Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-26
MR. SAC 3. HENDERSON BEAD.
Oldest Member Brazos County Bar,
Former Representative and High
Degree Mason Gone

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AS briefly announced In the Eagle
yesterday, Mr.. Sam X. Henderson
breathed his last at HIS home In this
city yesterday morning at 3 O'clock.
in the presence of members of the
family and friends. He had been in
failing health for some months and
confined to his home for ten days or
Two weeks, but his illness had not as
sumed its critical phase until some
three days ago, and even after that
time it was hoped that he would rally
from the attack. His death was
therefore a surprise TO many and a
deep sorrow TO all.
Samuel Red Henderson was born at
Old Washington Washington county,
Texas, August 10, 1854, and was &C
cordlngly in his fifty-fifth year. He
was the son of Thomas s. and Harriet
Red Henderson, and was educated at
the Texas Military Institute at Austin
and Baylor University, and received
his training for the legal profession at
| Cumberland University Of Lebanon,
Tenn. Mr.. Henderson located in Bry-
an about 1875, and was the Oldest
member Of the Brazos County Bar at
the time of his death. He has been
prominently associated with leading
members o. the bar in partnerships,
and has had part in great deal of
the important litigation for many
years.
tie has always taken an active in
terest in politics, and was frequently
trusted with leadership. He was ir-
trepid and fearless, yet withal kind
and genial, and loved the companion
! ship OF his fellows. I,e served with
distinction as a member of the TWEEN
! ty-sixth legislature, and so far as we
have been able 70 learn was never a
candidate for any other Office. Mr..
henderson was a member of the
Baptist church, a Mason, Knight
Templar and Shriner.
Mr.. Henderson was first married r.
Miss Katie Law. daughter of the late
DR.. F. NJ. Law, in 1879 OF this union
five children, all of whom survive, were
born, Mrs. A. NJ. Ferguson of McKin-
ney, F. Law Henderson of San An
tonic, Thos. S. Henderson of Rich
mond, Va, and Misses Katie and Win
mic Henderson, students of the State
University. The wife and mother
died in 1895. Mr.. Henderson was
again married in 1901 to Miss Mary
Roberts Of Independence Texas, who
survives him. He also leaves one
| brother, Hon. T. S. Henderson OF. Cam
eron. and four sisters. Mrs. Geo. l..
Chandler of Anderson, Mrs. T. c. Fow
L. of Lampasas. Mrs. j. w. Rodes OF
/ Nayasota, and Miss Ada Henderson Of
Cameron. Mr.. Henderson was
bother to the late Judge Jno. n. Hen
derson, whose death at his home in
lDalas two months ago, brought sor-
row to the hearts of the people of
Texas.
The funeral was held at the family
home in this city yesterday afternoon
al 4:30 o'clock, under the auspices of
Brazos Union Lodge No. 129, A. F. and
A H.. members Ivanhoe Comman-
derry No. 8, Knights Templar. acting
as escort. The religious service was
conducted by Dr. Geo. B. Butler. pas
tor of the Baptist church. and Dr. j.
D West pastor of the Presbyterian
church.
A good man. and one who loved and
! served his fellow men, has gone. He
laid down the burden of an industrious
and useful life at the very brink of
the grave, and passed out into etern-
ity with smile of peace and rest up
or his placid face that bespoke a con-
seriousness of duty well performed.