Background
Henderson, Elmer Lee was born on March 23, 1885 in Garnettsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jonas and Henrietta (Lewis) Henderson.
Henderson, Elmer Lee was born on March 23, 1885 in Garnettsville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jonas and Henrietta (Lewis) Henderson.
Doctor of Medicine, University Louisville, 1909.
In practice of general surgery, Louisville, since 1911. Member of staff Kentucky Baptist Hospital, Saint Joseph Infirmary. Member consultant staff South. South. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
Courtesy staff all other private hospitals, Louisville.
Special surgical consultant to air surgeon’s office, United States Army, since 1942. Chairman 5th Service Command Committee Procurement and Assignment Service for Physicians, Dentists and Veterans, 1942-1946.
Served from Lieutenant to major, Medical Corps, World War I. Member of the board overseers U. Louisville. Member mission to Japan to make survey and recommendations on Social Security, medical education, medical service, 1948.
Member Board of Governors Kosair Crippled Children’s Hospital. Member Southeastern Surgical Congress (president 1946-1947.
Mason (33°, Shriner), De Molay.
Clubs: Pendennis, Filson, Big Spring Golf (Louisville).
Married Laura Bell Owen, April 4, 1911. Children: William Owen, Henrietta Marie.