Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-07-25
Jefferson Henderson.

Just rs the shadows Of last night were
vanishing before the light Of a new day.
the summons OF death came to Mr..
jefferson Henderson, one Of Elko's most
highly respected citizens.
Jefferson Henderson was born in
Madison county, Kentucky, May ., 1882.
In early childhood he went
to Howard county, Missouri.
where he li.eI until 1872. when
ho and the late Governor. Bradley
crossed the plains with n drove OF cattle
for the California market. Returning
from this trip he crossed the plains two
years later end remained about Il year.
lie then returned to Missouri and on
the Goth Of July, 1857, he married the
daughter OF the late Governor Bradley
who survives HIN. He then settled
in Howard county and remained there
until 1870 when he removed wish hIs
family to San Jose, California. He
resided there until 1877, when he came
to Elko and engaged in the cattle bus
mess In the southern part OF this county.
lie closed this business i'll lSS0 aud on
the End day OF August Of that year open
cd the Henderson Bank which he since
conducted and OF which he was presi.
dent from its foundation to the time Of
his death.
About eighteen mouths ago "A swelling
began OF his left wrist that battlad the
best physicians on the Coast. Since then
the deceased has been an invalid. In
December. 1900, he vent TO Calitor MIA
for his health and remained there until
about the middle OF August, 1901. Since
his return he has been confined closely
to the house. Oue week ago today lac
was taken to his bed, and from that
limo he gradually grew weaker. until tho
end came ut 10 minutes to > o'clock
this morning. He became unconscious
about I o'clock last evening and remain
cd so until Il few moments before he
died, when he regained consciousness
and recognized the family.
The deceased leaves an aged wi low,
one daughter, Mrs. W. II. Brown who
,'NNS IA NAANA7bs lpuA Eph5, JUN,
Louis, Joseph and Charles, all Of whom
resides in this State except Joseph who
IL a prominent physician OF San Fran,
cisco. John and Charles reside III Elko
and Louis is tho present Warden OF
the State prison at Carson. Three
grandchildren, Sadie, Marjorie nnt
Wellington, and a large circle o
relatives and friends are also left tC
mourn his loss.
Mr.. Henderson has been prominent il
iho business affairs OF Elko county fOl
nearly a quarter of n century, During
that time he has handled millions oil
dollars belonging to the people OF thi.
county, every cent OF which he account.
ed for with the strictcst integrity. IL,
was faithful to the trust re1Osed in him
and died with It s~1Ntless reputation foI
honesty and intrgT What u priceless.
legacy to those whit III II today! True
and faithful i'll all tl.r relations OF life,
may his tired spirit find an easy entrnuc,
into the realms OF eternal bliss.
Tho funeral will take place from the
family residence Thursday morning at
10 o'clock, Rev. George II. Greenfield OF
tho Presbyterian church officiating
Friends and a~cquaiutances are respect.
fully invited to attend.
Tho INDEPENDENT extends its sym.
pathies to tho bereaved family. May
their grief DO lightenod by the thought
that their loved one sleeps in peace.