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Henderson Family History
Henderson Genealogy & Family TreeHenderson is a Scottish name from Caithness, Glencoe, the Shetland Islands, Liddlesdale, and Fordell, and is said to descend from Henry, son of King Nechtan, the founder of the MacDonalds clan. It means “son of Hendry” or “son of Henry,” which means “ruler of home.” The family motto is Sola virtus nobilitat, which means “Virtue alone ennobles.”
Other spellings include “Henreyson,” “Henryson,” “MacEanraig,” “MacEanruig,” and “MacKendrick.” Notable people with the surname include American composer Skitch Henderson, American comedian Biff Henderson, American actress Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch), British actress Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Trainspotting), and New Zealand actor Martin Henderson (The Ring, Bride and Prejudice, Smokin’ Aces). The first Henderson to come to America was Alex Henderson in Virginia in 1650.
Henderson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Henderson -- --, 1640 December 0, 1689
- Elizabeth Henderson -- --, 1607 December 0, 1708 Scotland
- Thomas Henderson -- --, 1650 February 0, 1709
- Robert Henderson -- --, 1666 December 0, 1713
- Robert Hunter Henderson -- --, 1590
Henderson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Henderson -- --, 1545 December 12, 1611
- James Henderson -- --, 1567 May 4, 1636
- Oscar William Henderson -- --, 1622 December 0, 1704 Scotland
- James Henderson -- --, 1758 September 19, 1831 Scotland
- John Henderson -- --, 1698 April 9, 1772
