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     Jesse Hendrick was born on 1 September 1803 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Joel Hendrick and Esther Lewis.¹ He married Lydia Ives at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, on 1 October 1828.¹ Jesse Hendrick died on 7 September 1856 at East Hamilton, Madison County, NY, USA, at age 53.¹ He was buried at Earlville Cemetery, at Earlville, Madison County, NY, USA.

     He died in a fall from a building.

     Jessie June Hendrick was born on 12 November 1866 at Danbury, Fairfield County, CT, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Eli Farnham Hendrick Dr and Maria B. Stevens.¹ She married Samuel Allan Davis at Danbury, Fairfield County, CT, on 1 October 1891.¹ Jessie June Hendrick died in 1941 at Danbury, Fairfield County, CT. She was buried at Wooster Cemetery, at Danbury, Fairfield County, CT, USA.

     Joel Hendrick was born on 19 October 1772 at Wallingford, New Haven County, CT, USA.¹ He was the son of William Hendrick and Eunice Perry Thorp. Joel Hendrick died on 11 February 1832 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA, at age 59. He was buried at Hendrick Burying Grounds, at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA.

     Talma C. Hendrick personal diary of about 1900. Talma says that his history is unknown.

     Joel Hendrick was born on 19 October 1772 at Wallingford, New Haven County, CT, USA. CT Town Births Pew 1780 Barbour Collection.¹ He was the son of William Hendrick and Elizabeth Merriam. Joel Hendrick lived in 1795 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA.¹ He married Esther Lewis at Cheshire, New Haven County, CT, USA, on 5 February 1795. Joel Hendrick died on 11 February 1832 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, at age 59.¹ He was buried at Hendrick Burying Grounds, at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA.

     Talma says that Joel lived with his brother-in-law Edward Parker after his father’s death and when 14 he was apprenticed to him to learn the blacksmith trade. In the summer of 1794 he went to Guilford, Chenango Co NY and took a up a quarter section of land, cleared a field and put in wheat, built a log house and the returned to Cheshire, CT to be married Feb 2 1795 to Esther Lewis, daughter of Caleb Lewis. Soon after their marriage they moved to their new house in the wilderness, their conveyance being a yoke of oxen and a cart. Here he lived as a farmer and blacksmith until his death. He made the first "bull flow" in the town and both were members of the Baptist Church at Guilford.¹

     Joel Hendrick was born on 31 December 1822 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Leontes Hendrick and Zilpha Farnham.

     At the age of 17 he joined the Baptist Church of Coventry NY. The next year he began to teach school and for 8 years he taught school in winter and attended school in summer, thus completing his education. In Aug 1846 he was licensed to preach by the church at Coventry. In 1848 he starting preaching at the church in Bennettsville, NY, remaining for two years then moved to Deforit NY for 2 years and then to East Smithfield, Bradford Co, PA for 4 years.
Soon after his second marriage he moved to Condersfort, Potter Co, PA and became principal of the academy there. During this time he also served as County Superintendent of Schools. He then went to Belfort, Allegany Co, NY for 7 years as principal of the Genesee Valley Seminary. He then returned to the pastorate and served at the following places: Hornellsville, NY 5 years, Havana, NY 7 years, Canisteo, NY 7 years, Angelica, NY 10 years. and Mountain Falls until his death.¹
He married Polly Norton Carpenter at Oxford, Chenango County, NY, USA, on 12 February 1848.¹ He married Phebe Gerould at East Smithfield, Bradford County, PA, USA, on 12 May 1854. North American Family Histories 1500 to 2000.. Joel Hendrick died on 12 April 1905 at Montour Falls, Schuyler County, NY, USA, at age 82.² He was buried at Montour Cemetery, at Montour Falls, Schuyler County, NY, USA.

