John Hope Henderson
John Hope Henderson, son of John and Nancy (Singleton) Henderson, was born December 11, 1807 at Dix River, Garrard County, Kentucky. His childhood home was on the Dix River opposite Clark Run. In 1822, he along with his family moved to Haywood County, Tennessee. It was here he met Elizabeth E. Powell, daughter of Henry Aaron Powell. They were married on the 3rd of September 1829. It was also here that their first child, Mary E., was born on the 12th of May, 1831. They were forced to move north because of their anti-slavery feelings. He was one of the leading Abolitionists in Freedom Township.
Mary Henderson was still an infant when John H. Henderson and family along with his parents, brother Singleton and a hired man, Robert Norris, set out for Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois to settle on land previously selected by William H. Henderson, another brother. They arrived in the fall or early winter of 1831-1832. The rest of the Henderson and Howard migration spent the winter in Sangamon County and went on to LaSalle County in the early spring. John's brother Rollins and his family stopped in Union County, Illinois and settled there.
The Henderson's settled on Big Indian Creek which emptied into the Fox River, settling a short distance southeast of Davis, on section 11, circa 1831-32, now the Calkins farm. It was very good farming land with a good stand of timber and plenty of water. They constructed a log cabin, other sheds and buildings, and a saw mill on their claim on the Creek.
John Hope Henderson was school teacher and tanner by trade, but he had a great deal of knowledge concerning law, surveying, and business dealings. He was a much respected man and a leading citizen wherever he lived. He was also a deeply religious man and received a license to exhort (preach the Gospel) in February of 1835 from "The Society".
Mr. Henderson died on May 17, 1848, and his wife Elizabeth, on October 26, 1887. They are both buried in the west section of the Harding Cemetery.
Transcribed by Charlotte Stevens Schneider, Wife of Gary E. Schneider, 2nd great Grandnephew of John Hope Henderson's wife, Elizabeth.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about John Hope Henderson
Name: John Hope Henderson
Gender: male
Birth Place: KY
Birth Year: 1807
Spouse Name: Elizabeth E. Powell
Spouse
Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1813
Marriage
Year: 1829
Marriage State: TN
Number Pages: 1
OBITUARY.
Hardin, La Salle Co., May 19th.
Mr. Editor: I hereby announce to you the death of Mr. John H. Henderson, who die don the morning of the 17th inst. of inflammation of the lungs, in the 41st year of his age. He was born in Kentucky and enjoyed the advantages of a religious education and early in life, embraced the Savior by faith and manifested much zeal in the cause of Christ.
Feeling a great abhorrence for the so called 'Domestic Institution of the South,' he early left his native State and came to Illinois in hope of being free from the blighting force of slavery. He came to this place (Indian Creek) before the Black Hawk War, as it is called, and was one of those who suffered much in the early settlement of the country.
At the time of the Indian massacre at this place in 1832 he escaped by flight, being at that time engaged in agriculture, at a short distance from the place where fifteen of his
fellow beings fell in death and found a common grave. After the close of the war he returned with his family, and was one of the first in this place in uniting with the visible Church of Christ. Maintaining great integrity in his religious life, and being a man of great energy of character, he did much in those days by precept and example to build up Zion.
While he looked at the sufferings of his fellow men in bondage, his soul of fire could not wait the tardy movement of the day, which seemed to do so little to remove the 'great evil,' and in the organization of the party called the Liberty Party he was first and foremost. He thought no sacrifice too great to bring about the desired object.
On this subject he concentrated all the energy of his soul, and stood as a champion in Northern Illinois to plead for the 'down trodden and oppressed.' But he rests from his
labors. In his last sickness he gave the clearest evidence of his Christian hope, and perhaps there are few instances of a more complete triumph in death while he passed away to his home in Heaven.
As a neighbor, he was kind and obliging, as a husband, attentive and faithful; As a father, he was indulgent, and few excelled in the deep interest he always manifested for the welfare of his children. He was an ardent and liberal supporter of the Sabbath School and other institutions designed for the general good of mankind.
In his death his family suffer an irreparable loss; the church, a bright and living member, and the community one of the most active citizens.
Wesley Batcheller
Western Citizen (Chicago's abolitionist newspaper), May 30, 1848.
