Thomas R. Preston Henderson1

b. 7 September 1857, d. 16 August 1863
FatherRobert Hecter Henderson2,3,1 b. 5 Sep 1819, d. 17 Aug 1858
MotherMary Love Clark1 b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 12 Jul 1912
Birth7 Sep 1857 Thomas R. Preston Henderson was born on 7 Sep 1857.1,3 
Ward25 Apr 1859 Thomas was one year old when his father died in 1858. The following Spring, on 25 Apr 1859 William Armstrong Clark, his mother's brother, became Thomas's guardian.2 
Ward28 Oct 1861 But in August, 1861, William was killed during a Civil War battle. On 28 Oct 1861 Lilburn Breckenridge Porterfield, Thomas's cousin, once removed, became his guardian. 
Death16 Aug 1863 Thomas died on 16 Aug 1863 at age 5, probably of flux.3,1,4 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 

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Other interments in Old Glade Spring Cemetery
ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Descendants of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge
Last Edited15 Nov 2012

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 181. Transcription states: Thomas R. P. Henderson, s/o Capt. R. H. & Mary H. Henderson, b. 7 Sept. 1857, d. 16 Aug. 1863.
  2. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 57. William A. Clark named guardian of Thomas Preston Henderson, orphan of Robert H. Henderson, deceased. Bond: $3,000. Surety: William McRyburn.
  3. [S2996] "Complaint", Martha Elizabeth Henderson by her guardian Wm B. Ryburn vs James S. Buchanan, Washington Co., Virginia Ended Chancery Causes 1869-017, reel 117, Library of Virginia.
  4. [S13] Aleta Spicer, Smyth, From writings of Rachel Smyth Scott, p. 19. States her aunt's son Thomas died of flux the year after the death of Rachel's mother (which occured in 1862).