     Joel Franklin (Frank) Hendrick was born on 7 January 1851 at Saybrook, Ashtabula County, OH, USA.¹ He was the son of Joel Thomas Hendrick and Roxanna Ware. He married Margaret Ann Higgins at Elmwood Twp, Tuscola County, MI, USA, on 1 January 1872. Joel Franklin (Frank) Hendrick died on 19 December 1909 at Cass City, Tuscola County, MI, USA, at age 58. Obituary
Cass City Chronicle - Cass City, Tuscola, MI
Friday, 24 Dec 1909 - page 1
Pioneer Business Man Died Sunday
Joel F. Hendrick Laid To Rest Wednesday Afternoon
Prominent In Business, Church and Social Circles. Mourned By Host Of Friends.
The Reaper Death has again entered Life's field where the best grain is standing and with his sickle keen has gathered another sheaf, this time Joel. F. Hendrick.
His death occured early Sunday evening after a brief illness of about ten days. While his health had not been of the best for several months, he had been able to attend to his business duties until Wednesday, Dec. 8, when he was confined to his home a victim of paralysis of the left side. After that day, Mr. Hendrick gradually grew worse and death finally relieved him from his suffering. Joel F. Hendrick was born in Saybrook, Ohio, on Jan. 7, 1851. In 1866 he moved with his parents to Michigan, settling in the township of Ellington, Tuscola county. In 1871 he came to Cass City and began his career as a jeweler and watch repairer in the store window of J.C. Laing with $10 worth of tools. A year later he returned to the farm and on Jan. 1, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Ann Higgins. One child - a daughter named Cora - was born to this union. She died when about six years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick moved to Cass City in November, 1876, and this time Mr. Hendrick found space in Weydemeyer Bros.' drug store to carry on his trade. In the fall of '80 he built a small store and remained therein until '83 when he moved to the east side of the Crosby Block. Mr. Crosby needing the space, in 1892 he built a neat brick block on Main street north where his business has since been conducted.
As a business man Mr. Hendrick was careful, conservative and painstaking. Altogether reliable, his word was as good as his bond and his reputation was of the highest standing.
Cass City has not only lost one of her pioneer business men, but a citizen of fine moral character, whose home life was beautiful and who always proved a good neighbor. And what a man is is shown by his home life and what his neighbors think of him.
Mr. Hendrick united with the Presbyterian church at Cass City on May 31, 1891, and was among its most faithful members, ever holding the welfare of the society at heart. For 18 years he filled the position of elder of the local church.
He was also a member of the local Odd Fellow, Rebekah and Maccabee fraternitites. In the first society he was especially active occupying the chairs and holding the office of Past Grand. He was initiated in Odd Fellowship on March 9, 1873. He received the first degree April 2, the second degree May 7, the third and fourth June 4, and the fifth Feb. 21, 1876. Mr. Hendrick was a charter member of Venus Rebehah lodge.
The funeral service was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.H. Bradfield, a former pastor, officiating. The members of Cass City Lodge I.O.O.F., attended the funeral in a body and conducted a ritualistic service.
Deceased is mourned by a wife, one brother, Orson H. Hendrick of Ellington and three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Higgins of Rochester, Mrs. Fidella Runkel of Ashtabula, Ohio and Mrs. Lida Bennett of Rapid River, and a host of friends..¹ He was buried at Elkland Twp Cemetery, at Cass City, Tuscola County, MI, USA. Obituary
Cass City Chronicle - Cass City, Tuscola, MI
Friday, 24 Dec 1909 - page 1
Pioneer Business Man Died Sunday
Joel F. Hendrick Laid To Rest Wednesday Afternoon
Prominent In Business, Church and Social Circles. Mourned By Host Of Friends.
The Reaper Death has again entered Life's field where the best grain is standing and with his sickle keen has gathered another sheaf, this time Joel. F. Hendrick.
His death occured early Sunday evening after a brief illness of about ten days. While his health had not been of the best for several months, he had been able to attend to his business duties until Wednesday, Dec. 8, when he was confined to his home a victim of paralysis of the left side. After that day, Mr. Hendrick gradually grew worse and death finally relieved him from his suffering. Joel F. Hendrick was born in Saybrook, Ohio, on Jan. 7, 1851. In 1866 he moved with his parents to Michigan, settling in the township of Ellington, Tuscola county. In 1871 he came to Cass City and began his career as a jeweler and watch repairer in the store window of J.C. Laing with $10 worth of tools. A year later he returned to the farm and on Jan. 1, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Ann Higgins. One child - a daughter named Cora - was born to this union. She died when about six years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick moved to Cass City in November, 1876, and this time Mr. Hendrick found space in Weydemeyer Bros.' drug store to carry on his trade. In the fall of '80 he built a small store and remained therein until '83 when he moved to the east side of the Crosby Block. Mr. Crosby needing the space, in 1892 he built a neat brick block on Main street north where his business has since been conducted.
As a business man Mr. Hendrick was careful, conservative and painstaking. Altogether reliable, his word was as good as his bond and his reputation was of the highest standing.
Cass City has not only lost one of her pioneer business men, but a citizen of fine moral character, whose home life was beautiful and who always proved a good neighbor. And what a man is is shown by his home life and what his neighbors think of him.
Mr. Hendrick united with the Presbyterian church at Cass City on May 31, 1891, and was among its most faithful members, ever holding the welfare of the society at heart. For 18 years he filled the position of elder of the local church.
He was also a member of the local Odd Fellow, Rebekah and Maccabee fraternitites. In the first society he was especially active occupying the chairs and holding the office of Past Grand. He was initiated in Odd Fellowship on March 9, 1873. He received the first degree April 2, the second degree May 7, the third and fourth June 4, and the fifth Feb. 21, 1876. Mr. Hendrick was a charter member of Venus Rebehah lodge.
The funeral service was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E.H. Bradfield, a former pastor, officiating. The members of Cass City Lodge I.O.O.F., attended the funeral in a body and conducted a ritualistic service.
Deceased is mourned by a wife, one brother, Orson H. Hendrick of Ellington and three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Higgins of Rochester, Mrs. Fidella Runkel of Ashtabula, Ohio and Mrs. Lida Bennett of Rapid River, and a host of friends.
Note: the newspaper includes a sketch of Joel F. Hendrick..

