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Vol. XIX No. 1 Winter 2007

AGM page 6

Richmondpage 8

Roots & Twigspage 12

Seaside Gamespage 16

Stome Mountainpage 18

Alexander Hendersonpage 22 More than a decade ago, the clan leadership

recognized that to make our society a living, breathing family, we would

have to accomplish several tasks. We would have to meet and greet all potential members with a smile—this activity extended to others in the Scottish-American community. Just think of our greeting the clans when we take our walkabouts at the games. We also recognized that we needed to carry out what we called the family plan—being friends with clan members who lived near you and doing things together whenever possible.

We turned this quality loose on Chief Alistair when welcoming him and Ms. Audrey Pluis during their tour of North America. I hope that we achieved our goal of what the clan should be.

Bill Valles’ letter on page 15 shows that he felt our friendship right away and that he was happy

Henderson, the Friendly Clanto be connected with such an organization. Others such as Gene and Jo Nell Henderson, who celibrated their Golden Anniversary (on page 25) and Sara Henderson, who celebrated her 100th birthday (page 13) were happy to share their joy with their extended family through An Canach.

The organizing committee at the Seaside Games recognized us for the Best Clan Spirit Award (page 16). That sort of helped recognize the standard that our convenors and members try to conveyto all who meet Clan Henderson. Pat Maddox and other members also share our enthusiasm as they help visitors learn about their Scottish ancestry through our support of COSCA at Scottish events.

Please do your part to keep Clan Henderson the friendliest clan around.

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President's Messageby Billy J. Henderson

Billy J. Henderson

Edwin P. Hendricks Jr

Dottie Henderson

Carol Maley

Gregory L. Schwartz

President Vice President V

P General C

ounsel Recording Secretary M

embership Secretary Treasurer

Earl R. Hendry, JD

The year 2006 is history now. It was a year of events for Clan Henderson. It will be hard to

top some of the events that occurred. They included the following:

We started a DNA program to help those interested in genealogy, as well as those who are just curious about their backgrounds. James Henderson directs the program. You can find more information on the Clan Henderson website.

Our Chief, Alistair Henderson, visited for three weeks in October. He and Audrey Pluis attended games in California, Georgia and Virginia.

The Seaside Games in Ventura, California, was the first stop for them. South Pacific Commissioner Joe Henderson and his wife Joyce hosted the tent. They used a number of innovative ideas, including scheduling “Tea with the Chief” each afternoon for all present. The response was amazing. A number of people asked to have their photo taken with the chief. Alistair always graciously took time for the visitors. Thank you for a great job, Joe and Joyce

The Stone Mountain Games, had South East Commissioner Harry Keifer and wife Suzanne doing an outstanding job as hosts. It started with a dutch treat dinner at Lavender’s on Friday night. The weather Saturday was perfect for the games. Attendance was excellent. The tent was well-hosted and attracted many visitors. The Keifers hosted a Ceilidh at their home on Saturday night, as well. This event gave Alistair and Audrey an event very different from

the games attended earlier, but equally nice. Harry and Suzanne, you outdid yourselves again. Thank you.

The Richmond Games were hosted by our Bodyguard leader Christian Garin and Mid East Commissioner Leon Hicks and his wife Ann who is Youth Activities Director. The tents were well set up. There was a continual flow of visitors on Saturday and Sunday. The Ceilidh on Saturday night was one of the best attended ever. It was wonderful to see so many young families in attendance. Thank you to all who worked to make this event work so well. I think everyone, including Alistair and Audrey, had a great time.

We had a productive AGM in Richmond. Attendance was up for the Executive Board meeting on Friday night. We covered a lot of ground and made some good decisions. You’ll see more on this in the minutes.

I wish to acknowledge the effort put forth by President Emeritus Rex Maddox in coordinating the events for Alistair and Audrey. He was with them step-by-step, ensuring that schedules were kept, protocol was followed, and the Chief’s flag was constantly with him. Rex also coordinated a dinner in Alexandria. Thanks for all your work, Rex.

Yours, aye,

Billy


It is only fitting that we acknowledge the support given by members of the Clan Society in ensuring the Chief, Alistair Henderson of Fordell, was properly welcomed to our

country and made to feel welcome at the events he attended. In making these acknowledgements, there will be some people who put forth a great deal of effort but are not recognized. For this oversight, I sincerely apologize to the individuals and our Society, as a whole, for not making note of the names and activities they provided in support of the Chief’s visit.

At the Seaside Games in Ventura, our South Pacific Commissioner, Joe Henderson of Long Beach, California was the principal pro-vider, arranging all of the activities in which the Chief was to participate and coordinating with John and Nellie Lowery, organizers of the event, for his participation in the events associated with the Games. Proper escort for the Chief was provided by the Clan Piper, John Bergquist of Loveland, Colorado, and Bodyguard members Scott Menard, Perry Henderson and Dell Jensen. A special event held on both Saturday and Sunday of the Games was the “Tea with the Chief” arranged by Joe Henderson at the Henderson tent. Hostesses for this event on Saturday were Judith and Kelly Freeman, while the Sunday hostesses were Joyce Henderson and Dawn Henderson. One of the games highlights was the participation of the Ventura Brass Ensemble, a thirty-piece orchestra who played (softly) period music, which blended in perfectly with the tea service taking place in the tent. It was all quite impressive! Notice needs to be given to the winning of the “Best Clan Tent” and “Clan Hospitality” award by Joe Henderson for his spetacular presentation at this event.

At Stone Mountain, the Southeast Region Commissioner, Harry Keifer and his wife, Suzanne provided great support by making lodging arrangements, coordinating with the Stone Mountain Games organizers, providing a terrific outdoor dinner evening for more than sixty Hendersons at their home and arranging for recognition of the Chief, not only at the

Games but also at the Henderson tent. Escort for the Chief was provided by Sgt. Patrick Heston, USAF, currently stationed at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, acting as Clan Piper, and members of the bodyguard from Georgia and other

states who had come to this event to honor their Chief. These included the Region’s Bodyguard Leader, James Clay III, and bodyguard members Sean Hendricks of North Carolina; Keith Kennon of Great Bend, Kansas; Garry Canaday II of Billings, Oklahoma; Eric Keifer of Akron, Ohio, and Tim Clonts of Richmond, Virginia.

The Annual General Meeting at Richmond was a special treat for the Chief as he had not attended a gathering of the Society where Clan business was conducted. The Mid East Region Commissioner, Leon Hicks, provided great support for the Chief’s visit and is to be applauded for his efforts. The Chief’s escort during this event included Sgt. Patrick Heston, acting as Clan Piper; the Head of the Bodyguard, Christian Garin of Gainesville, Virginia; Mid East Region bodyguard Leader, Tony Henderson and his bodyguards Tim Clonts, Mike Maddox, Zeke Maddox, Garry Canaday and Keith Kennon. Other society members who provided invaluable support during the Chief’s visit included President Billy J. Henderson, Vice President Dr. Edwin Hendricks, Recording Secretary Dottie Henderson, Membership Secretary Carol Maley, Treasurer Stephen Murphy, Chaplain Fred Sanford, and High Commissioner for North America, David S. Henderson.

As mentioned previously, there were many other members who provided support during this visit. Again, let me offer my sincere apologies for not getting names and other information on each of you who were so very necessary to ensuring the Chief and his companion, Ms. Audrey Pluis had an enjoyable time during their visit to North America.

The Chief’s Visitby Rex A. MaddoxPresident Emeritus


It is with reluct-ance that I have resigned the

position of Clan Henderson Piper as of 28 October at the Richmond, Virginia. Games.

It was an Honor for me to have piped for Dr. John and Gwen at the Ceilidh held in their honor when they visited Colorado during their trip to the United States in 1993. I joined the Clan Henderson Clan at that time.

I piped for Clan Henderson at the Annual General Meeting Banquet in Estes Park in the fall of 1996 at the request of Robert Henderson, South West Commissioner.

Eventually I was appointed South West Regional Piper by South West Commissioner Robert Henderson, in September of 1996 at the Estes Park Games. I was awarded the Commissioners Award on 5 April 1997.

On 8 September 2001 during the Scottish/Irish Festival in Estes Park, Colorado, I was appointed Clan Henderson Piper for the United States by President Rex Maddox .

Clan Piper Report for 2006 by John R. Bergquist P.M.E.

In July 2004, I was awarded the Order of the Chief by President Rex Maddox at the Stone Mountain Annual General Meeting.

During this time, I was privileged to attend and pipe at the Christmas Walks in Alexandria, Virginia the first Saturday of December from 2001 to 2004. In addition, I piped at the Ceilidh those Saturday evenings.

I attended and piped at these following Annual General Meetings. 2002 Murfreesboro, Tennessee; 2003 Enumclaw, Washington; 2004 Stone Mountain, Georgia; 2005 Tulsa, Oklahoma. I attended the Highland Games in Henderson, Nevada, in addition to attending the various Colorado games in Kiowa, Highland Ranch, Elizabeth, Colorado, Sterling, Colorado, and Estes Park. While at these events as Pipe Major Emeritus, I was able to have the El Jewel Shrine Pipe Band play at the Henderson Clan Tent and walkabouts.

I have also pip-ed for various events for the Clan Henderson including weddings, anniversaries, and special events.

