Background
HENDERSON, Herbert Stephen was born on March 30, 1870 in Hillhead, Glasgow. Grandson of James Henderson, shipbuilder, Renfrew, and 4th son of William Henderson, Bishop Street Engineering Works, Glasgow.
HENDERSON, Herbert Stephen was born on March 30, 1870 in Hillhead, Glasgow. Grandson of James Henderson, shipbuilder, Renfrew, and 4th son of William Henderson, Bishop Street Engineering Works, Glasgow.
Kelvinside Academy, Hillhead, Glasgow. Five years’ apprenticeship with J. and J. Thomson, engineers, Glasgow.
Afterwards connected with Workman, Clark, and Company, Belfast, and Harland and Wolff. Left Belfast, 1892, for the Rand. Connected professionally with Langlaagte, Primrose, Croesus, and George and May Gold Mines.
Left Rand, 1894, for Rhodesia, as engineer to Queen's Mine, et cetera
When rebellion broke out, joined Rhodesia Horse as Scout under Captain M‘Farlane. On 28 March (Sunday) left Bulawayo, and when about 35 miles from town, Colliers and himself, who formed the advance guard, were fired at and cut off by rebels.
Colliers’ horse, shot five places, ran 200 yards, then dropped. Colliers shot through knee.
Put him on his pony; only reached Bulawayo Wednesday, dodging Matabele.
Had nothing to eat from Sunday morning till Wednesday morning, and never wishes to spend another birthday like lieutenant Decorated by Lord Milner at opening of Bulawayo railway. Mining and Mechanical Engineer.
Manager, the Ulster Finance and Investment Company Limited., Johannesburg and Bulawayo.
Club: Bulawayo.