     Joel Thomas Hendrick was born on 16 August 1810 at Enosburg, Franklin County, VT, USA.¹ He was the son of Talma Hendrick and Lydia Thomas. He married Roxanna Ware at Madison, Lake County, OH, USA, on 1 October 1835.¹ Joel Thomas Hendrick appeared on the census of 1870 at Ellington Twp, Tuscola County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Joel F. Hendrick, 58, born VT; Roxanna, 56, born NY; Franklin, 19, born OH; Orson, 15, born OH. Living next door to James P. Hendrick and James Higgins and wife Harriet.. He died on 9 November 1883 at Ellington Twp, Tuscola County, MI, at age 73. Died of pneumonia..¹ He was buried at Elkland Twp Cemetery, at Cass City, Tuscola County, MI, USA.

     Talma C. Hendrick personal diary of about 1900. Talma reports that: "Joel T. lived in Madison, NY a few years then in Ashtabula Co, OH until 1866 when he moved to Elligton, Tuscola Co., MI where he died of Pneumonia on Nov 9, 1883. His wife died Mar 13 1889. Baptist, farmer, carpenter." Talma doesn't say when Joel moved from VT to Ashtabula, OH.¹

     John Hendrick was born on 5 February 1713/14 at Wallingford, New Haven County, CT, USA.¹ He was the son of William Hendrick and Abigail Sikes. He married Ruth Mix at CT, USA, on 1 December 1737.^1,2 John Hendrick died on 20 October 1758 at CT at age 44. In 1759 Ruth Mix Hendrick was appointed guardian of Francis, John and Benjamin, minor children of John..¹

     John Hendrick was born on 13 January 1754 at CT, USA.¹ He was the son of John Hendrick and Ruth Mix. He married Fanna Russell circa 1780.¹ John Hendrick died on 22 April 1834 at Wallingford, New Haven County, CT, USA, at age 80.

     At the 1850 census of Highgate, Franklin, VT, John Hendrick, age 90, born CT and Elizabeth Hendrick, age 85, born CT are living with the Smith family.

     Joyce Hendrick was born on 4 July 1902 at Ellington Twp, Tuscola County, MI, USA. She was the daughter of Adelbert Frederick Hendrick and Wilmot (Lesty) Wilmett. Joyce Hendrick died on 10 November 1996 at North Port, Sarasota County, FL, USA, at age 94. Joyce H. Seaton.^1,2

     Julia was born at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA, on 20 February 1820. Age 30 at the 1850 census of Bainbridge, NY. Findagrave.com records give birth as 2 Feb 1820..¹ She was the daughter of Leontes Hendrick and Zilpha Farnham. She married William H. Lyon at Coventryville, Chenango County, NY, USA, on 18 August 1841.¹ Julia Ann Hendrick appeared on the census of 1860 at Sweden, Potter County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: Julia and the children are living with her father Leontis Hendrick.. She died on 22 February 1876 at Sweden, Potter County, PA, at age 56. Died of bilious fever..¹ She was buried at Eulalia Cemetery, at Coudersport, Potter County, PA, USA.

