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Greens became Hendersons after murder...

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Greens became Hendersons after murder...

mrsmouse15  (View posts) Posted: 10 Nov 2002 1:10AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 5 Jul 2003 1:33AM GMT
Surnames: Green, Henderson, Dodson
I learned recently after searching through family records that my great-grandfather, George Green and his brother 'Lem' Green had staked a claim for land in Henderson County KY back in the late 1800s. Another man "jumped" their claim, and they killed him. They fled back to Alexander County, and changed their names to Henderson. My grandfather was John Henry Henderson, grandma was Lois (Dodson) Henderson. They are buried in the Thebes Cemetery. Does anyone have any information on this, like who they killed, how, when, where, etc.? My dad is Lonnie Henderson, who grew up down there and we still have relatives around there. Who do I contact for birth, death, marriage, etc. certificates for dates in Alexander County? Please advise, and thank you.
SubjectAuthorDate Posted
mrsmouse15 10 Nov 2002 1:10AM GMT 
Thomas Sams 3 Jun 2003 2:10PM GMT 
Jane Henderson Day 4 Jun 2003 4:00PM GMT 
Kitty Henderson Pride 20 Oct 2003 6:35PM GMT 
Elizabeth_Ren... 27 Nov 2007 12:38AM GMT 
fordellcastle 8 Sep 2011 6:25PM GMT 
kdpride_1 13 Oct 2003 9:37PM GMT 
   

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