It was indeed an honor for me to pipe for Alistair Henderson, Chief of Clan Henderson while at the Seaside Games in Ventura, California the weekend of 13-15 October. I also piped for the Scotch Tasting and dinner the evening of the 13th, and again on the field both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday evening I piped for the Henderson Clan dinner.

During the year of 2006, I piped over 160 various times, including practices, parades, Burns Night Dinners, St. Andrews Dinners. This was in the Colorado, Southern Wyoming and Western Nebraska areas.

Please welcome our new Clan Henderson Piper, Patrick Heston. Patrick was appointed Clan Piper at the AGM in October at the Richmond Games.

Thank you for the privilege of being able to represent the Clan Henderson through my Piping.

Ed note: Bob Henderson had the right idea when he appoint-ed John Bergquest to pipe for his region. As clan piper he has been a tremendous asset to the clan and we thank him for all of the time and effort he has given the clan.


The meeting was held at the Clan Henderson tent at the Richmond Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Richmond, Virginia. President Billy J. Henderson called

the meeting to order. Chaplain Fred Sanford gave the invocation and the president

welcomed our Chief Alistair D. Henderson of Fordell and his guest Audrey Pluis. The Chief was thanked for attending the Clan Henderson events in Ventura, California and at Stone Mountain, Georgia as well as in Virginia.

Recording Secretary Dottie Henderson suggested that we dispense with the reading of the minutes from the 2005 AGM. The minutes were available at the clan tent and were published in the An Canach after last year’s meeting. The membership agreed to dispense with the reading.

Vice President Ed Hendricks reported that the regional commissioners would be using funds available to their regions to help support events to promote interest in the clan and to recruit new members.

Membership Secretary Carol Maley gave the membership Report. We have 1039 active members and 1778 inactive members. There are 3495 names in the database that includes deceased and permanently inactive names. All names are kept in the database for genealogical reference.

Greg Schwartz gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of Treasurer Steve Murphy. The report is as follows:

Treasurer’s Report to the AGM on Saturday, 28 October 2006

This is a report on cash receipts and disbursements for the year ended 31 December 2005. There are two funds: The Operational Fund and the Chief’s Fund.

The Operational Fund opened with a balance of $34,205 on 1 January.

Receipts for 2005 totaled $19,886 that consisted mainly of dues ($10) from members of $8,925 and the regional ($5) contributions of $4,490. The remainder of the receipts came principally from contributions, sales of Henderson goods and reimbursement of expenses of the Ceilidh last year in Tulsa.

Disbursements consisted of $12,349 for 2005. These consisted of cost of publishing and mailing of the quarterly An Canach, of $4,594, regional expenses including the AGM meetings and Ceilidh last year, awards, and reimbursement for Highland games fees, tents, etc; and other promotional and administrative expenses.

The receipts exceeded disbursements in 2005 by $7,537 resulting in an ending operational fund balance of $41,742 on 31 December 2005 .

The Chief’s Fund opened with a balance of $12,786 on 1 January 2005. Receipts consist of contributions designated by the donor for the fund plus the interest the Clan receives from it’s banking accounts. Contributions of $505 and interest of $44 brought the Chief’s Fund Balance to $13,335 as of 31 December 2005.

If any member wishes to have a copy of the financial report, it is available upon request by writing or e-mailing the Treasurer (back page of An Canach) your name, address and your membership number.

The chaplain gave his annual report. He stated that five sympathy messages were sent throughout the year to bereaved Henderson family members, referred to him by various clan officers. He did not acknowledge at least two deaths because of insufficient names and addresses. He also reported that he has just sent a pastoral note to Horace Loftin, clan genealogist and former president, who is recovering from serious intestinal surgery; photos accompanied the note and a pack of well wishes written by friends at the Stone Mountain Games the previous weekend. He will be sending another note immediately that includes a personal note from Chief Alistair. The chaplain also reports that he continues writing articles for most issues of An Canach.

Clan Members Recognized for 2005

The president announced clan recognition for 2006. Individuals receiving awards are as follows:

The Chief’s Order:Pamela and Dennis Young SW ConvenersJerry McClendon ME Clan Genealogy John and Margaret Walker ME Conveners Carol Maley Membership SecretaryStephen Murphy Treasurer

The Chief’s Prize: Rex Maddox President Emeritus

Clan Henderson Society of the United States of AmericaAnnual General Meeting

28 October 2006


Youth Scholarship Awards for $250.00:Jessica Craig GA Fiddler Elizabeth Henderson MD FlutistErica Milner GA Highland DancerAlexander Sharpe NY PiperWilliam Sharpe NY PiperLaura Venable OK Highland Dancer

The Claude A. Henderson Memorial Award was presented to George C. Henderson a founding member of Clan Henderson. George has been helped raise the clan in the United States and has continued to give outstanding service to the Society. He is responsible for promoting Scottish cultural heritage and has promoted Scottish/Celtic events within the community to improve public awareness. The award was presented to him at the Stone Mountain Games. The award includes funds for $500.00.

The Chief’s Prize was presented to President Emeritus Rex Maddox, by the Chief on Saturday, 28 October 2006.

The Executive Board has voted to purchase a Clan Henderson Stone at Culloden. This will assist in the restoration of the historical site. The board also had voted to purchase a clan standard and flag in honor of the Chief’s visit.

The AGM locations for the next two years will be:2007 Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain

Highland Games, Highlands Ranch, Colorado on 11-12 August.

2008 Glasgow Highland Games, Glasgow, Kentucky (Usually first weekend in June).

President Billy Henderson announced that the new commissioner for the Northeast Region is Gary Henderson and for the North Central Region is Virginia Broussard.

The Slate of Officers for 2007–2008 was presented by Harry Keifer as follows:

Billy L. Henderson PresidentEd Hendricks Vice PresidentDottie Henderson Recording SecretaryCarol Maley Membership SecretaryGreg Schwarz Treasurer

A call was made for nominations from the floor and none were given. Rex Maddox made a motion that the slate be accepted. Ed Hendricks seconded the motion. The membership voted unanimously to elect the officers presented.

There was no other business.

President Billy Henderson thanked South Pacific Commissioner Joe Henderson for coordinating the events in Ventura, California; South East Commissioner Harry Keifer and Suzanne Keifer for the Stone Mountain, Georgia activities; and Mid East Commissioner Leon Hicks and Convener Christian Garin for the Richmond, Virginia events.

The chaplain then gave the benediction and a motion was made by Ed Hendricks and seconded by Rex Maddox that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M.

Submitted by:

Dottie HendersonRecording Secretary

The Chief’s Order was presented to Treasurer Steve Murphy, by Mid East Commissioner Leon Hicks on Saturday, 28 October 2006.


The Richmond Celtic Festival and Clan Henderson

Richmond Celtic Festival28-29 October 2006

by Leon Hicks and Christian Garin

Clan Henderson was the honored Clan at this year’s Celtic Games and Festival in Richmond, Virginia. Anyone who has ever been to this event knows how

unpredictable the weather can be during this time of year, and this year was no exception. The rain the day before the event, and real downpour that occurred early Saturday morning just as we were trying to set up, was a cause for real concern. As the day progressed, however, the clouds cleared and the temperature turned fairly mild, but the mud was a different story. It was a mess in many places.

The real story is the fact that our Clan Chief Alistair Henderson and Ms. Audrey Pluis from Australia were our honored guests. It was a wonderful treat to have them

there. The Clan bodyguard led by Christian Garin and Tony Henderson organized things very well. Other bodyguards Tim Clonts, Gary Clonts, Zeke Maddox, and Michael Maddox were a tremendous asset both setting up and taking down. They also represented the Clan exceedingly well during the parades and walkabouts. Mike Henderson, former Vice President of Clan Henderson was there “at the break of dawn” to help get things rolling; and the coffee he provided was invaluable.

As the morning progressed we were blessed with the presence of many Clan Henderson members and its leadership including the Chief and Audrey, the Chieftain David and Loulie, the President Billie and Dawn, the Vice President Jim Hendricks, the President Emeritus Rex Maddox (Pat was there manning the COSCA tent), as were the Clan Chaplain Fred Sanford, Recording Secretary Dottie Henderson, Membership Secretary

Carol Maley, Treasurer-elect Greg Schwartz, and Regional Commissioners.

Regional Commissioners present were Harry Keifer, South East; Joe Henderson,South Pacific;p Tom Hendricks, Far South;

Lori Henderson, Mid Central; and myself represent ing the Mid East Region. Patrick Heston, the newly appointed clan piper, led all Clan functions and has the gratitude of all present.

As the honored Clan, Chief Alistair was privileged to be on the reviewing stand during the opening ceremonies and again during the parade of Clans on Sunday. On each occasion the Chief offered words of appreciation for the honor given to him and our Clan by the games committee and the other Clans present. His articulate delivery and friendly and out-going demeanor are a source of great pride for the Clan. The bearer of the Chief’s Arms, Rex Maddox, accompanied the chief on every formal occasion. The Chief, the Chief’s Arms, and the accompanying bodyguard offered a “special touch” to the entire event. Rex’s leadership role in establishing the Chief’s itinerary and ensuring that proper protocol was followed was vital to success of the effort.