     Kathleen Virginia Hendrick was born on 10 July 1907 at Calverton, Fauquier County, VA, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Elisha Hendrick and Ethel Virginia Shobe. Kathleen Virginia Hendrick died on 22 November 1919 at Calverton, Fauquier County, VA, at age 12. Virginia Death Records 1912 to 2014. She died from food poiseoning by eating canned chicken soup according to Death Certificate..²

     This must be the daughter called Cathelin, age 2 3/12 at the 1910 census.

     Kimmis Hartley Hendrick was born on 10 May 1910 at MI, USA. He was the son of Hartley E. Hendrick and Julia A. Lewis. Kimmis Hartley Hendrick died in March 1979 at Bern, Switzerland, at age 68. He was buried . Liklly that he is buried in Switzerland..

     Lanetta Bessie Hendrick was born on 24 January 1918 at Tuscola County, MI, USA. Age 12 at the 1930 census of Ellington, Tuscola, MI. Birth date in Public records.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Owen Hendrick Sr. and Mary Lanettia Campbell. Lanetta Bessie Hendrick lived in 2005 at Waterford, Oakland County, MI, USA. Public records. She died on 8 January 2010 at Waterford, Oakland County, MI, at age 91. Wife of Harold Grant Tuckey.¹

     Laurel (Lolly) Hendrick is the daughter of Orson Lockerbie Hendrick and Martha Allison Sargeant. Laurel (Lolly) Hendrick married John (Jack) Ashley Ellis on 20 June 1965 at Donna, Hidalgo County, TX, USA. Married at the first Christian Church.

     Leita Belle Hendrick was born on 16 May 1905 at MI, USA. Age 14 at the 1920 census. She was the daughter of Ray Lloyd Hendrick and Lela Maud May Hadley. Leita Belle Hendrick died on 8 October 1997 at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA, at age 92. She was buried at Bristol Cemetery, at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA. Wife of Floyd Henry Miller.

     Leita Belle was adopted.

     Leona M. Hendrick was born on 11 June 1877 at Tuscola County, MI, USA. Date calculated from 1 yr, 2 mo. She was the daughter of Orson Albert Hendrick and Frances (Fannie) Grace Downing. Leona M. Hendrick died on 11 August 1878 at Tuscola County, MI, at age 1.¹

     Leonard Martin Hendrick was born on 23 July 1910 at VA, USA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Elisha Hendrick and Ethel Virginia Shobe. Leonard Martin Hendrick married Elizabeth Talley at VA.¹ Leonard Martin Hendrick died on 27 August 1956 at VA at age 46.¹ He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, at Arlington, Arlington County, VA, USA.

     Leonard Martin Hendrick is the son of Leonard Martin Hendrick and Elizabeth Talley.

     Leone Norma Hendrick was born on 25 July 1927 at Tuscola County, MI, USA. Age 2 9/12 at the 1930 census.¹ She was the daughter of Egbert Seymour Hendrick Jr. and Irene Alice Dolwick. Leone Norma Hendrick died on 6 July 2006 at Hudson, Pasco County, FL, USA, at age 78. Wife of Eldred James Copeland.^2,3

     Leontes Hendrick was born on 27 March 1796 at Guilford, Chenango County, NY, USA. He was the son of Joel Hendrick and Esther Lewis.¹ He married Zilpha Farnham at NY, USA, on 21 March 1819.¹ Leontes Hendrick appeared on the census of 1860 at Sweden, Potter County, PA, USA. The census lists the family as: Leontis Hendrick, 64, born NY is living with daughter Julia Ann Lyon and her children.. He died on 2 January 1876 at Sweden, Potter County, PA, at age 79. He was buried at Eulalia Cemetery, at Coudersport, Potter County, PA, USA.

