Silas Henderson- was born February 5, 1875 in Monongalia County, Virginia, a son of David and Elizabeth (Morris) Henderson, both of whom died in the county of his birth. In his twentieth year, he entered the Federal Army for service in the war between the states, enlisting March 26, 1864, and serving until June 30th, 1865. He was a member of Company D, 3D Virginia Calalry, participated in all the engagements of his regiment during his term of service, fighting in the valley under Sheridan. April 9, 1871, in the county of his birth, he was joined in wedlock wife Melinda Chisler, who was born in Greene County, Pa. November 2, 1851. They have four children, Charles L, born February 25, 1872, Martin L., May 2, 1876, David C., May 31, 1880, Ralph A., October 3, 1882. The wife of Mr. Henderson is a daughter of Lewis and Eliza (Herrington) Chisler who makes their home in Monongalia, county. October 1, 1873 Silas Henderson took up his residence in Tyler County, and he is the owner of one of the best farms in Meade District. He is also serving an apportment in his district, as justice of the peace. He receives his mail at Wick P.O . Box, Tyler County, West Virginia.
Silas Henderson- was born February 5, 1875 in Monongalia County, Virginia, a son of David and Elizabeth (Morris) Henderson, both of whom died in the county of his birth. In his twentieth year, he entered the Federal Army for service in the war between the states, enlisting March 26, 1864, and serving until June 30th, 1865. He was a member of Company D, 3D Virginia Calalry, participated in all the engagements of his regiment during his term of service, fighting in the valley under Sheridan. April 9, 1871, in the county of his birth, he was joined in wedlock wife Melinda Chisler, who was born in Greene County, Pa. November 2, 1851. They have four children, Charles L, born February 25, 1872, Martin L., May 2, 1876, David C., May 31, 1880, Ralph A., October 3, 1882. The wife of Mr. Henderson is a daughter of Lewis and Eliza (Herrington) Chisler who makes their home in Monongalia, county. October 1, 1873 Silas Henderson took up his residence in Tyler County, and he is the owner of one of the best farms in Meade District. He is also serving an apportment in his district, as justice of the peace. He receives his mail at Wick P.O . Box, Tyler County, West Virginia.
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