald
Signature: Herman Hugh Henson
Registration:: June 5, 1917, Stephens #1 precinct, Tillman, Okla
Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Tillman; Roll: 1852129
- 1920 United States Federal Census - as of Jan 30
Name: Herman H Henson [Herman Hugh Henson] [Heman H Heman]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1920: Kenna, Roosevelt, New Mexico
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lizzie J Henson
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Stock
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 31 - head, O, M, M, W, 31, M, yes, yes, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, yes, farmer stock OA farm sched 8
Lizzie J Henson 28 - wife, F, W, 28, M, yes, yes, Kentucky x3, yes
Dorothy [Dorthes?]Henson 9 - dau, F, W, 9, S, OK, TX, KY
Milton Henson 7 - son, M, W, 7, S, OK, TX, KY
Roberta Henson 3 - dau, F, W, 3, S, OK, TX, KY
Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenna, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1078; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 1172
- 1930 United States Federal Census - Apr 22
Name: Herman H Henson
Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: White Chapel, Chaves, New Mexico
Dwelling Number: 20
Family Number: 21
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Stock Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 41 - head, rents farm, M, W, 41, M, 21, no, yes, Texas, Alabamam, Arks, farmer, stock farm, O, not veteral
Rilda Henson 38 - wife, F, W, 38, M 18, no, yes, Kentucy x3
Dorothy M Henson 19 - dau, F, W, 19, S, yes, yes, Okla, Texas, Kentucky
Milton D Henson 17 - son, M, W, 17, S, yes, yes Okla, Texas, Kentucky, farm laborer, stock farm NP employed
Roberta S Henson 13 - dau, F, W, 13, S, yes, yes, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky
Herman H Henson Jr. 7 - son, M, W, 7, S, yes, yes, New Mexico, Texxas, Kentucky
Year: 1930; Census Place: White Chapel, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: 1393; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 410.0; FHL microfilm: 2341128
- 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Heryman H Henson [Herman Hugh Henson]
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Parmer, Texas
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sh, Parmer, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 22A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 124
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
- 1940 US census, living in Parmer, Texas
Name Age
Heryman H Henson 51
Rilan J Henson 48
Herman Henson 17
Year: 1940; Census Place: Parmer, Texas; Roll: T627_4121; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 185-1
- 1942 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Hermon Hugh Henson
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888 - Temple Texas
Residence: Farwell, Parmer, Texas, USA - Route 1
Age: 53
Occupation: Farmer [no employer], Farwell Parmer Tex
Nearest Relative: Rilda Henson, Oute I, Farwell
page 2 ...
Height/Build: 5 ft 10 1/2’, 175 [lbs]
Color of Eyes/Hair: brown eyes, red hair, ruddy complextion
Race: white
Signature:Herman Hugh Henson
Registration 27 Apr 1942, filed Court Hous, Farwell Texax, Parmer County 369
The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
- 1953 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Herman Hugh Henson
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888
Birth Place: Temple, Texas
Claim Date: 1 Oct 1953
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 29 Nov 1978: Name listed as HERMAN HUGH HENSON - no image
- 1957 memorial for Herman H. Henson
Birth: Oct. 4, 1888 Bell County, Texas, USA
Death: Oct. 2, 1957 Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1957 - State Line Tribune
H. H. HENSON DIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT
H. H. Henson of Texico, 68, died at Clovis Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 (CST) after suffering a heart attack early Wednesday morning.
Funeral services are pending at Steed's, but have tentatively been set for Saturday afternoon at the chapel at Steed's. The time has not been announced.
Mr. Henson was born in 1888 in Bell County, Texas, and would have been 69 years old Friday, October 4. He came to the Texico-Farwell area in 1937 and has been a resident here since that time.
Survivors include his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1957 (PAGE 10) - State Line Tribune
HENSON SERVICES HELD SATURDAY
Funeral services for H. H. Henson were held Saturday October 4, at 2 p.m. (MST) in the Charles V. Steed Chapel. Rev. Elder H. Beard officiated. Burial was in the Texico Cemetery.