     Talma Hendrick says that he was the second white child born in Guilford, NY. He lived ther until the spring of 1832, when he moved to Coventryville, NY. He was a mason and farmer.¹

     Leota May Hendrick was born on 9 March 1888 at IA, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Adelbert Hendrick and Martha Isabella Bate. Leota May Hendrick died in September 1969 at Polk County, IA, USA, at age 81. She was buried at Glendale Cemetery, at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA.

     Leroy Hendrick was born on 15 December 1875 at MO, USA. He was the son of Liverus Hendrick and Martha A. Floyd. Leroy Hendrick died on 21 July 1908 at MO at age 32. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, at Carterville, Williamson County, IL, USA.

     Leroy Albert Hendrick was born on 31 August 1886 at Ellington Twp, Tuscola County, MI, USA. Age 23 at the 1860 census.^1,2 He was the son of Orson Albert Hendrick and Frances (Fannie) Grace Downing. He married Mary Adams at Bay City, Bay County, MI, USA, on 6 May 1905.¹ Leroy Albert Hendrick died on 27 May 1915 at MI, USA, at age 28. Died of consumption..^1,2 He was buried at Novesta Twp Cemetery, at Cass City, Tuscola County, MI, USA.

     He was a ship yard worker in Bay City, MI.¹

     Lester Knittle Hendrick was born on 5 March 1900 at MI, USA. WWI Draft Registration gives date and he calls his mother Bessie.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Eugene Hendrick and Ethel Almenia Barriger. Lester Knittle Hendrick married Marie Eleanor Kenyon on 6 April 1922 at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA. Lester Knittle Hendrick appeared on the census of 1930 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Lester Hendrick, 30, married at 22, born MI, parents born MI, auto body upholsher; wife Marie, 26, married at 18, born In, father born MI, mother born IN; dau Elenora, 6, born MI; dau Maxine, 4 7/12, born MI.. He died on 15 December 1994 at Lansing, Ingham County, MI, USA, at age 94.^3,2 He was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, at DeWitt, Clinton County, MI, USA.

     Lewis Hendrick was born on 20 August 1828 at West Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY, USA.^1,2 He was the son of William Hendrick and Mariette Post. He married Laura E. Lucas at NY, USA, on 6 August 1855.¹ Lewis Hendrickserved in 6th Michigan Cav, during the Civil War.¹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Dorr, Allegan County, MI, USA. The census lists the family as: Louis Hendrick, 51, born NY; Laura, 53, born NY; Edwin, 23, born MI; Perry, 21, born MI; female Joyce ??, 19, born MI; Eugene, 14, born MI.. He lived in 1894 at Dutton, Kent County, MI, USA. He died on 10 November 1909 at Kent County, MI, USA, at age 81.² He was buried at Dutton Cemetery, at Dutton, Kent County, MI, USA.

     Lewis was born at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA, on 10 June 1894. 1900 census, Des Moines, IA. He was the son of Adelbert Hendrick and Martha Isabella Bate.¹ Lewis Neal Hendrick died in May 1914 at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, at age 19. He was buried at Woodland Cemetery, at Des Moines, Polk County, IA, USA.

     Lexa was born at Pownal, Bennington County, VT, USA, on 14 October 1771. Information copied from Pownal town records by Talma..^1,2 She was the daughter of William Hendrick and Eunice Perry Thorp.

     Talma C. Hendrick personal diary of about 1900, Talma says that she is believed to have married a methodist minister and gone west.

     Lexa (Lexie) Marsh Hendrick was born on 15 September 1812 at Enosburg, Franklin County, VT, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Talma Hendrick and Lydia Thomas. She married Nathan John Morgan at VT, USA. Lexa (Lexie) Marsh Hendrick died on 20 October 1847 at Enosburg, Franklin County, VT, at age 35.¹ She was buried at Enosburg Center Cemetery, at Enosburg Falls, Franklin County, VT, USA.

     Lexa Mariha Hendrick was born on 18 August 1836 at Madison, Lake County, OH, USA. Age 14 at the 1850 census of Saybrook, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Thomas Hendrick and Roxanna Ware. She married Jason F. Parmelee at Saybrook, Ashtabula County, OH, USA, on 14 September 1854.¹ Lexa died on 22 August 1866 at Saybrook, Ashtabula County, OH, at age 30.¹ She was buried at Saybrook Cemetery, at Ashtabula Harbor, Ashtabula County, OH, USA.