John Hope Henderson, son of John and Nancy (Singleton) Henderson, was born December 11, 1807 at Dix River, Garrard County, Kentucky. His childhood home was on the Dix River opposite Clark Run. In 1822, he along with his family moved to Haywood County, Tennessee. It was here he met Elizabeth E. Powell, daughter of Henry Aaron Powell. They were married on the 3rd of September 1829. It was also here that their first child, Mary E., was born on the 12th of May, 1831. They were forced to move north because of their anti-slavery feelings. He was one of the leading Abolitionists in Freedom Township.
Mary Henderson was still an infant when John H. Henderson and family along with his parents, brother Singleton and a hired man, Robert Norris, set out for Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois to settle on land previously selected by William H. Henderson, another brother. They arrived in the fall or early winter of 1831-1832. The rest of the Henderson and Howard migration spent the winter in Sangamon County and went on to LaSalle County in the early spring. John's brother Rollins and his family stopped in Union County, Illinois and settled there.
The Henderson's settled on Big Indian Creek which emptied into the Fox River, settling a short distance southeast of Davis, on section 11, circa 1831-32, now the Calkins farm. It was very good farming land with a good stand of timber and plenty of water. They constructed a log cabin, other sheds and buildings, and a saw mill on their claim on the Creek.
John Hope Henderson was school teacher and tanner by trade, but he had a great deal of knowledge concerning law, surveying, and business dealings. He was a much respected man and a leading citizen wherever he lived. He was also a deeply religious man and received a license to exhort (preach the Gospel) in February of 1835 from "The Society".
Mr. Henderson died on May 17, 1848, and his wife Elizabeth, on October 26, 1887. They are both buried in the west section of the Harding Cemetery.
Transcribed by Charlotte Stevens Schneider, Wife of Gary E. Schneider, 2nd great Grandnephew of John Hope Henderson's wife, Elizabeth.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about John Hope Henderson
Name: John Hope Henderson
Gender: male
Birth Place: KY
Birth Year: 1807
Spouse Name: Elizabeth E. Powell
Spouse
Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1813
Marriage
Year: 1829
Marriage State: TN
Number Pages: 1
OBITUARY.
Hardin, La Salle Co., May 19th.
Mr. Editor: I hereby announce to you the death of Mr. John H. Henderson, who die don the morning of the 17th inst. of inflammation of the lungs, in the 41st year of his age. He was born in Kentucky and enjoyed the advantages of a religious education and early in life, embraced the Savior by faith and manifested much zeal in the cause of Christ.
Feeling a great abhorrence for the so called 'Domestic Institution of the South,' he early left his native State and came to Illinois in hope of being free from the blighting force of slavery. He came to this place (Indian Creek) before the Black Hawk War, as it is called, and was one of those who suffered much in the early settlement of the country.
At the time of the Indian massacre at this place in 1832 he escaped by flight, being at that time engaged in agriculture, at a short distance from the place where fifteen of his
fellow beings fell in death and found a common grave. After the close of the war he returned with his family, and was one of the first in this place in uniting with the visible Church of Christ. Maintaining great integrity in his religious life, and being a man of great energy of character, he did much in those days by precept and example to build up Zion.
While he looked at the sufferings of his fellow men in bondage, his soul of fire could not wait the tardy movement of the day, which seemed to do so little to remove the 'great evil,' and in the organization of the party called the Liberty Party he was first and foremost. He thought no sacrifice too great to bring about the desired object.
On this subject he concentrated all the energy of his soul, and stood as a champion in Northern Illinois to plead for the 'down trodden and oppressed.' But he rests from his
labors. In his last sickness he gave the clearest evidence of his Christian hope, and perhaps there are few instances of a more complete triumph in death while he passed away to his home in Heaven.
As a neighbor, he was kind and obliging, as a husband, attentive and faithful; As a father, he was indulgent, and few excelled in the deep interest he always manifested for the welfare of his children. He was an ardent and liberal supporter of the Sabbath School and other institutions designed for the general good of mankind.
In his death his family suffer an irreparable loss; the church, a bright and living member, and the community one of the most active citizens.
Wesley Batcheller
Western Citizen (Chicago's abolitionist newspaper), May 30, 1848.