Mr. Henson had been a resident of the Texico-Farwell area since 1934.
He died Wednesday night following a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services were Clayton Graef, R. E. Crook, Gene Phillips, Troy Gray, Pete Haynes, and James McDorman.
Spouse:
Surilda J. Henson (1891 - 1985)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
Plot: Block 2 Lot 136
Created by: Marcia Leavell
Record added: Apr 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 36345975 - Lot beside wife
From family sources:
- Herman was married to Rilda. I think he was the youngest of the four boys and my grandfather Robert’s brother. ... Herman was a “devilish” sort of boy/man so I am told. Liked to tease and play pranks.
RESEARCH NOTES
- Other trees on ancestry list a Henry Dorman Henson (1889-1973), and a Henry Harrison Henson (1888-1986) [born 14 Feb 1888 Texas s/o Robt B and Early B Henson
- Henry H Henson listed as the son of William L Henson 1839-1924 and Susan J Smithwick 1855- , no descendants or spouse, in the Howard Family Tree Nov by SterlingHoward59 on ancestry; same for the Millligan Family Tree by jemilligan60 and other trees.
-There is also a Herman Hugh Henson born abt 1888 or 1889 in Texas found in the census. - according to family sources this is the right Herman.
. Born in Oct 1888 in Texas, USA. Herman Hugh died in Clovis Memorial Hospital, Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA, on 2 Oct 1957; he was 69. Buried in 1957 in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry, New Mexico, USA.- 1900 US census, living in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas
Name Age
William L Henson 60 - head, W, M, Feb 1840, 60, M 30yr, Alabama, Tenn, Alabama, farmer, rents farm, sched 53
Susan J Henson 44 - wife, W, F, Jul 1855, 44, M 30yr, 5 children 4 living, Arkansaw, NC, Arkansas.
Robert L Henson 23, son, M, Feb 1877, 23, S, Ark, Alab, Ark,farm laborer
William M Henson 16, son, W, M, Oct 1883, 16, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer
Henry H Henson 11 - son, W, M, Oct 1888, 11, S, Texas, Alab, Ark, farm laborer [checked film, definitely says Henry H, but according to family, shoud read Herman H]
- 1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Herman H Henson
Age in 1910: 21
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1910: Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Rilda J Henson
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: General Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: Farm
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 0
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 21 - head, M, W, 21, M1 0yrs, TX, Alabama, Arks, English, Farmer, general farm OA, yes, yes, O, M, F, 79 sched.
Rilda J Henson 18 - wife, F, W, 18, M1 0yrs, 0 children, KY x3, English, none
Year: 1910; Census Place: Stephens, Tillman, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1275; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375288
- 1917 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Record Image View
Name: Herman Hugh Henson
County: Tillman
State: Oklahoma
Birthplace: Tempel Texas - natural born
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888
Race: Caucasian (White)
Home residence: Loveland Okla
Age: 28
Occupation: Farmer, for self in Tillamn
Dependents: wife and 3 children, married
Claim exemption: no
Nearest Relative:
Height/Build: medium / medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: L Brown / L Brown, not bald
Signature: Herman Hugh Henson
Registration:: June 5, 1917, Stephens #1 precinct, Tillman, Okla
Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Tillman; Roll: 1852129
- 1920 United States Federal Census - as of Jan 30
Name: Herman H Henson [Herman Hugh Henson] [Heman H Heman]
Age: 31
Birth Year: abt 1889
Birthplace: Texas
Home in 1920: Kenna, Roosevelt, New Mexico
House Number: Farm
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lizzie J Henson
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Stock
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 31 - head, O, M, M, W, 31, M, yes, yes, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, yes, farmer stock OA farm sched 8
Lizzie J Henson 28 - wife, F, W, 28, M, yes, yes, Kentucky x3, yes
Dorothy [Dorthes?]Henson 9 - dau, F, W, 9, S, OK, TX, KY
Milton Henson 7 - son, M, W, 7, S, OK, TX, KY
Roberta Henson 3 - dau, F, W, 3, S, OK, TX, KY
Year: 1920; Census Place: Kenna, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1078; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 171; Image: 1172
