DAVID HENDERSON came to this township (Wrights Township) in 1820, and taking up a farm on section 7, entered upon the life of a pioneer. He came from Ohio. He remained upon the old homestead until his death.

JOSEPH HENDERSON, a worthy representative of one of the old settler families of this county, is a native of Ohio, having been born there in 1813, his parents being Daniel and Sarah (Collins) Henderson. With his parents, Joseph came to Illinois, in 1820, and settled on section 7, Wrights township, where Joseph has ever since resided. He was united in marriage, in 1832, with Mary Ann Stout, a native of Ohio. Mrs. Henderson departed this life Sept. 3, 1876. Mr. Henderson was again married, Sept. 3, 1885, to Clara Davidson, a native of this county, born Feb. 20, 1867. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, while his wife affiliates with the Baptists. Joseph was reared to agricultural pursuits, which he has followed all his life. He is now the owner of 100 acres of land, which is all improved. In politics, he is a republican, but has had no ambition for political preferment. He is a kind, genial gentleman, and is much respected by all his friends and acquaintances.