Background
Henson, Ralph Eugene was born on July 30, 1935 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Archie David and Flossie Jane (Fox) Henson.
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Ralph Eugene Henson
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Ralph Eugene Henson, American sheriff, retired. License law enforcement officer, Illinois. Recipient President' National medal of patriotism American Police Hall of Fame, 1993. With United States Army Reserve, Illinois National Guard, 1955-1992. Member American Legion (Commander, past Commander), Masons, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star (patron 1985, 88).
Education
Graduated from high school, Paxton, Illinois.
Career
Base film exchange supervisor, United States Air Force, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois, 1954-1957; state police trooper, Illinois State Police, Ashkum, 1957-1982; state police Lieutenant, Illinois State Police, Ashkum, 1982-1989; sheriff, Ford County, Paxton, since 1990. Board directors Ford County E9-1-1, Paxton.
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Membership
With United States Army Reserve, Illinois National Guard, 1955-1992. Member American Legion (Commander, past Commander), Masons, Knights Templar, Order of Eastern Star (patron 1985, 88).
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Married Betty Joan Reed, December 18, 1955. 1 child, Cheryl Joanne.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Church of Christ -
Political Party
Republican
Education
Career
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1954 - 1957
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1957 - 1982
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1982 - 1989
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1990 - 1998