- 1930 United States Federal Census - Apr 22
Name: Herman H Henson
Birth Year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: White Chapel, Chaves, New Mexico
Dwelling Number: 20
Family Number: 21
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 21
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Stock Farm
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman H Henson 41 - head, rents farm, M, W, 41, M, 21, no, yes, Texas, Alabamam, Arks, farmer, stock farm, O, not veteral
Rilda Henson 38 - wife, F, W, 38, M 18, no, yes, Kentucy x3
Dorothy M Henson 19 - dau, F, W, 19, S, yes, yes, Okla, Texas, Kentucky
Milton D Henson 17 - son, M, W, 17, S, yes, yes Okla, Texas, Kentucky, farm laborer, stock farm NP employed
Roberta S Henson 13 - dau, F, W, 13, S, yes, yes, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky
Herman H Henson Jr. 7 - son, M, W, 7, S, yes, yes, New Mexico, Texxas, Kentucky
Year: 1930; Census Place: White Chapel, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: 1393; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0022; Image: 410.0; FHL microfilm: 2341128
- 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Heryman H Henson [Herman Hugh Henson]
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1889
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Parmer, Texas
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sh, Parmer, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 22A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 124
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
- 1940 US census, living in Parmer, Texas
Name Age
Heryman H Henson 51
Rilan J Henson 48
Herman Henson 17
Year: 1940; Census Place: Parmer, Texas; Roll: T627_4121; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 185-1
- 1942 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Hermon Hugh Henson
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888 - Temple Texas
Residence: Farwell, Parmer, Texas, USA - Route 1
Age: 53
Occupation: Farmer [no employer], Farwell Parmer Tex
Nearest Relative: Rilda Henson, Oute I, Farwell
page 2 ...
Height/Build: 5 ft 10 1/2’, 175 [lbs]
Color of Eyes/Hair: brown eyes, red hair, ruddy complextion
Race: white
Signature:Herman Hugh Henson
Registration 27 Apr 1942, filed Court Hous, Farwell Texax, Parmer County 369
The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
- 1953 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Herman Hugh Henson
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1888
Birth Place: Temple, Texas
Claim Date: 1 Oct 1953
Type of Claim: Life Claim
Notes: 29 Nov 1978: Name listed as HERMAN HUGH HENSON - no image
- 1957 memorial for Herman H. Henson
Birth: Oct. 4, 1888 Bell County, Texas, USA
Death: Oct. 2, 1957 Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1957 - State Line Tribune
H. H. HENSON DIES WEDNESDAY NIGHT
H. H. Henson of Texico, 68, died at Clovis Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 (CST) after suffering a heart attack early Wednesday morning.
Funeral services are pending at Steed's, but have tentatively been set for Saturday afternoon at the chapel at Steed's. The time has not been announced.
Mr. Henson was born in 1888 in Bell County, Texas, and would have been 69 years old Friday, October 4. He came to the Texico-Farwell area in 1937 and has been a resident here since that time.
Survivors include his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1957 (PAGE 10) - State Line Tribune
HENSON SERVICES HELD SATURDAY
Funeral services for H. H. Henson were held Saturday October 4, at 2 p.m. (MST) in the Charles V. Steed Chapel. Rev. Elder H. Beard officiated. Burial was in the Texico Cemetery.
Mr. Henson had been a resident of the Texico-Farwell area since 1934.
He died Wednesday night following a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services were Clayton Graef, R. E. Crook, Gene Phillips, Troy Gray, Pete Haynes, and James McDorman.
Spouse:
Surilda J. Henson (1891 - 1985)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial: Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
Plot: Block 2 Lot 136
Created by: Marcia Leavell
Record added: Apr 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 36345975 - Lot beside wife
From family sources:
- Herman was married to Rilda. I think he was the youngest of the four boys and my grandfather Robert’s brother. ... Herman was a “devilish” sort of boy/man so I am told. Liked to tease and play pranks.