Of course, it would not be a true Clan Henderson event without lots of food and drink and, believe me, there was plenty of it. Everyone made a special effort to ensure that there

Ms. Audrey Pluis and Chief Alistair Henderson of Fordell and Dawn and President Billy Henderson.

Society of the USA Annual General Meeting

Young Wyatt Redd joins the clan.


Society of the USA Annual General Meeting

Harry Kiefer, Chief Alistair Henderson of Fordell, Rev. Fred Sanford, Ms. Audrey Pluis, High Commissioner David Henderson, President Emeritus Rex Maddox, and President Billy Henderson gather at the Ceilidh in Richmond.

was food enough for all. Danny Henderson led things off with a large container of meatballs and sauce that almost did not make it to lunchtime (those of us who were setting up the tent in the morning were continuously nibbling throughout the morning). Fortunately the Heston’s came through again with Christy’s famous meatball and sauce fare. Needless to say, they didn’t last long either. Others brought meat and sandwich fixings, relish trays, desserts, etc. If we were to acknowledge all those who made a wonderful contribution there would be room for little else in this edition of the An Canach. It is important to mention the contribution Laura Henderson who helped organize the tent and kept Christian from going insane. Laura and her husband Tom Franta have been extremely valuable

assets to Clan Henderson this year as they have convened or assisted in convening many Clan Henderson events. Ellen Bentley, traveling from one end of the country to the other, still found the time and energy to pitch-in. Ellen, Christy Heston, and Ann Hicks were very diligent in setting up the meals in the tent and performing crowd control. This is no small task when a bunch of hungry Hendersons get a whiff of food. It’s sort of like the old west movies when the cattle herd got a scent of water!

But above all the pomp and circumstance, and food and fun, is the success achieved in signing up new members. There were six new members of Clan Henderson and five renewals. The newest clan members are Jean Madden, Glenn Henderson, Amy Henderson, Tamara Henderson Nelson, Bonnie Atwood, and Barbara Henderson Matthews. We welcome you and your families to Clan Henderson. There are now so many excellent members in the Richmond area that it is hoped that we can form an informal “Richmond Chapter” of Clan Henderson. The group can meet and enjoy social events such as evenings out, summer picnics, etc. Anyone in the Richmond interested in orchestrating this gathering, please contact the Mid East Commissioner.

Again, thank you to all the Clan members and their husbands, wives, partners and friends for making this a wonderful occasion. Is everything going well? Do you think Christian Garin

and Tom Franta look calm?


On the Field at Richmond

The Bodyguard was out in force at Richmond. Keith Kennon. Tim Clount, Michael Maddox, Tony Henderson, Chief Alistair, Garry Canaday, Head of the Bodyguard Christian Garin, and Zekan Maddox.

Ann Hicks, Chief Alistair, Audrey, and Leon Hicks taking a moment for this picture.

Robin and David Hufton with the Chief—we are going to be seeing more of these wee lads (Check out the Alexandria Christmas Walk in the Sprin Issue.)


Caryn Henderson was helping everywhere.

Wyatt Redd came to visit the Chief.In the clan tent we found friends.

Probably the best clan lunch in Richmond. Clan Henderson on line.

The Chief was awaiting his turn , while his bannerman, Rex held his position on the field

Leon Hicks, Sr. found the perfect use for a plaid on a cold day.

The Chief awaited his turn to speak while his bannerman held his ground on the field.


by Dr. Horace Loftin, FSA Scot

Dear Cousins:I know this sounds like an echo of a piece I wrote a year ago,

but what can I say? Your genial genealogist this fall spent a month in the hospital and another month with home nursing care. More tummy problems, but not to worry. I’m well on the way to recovery and planning a birding trip to Brazil in March.

However, I celebrated my 79th birthday in the hospital. As an old friend MD once told me, “Horace, I think your body is trying to tell you something.”

And so I have advised President Billy that I reckon it’s time for me to resign as Clan Henderson genealogist, effective upon the appointment of a new, improved model.

The call, then, will soon be out: YOUR CLAN NEEDS YOU! Who (or which) among you clansmen will ever so cautiously ask what’s involved? Must I be a super genealogist? How much time would it take? Do I get lashed if I make a mistake? Et cetera.

No, you don’t need to be super; just a competent and careful soul, familiar with working in genealogy (preferably with Family Tree Maker) and very fond of Hendersons (et al) and Clan Henderson. Workload? Presently I find that the routine work of soliciting and receiving data from old and new clansmen, processing it, and responding to queries takes only about one rainy afternoon a week.

The real fun and excitement is yours to invent, play and experiment with. Remember! We have a fantastic database of Hendersons (et al), with thousands of names and hundreds of lines, some huge, some small, some short, some twenty generations long. You’d be surprised at how many of our lines extend deep into Scotland—and how many we can get to the colonies but can’t get over the water (yet) to the auld country. Grafting separate lines together onto one big family tree is, I believe, the most personally rewarding thing I’ve done. What new ideas and techniques could you bring to help unfold our family origins and histories?

Oh! I hope our new genealogist is computer-competent. You all know that I don’t know anything about webs and e-mails and the like. What fine opportunities to improve and correct our database have my ignorance cost us?

Anyway, the job must be fun; why else would I have stuck with it for neigh on twenty years now? So let President Billy know about you, even if you have all sorts of qualms and excuses; and contact me, too, to fill in on the actual time and mechanics involved.

And as this wise old head advised his children, don’t sit around and think of reasons not to do it—think of reasons why and how to do it!

�I’m excited about the response to the Clan’s new DNA

program. We need lots more samples from lots more of you for all the pieces to fall in place. But our DNA guy, Jim Henderson, has sent me some preliminary results already. You can see from just that bit how certain “distinct” lines are falling into the same DNA patterns, presumably pointing to a common ancestry for those lines. Interestingly, the most numerous grouping of families so far look very much like they come from Glencoe!

Our fine Clan Chief Alistair gave Jim a DNA sample at the Richmond Games. Oh, boy! When that one is processed and available, then we’ll really know which of you have at least a wee drop of Fordell blood!

Be sure to check Jim’s write-up in this and previous issues of An Canach about the DNA program and how to participate. Then—participate!

Yours aye

Hubert Lee “Shorty’ Henderson, a strong supporter of Clan Henderson who carried the shield at events all over the country, died 19 October 2006 in Irving, Texas. Born 22 January 1919 in Collinsville, TX to William Calvin and Etta Copeland Henderson, Shorty was a forty-five year Irving resident. Shorty lived most of his childhood in the St. Louis area. A retired Captain with American Airlines,and a volunteer for the Boys Scouts of America, he served in WWII as an Army Air Corps photo reconnaissance pilot in the South Pacific.

After WWII he married Margaret Henry on 5 May 1946 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended the University of Tulsa. He was past Commander of American Legion Post 218. An active member of Clan Henderson of the U.S.A., he was also a past member of the Antique Aircraft Association and Irving Genealogical Society. He is survived by his wife Margaret Henderson; sons Dan, Lee and his wife Virginia, and granddaughter Natalie.


The Henderson DNA Project Continues by Jim Henderson

Project Administrator

Our DNA database continues to grow with the addition of two and sometimes three new participants every month. We had a large number join the project last

April when we first began. The rush to get tested tapered off and now the project is moving into its adolescent stage. Our project will not reach maturity for another one or two years and even then will continue to grow as we compare DNA results of all new participants with those who joined in the earlier years.

Currently we are displaying 98 DNA signatures on our website including several Hendricks and Henrys in addition to Hendersons. It is interested to note how many exact matches we have between our derivative cousins and our Henderson participants, demonstrating that the generic sons of Henry all came from the same Iron Age people. Now the challenge is to channel our results into root groups to differentiate those of us who came from Glencoe vice those who came from Fordell or one of the other historical origins of the Henderson clan in Scotland.

Contemporary wisdom tells us that we should expect to see several distinct family trees from each of our five geographical origins. We have already identified matches that may prove to be some of those family trees. You can see these matching groups by going to our Results page on the DNA website. It appears that eleven groups are emerging indicated by the color code for each group. At least one of the participants in one of the emerging groups has proven documentation to Glencoe. Eventually our baseline will include family tree signatures from each of our Scotland locales.

Speaking of Scotland, let me tell you some good news. Experts at Glasgow Caledonian University are in the process of setting up a Scottish DNA center to help people from around the world trace their Scottish roots and, like our own Henderson DNA project, offer the option of verifying blood relatives through DNA testing. The center will eventually build up a genetic map of the clans of Scotland, allowing people to look into their Celtic ancestry. Several clan societies in America, including Clan Henderson, have expressed interest in this work. I have been in touch with promoters of the new center who intend to develop individual DNA databases for each clan. As this new and important effort continues to gain steam, I will report on its progress.

If you would like to join our pool of DNA contributors, go to the Clan Henderson Society website at www.clannhendersonusa.org/dna_resultsheets.htm and learn more about the Henderson DNA project, our objectives, and our methods. This is an exciting genealogy effort uniquely designed for anyone connected to or simply interested in Henderson genealogy or the other derivative names that link our great heritage. Membership in the Clan Henderson Society is not a requirement to participate in the Henderson DNA project, but it’s affordable at $15.00 per year and just makes good sense to be a member. With increased membership in the Clan Henderson Society, we will be able to offer more genealogy tools to help you overcome that brick wall or find cousins you never knew you had. You can join Clan Henderson Society online, by mail, or at one of the clan gatherings.

