Martha Jane Patterson Henderon (1863 - 1948)

Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, June 30, 1948, Page 6:

“Mrs. Martha Jane Patterson Henderson Dies In Canada---Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Patterson Henderson, who passed away April 29, aged 85 years, were held at the United Church in Tofield, Alberta, Canada, the Rev. Ricker officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Tofield Cemetery.

Mrs. Henderson was born Dec. 5, 1863 in Tellico Plains. She was married there to Jason Henderson in 1886, and in 1895 moved with her husband and family to a homestead in the Ketchamoot, Canada, district.

She was well loved by all her acquaintances, both young and old. She was unsparing with her time and energy in helping others. Even though having suffered a severe stroke several years ago, she was cheerful and alert and interested in community affairs. The District, says a newspaper published there, mourns the passing of a real pioneer and a true Christian woman.

Mrs. Henderson was predeceased by her husband in 1909 and a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Henderson Wildman, in 1929. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. William A. Mitchell (Amanda) and a son, Jason Henderson, Jr., both of Ketchamoot, Canada; six grandchildren, Mrs. Maude McKenzie of Vancouver; Margaret Mitchell of Edmonton; William H. Mitchell, Allan, Melvin and Ruth Henderson, all of Ketchamoot; and the following brothers and sisters: John Patterson of Carnegie, Oklahoma; Albert, Bob, Lon and Jake, all of Tellico Plains; Neal and Marion of Cleborn, Texas; Mrs. Susan S. Hicks of Tellico Plains; Mrs. Addie Hicks of Carnegie, Oklahoma, and many other relatives in Monroe County.

Her husband, the late Jason Henderson, was for several years active in the public affairs of Monroe County before moving to Canada.”