Nettie Jeanette Henderson was the fifth of 11 children born to:

David Glenn Henderson, b. Mar. 28, 1842 in Calder Brae/Abricon, North Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Jul. 19, 1926 in Fontana, San Bernardino county, CA. &

Matilda Caroline Hawker, b. Jul. 27, 1845 in Victoria, Australia and d. Jan. 10, 1921 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino county, CA.

Ten of the children lived to maturity;

1) David Thomas, b. Jul. 08, 1863 in CA. and d. Aug. 05, 1953 in San Bernardino Co., CA. He was a farmer at Bishop in Inyo Co., Ca.

2) Alexander 'Alec', b. Oct. 6, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Apr. 6, 1951 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Alec also lived in Bishop, Inyo, CA.

3) William Penn 'Bill/Will', b. Sept. 10, 1867 in CA. and d. Apr. 18, 1968 in L.A. Co., CA. He was in business in Rialto.

4) Walter Scott, b. Nov. 10, 1869 in CA. and d. July 26, 1964 in San Bernardino Co., CA. He was a resident of Etiwanda.

5) Nettie Jeanette, b. Mar. 1, 1872 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA. and d. Mar. 11, 1961 in Ontario, S. B., CA. She married Joseph E. Perdew and lived on a place adjoining the Henderson ranch

6) Charles Glen, b. 1875 and d. Feb. 21, 1882. He died as a child and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA.

7) Robert Roy, b. Nov. 1, 1877 in San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. May 2, 1938 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. He was a rancher in Etiwanda

8) Margaret, b. Dec. 2, 1882 in San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 12, 1936 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA. 'Maggie' married James Anderson of San Bernardino

9) Lottie Belle, b. 1884 and d. 1976. She was the wife of William St. Claire of Little Rock, Los Angeles Co., CA.

10) Grover Cleveland, b. Mar. 15, 1887 in CA. and d. Jun. 17, 1970 in San Bernardino Co., CA. He was a citrus grower in Etiwanda.

11) Earl Elmer, b. May 26, 1891 in CA. and d. Nov. 13, 1964 in Monterey Co., CA. He lived in Etiwanda, S.B., CA.

Source: Donald Henderson and son, David Henderson.

In the 1880 U.S. census, 8 yr. old Nettie Henderson, b. abt. 1872 in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.

with her

38 yr. old father, D. (David) G.(Glenn) Henderson, a farmer, b. in Scotland

34 yr. old mother, Matilda Henderson, b. in Australia

16 yr. old brother, David T. Henderson, b. in CA.

13 yr. old brother, Alexander Henderson, b. in CA.

12 yr. old brother, William Henderson, b. in CA. 10 yr. old brother, Walter S. Henderson, b. in CA.

5 yr. old brother, Charles Glenn Henderson, b. in CA.

2 yr. old brother, Robt. H. Henderson, b. in CA.

David Glenn Henderson's parents were both born in Scotland.

Matilda Caroline (Hawker) Henderson's parents were both b. in England.

Living next door to them were Matilda's 28 yr. old brother, Henry Hawker & his 19 yr. old wife, Emily as well as

Matilda's 29 yr. old sister, Maria (Hawker) Porter, her husband, Henry Porter and their four children.

On Jan. 16, 1890, Joseph E. Perdew and Nettie Jeanette Henderson, of Grapeland, were married in Grapeland, San Bernardino Co., Ca.

Joseph E. and Nettie Perdew's children were:

1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,

San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.

2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.

3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.

4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.

5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.

6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.

7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.

8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.

9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.

10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.

In the 1900 U.S. census, 28 yr. old Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her

36 yr. old husband, Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA.

9 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.

7 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.

6 yr. old son, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.

5 yr. old daughter, Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.

3 yr. old son, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA.

Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.

Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.

Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.

Excerpt from the book: Light Over The Mountain:

Nettie frequently took the boys in her horse and buggy to where they would shoot rabbits by the dozen. She usually took along her shotgun to kill rattlesnakes which might cross her path.

Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 15, Col. 5

Wed., Aug. 15, 1900

Excerpt from: PICNIC ON THE BEACH

The members of the Woman's League of the Universalist Church, Pasadena, and friends spent yesterday on the beach here. The party left Pasadena early in the morning in the "Poppy" parlor car. At noon luncheon was served, after which the company made the trip to Ocean Park, leaving for Pasadena about 6 o'clock. The party included: Rev. and Mrs. Ralph E. Conner, Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Conger, Mmes. J. E. Perdew (and 23 other women).

In the 1910 U.S. census, 37 yr. old Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with her

46 yr. old husband, Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA.

19 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.

17 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.

16 yr. old son, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.

15. yr. old daughter, Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA.

14 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.

8 yr. old son, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.

6 yr. old son, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.

3 yr. old son, son, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.

4 mth. old son, Kenneth Pardew

Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.

Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)

This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.

In the 1920 U.S. census, 47 yr. old Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA. was living in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. with her

56 yr. old husband, Joseph Edwin Perdew, a farmer on a fruit farm, b. in CA.

28 yr. old son, Clarence Howard Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.

25 yr. old son, Forest Seabury Perdew, a miner doing tunnel work, b. in CA.

17 yr. old son, Lynn John Perdew, a bos maker at a packing house, b. in CA.

15 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a farmer at home, b. in CA.

12 yr. old son, Chester James Perdew, b. in CA.

10 yr. old son, Kenneth Perdew, b. in CA.

7 yr. old daughter, Ethel Vera Perdew, b. in CA.

Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.

Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in IA.