Sara Henderson Celebrates 100th Birthday on Halloween

Just a country girl from Campbelltown, Pennsylvania, hardly describes Sara Henderson. She was educated in Palmyra, and worked for Hershey in a variety

of ways while growing up (Tea Room and Gift Shop). She even tells of being Mr. Reese’s first sales person.

Her husband, Blair entered active duty in the Army in the years preceding WWII. Among Sara’s activities while living at Fort Hunt, Virginia, was to serve tea to the King and Queen of England and President and Mrs. Roosevelt following their inspection of Blair’s Civilian Conservation Corps company. She also followed Blair all over the country while he attended army schools and participated in the Louisiana Maneuvers.

After the war, they were assigned to attache duty in London, where they were presented to the British royalty again. They also lived in Panama, Spain, Portugal, and later, Japan. Sara takes pride in having moved forty times.

Her recent 100th birthday was held in Sun City, Arizona, by her family, all are members of Clan Henderson—son Russell and wife Judy, granddaughter Janine and her family,

grandsons Ric and Ross with their families—long time friends from the east, and one hundred of her local friends.

Sara Henderson, son Russell cutting her cake, and old friend Miriam McKinley.


Games, Festivals, and Gatherings

This is why Clan Henderson is growing.

6th Annual St. Louis Scottish Games

& Cultural Festival6-7 October 2006

by Charles B. Henderson

This year’s event again took place in the same location in St. Louis’ Forest Park. Fortunately, there

had been no appreciable rainfall that week, so the ground was dry. As usual, I wore several hats for this year’s event: Convenor, Games Board member, and Publicity Chair. I’m beginning to think of myself as a good utility baseball player: I go where I’m needed. Oh, yes, I almost forgot: I also secured the beer licenses for the event and had the honor of buying the first beer!

Friday night began warm and turned cool, but not so much so as last year. We had some forty clans or so who announced their presence, followed by a Ceilidh, featuring the well-regarded Tannahill Weavers from Scotland. The crowd loved them.

On Saturday, 7 October, the gates

opened at 8:30 A.M. Pre-Games publicity was not what we had hoped for ⎯ there were a ton of other events going on that day in the St. Louis area, not the least of which was "Oktoberfest," hosted by our German counterparts, which was heavily

promoted and which enjoyed numerous corporate sponsors. Nevertheless, we held our own and attracted at least as many folks as we did in '05. Plus, we did achieve some notable media coverage on the day of the Games, including the local Fox TV affiliate, a major talk radio interview, and the Post-Dispatch, the daily newspaper. One of the athletes, interviewed by the TV station, had a very compelling story to tell, since he has been battling a brain tumor. To look at his 24-year-old, well-sculpted physique, you wouldn't have guessed that he was fighting a life-threatening disease, but his positive attitude helped put many things in perspective.

The offerings this year were rich. Besides the aforementioned Tannahill Weavers, Brian McNeill of the Royal Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow led a group of local students in some rousing fiddle tunes. And, of course, there were the athletes (some 60 from 16 states, including Alaska and one from Canada), the Clans, highland dancers, a British car exhibit, a children's area, and eight pipe bands. The latter provided a very impressive ending to the day's events as they took the field. Is there anything more stirring to a Scot than a pipe band?

With a bit of a breeze in the afternoon, the tartan-covered weights that Commissioner Lori Henderson had given me provided some much-needed stability to keep valuable Clan Henderson materials from blowing away. Speaking of Lori, she was also wearing several hats. Accompanied by a couple of grandkids, she and husband Kevin were helping

the athletes. In addition to Lori's assist, I was fortunate to have Debi Burgess, my distant cousin who resides in nearby St. Charles, Missouri, and her husband, Don, join me in the Clan tent. Also helping out was Terry Henderson, a Clan member whose genealogical work helped me to connect with Debi. We had a fair number of visitors that day, including a member who had joined Clan Henderson just the week before, Lilla Henderson Koenig. As we did last year, Terry and I marched in the noonday Parade of Tartans. Terry was also thrilled because his alma mater, Monmouth College (Illinois), had fielded its pipe band in the competition.

As the sun slowly began to recede by 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, all of us were pleased with the day's events. And we discovered that the first weekend in October in St. Louis is a heck of a lot better for weather than the second weekend, which is when we had historically scheduled the St. Louis Games.

Mid Central RegionIA, KS, MO, NE

Lori HendersonCommissioner


South Pacific RegionCA, HI, NV

Joe HendersonCommissioner

Caledonian Club of San Francisco

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

Pleasanton, California2-3 Sept 2006

by Suzanne Henderson Emerson

With a solo bagpipe competition judging station located adjacent to the Clan Henderson Society

tent, the highland festival at Pleasanton, California, organized by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, was more musical than usual for Clan Henderson. While the proximity of the music made conversations with visitors a bit difficult at times, the music was well-played and enjoyable to watch. In the afternoons, after judging at the station ended, this shaded area was used as a practice area by a pipe band seeking shade and drawing a crowd to the area —providing yet more entertainment at our doorstep.

The Pleasanton games offered many activities on the various stages. Highlights of our visit were the dancers with goofy striped socks and bells on their legs, the Marine brass band, visiting “the Queen” in the historical reenactment area, the sheepdog competitions, the birds of prey exhibit, collecting clan stamps on our young daughters’ “passports,” and wearing and shopping for additional costume components for the girls. The Emerson girls rode in their red

wagon for the Clan Parade, alternating between waving to the crowds and (rather unbelievable given the noise and excitement) napping during the parade.

One of the more entertaining moments was when our own Suzanne Henderson Emerson came in second among the female division in the Kilted Mile run. This only sounds impressive until you learn that there were only two women in the race, and that almost all of the children in the race crossed the finish line before Suzanne. “But the kids had a head start!” she exclaims in her defense.

Among the clan members present were Dan Henderson and Joyce Tucker, Laura Foster Collins, Joyce Belluomini, Neil Henderson, Margaret Simon, Al and Pat Tilley, Sharon Henderson Smalley, and tent hosts Suzanne, Jeff, Katie, and Jessica Emerson. Quite a few visitors dropped by and expressed interest in joining the organization as well.

We remain impressed by the Canada Geese at the Fairgrounds, who somehow manage to cue their ascent from the golf course across the field from the Grandstand so that they rise into the air in wedge formation flying towards the Grandstand and bank to the left just as the massed bands begin their march out, playing Scotland the Brave. We were impressed the first day when this happened, but when it happened at exactly the same time the second day, we began to wonder—is this coincidence? Do the event organizers have someone out on the golf course cued to scare the geese into flight just as Scotland the Brave begins, for theatrical effect? Or do Canada Geese just like the song so much they feel an overwhelming urge to fly when they hear it? The mystery remains unsolved.

Mr. Keifer,South East Commissioner

My name is William Valles, and today my wife Julie and I had the great pleasure of meeting you as well as some of the other cousins at the Henderson tent at the Loch Hartwell Scottish Games. I just wanted to tell you how nice it was to be able to take part in the tartan parade and how grateful we were at having you invite us to do so.

This was our first real experience as part of the Henderson Clan and so we really didn’t know what to expect or how to act. We were both very impressed with the way you made us actually feel like a part of your family.

Julie commented to me later how much more Scottish she felt in terms of taking pride in her Scottish heritage, especially after she held the tartan flag during our parade around the field. Its like that part of her came alive all of a sudden.

Although I am Scottish only by “affection” (I married into this Clan and am not myself blood-related), I too felt very much included and a part of her traditions and heritage as if they were my own.

Thanks again for your kind words of encouragement and for expressing the virtues of what being a Henderson really means. It is more than just a certificate or card that you can hang on a wall or carry in your pocket. It is the words of our clan motto that are engraved in our own hearts that make us truly proud to be the son’s and daughter’s of such a fine and honorable heritage.

Sincerely and respectfully I remain your cousin,

William (Bill) VallesHoschton, GA 30548


The second weekend of October was again the time for the Annual Seaside Highland Games Festival at Seaside Park in Ventura, California. This was the best festival

and games so far, especially for the Hendersons. It was the first stop for Chief Alistair Henderson on his visit to the USA and Canada. Clan Henderson was designated as the Honored Clan for the weekend. The event was also special due to the visit by the Chief, Clan President Billy and Dawn Henderson, President Emeritus Rex and Pat Maddox and Clan Piper John Bergquist. Rex also served as Chief Alistair’s Banner Man, carrying the Chief’s personal banner at all of the events. Dell Henderson from Riverton, Utah, with Perry McLean Henderson and Scott Menard served with honor as the Chief’s bodyguard.

The weather turned out to be perfect for the festival – warm, sunny and a cool ocean breeze. I had been very worried because all of the weather forecasts had predicted rain starting on Friday night and to continue through the weekend. Luckily, the predictions didn’t come true.