John Hope Henderson
John Hope Henderson, son of John and Nancy (Singleton) Henderson, was born December 11, 1807 at Dix River, Garrard County, Kentucky. His childhood home was on the Dix River opposite Clark Run. In 1822, he along with his family moved to Haywood County, Tennessee. It was here he met Elizabeth E. Powell, daughter of Henry Aaron Powell. They were married on the 3rd of September 1829. It was also here that their first child, Mary E., was born on the 12th of May, 1831. They were forced to move north because of their anti-slavery feelings. He was one of the leading Abolitionists in Freedom Township.
Mary Henderson was still an infant when John H. Henderson and family along with his parents, brother Singleton and a hired man, Robert Norris, set out for Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois to settle on land previously selected by William H. Henderson, another brother. They arrived in the fall or early winter of 1831-1832. The rest of the Henderson and Howard migration spent the winter in Sangamon County and went on to LaSalle County in the early spring. John's brother Rollins and his family stopped in Union County, Illinois and settled there.
The Henderson's settled on Big Indian Creek which emptied into the Fox River, settling a short distance southeast of Davis, on section 11, circa 1831-32, now the Calkins farm. It was very good farming land with a good stand of timber and plenty of water. They constructed a log cabin, other sheds and buildings, and a saw mill on their claim on the Creek.
John Hope Henderson was school teacher and tanner by trade, but he had a great deal of knowledge concerning law, surveying, and business dealings. He was a much respected man and a leading citizen wherever he lived. He was also a deeply religious man and received a license to exhort (preach the Gospel) in February of 1835 from "The Society".
Mr. Henderson died on May 17, 1848, and his wife Elizabeth, on October 26, 1887. They are both buried in the west section of the Harding Cemetery.
Transcribed by Charlotte Stevens Schneider, Wife of Gary E. Schneider, 2nd great Grandnephew of John Hope Henderson's wife, Elizabeth.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about John Hope Henderson
Name: John Hope Henderson
Gender: male
Birth Place: KY
Birth Year: 1807
Spouse Name: Elizabeth E. Powell
Spouse
Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1813
Marriage
Year: 1829
Marriage State: TN
Number Pages: 1
OBITUARY.
Hardin, La Salle Co., May 19th.
Mr. Editor: I hereby announce to you the death of Mr. John H. Henderson, who die don the morning of the 17th inst. of inflammation of the lungs, in the 41st year of his age. He was born in Kentucky and enjoyed the advantages of a religious education and early in life, embraced the Savior by faith and manifested much zeal in the cause of Christ.
Feeling a great abhorrence for the so called 'Domestic Institution of the South,' he early left his native State and came to Illinois in hope of being free from the blighting force of slavery. He came to this place (Indian Creek) before the Black Hawk War, as it is called, and was one of those who suffered much in the early settlement of the country.
At the time of the Indian massacre at this place in 1832 he escaped by flight, being at that time engaged in agriculture, at a short distance from the place where fifteen of his
fellow beings fell in death and found a common grave. After the close of the war he returned with his family, and was one of the first in this place in uniting with the visible Church of Christ. Maintaining great integrity in his religious life, and being a man of great energy of character, he did much in those days by precept and example to build up Zion.
While he looked at the sufferings of his fellow men in bondage, his soul of fire could not wait the tardy movement of the day, which seemed to do so little to remove the 'great evil,' and in the organization of the party called the Liberty Party he was first and foremost. He thought no sacrifice too great to bring about the desired object.
On this subject he concentrated all the energy of his soul, and stood as a champion in Northern Illinois to plead for the 'down trodden and oppressed.' But he rests from his
labors. In his last sickness he gave the clearest evidence of his Christian hope, and perhaps there are few instances of a more complete triumph in death while he passed away to his home in Heaven.
As a neighbor, he was kind and obliging, as a husband, attentive and faithful; As a father, he was indulgent, and few excelled in the deep interest he always manifested for the welfare of his children. He was an ardent and liberal supporter of the Sabbath School and other institutions designed for the general good of mankind.
In his death his family suffer an irreparable loss; the church, a bright and living member, and the community one of the most active citizens.
Wesley Batcheller
Western Citizen (Chicago's abolitionist newspaper), May 30, 1848.
