John Hancock Henderson

Background

HENDERSON, John Hancock was born on September 16, 1848 in Ackworth, Warren Company, Iowa, United States. Son of Paris P. and Martha (Haworth) Henderson.

Education

H.; Master of Arts, Simpson College, Doctor of Laws, 1926.

Career

Bar, 1870, and began practice at Indianola. Judge Circuit Court, 1st Circuit, 5th Iowa District, 1885-1887. Judge District Court, 5th Iowa District, 1887-1897.

In practice at Indianola, Iowa, 1897-1911.

Commerce counsel, State of Iowa, 1911-1935.

Achievements

• John H. Henderson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member: Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Artist Fellowship & Master of Arts. York and Scottish Rite.

• Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Artist Fellowship & Master of Arts. York and Scottish Rite.

Connections

Spouse Edna B. Bailey, August 17, 1922, Des Moines, Iowa.

Father:

Paris P.

Mother:

Martha P. (Haworth