The Friday night Scottish Evening events began with Chief Alistair being “piped in” by the Clan Piper and followed by Clan members. The events were attended by many of the games’ participants, sponsors, and clan representatives. The event featured a whiskey tasting, a buffet supper with entertainment and kilted fashion shows that featured a wide variety of traditional and modern kilts. The modern kilts were modeled by several of the male athletes who competed in the weekend events. Their kilts were supplied by Utilikilt and Sport Kilt, and proved to be very popular. However, one of the models whose demonstration of how a Sport Kilt could be used to allow surfers to modestly remove their wetsuits had a “wardrobe malfunction”. When he pulled down the bottom of his wetsuit, his kilt followed along with it. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by a new vocal group, Highland Way and by the very popular, Alex Beaton. There was a sword fight between two of the Highland Warriors.

On Saturday night, several Clan Henderson members met for an informal dinner with the Chief and President Billy Henderson.

During the festival, visitors were able to attend a workshop of Gaelic language or genealogy, watch bagpipe competitions and performances, athletic sports and dance competitions. Three very different shows were performed in different arenas. The included Border Collie herding dogs and two history reenactment groups, Bydand Forever and Highland Warriors. On different stages, entertainment was provided by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Alex Beaton, Bad Haggis, the Browne Sisters & George Cavanaugh, the Wicked Tinkers, Men of Worth and Celtic Spring, a family of five talented children and their father, who entertain with their fiddles and dancing. Seven pipe bands and their members were entered in both band and individual competitions, including the famous Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band.

Seaside Highland Games13 - 15 October 2006

by Joe Henderson

Joe Henderson receiving the Best Clan Spirit Award.

Returning to the tent after the parade.

.Tana Jensen, Scott Menard, Perry Henderson, and Dell Jensen—with Rex Maddox.


Sixty-five clan and Scottish organization tents were set up to represent their members along with Clan Henderson. Our clan tent was a very busy place. Each day, we held a “Tea with the Chief” reception in honor of Chief Alistair and Ms Audrey Pluis. After the Tea, the members went with the chief, piper, bannerman and bodyguards, on a “Walkabout” down clan row to meet and greet the other clans. The chief even took time on each day to visit each of the other clan tents and to meet their conveners and members. On Saturday, Bydand Forever honored Chief Alistair with a formal military salute. On Sunday, a chamber orchestra gave a concert immediately behind out tent during the Tea. The other clans thought that I had arranged for that, and were all talking about it. I have no idea who set it up, but it was sure nice to have it there.

At the Closing Ceremonies, the Games Organizing Com-mittee really surprised us with a huge perpetual trophy for the “Best Clan Spirit at the Games.” This was the first time that the award was given. The trophy is spectacular, and I will be able to display it at other games all next year. What a special way to end a really nice weekend.

We welcome our newest members who joined Clan Henderson during the games: Joan Flintoff LoPear of Los Angeles and Bob Goss, Sr of Highland, California. Clan Henderson members who joined us in Ventura included Annette Henderson Stokes, Mary and Willard Dobrzensky, Joe Henderson, William Henderson, Judith and Kelly Freeman, Diane Bailey, Roger Hunt and his daughter Heidi Hunt, Gordon Henderson, Alan and Beverly Henderson, Jean McHenry Bailey, Nan Henderson Deal, Everett Bean, Perry and Marjean Henderson,

Special thanks to Pat Maddox who helped so much during the Games welcoming guests and helping providing information, and to Judith and Kelly Freeman who set up and served for the Tea on Saturday. Also thanks and appreciation her help in planning our events to Nellie Lowry, of Clan Henderson, who also serves as treasurer of the Seaside Games Association.

Chief and Audrey Pluis meet clan members at Tea. Pat Maddox helping visitors find their clan home.

Sunday “Tea with the Chief.” Notice the band! Was there nothing we wouldn’t do for the Chief? Actually they just showed up for a practice session.

Chief greets new member Joan LoPear.


Rex Maddox, Ed Hendricks, Billy Henderson, Chief Alistair Henderson of Fordell, and Chieftain David Henderson.

The Stone Mountain Games were anxiously anticipated this year as Chief Alistair would be present. We were not at all disappointed with the turnout!! I tried to get

as many folks as possible to sign our member and visitor log but gave up after the fifth page of names. We have family and friends from as far away as Oklahoma and Kansas and as nearby as Stone Mountain, Georgia. What started out as a chilly morning turned into a glorious weekend (except for the rain early Sunday morning). We had lots of help getting the tent set up—I’m always appreciative of this and I especially appreciate the help of Patrick Heston, who in his exquisite piper’s garb (plaid and all), very carefully stood on top of a garbage can to put up our banner on the front of the tent. (I think next time we’ll pack a small ladder.) Alistair arrived shortly thereafter and was accompanied by Patrick and our bodyguard from the front of the games site to our tent. Alistair was recognized as a “Distinguished Guest of the Games” and after some initial introductions, the day was underway and went by very, very quickly. Again, we had the Louisville Pipe Band, with Patrick heading up the group, lead us on our Walkabout and there was a huge Henderson contingent—what a impressive spectacle! All the Clans knew the Hendersons were there!! It gives you goosebumps!

Stone Mountain Highland Games by Suzanne Keifer

Patrick Heston and Loulie Henderson talk with the Chief


After the games, the ceilidh was held at our place and anticipating the number of attendees, Harry and I thought we should deep fry three turkeys, in additional to the countless hamburgers Erik McClanahan flipped for us (thanks again, Erik!). We waited for Alistair and Audrey to arrive to allow him to put the last of the turkeys in the fryer—to get a feel for the Southern way of cooking turkeys. We were musically entertained by David Crampton, Patrick Heston, and the Craig family and I’m sure I’m missing someone and I apologize if I did leave anyone out. Thanks to all who contributed to making this ceilidh a wonderful one.

Sometime during the night we had some rain and it continued into the early part of Sunday, making everything a bit soggy for the start. Nevertheless, as the saying goes; “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just improper attire”. The vendors did a brisk business on Inverness capes and umbrellas and the games continued without a hitch. As Sunday is traditionally a quieter day, everyone had a better opportunity to go out an explore, visit old and new acquaintances, do a bit of pre-Christmas shopping or make a run to the hospitality tent.

I hope everyone who attended the Games had a good time—I know we did.George C. Henderson receiving his Claude Henderson Memorial Award from the Chief.

The Chief demonstrating his skill at cooking turkey—with Harry standing by. Chief Alistair and David, High Commissioner for North America took many opportunies to discuss Clan Henderson.

What a party the Keifers had for the Chief and Audrey.The Oklahoma, Virginia and Kansas bodyguard with Vice President Ed Hendricks.


Ligonier Highland GamesIdlewild Park Ligonier,

Pennsylvania9 September 2006by Mike and Joan Henderson

We had another beautiful day for this 48th Ligonier Highland Games. Start planning ahead to

be there in 2008 for the 50th year of these great games. We had lots of activity at the tent throughout the day and enjoyed visiting with lots of old friends and some new ones as well. Eight members participated in the Parade of Clans including George Henderson sporting his new kilt. We tried to convince him and Elaine to come to the AGM in Richmond as well as other members we talked to. Some of the other members we were pleased to see were Bethany, Mike and Marquetta Bateman, Linda George, Ken Goss, Patti Henderson Trainer, Randi Henderson and her family, Bill White and family, Faye Irey, and Judith Altemus. We were also thrilled to have an old friend from the University of Pittsburgh, Dorolyn Smith, stop by with a couple of students from the English Language Institute visiting from Japan and Brazil. Debbie Markiewicz and several family members were excited to find our tent as her mother is a Henderson. She said she would be joining online.

I also got to witness the marriage proposal of Jayson George, son of Linda George, to Lynn Peddicord. She said “YES.” A great day was had by all and we were happy to be packed up and leaving shortly after 6:00 P.M. just as dark clouds and thunder were rolling in. We took the opportunity to stop by the temporary memorial of the United 93 Crash site in nearby Shanksville, Pennsylvania on our way back to Annapolis. This was a very somber experience just two days before the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attack.

The Hendersons were here once again!

Anne Arundel Scottish FestivalAnnapolis, Maryland

14 October 2006by Christian Garin

This was our third year to return to this game after a long absence, and after skipping the flooded

2005 event. Though sunny all day long, the wind was gusty and threatened to blow the tent away on several occasions.

With our Chief visiting California the same day, Rex Maddox and entourage were not in town. That made it difficult for me. Fortunately, some members showed up and visited for a while. They included Bob Hendry, of Waldorf and Harry and Faye Henderson, of Glenwood. They attended the lengthy Parade of Clans with me.

With no help in the tent, there were few opportunities for scouting out the event to see what else was going on. And so after my visitors left, I managed to finish a good book and soaked in some sun when the wind was not blowing half my display away.

I hope for better attendance next year. But thanks to those who came by this year. I did not mind the low key day.

South East RegionFL, GA, NC, SC

Harry KeiferCommissioner

Williamsburg Scottish Festival30 September 2006

by Laura HendersonChristian Garin

It was the night before Christmas… Oops, wrong story! It was a nice and sunny morning, and I was bright and

early busy setting up the tent when Rex and Pat Maddox arrived. Rex quickly helped with the remainder of the set up, while Pat organized her COSCA activities in the corner of the tent.

Not too long after, Tony Henderson and Tim Clonts, respectively Regional and State Bodyguards joined and stayed the remainder of the day.

