Joseph Henderson III

1876 - abt. 1942

Joseph Henderson III was the grandson of Captain Joseph Henderson and son of Joseph Henderson Jr. He married Jennie and had one child.

Important Facts
February 27, 1875 Joseph Henderson III was born in New York. He is the son of Joseph Henderson Jr. and Minnie E. Duryea. Source: 1880 US Federal Census for Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.

New York Map

New York Map
Aug. 1, 1877 Joseph Henderson III was baptized at the St. Matthew Church in Brooklyn, New York. Source: Church Records from the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew.
July 25, 1879 His brother,Robert B. Henderson Sr. was born in New York. Source: 1880 US Federal Census for Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.
June 15, 1880 The 1880 U.S. Census lists Joseph Henderson (28), Mary (25), Joseph (4), Robert (2). Joseph Jr. was listed as clerk and his father from Charleston. They were living on 32 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Source: 1880 US Federal Census for Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T9_783; Family History Film: 1254783; Page: 116.2000; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 0502.

New Jersey Map

New Jersey Map
1880 A third brother, Alexander D. Henderson was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Source: Green-Wood Cemetery records.
1889-1990 Joseph Henderson's family was listed in the Jersey City, New Jersey 1889-90 directories, as living at 618 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Source: Ancestry.com. Jersey City, New Jersey Directory, 1889-90.
1890 US Census - no census records found for Joseph Henderson.
May 17, 1890 His brother Alexander. D. Henderson died from drowning. The family was living at 618 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Source: Green-Wood Cemetery records.
October 7, 1890 When Joseph Henderson III was 14, his grandfather, Captain Joseph Henderson, died at 633 Willoughby Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Source: Brooklyn Municipal Archives (Death Certificate No. 15592).
1891-93

His father, Joseph Henderson, Jr was listed in the Jersey City, New Jersey 1891-93 directories, as living on 618 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, NJ. His occupation is listed as broker. Source: Ancestry.com. Jersey City, New Jersey Directories, 1891-93.

January 21, 1900 His brother, Robert B. Henderson married Lilly E. Castell in Port Richmond, N.Y. Source: New York State Marriage Certificate.
June 5, 1900 His brother, Robert B. Henderson (20), is listed as living with parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Castell on 260 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York. Source: 1900; US Census, Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York; Roll: T623 1043; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24.
1900 At age 24, there are no 1900 US Census records for Joseph Henderson Jr. living in New York or New Jersey. In Nonny’s book, she mentioned that Joseph Henderson Jr. might have disappeared to California.
June 1, 1905 Joseph Henderson (55, Real Estate), Minnie (50), and Joseph (28) are listed in the 1905 New York State Census living on 19 Hanover Place, Brooklyn, New York. Source: 1905 New York State Census; E.D. 17, Kings, New York.
August 5, 1906 Joseph Henderson married Jennie S. Strong in Manhattan, New York, New York. The groom's father was Joseph Henderson and mother Mary Duryea. The bride's father was Mark Strong and mother Jennie Smith. Source: 1910 US Census and New York Marriages, 1686-1980; film 1558669.
August 6, 1907 Daughter, Jennie J. Henderson was born in Bronx county. They were living at 1336 Brook Avenue, Bronx, New York. Source: 1910 US Census; New York Birth Certificate #5170; 1879-1909 New York City Birth Index.
March 23, 1908
When Joseph was 32, his father died of pneumonia at the St. John's Hospital in Kings County, New York. Source: New York Death Certificate Number #6101.



Joseph's Signature (1908)
June 7, 1909 Joseph gave his consent that the last Will and Testament of his grandmother, Angelina A. Henderson, be admitted to probate. Source: Petition, Citation, Proofs of Will, Kings County Surrogate's Court, June 11, 1909.
April 10, 1910
Joseph Henderson III (33) is listed in the 1910 US Federal Census as married with his wife Jennie (22) and daughter Jennie (3). They were living in Overpeck, Bergen, New Jersey. Source: 1910 US Census; Roll: T624_869; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 1026.
Sept. 12, 1918
Joseph registered for World War I, at age 42.  He was a steward at the Knickerbocker Club and lived in Manhattan at 136 East 49th Street. Source: Registration card #31-9-127C;  Draft Board #127, 107 E 41 or 44 St. in NYC   FHL Roll number: 1766251.
Jan. 10, 1920
Joseph Henderson III (42) is listed in the 1920 US Federal Census as married with his wife Jennie (32) and daughter Jennie J. (12). Joseph's occupation was listed as steward at a Club and Jennie was working in a Hotel. They were living on 49th Street in New York City. Source: 1920 Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 12, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1207; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 913; Image: 858.
1930
Not listed in the 1930 US Census. Joseph would have been 54 years old.
April 10, 1940 The 1940 US Census lists, Joseph Henderson (63), Jennie (52) and mother-in-law Jenny Williams. (74). Joseph's education was listed as College, 2nd year. Jennie was listed as Elementary school, 8th grade. They were renting at 195 Madison Street in tNew York City. Source: 1940; Census Place: New York, Kings, New York; Roll: T627_2597; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 24-1963.
April 27, 1942 Joseph Henderson was listed on the WW II Registration Card as unemployed, living at 195 Madison Street, Brooklyn, New York. He listed his wife Jennie Henderson at the same address. He was listed as 5.7 with gray hair and blue eyes. Source: Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration.
May 28, 1942

Joseph Henderson III (66) was listed as living at 66 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York. He was married to Jennie Henderson (54). Source: Green-Wood cemetery Affidavit #39284.

abt. 1942
Joseph Henderon III died sometime after 1942.

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