Eli Hendren

Brief Life History of Eli

When Eli Hendren was born about 1855, in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States, his father, Oliver Hendren, was 40 and his mother, Annie Call, was 41. He lived in Gwaltneys Township, Alexander, North Carolina, United States in 1900 and Sugar Loaf Township, Alexander, North Carolina, United States in 1910.

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Family Time Line

Oliver Hendren
1816–1875
Annie Call
1815–1857
Soloman Roby Hendren
1843–1907
Eli Hendren
1855–
John N Hendren
1845–
Mary Hendren
1845–
Nelina Hendren
1845–
Amy Hendren
1846–
Emily America Hendren
1847–1928
Irena Elizabeth Hendren
1848–1911
John N Hendren
1851–1961
Linville P. Hendren
1852–1939
Oliver B. Hendren
1857–1923

Sources (1)

  • Eli Hendren in household of Oliver Hendren, "United States Census, 1860"

World Events (8)

1862 · Battle of Roanoke Island

On February 7, 1862, General Burnside's expedition started with the Battle of Roanoke Island. The battle was mostly fought by the Union and Confederate Navy's. This was a Union victory.

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1886

Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

Name Meaning

Scottish, Irish, and English: variant of Henthorn . It is usually, supposed to be a variant of Henderson but this is phonetically improbable.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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The Hendren History

The Hendren History by Woody Hendren say The Hendren History by Woody Hendren says "Sally, or Sarah, fell a victim in a love affair with a Henry Hayes and she had a child and named him Oliver. Late …

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