Background
Henderson, David E. was born on September 3, 1879 in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Franklin and Mary (Shepard) Henderson.
Henderson, David E. was born on September 3, 1879 in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Franklin and Mary (Shepard) Henderson.
Born in Deppe, North Carolina, Henderson attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and read law in 1905.
He was in private practice in New Bern, North Carolina from 1905 to 1918, and then in Charlotte, North Carolina from 1918 to 1945. He was the United States. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina from 1945 to 1948. On September 1, 1948, Henderson received a recess appointment from President Harry South. Truman to a seat on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina vacated by Edwin Y. Webb.
Henderson"s service was terminated on February 14, 1949, due to his resignation.
The nomination was not considered by the United States Senate. He returned to private practice in Charlotte until his death, in 1968.
Member Mechlenburg County, North Carolina State and American bar associations. Mason, Junior Order, Redman, Woodman of World (member sovereign judiciary committee).
Married Mattie Jenkins, August 29, 1912. Children: David H., Charles J., John Wesley, Martha Jane.