It was a relatively slow day, with fewer visitors than in previous years; however several members came by throughout the day. They included the Jarrells from Mechanicsville, Haskel and Anita Henderson, from Gloucester Point, Gary Fichter, from Lynchburg, Robin and David Hufton, from Langley AFB who renewed their membership. We also welcomed two new members, Ryan and Suzanne Slye and family of Richmond.

The parade of clans was well attended, as well as the opening ceremonies.

By day’s end, it was in no time that Tony and Tim had my truck loaded and I was on my way for my three hour ride back to Northern Virginia.

A “rare” view of the Henderson “kitchen”; (no, that is not a typo)....


Virginia Scottish GamesAlexandria, Virginia

by Christian Garin

Convening the 2006 Virginia Scottish Games was like attending a whole new game for the first

time. Different location, different time of the year, one day event vs. two in the past (while still charging clans a $150 registration fee)…Why the changes? After many years hosting this event in late July at the nearby Episcopal School grounds, the VSGA was given notice that the new school athletic fields no longer could support the abuse of the two-day event, and were told to move elsewhere. They moved the event 3/10ths of a mile across the street to Ft. Ward Park, bumping the Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair of their annual event along the way.

The change in season was quite welcome, since the excessive heat at the July events in the past have always taken a toll on all of us. Of course, it could not be “too nice” and after a cool overcast morning, occasional light drizzle came to spoil a few things throughout the day, including the Parade of Clans and the luxury of being able to pack a dry tent, display and goods at the end of the day.

The day started early, with Laura Henderson and husband Tom swinging by my house at 6:00 A.M., 45 miles away from the game site, and off we drove in the dark. When we got to Ft. Ward Park, yet another change faced us as we had to unload the truck and move the vehicles off site to a remote parking and ride a bus back, or take first come first serve street parking. The race was on! Within a couple of hours, we were all set up, thanks to Tom and Laura, and awaiting the opening of the event. Rex and Pat Maddox, along with son Michael, joined us early in the morning, with Pat setting up her COSCA table in one of our corners. Mid-East commissioner Leon Hicks joined us later, followed by Zekan Maddox. I now had a Commissioner and two bodyguards, and did I feel so much better.

The Parade of Clans was quite subdued, with the drizzle not helping, but well attended by the Henderson’s. We just took a few steps down the amphitheater, crossed the stage, and climbed the stairs on the other side, in no particular order. It was followed by the traditional hors

d’oeuvres and champagne toast. Of course, Tom had the hors d’oeuvres and drinks ready in no time. We were delighted to have Sue and Don Henderson of Harrington, Delaware join us for the occasion.They were partici-pating in the vintage car show, showing one of their beautiful and expensive four-wheel “toys”. Veronica Hudak-

Getting ready for the parade of clans. Note how everyone watches for instructions from the Head of the Bodyguard.

Moe, a long time friend of mine from the Cairn Terrier Rescue Group also joined, with pet star Tavish, a.k.a. “The Punk”. Of course, Tavish’s presence was not to the liking of our Mid-East Region mascot, Waffle. Later in the mid-afternoon, we welcomed William Edward Lamb as our newest member. The rest of the afternoon was quiet.

I took advantage of a few helpers to start packing the tent and bring the truck back into the compound in anticipation of an early ride home; unfortunately, no such luck since a mass band parade prevented us from driving off the field for quite a while. The next day was spent doing laundry and drying everything before repacking the truck for the next event two weeks later.

Special thanks to all who helped me, including those who purchased goods and Don Henderson for his cash contribution to the mid-East region.(Photos of the event are courtesy of Laura Henderson).

Member Don Henderson, with Tom, showing his vintage Wolseley.

Bodyguard and Toast Master Zeke Maddox.

Laura Henderson and Mid-Atlantic Clan Mascot “Waffle”.


St.Croix, St.Thomas, and St.John are three islands in the Caribbean which are renowned for their beaches, their rum, and in the case of St.Thomas, for their business

acumen. They were formerly known for the vast profits that could be made from investments in sugar plantations. They were known as the Danish Virgin Islands during the long period when they were under the flag of Denmark. The Danish records are exceptional from a genealogical point of view, and St.Croix is the focus of a project, sponsored by Carlsberg Beer, which is digitizing all of the Danish records from the earliest time to 1917, when the islands were sold to the United States. This project will provide a wonderful source of information on the two million people who lived on St.Croix during this period.

St.Croix was divided, like other sugar islands, into plantations, called estates. There were 200 of them on St.Croix. Each estate had a manager, an overseer (or two, depending on the size of the estate), various specialized workers who might have been slaves or free, and a group of slaves who grew the cane, and processed it into molasses and sugar. When the Danish Crown took over the estates in 1735, there were few Danes with the necessary experience to run them, so they called on the Scots and the Irish who had gained experience on the nearby British islands. Scots had traveled all Europe and the Caribbean. After the Battle of Culloden in 1745, which the Scots lost, many of them escaped to the Caribbean, where they made new lives. Vast fortunes could be made there, but they didn’t stay there. After making their fortunes, they sent their money home to Edinburgh or Glasgow, and followed it, leaving their estates in the hands of a manager, or their children.

Alexander Henderson was born on the island of St.Croix in the Danish Virgin Islands, on 14 March 1845, in the overseer’s cottage on Estate Betty’s Hope. The estate where he was born was near to the town of Frederiksted, one of the two towns on St.Croix. The kings of Denmark alternated between the names of Christian and Frederik, thus the names of the towns, Christiansted and Frederiksted. The little town of Frederiksted was laid out with six streets across and six streets down. It has big, wide streets and is very pretty. His parents were James Patrick Henderson (born 1815 in St.Croix), and Mary Elizabeth Sylvester (born 1802 in St.Croix). He was their third child. They had a son, James (born 1841) and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth. In our family there is a tradition that the eldest son is always named James, the second son is always Alexander, and the third son is William. This makes putting people on the family tree much easier, but also creates problems in deciding just which James is which.

My Alexander Hendersonby Dorothy Ann Henderson

Slavery existed on St.Croix until 1848, and some of the African customs were carried out at Alexander’s birth. The most important one was the nine-night celebration. By the ninth night after the birth, it could be assumed that the baby would live and be christened, so the slaves gathered at the house where the baby was born, to sing, tell stories, and feast. Alexander was also considered very lucky because he was born with a caul. Being born with a caul means that the

amniotic membrane covers the baby’s face when he is born. This tradition, like the nine-night tradition,

has been lost in St.Croix. It was common to the Scots and Irish, but still prevails in very small

communities.Alexander went to school at Stipule’s

Anglican Church, built in 1812. The Reverend John C. Dubois, who, in addition to being the rector of the parish, was the representative of Queen Victoria to St.Croix, conducted school. At school, Alexander became Assistant Teacher before he graduated. He left school in 1862, at the Christmas vacation, to become a clerk at the Broker’s Office at the Frederiksted Customs House, but

then, after nine months, was apprenticed to the carpenter. He also received

instruction on the cultivation of sugar, and became eligible to be an overseer on a

sugar plantation. His father wanted him to become an overseer, since he was one himself.When he reached 18, he convinced his father

to let him go to sea, something that had been a dream for a long time. He came to the United States

on his first long voyage, and was almost “shanghaied” on the streets of New York. A friend whose life he had saved on the voyage coming up rescued him. He was excited by the fight for freedom, and signed up for the Civil War in the Navy, on 30 July 1864. He received the $300 bounty given for enlistment, and took it down to the captain of the ship that he had come up on, to send home to his mother. It was never delivered. We have always felt that the captain was dishonest, but we discovered only last year, in the records at Mystic Seaport, that the ship was lost at sea on it’s next voyage to St.Croix. So perhaps the captain was going to deliver the money after all, and we owe him an apology. Fortunately, Alexander wrote a small memoir (about seventy-five pages) about his experiences in the war, on blockade off the coast of Texas, near the port of Galveston. As a matter of fact, he wrote it twice, once when he was young, and then when he was sixty-five, because the first draft had been stolen, and he wanted a record for his children. He was very proud of his service in the Navy; in fact, we had a citation stating that his daughter, Georgianna, was the second woman elected to honorary membership in the


Gideon Welles Society. Gideon Welles was Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy. This society no longer exists, as far as I have been able to check.

Alexander returned to St.Croix in 1868, when his tour of duty was completed, and married Ann Eliza Bedloe (born June 1848 in St.Croix). She was the daughter of Isaac Bedloe (he is probably a descendant of the Isaac who owned the Statue of Liberty Island) and Johanna James (born 1828). Both Johanna and her daughter were born on Estate Brook’s Hill where his father was overseer, and where he had lived before he went to the United States. The wedding was delayed because she was a Roman Catholic. Alexander was willing to have the boys go to church with him, while the girls went to church with her, but the Church required that all of the children be brought up as Roman Catholics. They did not marry until 1873 when she converted. They had thirteen children, seven girls and six boys, and lived happily for forty years.

They lived at other addresses, but then moved to a home they may have had built for them at 13 Dronningen’s Gade (13 Queen Street), where they lived upstairs, and she had a store downstairs. A group visited the house from Denmark, which recommended that it be preserved forever as an example of Victorian architecture. It was destroyed as part of the site for a housing project that was never developed.

