Robert B. Henderson Sr.

Robert Boyd Henderson Sr. 1879 - 1956 Robert Boyd Henderson was the grandchild of Captain Joseph Henderson. He married Lillian E. Castell and had one child, Robert B. Henderson Jr.
Important Facts

July 25, 1879	Robert B. Henderson Sr. was born in New York. He is the grandson of Captain Joseph Henderson and son to Joseph Henderson Jr. and Mary E. Duryea. Source: 1880 US Federal Census for Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey.	Rob Henderson Lacey, Morristown, NJ
June 15, 1880	The 1880 U.S. Census lists Joseph Henderson (28), Mary (25), Joseph (4), Robert (2). Joseph was listed as clerk and his father from Charleston, SC. 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.	Rob Henderson Lacey, Morristown, NJ
1889-1890	Joseph Henderson's family was listed in the Jersey City, New Jersey Directories, 1889-90 as living at 618 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Source: Jersey City, New Jersey Directories, 1889-90.	Rob Henderson Strunk, Penn St., Reading, PA
1890	US Census - no census records found for Robert B. Henderson in New York or New Jersey.
January 21, 1900	At age 21, Robert B. Henderson married Lilly E. Castell in Port Richmond, N.Y. Source: New York State Marriage Certificate.
May 09, 1900	Lilly and Robert had a son, Robert B. Henderson Jr. who is listed under births reported in 1900, Borough of Brooklyn. Certificate Number 8516. Source: Ancestry.com. New York City Births, 1891-1902: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: New York Department of Health. Births reported in the city of New York, 1891-1902. New York, NY: Department of Health.
June 5, 1900	The June 5, 1900 US Census listed Robert B. Henderson, son-in-law (20), L. Elizabeth (20), and son Robert B. Jr., (1 month) living with his wife’s parents, Rebecca G. Castell (49) and E.W. Castell (53) 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.	Lillian E. Castell
January 28, 1902	Robert B. Henderson of 260 Schermerhorn Street was charged with violating the Internal Revenue laws before US Commissioner Shields, in Manhattan. He waived examination and we held in $1,500 bail for the Grand Jury. Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.
1903	The 1903 and 1906-1908 editions of the Brooklyn Directory list Robert B. Henderson as broker, living at 260 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York.
November 22, 1903	Robert put an ad saying: "WANTED SITUATION BY A NEAT YOUNG MAN, age 24, well educated; reference and bond if required; willing to work at anything. R. HENDERSON, 260 Schermerhorn St."Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.
November 28, 1904	The Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper carried an article entitled “A BIRTHDAY RECEPTION On Thanksgiving night a birthday reception was tendered to Miss Emma J. Castell, at her home, 260 Schermerhorn Street, by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Castell, and many friends, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.” Among the guests were Robert B. Henderson Jr., and other Castell family members.
December 3, 1904	Robert put an ad saying: "WANTED SITUATION BY A NEAT YOUNG MAN, age 24, well educated; reference and bond if required; willing to work at anything. R. HENDERSON, 260 Schermerhorn St.
December 24, 1907	Robert put an ad in the local newspaper saying: "EXPERIENCED investigator accident cases, also credit reporter; married, 29 years old; furnish first class reference and bond. HENDERSON, 260 Schermerhorn St. Source: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper, December 24, 1907, page 8
March 25, 1908	His father, Joseph Henderson Jr., died died of pneumonia and was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in the family plot, lot #13244 and Section #88. Source: Green-Wood Cemetery burial inquiry results for Joseph Henderson Jr.
October 22, 1908	Robert put an ad in the local newspaper saying: "MARRIED man, age 28, willing to work at anything; formerly employed as investigator and accident adjuster, also as credit reporter. HENDERSON, 260 Schermerhorn."Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.
June 7, 1909	Robert 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 17, 1910	The 1910 US Census for Brooklyn, Kings County, New York lists Robert B. Henderson as son-in-law (31 - Dry Goods), Lillian E. (31), and Robert B. Jr. (9), living with the Castell family at 260 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY. Source: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census.
1910	The 1910 Brooklyn City Directory lists "Robt B, Laundry, 87 Nevins, home 260 Schermerhorn" (same home address as his father Joseph Henderson). Source: 1910 Brooklyn City Directory.	New Jersey Map Click on Map
August 6, 1911	Robert put an ad in the newspaper saying: "NEAT married man, 30; has been employed as assistant barkeeper, accident investigator; first class reference; willing to work at any things. HENDERSON, 260 Schermerhorn St." Source: Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper.
September 12, 1918	Robert Boyd Henderson registered for World War 1 at age 40. Source: Registration card # 31-9-24C; Draft Board #24, Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn; FHL Roll number: 1754136.
1920	The 1920 US Census for Brooklyn, New York lists Robert B. Henderson (40 - waiter in restaurant), married to Lilly E. Henderson (40), Robert B Jr. (19 - single, working in Electric Co.), Jessie L. Castell (48), and Carrie L Johnson (80), living at 260 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY. Source: 1920 US Census.
1930	The 1930 US Census for Brooklyn, New York lists Robert B. Henderson (51 - waiter at hotel), his wife Lilly (51), their son Robert Jr., (30 - single), Gertrude Castell (Niece - 17), and Jessie Castell (Cousin - 59), renting a house at 36 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Source: 1930 US Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 1512; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 219.0.	Brooklyn City Map Click on Map
April 9, 1940	The 1940 US Census lists Robert Henderson (61), Lilly Henderson (61), and Jessie Castell (Cousin - 68), renting at 16 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Source: 1940 US Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, Page 13, Enumeration District: 24-1157.
March 11, 1941	His son, Robert B. Henderson Jr. died of Congestion of Viscera. Robert Henderson Sr. signed the death certificate. He was buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, in Brooklyn, New York. Source: Certificate of Death, Department of Health, Borough of Brooklyn, March 13, 1941.
1942	Robert Boyd Henderson registered for World War II at age 62. Source: Registration card # 564. Draft Board, 16 Gates Ave. in Brooklyn, New York.	Robert's Signature (1909)
March 28, 1942	Robert B. Henderson Sr. (64) and wife Lilly (63) are listed as living at 16 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Source: Green-Wood cemetery Affidavit #39284.	Robert's Signature (1909)
January 17, 1945	The picture on the right was taken of Rob and Lillian on Clinton Avenue, which is north of Gates Avenue. See Brooklyn Map for more details.	Lillian and Rob Henderson Jan. 17, 1945
July 28, 1949	His wife, Lillie Henderson died and is buried in the Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.
1955	Robert moved from 16 Gates Avenue to living in a single room, as a border, in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, not too far from the Cypress-Hills cemetery. Source: Conversation with grand-son Robert. B. Henderson III.
March 8, 1956	At 76, Robert B. Henderson Sr. died in Brooklyn, New York. Source: Green-Wood cemetery Sworn Affidavit #46847 by his grandson Robert Boyd Henderson III of 346 Hamilton Avenue Brooklyn, New York on August 8, 1958.
	His obituary notice read: "HENDERSON-Robert B. On March 8th, 1956. Formerly of 16 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn. Services at the Fieseler Funeral Home. 3358 Fulton St., Cypress-Hills, Saturday, 12:30 P.M. Funeral following." Source: New York newspaper obituary.

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