RESEARCH NOTES
- Other trees on ancestry list a Henry Dorman Henson (1889-1973), and a Henry Harrison Henson (1888-1986) [born 14 Feb 1888 Texas s/o Robt B and Early B Henson
- Henry H Henson listed as the son of William L Henson 1839-1924 and Susan J Smithwick 1855- , no descendants or spouse, in the Howard Family Tree Nov by SterlingHoward59 on ancestry; same for the Millligan Family Tree by jemilligan60 and other trees.
-There is also a Herman Hugh Henson born abt 1888 or 1889 in Texas found in the census. - according to family sources this is the right Herman.
On 13 Mar 1910 when Herman Hugh was 21, he married Surilda Jane “Rilda” PHELPS in Oklahoma, USA. Born on 11 Nov 1891 in Kentucky, USA. Surilda Jane “Rilda” died in Willow Springs, Howell, Missouri, USA, on 18 Jun 1985; she was 93. Buried in 1985 in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry, New Mexico, USA.
- 1957 listed in Herman’s obit:
“He is survived by his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services were Clayton Graef, R. E. Crook, Gene Phillips, Troy Gray, Pete Haynes, and James McDorman.”
- 1964 in daughter Dorothy’s Texas dealth certificate, parents listed as:
Father: Herman H Henson
Mother: Rilda Jane Phills [Rilda Jane Phelps] surname over-typed]
[Another tree on ancestry says last name is Phillips]
- 1985 memorial for Surilda J. Henson
Birth: Nov. 11, 1891
Death: Jun. 18, 1985 Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, USA
State Line Tribune – Page 2 – June 28, 1985
SURILDA HENSON
Surilda Henson, 93, died June 17 in Willow Springs, Mo. Funeral services were Saturday in the Steed-Todd Chapel with Paul Crooks and Fred Church officiating. Burial was in the Texico Cemetery under the direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Her early childhood and teenage-years were spent as her "Mother's helper." Due to these responsibilities the opportunity for formal education was very limited, which was a great sorrow to her. In her desire for learning she sought knowledge by study of the Holy scriptures.
In 1908, she moved with her family, from Kentucky to western Oklahoma. There she met Herman H. Henson, and married him March 13, 1910. Four children were born – Dorothy Hubbell, Milton, Roberta McGuire, and Herman.
Soon after marriage and as a young mother, she became acquainted with the restored gospel. Due to her previous knowledge of the scriptures, she readily accepted it and was Baptized in August 1913 into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Because of her faithfulness and devotion, many of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are members of her church.
Due to her failing health, she was advised she must move to a dry climate. In May 1919, with three small children, they moved to New Mexico, and settled near Elida, where all of her children received their high school education. In May of 1934 they settled on a farm east of Farwell.
She was preceded in death by her husband in October 1957; one daughter, Dorothy in May 1964; and one son, Milton in April 1984.
She is survived by one daughter, Roberta of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Herman of Lubbock, Texas; two sisters, Sarah Phelps and Beulah Edwards of Somerset, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Jim and Jerry Henson, Mitch and Craig Walls, Jim Moore, and Michael McGuire.
Spouse:
Herman H. Henson (1888 - 1957)
Burial: Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
Plot: Block 2 Lot 137 - lot beside husband
Created by: Marcia Leavell
Record added: Apr 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 36345984
RESEARCH NOTES
- the Smith Family Tree on ancestry by aspaugy says she was the daughter of Lorenzo P Phelps (1868-1948) and Nancy Ellen Bray (1870-1920), and sibling of Benjamin C PHelps 1908, Hattie Beulah Phelps 1905, Albert Lewis Phelps 1903-1904, Alta Richeson Phelps 1901-1971 who married Charles M Phelps 1901-1964) and had 12 children, Sarah Ellen Phelps 1899-1995 who married William Allen Phelps 1894-1975 and had many children, Daniel Phillip Phelps 1896-1978 (married with 3 children), Andrew Lee Phelps 1893-1978 (married with 3 children), Perill Phelps 1889-1975, and Derill Phelps 1889-1963 who married Martha Ellen Hargis 1897-1979 and had 11 children. [tree contains some errors]
in Oklahoma, USA. Born on 11 Nov 1891 in Kentucky, USA. Surilda Jane “Rilda” died in Willow Springs, Howell, Missouri, USA, on 18 Jun 1985; she was 93. Buried in 1985 in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry, New Mexico, USA.- 1957 listed in Herman’s obit:
“He is survived by his wife, Rilda Jane; two sons, Milton of Texico and H. H. Jr. of Cotton Center; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hubbell of Farwell and Mrs. Roberta McGuire of Redland, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services were Clayton Graef, R. E. Crook, Gene Phillips, Troy Gray, Pete Haynes, and James McDorman.”