He worked for more than twenty-five years as Police Scrivener in the town of Frederiksted, and was also an officer in the Brigade that protected the city. The Fire-Burn of 1878 was important in his career. The peasants used to burn down the cane fields as a method of revenge against authority, and this time they were really upset. The price of sugar was down on the international market, and the economy was troubled. The peasants revolted at the low price offered to them for the year. One had to sign up for a year’s service, or leave St.Croix, and many of them came from Barbados. The peasants set fire to the cane fields, killed a Danish gendarme, and the wife of a plantation owner, and marched towards the town of Frederiksted. Alexander was in charge of the Brigade that protected the town. He and the Brigade took the people who had escaped into the town, into the Fort. From the Fort they were rescued by ship. I remember hearing my Aunt Lena (Angelina Plaskett, who married Alexander’s oldest son, James) talking about the Fire-Burn. She was about five years old at the time, and a servant hid her under the bed, when the peasants came down the road, screaming for people to kill.

Alexander had very fair skin, and red hair, not too well for the tropics, and he developed cancer of the nose. He went to Denmark for medical treatment in 1894, and again in 1910. In Denmark, he was at the Institute for Medicinal Light, founded after the discovery of x-rays by Roentgen. His youngest daughter, Muriel, accompanied him because he was so ill. While in Denmark she fell in love with the son of the owner of the Knabe Piano Company. The young man was going to be sent to the United States for business reasons, and she would not consider coming here to live, so she returned to her widowed mother in St.Croix and never married.

Alexander did something for each of his children, in order. He gave a plantation to his daughter, Agatha, as a wedding present, and he set up each of his sons in business, except for his youngest child, Archibald who wanted to go to the University of Copenhagen. Alexander agreed, but became ill, went to Denmark, and never returned. So, Archibald was the only child who did not get his wish. He went to New York, and married Agnes O’Loughlin (born 1895 in St.Kitts). They had two daughters, Dorothy Ann (me) and Sylvia Genevieve Margaret, my sister.

Although he was of Scottish origin, Alexander was a good Dane. He named his second daughter Louisa Augusta, in honor of the Danish queen, and he could be counted on to write a poem on every occasion of importance to the royal family. He wrote under a pseudonym that everybody knew. In 1905 he was knighted by the King of Denmark for faithful service to the Crown. He became a Dannebrog’sman. Dannebrog is the Danish flag. He was buried at Westergade Cemetery in Copenhagen, after a full Scottish Rite Masonic funeral. We have a picture of the grave with the Dannebrog medal on it. In the memoir he wrote, it is very sad to see his handwriting deteriorate, as his illness progressed.

St.Croix, St.Thomas, and St.John were purchased for twenty-five million dollars by the United States government in 1917. St.Thomas was a major coaling port before ships entered the new Panama Canal and the United States was afraid that the Danes would not be able to protect it from the Germans during the World War.

Ann Eliza Bedloe


The Matthew Elder family convenes the games at Alma, Michigan. L to R: Katelind Elder, Matthew Elder III, Annette Elder, Matther Elder IV and Hannah Elder.

Greetings from Salmon Lady!For the past sixteen years our company has been importing very fine fresh smoked fish from my

hometown of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. The most popular item is the traditionally smoked salmon, which was the favorite of Manhatten’s Russian Tea Room for eighteen years. There is a second smoked salmon cured with Tobermory Single Malt Whisky, the award-winning Rainbow trout (Gold Medal 2004 UK) smoked haddock (Finnan Haddies) and kippers.

The fish are shipped by ferry to the mainland of Scotland and within two - three days arrive at BWI Airport, Maryland for immediate shipping throughout the USA and personal delivery to local customers. The speed of this unique service ensures absolute freshness and superb flavor. Apart from the fine taste and freshness of our products, what sets us apart from other companies is that we personally know everyone involved in the whole process and the fish are prepared in Tobermory only after receiving our custom order. You can read more about us in articles published by Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Simply Seafood, Coastal Living, Malt Advocate, and our local newspaper, The Montgomery County Gazette.

We were very proud to be listed twice in Bon Appetit first for our trout in 1995 and then again in last year;s special May issue “The Taste of Scotland” under the heading of an “excellent mail-order source.” One of our salmon—the Tobermory Single Malt Smoked Salmon—is shown on page 41. Gourmet magazine also featured our smoked salmon in

1994 and the smoked haddock in their January 2003 issue. Included in the latter is a recipe that the chefs at Gourmet created for a delicious finnan haddie gratin.

Shipments are ordered throughout the year from October to May focusing mainly on holidays—Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year and the Spring Holidays. During the hot summer months we do not import but keep some previously frozen items for sale. Our Fall/Winter season begins in October. If you wish to send a gift when we do not have the item in stock a “Salmon Card” is available for mailing with your message at no extra charge. It tells the recipient that a gift of smoked fish has been ordered with the expected date of arrival etc. Gifts for Europe are shipped directly from Scotland with lower mailing costs. For more detailed information please visit our website at: www.salmonlady.com or call any time.

Slainte a’Bhradain Dhuibh! (Scottish Gaelic: Health of the Salmon to You!)

Scottish Smoked Salmon Co.

19112 Bloomfield Road, Olney MD 20832Tel: 301.924.0595 Fax: 301.924.2085E-mail: [email protected]

“Love Henderson Family Lore-- I would love for it to actually be history.

Yes, lol, exactly. My sister used this story for a family history report at school and got her grade marked down because it was so vague and far-fetched. We wish that more details had been passed down, but then, why would they want to recall the black sheep in their ancestry?

I still think that there must be some truth in this story because of another story my dad tells me. He once met a woman from Pennsylvania (we’re well-rooted Oregonians) named Joanna Henderson. They wondered whether they were related, so he started telling her the story of the horse thieves. She interrupted him and finished telling it. Anyways, here is what we know.

There was a time when only the first son would inherit the family’s wealth. The first son could give his brothers positions of power, but our great-something uncle gave these positions to his friends instead. The younger brothers had nothing. They had grown up in great wealth, but were cast out as soon as they became of age. What could they do? Emigrate to America, of course. What did they know how to do? Nothing. So they

stole horses and cattle. At this time in history, horse thieving was a capital offense. Eventually, they were hung.

I like a happy ending, but this story simply won’t have it.

Bethany Henderson

Ed Note: My family has received a gift of this wonderful salmon from clan friends for several years.


MacIan Is Looking Forward To Seeing You At One Of These Events

This schedule is as correct as we can present at time of publication. Please let the editor know of changes. In some cases, dates have not been set. The schedule comes from collected event Web sites and from individual sites.

2007 January13 Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and

Games Pembroke Pines, FL19-20 Central Florida Scottish Games Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, FL

February4 Sarasota Highland Games Sarasota, FL10-11 Scottish Ramble Excelsior MN18-18 Mid-Winter Scottish Fair-Festival Valley Forge Convention Center Valley Forge, PA18-18 Queen Mary Scottish Festival Long Beach, CA

Joe Henderson-Convenor24 Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games Jacksonville, FL24-25 Arizona Highland Games Scottsdale, AZ

March9-11 Scottish/Irish Faire Midland, TX9-11 Celtic Heritage Festival The Horseshoe, Midland, TX10 Panama City Highland Games Grace Presbyterian Church Panama City, FL10-11 Calaveras Celtic Faire Calaveras County Fairgrounds Angels Camp, CA24 Sarasota Highland Games Sarasota, FL31 Dunedin Highland Games Dunedin, FL31-1st Hawaiian Scottish Festival Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, HI

April7 National Tartan Day North America - Wear the Kilt!7-8 San Antonio Highland Games

San Antonio, TX 14 Oregon Scottish Heritage Festival

Linn County Expo, Albany, OR20-22 Loch Norman Highland Games Huntersville, NC 21-22 Las Vegas Celtic Society Highland Games

Las Vegas, NV

21-22 Arkansas Scottish Festival Lyon College, Batesville, AR

28 Southern Maryland Celtic Festival Jefferson Patterson Park, St Leonard MD28-29 Sacramento Valley Scottish Games &

Festival Yolo County Fairgrounds, Woodland, CA

May 4-5 Triad Highland Games Archdale, NC4-6 Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering

Clarksburg, WV5 Savannah Scottish Games and Highland

Festival J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, GA5-6 Celebration of the Celts

5564 Rts 9H & 23 Hudson, NY

5-6 Festival of Beltane WaKeeney, KS 11-12 Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Musical performances & workshops Historic Bethabara Park Winston-Salem, NC

11-13 Kentucky Scottish Weekend Cincinnati, OH

11-13 Houston Highland Games & Celtic Festival Double Eagle Ranch, Houston, TX

12 Frederick Celtic Festival Middletown, MD

18-20 Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA

Margaret & Tom Walker—convenors18-20 Gatlinburg Highland Games Gatlinburg, TN 19 Colonial Highland Gathering

Fair Hill Natural Resources Area, Fair Hill, MD

19 Minnesota Scottish Fair and Games Eagan, MN19 Rio Grande Valley Highland Games Menual School, Albuquerque, NM26-27 Alma Highland Festival Alma, MI Kevin Henderson-Convenor31 Glasgow Highland Games+ Glasgow, KY

Mr. and Mrs. Jo Nell and Gene Henderson of Colorado Springs, Colorado along with then Clan Henderson Piper, John Bergquist of Loveland, Colorado.