Nettie's parents, 77 yr. old David Glenn Henderson & 74 yr. old Matilda Caroline(Hawker) Henderson were living on one side of them and

Nettie and Joseph's 22 yr. old son, Robert Rolland Perdew & his 19 yr. old wife, Mabel Inez (Marler) Perdew were living on the other side.

Also living on nearby farms were:

22 yr. old Fred William Henderson and his 17 yr. old wife, Theodosia.

Nettie's 50 yr. old brother, Walter Scott Henderson, his 43 yr. old wife, Amanda and their 6 children.

38 yr. old Eulus Lee Marler and his 37 yr. old wife, Pearl Ethel Marler. Two of their daughters married Perdews.

The San Bernardino Daily Sun, P. 4, Fri., Feb. 18, 1921

ETIWANDA NOTES

ETIWANDA, Feb. 17 – Mrs. J.E. Perdew sustained a broken rib as the result of a fall in the yard of her home a few days ago.

Nettie's grandson, 'Jack' Perdew, recalls that Nettie had a huge, four circle wood-burning stove which may also have had an oven. The house probably didn't have a heating system, and the heat which emanated from the stove kept the kitchen warm, making it the popular place for the family to gather.

The kitchen also contained a rectangular table large enough to seat 6-8 people and it was frequently used for card games. While the family played cards, Nettie was always busy, standing and working at the stove or at the kitchen sink.

'Jack's' only recollection of food cooked frequently was pink beans with ham hock and cornbread.

In the living room, there was a player piano with foot pumps and paper rolls of music which her grandchildren loved to amuse themselves with, as Nettie and Joseph didn't yet own a radio.

Nettie and Joseph's sons, Tom and Chester as well as their granddaughter, Pat, also lived with them.

In the 1930 U.S. census, 57 yr. old Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA., was living on a farm in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with her

67 yr. old husband, J. Edward Perdew, the proprietor of a campground/grocery store, b. in CA.

24 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a contractor/well driller, b. in CA.

22 yr. old married son, Chester Perdew, a laborer, working in the water well industry, b. in CA.

Chester's 3 yr. 8 mth. old daughter, Pattsie R. Perdew, b. in CA.

Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (should be Australia).

Joseph's father was b. in IA. and his mother in OH.

Pattsie's father was b. in CA. and her mother in TX.

Joseph was 26 years old and Nettie was 17 when they married.

No one in the family was a military veteran.

In the 1940 U.S. census, 67 yr. old Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA., was living at 272 Lavine in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with her

76 yr. old husband, Joseph Perdew, living on a pension, b. in CA.

39 yr. old son, John Lynn Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.

36 yr. old son, Tom Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.

and 13 yr. old granddaughter, Ruth Patsey Perdew, b. in CA.

Joseph had attended 8 years of school and Nettie, six. John Lynn and Tom had completed one year of high school.

Living next door, at 277 Lavine, was Joseph & Nettie's 43 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, his 36 yr. old wife, Dora and their 10 yr. old son, Billy.

Obituary for NETTIE J. PERDEW (from a family clipping):

ALTA LOMA - Nettie J. Perdew, 89, of 9358 La Vine, died in Ontario Sanitarium Saturday following a long illness.

A life-long resident of the community, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Andres of Alta Loma and Mrs. Edwin Relph of Crestline;

five sons, Earnest E., Forest S. and John L. Perdew, all of Alta Loma, Robert R. of Etiwanda and Kenneth Perdew of Hood River, Oregon;

a sister, Mrs. O. D. Watson of Little Rock;

four brothers, William Henderson of Covina, Walter S. Henderson of Etiwanda, Grover C. Henderson of Etiwanda and Earl Henderson of Salinas;

13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services are 2:30 Wednesday at Draper Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Lawrence F. Hawley of the First Methodist Church of Ontario officiating. Interment to follow in Bellevue cemetery.

The Cucamonga Times (Cucamonga, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3

Thu., Mar. 16, 1961

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. PERDEW

Final rites for Nettie J. Perdew, 89, of 9358 La Vine avenue, Alta Loma, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Draper mortuary in Ontario.

Officiating was Rev. Lawrence F. Hawley, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Ontario.

Mrs. Perdew died at an Ontario sanitarium Saturday following a long illness. She was a native of California and had lived her entire life in this community. Survivors include:

two daughters, Mrs. Robert Andres of Alta Loma and Mrs. Edwin Relph of Crestline;

five sons, Earnest E., Forest S. and John L. Perdew, all of Alta Loma, Robert R. of Etiwanda and Kenneth Perdew of Hood River, Oregon;

a sister, Mrs. O. D. Watson of Little Rock;

four brothers, William Henderson of Covina, Walter S. Henderson of Etiwanda, Grover C. Henderson of Etiwanda and Earl Henderson of Salinas;

13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Burial was at Bellevue cemetery.

Information contained in her death certificate:

Nettie Jeanette Perdew passed away Mar. 11, 1961 at 5:30 PM at the Ontario Sanitarium (now called the Ontario Healthcare Center) at 1661 South Euclid Ave. in Ontario, San Bernardino, CA.

Her cause of death was: Hypostatic Pneumonia (onset 4 days before her death), due to Congestive Heart Disease and Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, which she had suffered from for years. A significant condition contributing to her death was listed as: Cerebral Thrombosis.

Nettie's occupation was: housewife. She was widowed.

Her birthdate was listed as March 1, 1872. Her parents were: David G. Henderson, b. in Scotland & Matilda Hawker, b. in Australia.

The informant was her son: Forest S. Perdew.