- 1964 in daughter Dorothy’s Texas dealth certificate, parents listed as:
Father: Herman H Henson
Mother: Rilda Jane Phills [Rilda Jane Phelps] surname over-typed]
[Another tree on ancestry says last name is Phillips]
- 1985 memorial for Surilda J. Henson
Birth: Nov. 11, 1891
Death: Jun. 18, 1985 Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, USA
State Line Tribune – Page 2 – June 28, 1985
SURILDA HENSON
Surilda Henson, 93, died June 17 in Willow Springs, Mo. Funeral services were Saturday in the Steed-Todd Chapel with Paul Crooks and Fred Church officiating. Burial was in the Texico Cemetery under the direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home.
Her early childhood and teenage-years were spent as her "Mother's helper." Due to these responsibilities the opportunity for formal education was very limited, which was a great sorrow to her. In her desire for learning she sought knowledge by study of the Holy scriptures.
In 1908, she moved with her family, from Kentucky to western Oklahoma. There she met Herman H. Henson, and married him March 13, 1910. Four children were born – Dorothy Hubbell, Milton, Roberta McGuire, and Herman.
Soon after marriage and as a young mother, she became acquainted with the restored gospel. Due to her previous knowledge of the scriptures, she readily accepted it and was Baptized in August 1913 into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Because of her faithfulness and devotion, many of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are members of her church.
Due to her failing health, she was advised she must move to a dry climate. In May 1919, with three small children, they moved to New Mexico, and settled near Elida, where all of her children received their high school education. In May of 1934 they settled on a farm east of Farwell.
She was preceded in death by her husband in October 1957; one daughter, Dorothy in May 1964; and one son, Milton in April 1984.
She is survived by one daughter, Roberta of Mountain View, Mo.; one son, Herman of Lubbock, Texas; two sisters, Sarah Phelps and Beulah Edwards of Somerset, Ky.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Jim and Jerry Henson, Mitch and Craig Walls, Jim Moore, and Michael McGuire.
Spouse:
Herman H. Henson (1888 - 1957)
Burial: Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico, USA
Plot: Block 2 Lot 137 - lot beside husband
Created by: Marcia Leavell
Record added: Apr 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 36345984
RESEARCH NOTES
- the Smith Family Tree on ancestry by aspaugy says she was the daughter of Lorenzo P Phelps (1868-1948) and Nancy Ellen Bray (1870-1920), and sibling of Benjamin C PHelps 1908, Hattie Beulah Phelps 1905, Albert Lewis Phelps 1903-1904, Alta Richeson Phelps 1901-1971 who married Charles M Phelps 1901-1964) and had 12 children, Sarah Ellen Phelps 1899-1995 who married William Allen Phelps 1894-1975 and had many children, Daniel Phillip Phelps 1896-1978 (married with 3 children), Andrew Lee Phelps 1893-1978 (married with 3 children), Perill Phelps 1889-1975, and Derill Phelps 1889-1963 who married Martha Ellen Hargis 1897-1979 and had 11 children. [tree contains some errors]
They had the following children:
650i.
Dorothy M HENSON (1910-1964)
651ii.
Milton D HENSON (1912-1984)
652iii.
Roberta Lee HENSON (1916-2002)
653iv.
Herman Hugh HENSON Jr (1922-2000)