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Ralph Lee Henderson was born August 28, 1898, in McCune, Osage Twp., Crawford Co., KS, and died October 31, 1955, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 56. He is the son of Thomas S. Henderson of Kentucky and Charity Mnu of Kentucky.

Lucille Myrtle "Lucy" Abbey was born March 18, 1901, in Belleville, Republic Co., KS, and died December 30, 1961, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 60. She is the daughter of Orrin Abbey of Port Hope, Durham Co., Canada West, and Adella Corey of Randolph Twp., Crawford Co., PA.

Ralph Lee Henderson and Lucille Myrtle "Lucy" Abbey were married June 26, 1918, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Ralph Lee Henderson and Lucille Myrtle "Lucy" (Abbey) Henderson had two children:

  1. Ralph Lee Henderson Jr.: Born April 23, 1921, in San Diego Co., CA; Died or Killed in Prisoner of War Status Missing In Action October Sinking: Arisan Maru, October 24, 1944, in the Philippines (age 23). Purple Heart Medal and additional Navy-Marine Corps Awards. HENDERSON, Ralph Lee, Jr., Pfc., USMC. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Henderson, Sr., 464 25th St., Santa Monica. Prisoner of War. Casualty list.
  2. James Orrin Henderson: Born May 2, 1927, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA; Died January 22, 1997, in Vista, San Diego Co., CA (age 69). Married about 1951 to Barbara Elenore Blick: Born May 12, 1928, in Los Angeles Co., CA; Died June 23, 1994, in Vista, San Diego Co., CA (age 66). Mother's maiden name was Hofmann.

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Ralph Lee Henderson was born August 28, 1898, in McCune, Osage Twp., Crawford Co., KS.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900, shows Orrin Abbey (age 54) born April 1846 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1852 is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of six years, Maggie A. Abbey (age 43) born February 1857 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents: Mary E. Abbey (age 5) born November 1894; and Ethyl M. Abbey (age 3) born January 1897. Also living there is his stepson: Fred K. Garrett (age 12) born April 1888 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Charity Henderson (age 34) born April 1866 in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents with 7 of the 9 children born to her still alive is a widowed Laundress renting her home and living in the City of McCune, Osage Twp., Crawford Co., KS. Living with her are her children, all born in Kansas to Kentucky-born parents: Roy Henderson (age 12) born September 1887; Rosa Henderson (age 8) born January 1892; Jessie Henderson (age 7) born March 1893; Elmer Henderson (age 5) born February 1895; Charles Henderson (age 3) born October 1896; and Ralph Henderson (age 1) born August 1898.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Frank B. Johnson (age 41) born March 1859 in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Conductor owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 617 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Elta Johnson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his son: Forest Johnson (age 10) born October 1889 in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried cousin: Eunice Abbey (age 20) born June 1879 in Nebraska to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a School Teacher.

Lucille Myrtle Abbey was born March 18, 1901, in Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

Orrin Abbey died October 5, 1905, in Artesia, Eddy Co., NM, at age 59. See Probate Record at Eddy County Clerks Office in Carlsbad, NM. Belleville, Republic Co., KS for Last Will & Testament.

Maggie Abbey eventually moved to San Diego, CA.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Margaret A. Abbey (age 53) born in England to English-born parents with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Head of Household owning her own home free of a mortgage and living at 3924 University Boulevard, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her is her five unmarried children: Eunice A. Abbey (age 30) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Clerk in the Post Office; Fred K. Garrett (age 22) born in England to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Home Carpenter; Mary E. Abbey (age 15) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; Ethel M. Abbey (age 13) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; and Lucy M. Abbey (age 9) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910, shows Charity L. Henderson (age 44) born in Kentucky to Kentucky-born parents with 7 of the 9 children born to her still alive is a widowed Laundry Ironer renting her home and living at 1503 Vermont, 2nd Ward, City of Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS. Living with her are her children, all unmarried and all but Lulu born in Kansas to Kentucky-born parents: Lulu E. Henderson (age 24) born in Kentucky, a Laundry Ironer; Roy C. Henderson (age 22), a Restaurant Laborer; Jessie J. Henderson (age 17), a Grocery Store Delivery Boy; Chester E. Henderson (age 15), a Printing Office Press Feeder; Charles L. Henderson; and Ralph Henderson (age 1).

Ralph Lee Henderson and Lucille Myrtle "Lucy" Abbey were married June 26, 1918, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Ralph's residence is listed as Douglas, KS. Lucy's residence is listed as San Diego, CA.

The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Friday, June 28, 1918

Social Brevities

Mrs. M. A. Abbey, of 2320 Normal street, announces the marriage of her daughter, Myrtle Abbey, to Sergeant Ralph Henderson, of Fort Rosecrans, which took place last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Ralph Henderson (age 22) born in Kansas to Kentucky-born parents is a Retail Drug Salesman renting his home and is living on Nolia Avenue Westside, City of El Cajon, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Lucy M. Henderson (age 18) born in Kansas to Canadian-born parents.

The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List dated 1932, shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Democrat), a Housewife, Ralph L. Henderson (Republican), a Druggist, and Mrs. L. Myrtle Henderson (Republican), a Housewife, are living at 3937 Cleveland, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Tuesday, December 8, 1925

DEATHS

JACKS - At Chula Vista, Dec. 7, 1925, Thelma Abbey Jacks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Jacks and sister of Douglas Arthur Jacks, all of Chula Vista, and granddaughter of Mrs. Emma Abbey and Mrs. A. N. Towne, both of San Diego; a native of California, aged 2 years 11 months 22 days. Strictly private funeral services will be held at the Benbough funeral parlors, Seventh and Date streets, today (Tuesday), at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment Glen Abbey Memorial park.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Ralph L. Henderson (age 31) born in Kansas to Kentucky-born parents and first married at age 19 is a Retail Drugs Druggist owning his own home worth $5,500 and is living at 1452 Spaulding Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Myrtle Henderson (age 29) born in Kansas to Canadian and English-born parents and first married at age 17. Also living there are his two children, both born in California to Kansas-born parents: Ralph L. Henderson, Jr. (age 8); and James O. Henderson (age 2 1/2).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Donald R. Blick (age 33) born in California to Illinois and Iowa-born parents and first married at age 25 is a Building Trade Architect owning his own home worth $5,500 and is living at 2461 Armacost, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Marguerite H. Blick (age 28) born in California to German and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 19. Also living there are his three children, all born in California to California-born parents: James O. Blick (age 7); son, Myrnel Blick (age 5); and Barbara Blick (age 1-10/12). Also living there is his married sister-in-law: Ethel C. Hamond (age 17) born in California to English and Wisconsin-born parents, and first married at age 16.

On June 30, 1930, Ralph and Myrtle Henderson returned from a cruise. Their dates and places of birth were shown on the form. They resided at 1452 S. Spaulding Street, Los Angeles.

HENDERSON, Ralph Lee, Jr., Pfc., USMC. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Henderson, Sr., 464 25th St., Santa Monica.

Ralph Lee Henderson died October 31, 1955, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 56. Private services were held by Pierce Brothers' Santa Monica.

Lucille Myrtle (Abbey) Henderson died December 30, 1961, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 60.