Michael Henderson 
Michael was born in 1750 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 Michael's father was Karnes H Henderson and his mother was Elizabeth Robinson. His paternal grandparents were William Henderson and Susan Kearns. He had six brothers and two sisters, named David Robinson, Andrew, Thomas, John, James, Kearns, Agnes and Margaret. He died at the age of 100 in 1850 in Logan, KY, USA.1 General Notes
(Page 232) This Indenture made this twenty fifth day of April in the ye
ar of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the Commonweal
th the twentyfifth between MICHAEL HENDERSON and his wife HANNAH of the o
ne part and JAMES BARNETT of the other part both parties Citizens of Log
an county and State of Kentucky Witnesseth that the said Michael Henders
on for and in consideration of the Sum of four hundred dollars to him pa
id by Said Barnett Rect is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained a
nd Sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and Sell and confirm un
to the Said James Barnett his heirs or assigns forever, all that Tra
ct of parcel of land lying in Logan County and Waters of Gasper River boun
ded as followeth. Beginning at a white Oak standing on the South ba
nk of a Creek a branch of Gaspers River running thence South thirty eig
ht degrees East Sixty eight poles to red Oak and branch thence North For
ty five degrees East one hundred and fourteen poles to a hickory and two r
ed Oaks, thence North twenty Six degrees West one hundred and twenty fo
ur poles to a (bottom line not completely microfilmed)(page 233) Seven pol
es to three Post Oaks, corner to ASHMORES Survey and with his line south S
ixty three poles to the Beginning Containing Eighty five acres and forty t
wo poles by calculation Said land was patented to Michael Henderson Mar
ch the Second one thousand eight hundred and Seven Together with all its a
ppurtenances whatsoever and all the rights title interest claim and proper
ty of him the Said Michael Henderson in and to the same to have and to ho
ld the land hereby conveyed to James Barnett his heirs or assigns for h
is or their proper use and the Said Michael Henderson for himself h! is he
irs and Executors doth covenent and promise to and with the Said Barnett h
is heir or assigns that the premises herein mentioned, now are & forever s
hall remain free from all Gifts of Dowers or right of Dowers Judgeme
nt of Executions whatever obtained in or through Said Henderson, and the S
aid Michael Henderson and his Heirs all the Land herein prescribed, and So
ld with all its appurtenances unto the Said James Barnett his heirs or ass
igns against him the Said Henderson and his Heirs and all and every oth
er person or persons claiming under them of either of them doth and forev
er will warrant and defend by these presents In Witness whereof I the Sa
id Michael Henderson and Hannah my wife have hereunto Set our hand and aff
ixed our seals the day and year above written Michael Henderson (Seal) h
er Hannah X Henderson (Seal) mark Logan County Sct Clerks office April t
he 25th 1811 I ARMISTEAD MOREHEAD clerk of the County Court aforesaid do c
ertify that the within Indenture from Michael Henderson and Hannah his wi
fe to James Barnett was this day acknowledged before me in my office by t
he Said Michael and Hannah to be their act and deed and ordered to be reco
rded & She the Said Hannah declares that she relinquishes her right of dow
er to the within named land and promises freely and voluntarily & witho
ut the threats or persuasions of her Husband and that she wishes the sa
me admitted to record In Testimony that I have recorded the said Indentu
re together with this certificate as required by Law I hereunto set my Ha
nd the date above written Armd Morehead
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.1630 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK d.02 May 1675 in Fordel, Fifeshire, Scotland
- b.1660 in Inverkeithing, Fifeshire, Scotland d.27 Jun 1746 in Fordel, Fifeshire, Scotland
- b.1633 in Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland
- b.1682 in Fordell, Fifeshire, Scotland d. in NC, USA
- b.1662 in Fordel, Fifeshire, Scotland d. in VA, USA
- b.1707 in Fordell, Fife, Scotland d.1740 in PA, USA
- b.26 Feb 1677/78 in Methlick, Aberdeen, Scotland d. in NC, USA
- b.25 Apr 1724 in Lancaster, PA, USA d.25 May 1793 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA
- b.12 Dec 1703 in Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland d. in Lancaster Dauphin, PA, USA
- b.1750 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA d.1850 in Logan, KY, USA
- b.1728 in Londonderry, Lancaster, PA, USA d.04 Oct 1805 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA
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‌Michael and Hannah were married in a religious ceremony in 1774 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 They had nine sons and seven daughters, named Hugh, Thomas, Lewis, Andrew, Carnes D, David Robinson, James, William T, John M, Charity, Elizabeth, Hannah, Margaret, Robin, Mary and Nancy.
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Children
Hugh Henderson
Hugh was born in 1775 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 He died at the age of 71 in 1846 in Clark, IL, USA.1
Thomas Henderson
Thomas was born in 1777 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 He died at the age of 34 in 1811 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1
Charity Henderson
Charity was born in 1780 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 She died at the age of 35 in 1815 in Logan, KY, USA.1
Elizabeth Henderson
Elizabeth was born on February 17th, 1783 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 She died at the age of 62 on October 25th, 1845 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1
Lewis Henderson
Lewis was born in 1784 in Logan, KY, USA.1 He died at the age of 33 in 1817 in Logan, KY, USA.1
Hannah Henderson
Hannah was born in 1785 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 She died at the age of 85 in 1870 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1
Margaret Henderson
Margaret was born in 1787 in Mecklenberg, NC, USA.1 She died at the age of 53 in 1840 in Logan, KY, USA.1
Andrew Henderson
Andrew was born in 1791 in Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 He died at the age of 32 on October 3rd, 1823 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1
Carnes D Henderson
Carnes D was born on November 7th, 1792 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1 He died at the age of 74 on April 18th, 1867 in Pike, MO, USA.1
David Robinson Henderson
David Robinson was born in 1793 in Sugaw Creek, Mecklenburg, NC, USA.1 He died at the age of 53 on January 9th, 1846 in Marengo, AL, USA.1
Nancy Henderson
Nancy was born on December 27th, 1801 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1 She died at the age of 79 on November 19th, 1881 in Russellville, Logan, KY, USA.1
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