Davis L. Henderson was born in 1787 in Chester County, South Carolina. He married Susannah Claiborne around 1809 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was born about 1794 in North Carolina. In 1850, he was farming in Jackson Township, Newton County, and had $350 in personal property.
His two youngest sons, Gabriel and Ishom, were living with him.
Davis was still living in Jackson Township in 1860, but he was alone, so Susannah must have died between the two censuses. This time he was listed as being a minister. He had $600 in real estate and $400 in personal property. He died 10 Oct 1865, though his place of burial is unknown.
The fact that his son, William, died the same day indicates it is likely they were murdered by bushwhackers.
Three of his children remained in Newton County.
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