John Hope Henderson, son of John and Nancy (Singleton) Henderson, was born December 11, 1807 at Dix River, Garrard County, Kentucky. His childhood home was on the Dix River opposite Clark Run. In 1822, he along with his family moved to Haywood County, Tennessee. It was here he met Elizabeth E. Powell, daughter of Henry Aaron Powell. They were married on the 3rd of September 1829. It was also here that their first child, Mary E., was born on the 12th of May, 1831. They were forced to move north because of their anti-slavery feelings. He was one of the leading Abolitionists in Freedom Township.
Mary Henderson was still an infant when John H. Henderson and family along with his parents, brother Singleton and a hired man, Robert Norris, set out for Indian Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois to settle on land previously selected by William H. Henderson, another brother. They arrived in the fall or early winter of 1831-1832. The rest of the Henderson and Howard migration spent the winter in Sangamon County and went on to LaSalle County in the early spring. John's brother Rollins and his family stopped in Union County, Illinois and settled there.
The Henderson's settled on Big Indian Creek which emptied into the Fox River, settling a short distance southeast of Davis, on section 11, circa 1831-32, now the Calkins farm. It was very good farming land with a good stand of timber and plenty of water. They constructed a log cabin, other sheds and buildings, and a saw mill on their claim on the Creek.
John Hope Henderson was school teacher and tanner by trade, but he had a great deal of knowledge concerning law, surveying, and business dealings. He was a much respected man and a leading citizen wherever he lived. He was also a deeply religious man and received a license to exhort (preach the Gospel) in February of 1835 from "The Society".
Mr. Henderson died on May 17, 1848, and his wife Elizabeth, on October 26, 1887. They are both buried in the west section of the Harding Cemetery.
Transcribed by Charlotte Stevens Schneider, Wife of Gary E. Schneider, 2nd great Grandnephew of John Hope Henderson's wife, Elizabeth.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
about John Hope Henderson
Name: John Hope Henderson
Gender: male
Birth Place: KY
Birth Year: 1807
Spouse Name: Elizabeth E. Powell
Spouse
Birth Place: NC
Spouse Birth Year: 1813
Marriage
Year: 1829
Marriage State: TN
Number Pages: 1
OBITUARY.
Hardin, La Salle Co., May 19th.
Mr. Editor: I hereby announce to you the death of Mr. John H. Henderson, who die don the morning of the 17th inst. of inflammation of the lungs, in the 41st year of his age. He was born in Kentucky and enjoyed the advantages of a religious education and early in life, embraced the Savior by faith and manifested much zeal in the cause of Christ.
Feeling a great abhorrence for the so called 'Domestic Institution of the South,' he early left his native State and came to Illinois in hope of being free from the blighting force of slavery. He came to this place (Indian Creek) before the Black Hawk War, as it is called, and was one of those who suffered much in the early settlement of the country.
At the time of the Indian massacre at this place in 1832 he escaped by flight, being at that time engaged in agriculture, at a short distance from the place where fifteen of his
fellow beings fell in death and found a common grave. After the close of the war he returned with his family, and was one of the first in this place in uniting with the visible Church of Christ. Maintaining great integrity in his religious life, and being a man of great energy of character, he did much in those days by precept and example to build up Zion.
While he looked at the sufferings of his fellow men in bondage, his soul of fire could not wait the tardy movement of the day, which seemed to do so little to remove the 'great evil,' and in the organization of the party called the Liberty Party he was first and foremost. He thought no sacrifice too great to bring about the desired object.
On this subject he concentrated all the energy of his soul, and stood as a champion in Northern Illinois to plead for the 'down trodden and oppressed.' But he rests from his
labors. In his last sickness he gave the clearest evidence of his Christian hope, and perhaps there are few instances of a more complete triumph in death while he passed away to his home in Heaven.
As a neighbor, he was kind and obliging, as a husband, attentive and faithful; As a father, he was indulgent, and few excelled in the deep interest he always manifested for the welfare of his children. He was an ardent and liberal supporter of the Sabbath School and other institutions designed for the general good of mankind.
In his death his family suffer an irreparable loss; the church, a bright and living member, and the community one of the most active citizens.
Wesley Batcheller
Western Citizen (Chicago's abolitionist newspaper), May 30, 1848.
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