Jo Nell and Gene celebrated their Golden Anniversary at a luncheon at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs on 29 September. It was a very nice affair with approximately fifty guests and family

Hendersons Celebrate their 50th Anniversary


Once a person has become a member of the Clan, he/she is assigned a number, and never loses that number. If you happen to become inactive and do not pay your dues for some time, you do not need to reapply for membership. All you do is send in your renewal dues and you will be reactivated.

Please return your dues cards for proper credit to your membership

number, it is very difficult to find some members in the database because of Jr., Sr., first second or third’s, and of course we have 1,136 “Henderson’s” in the database, not counting the above mentioned Jr., Sr., etc.... so again please return your cards because we also save them as a record of your payment.

To the membership... Order Form for Your

Clan Henderson Name Badge

Submit your order to: Harry J. Keifer 4511 Ridgeland Dr. Lilburn GA 30047

Use this name on my badge:

Names for other badges:

My Address:

Encloded is my check for $10.00 times the number of badges requested.

Background Color: ❑ White ❑ Gray (Black Letters only)

Please make check payable to Clan Henderson SocietyORDER FORM for your Clan Name Badge ➯

Our Wonderful Clan DonorsGenealogy: Dr. John Percy Henderson, Jr. Morrison DeSoto Webb Joyce Peyman James N. Miller Caitlin M. Oceallaigh-Walker Katheryn L. Livengood Fred Henderson Rudolph Henderson Margaret Henderson Olson Sarah Henderson Dorn Kathryn H. Joyce Robert H. Bailey H. L. “Shorty” Henderson Charles B. Henderson Cynthia F. Bright Dana Henderson Dena Hendrix Shewmaker Robert F. Henderson Denise A. Booth Charles H. Daffin, II Charles Douglas Henderson William J. Henderson Ellen M. Bentley Joy A. Creamer Mary Shannon H. Drake Donald J. Henderson Catherine M. Balmer Robert W. Coker Karen Fason Buchsbaum Rosalyn Sasser Perdue Elvera M. Nungesser Stuart H. Henderson Filiberto J. R. Henderson Stanley Henderson Lloyd Holbrook Sylvia Fink Katheryn L. Livengood Carolyn W. Henderson Gene E. Henderson Hazel Hilton Nix Donald E. Henderson Claudia H. Williams Karen Jean Bunning Julia B. Whitney John Majors Crabtree Craig R. Henderson Lisa UtseyGeneral Contribution: Caitlin M. Oceallaigh-Walker Arthur F. Henderson D’Auby H. Schiel John Hayworth H. L. “Shorty” Henderson Carolyn W. Henderson Margaret Henderson Davenport Boyt Henderson Cathey Kathryn H. Joyce Shirley Sowell Patricia B. Alling Billy Eugene Henderson Delores C. Mariea Paul Duane May Joan E. Emerick Aden Henderson Crouse John Majors Crabtree Arthur L. Henderson James F. Henderson John Steven Henderson Bill Henderson David R. Price Susan A. Henderson Dr. James S. Henderson Rudolph Henderson Eric Hendry Anne Y. Zink William S. Henderson Steve B. Meinecke Chief’s Fund: George Henderson George E. Henderson John Majors Crabtree Rudolph Henderson Karen Jean Bunning Carol W. Henderson Richard J. Henderson Donald J. HendersonExtra Regional Contribution: Postage: Charles B. Henderson Rex Loftin John T. Henderson Robyn L. Henderson George A. Henderson Rudolph Henderson


Society Web Site www.ClanHendersonUSA.org

Youth ActivitiesAnn Henderson Hicks4506 Penwood DriveAlexandria VA 22310-1463(718) [email protected]

Clan WebmasterDavid C. Henderson232 Kinney Avenue NWWalker MI 49534(616) 453-6537 [email protected]

DNA Project AdministratorJames E. Henderson88 ElthamRocky Mount, NC 27809(252) [email protected]

Chief of the Name and Arms of HendersonChief

Alistair D. Henderson of FordellPO Box 107PaddingtonQLD 4064

AUSTRALIA

High Commissioner for North America and Chieftain

David S. HendersonPO Box Drawer U

New Bern NC 28563USA

[email protected]

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Clan Henderson Societyof the

United States of America

Officers

PresidentBilly J. Henderson863 Hwy 469 NorthJackson MS 39208-8056(601) [email protected]

Vice PresidentEd HendricksP.O.Box 669Demorest GA 30535(706) 778-9636 [email protected]

Vice President—General CounselEarl Ronald Hendry, JDPO Box 220Roan Mountain TN 37687-0220(423) [email protected]

Recording SecretaryDottie Henderson686 Thrush CourtMarco Island FL 34145-1932(239) [email protected]

Membership SecretaryCarol Maley19 Sunbury StreetMinersville PA 17954-1441(570) [email protected]

TreasurerGregory L. Schwartz19 Sunbury StreetMinersville PA 17954-1441(570) [email protected]

President EmeritusRex A. Maddox7504 Range RoadAlexandria VA 22306-2422(703) [email protected]

Commissioners

North East Region(CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT}

Gary Henderson, FSA Scot2403 Lake Mead RoadWheatfield, NY 14304(716) 731-1832 [email protected]

Mid East Region(DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV)

Leon Hicks450b Penwood DriveAlexandria VA 22310-1463(703) [email protected]

South East Region(FL, GA, NC, SC)

Harry J. Keifer4511 Ridgeland DriveLilburn GA 30047-4347(770) [email protected]

Great Lakes Region(IN, IL, MI, OH, WI)

Douglas W. Henderson3410 Wooster Road, #119Rocky River OH 44116(440) 356-2825

North Central Region(MN, ND, SD)

Virginia M. Broussard4152 Campbell RoadSnellville GA 30278(707) [email protected]

Mid Central Region(IA, KS, MO, NE)

Lori Henderson 10251 130th St.Valley Falls KS 66088 (785) [email protected]

Mid South Region(AL, KY, LA, MS. TN)

Billy J. Henderson863 Hwy 469 NorthJackson MS 39208-8056(601) [email protected]

Far South Region(AR, OK, TX)

Tom Hendricks2509 SW 45TH STOklahoma City, OK 73119(405) [email protected]

South West Region(AZ. CO, NM, UT, WY)

Joseph H. McEldowney,Jr.14996 East Columbia DriveAurora CO 80014-3812(303) [email protected]

North Pacific Region(AK, ID, MT, OR, WA)

South Pacific Region(CA, HI. NV)

Joe Henderson4920 Atherton StreetLong Beach CA 90815(562) [email protected]

Appointed Officials

(OesDana)Clan Piper

Patrick A. Heston312 Wilson Dr.Midwest City OK 73110(405) [email protected]

Clan GenealogistDr. Horace Loftin, FSA ScotPO Box 86Beaufort NC 28516-0086(252) 728-1548

Head of the BodyguardChristian Garin 14025 Sterling Point DriveGainesville VA 20155(703) [email protected]

Clan ChaplainC. Frederick Sanford520 Dogwood RoadStatesville NC 28677-3417(704) [email protected]

Editor, An CanachRussell L. Henderson8500 Wendell DriveAlexandria VA 22308-2158(703) [email protected]

Clan BardJohn Robert MallerneeAFRH-W # 158 Washington DC 20011-8400(202) [email protected]

Historian—ArchivistElizabeth P. Gay 347 Rocky Knoll Road Walhalla, SC 29691. (864) 638-2986 [email protected]

QuartermasterWarren C. Henderson457 Durden RoadPrattville AL 36067(334) [email protected]

An Cirean Ceann Cinnidh

An CanachClan Henderson Society

8500 Wendell DriveAlexandria VA 22308-2158

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www.ClanHendersonUSA.org

St. Louis Burns Dinner: Saturday, 20 January at the Frontenac Hilton, 1335 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131, Phone (314) 993-1100 sponsored by the Scottish St. Andrew Society of Greater St. Louis, Contact: Anja Lodge at (314) 965-6077 or e-mail: aylodge@ nedcons.com.

KC St. Andrews Burn’s Dinner will be on 27 January 2007 at the Ritz Charles, Banquet Facility - 9000 West 137th St. Overland Park, KS. 66221 at 6:30 P.M. Anyone wanting to attend can access the KC St. Andrews site at www.kcscot.com.

Burns Night in Tidewater, Virginia will be on Saturday, January 27, 2007 Princess Anne Country Club, Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. Cash Bar at 6:00 P.M, Dinner at 7:00 P.M. Meal choices are: Salmon, Coq au Vin, Filet Mignon. Approximate cost $60 pp. [email protected].

The Gold Country Celtic Society Burns Night Dinner and Concert at the Moners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City, California, on 20 January 2007, (530) 346-7126.

Burns Night Gala on 27 January at the Grand Summit Hotel in Summit, New Jersey. Contact Clan Currie at www.clancurrie.com.

Actually these events take place throughout the world in January. If you would like to attend a dinner, talk to a fellow Scot in your neighborhood. Someone will know where and when. When you do attend such an event, send me a note telling us about what happened there.

Attend a Burns Night Dinner this Year

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