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If you have found this file through a source other than the MNArchives Table Of Contents you can find other Minnesota related Archives at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mn/mnfiles.htm Please note the county and type of file at the top of this page to find the submitter information or other files for this county. FileFormat by Terri--MNArchives Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Arlene McBrien and George William Hendren Sr. ========================================================================= James L. Hendren This obituary was furnished by Arlene McBrien of Watertown, SD From the Woodstock, Pipestone County , MN newspaper Scanned and edited by George William Hendren Sr. May 24, 1935 VETERAN SUMMONED The death of James L. Hendren a Civil War veteran and long time resident of southwestern Minnesota occurred about six o'clock Saturday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. P. H. Daniels, in, Woodstock. Mr. Hendren had been in failing health for a long time owing to his advanced age, and was confined to his bed the last week. He had reached the age of ninety-one years, five months and nine days. James L. Hendren had a continuous residence in Minnesota of 78 years. A native of North Carolina, he was born in Eagle Mills, Iredell County, North Carolina, on December 9, 1843. As a child, he moved with his parents to Boone County, Indiana, and later to Cedar Falls, Iowa. In 1855, the family moved to Wabasha County, Minnesota, where James grew to manhood. At the call to arms to preserve the union, James L. Hendren volunteered his service. He enlisted in Company G., 8th Minnesota Regiment on August 13, 1862, served with distinction for 3 year's until mustered out in August 1865. During the latter part of the great struggle, he was in General Sibley's command, and engaged in a frontier campaign in which the army crossed the country to the west and penetrated as far as Idaho against the red skins. With return of peace, Mr. Hendren settled in Reed Landings, Wabasha County, and for 2 years experienced the life of a river man. He later farmed in the same County. In 1878, he moved to the western part of the state, settling in Murray County, where he engaged in Agriculture until 1886, the date of his settling in Woodstock. For 5 years he farmed, and in later years conducted a livery and feed stable. He was constable of his precinct for 23 years, and for 20 years served as village marshal. He was a member of Stephen Miller Post No 139, G.A.R of Woodstock until the Post was abandoned. Then he became a member of Simon Mix Post of Pipestone. In Wabasha County, October 16, 1869, he was united in marriage to Mary M. Sheeran. 13 children were born to this union, 6 of them, preceded him in death namely: 'Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, Jno, Florence, Arthur, Walter and George. His wife died November 14, 1924. The surviving are: Mrs. Alice Johnson, Balaton, Minnesota; James and Frank, of Minneapolis; Earnest of Sisseton, South Dakota; Mrs. Agnes Daniels, of Woodstock; Fred of Pipestone; and Mrs. Mae Waltman, of Millville, Minnesota. Her grand parents raised Mrs. Stella Hartley after the death of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes. He leaves 33 grand children, and 26 great grand children. His wife preceded him in death 11 years. At the time of his death, he was 92 years, 5 months and 9 days old. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at St. Martin's church, Father Hennekes officiating. Burial took place in the Catholic Cemetery. Members of the American legion here and Pipestone attended the funeral in a body, also the Auxiliary. The American Legion holding their ceremonies at the grave. Fred Dickey, Frank Nothem, Henry Hinz, Frank Weston, T. O'Rourke and Gerald Hoog were pall bearers, and members of the Legion. Joe Loger and F. A, Melcher acted as flag bearers. Relatives and friends from a distance were: Mrs. Stella Hartley, of Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. George Hendren, of Watertown; Mr. and Mrs. James Hendren, of Florence, South Dakota; Mrs. Allie Johnson, of Balaton, Minnesota; Mrs. Mae Waltman, of Melville, Minnesota; Jim and Frank Hendren, of Minneapolis; Mrs. Nell Hendren and sons, Vincent and Bob, of Minneapolis; Mrs. Fred Hendren and family, of Pipestone; Mrs. James Sheerin and son and daughter, Joe and Olga, of Slayton; Mr. and Mrs. Jno Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Lowe, Mrs. Minnie Stein, of Slayton; Mr. and' Mrs. Alex Lowe, Mr. Jno Mihen and son Frank, of Hadley; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Malone, of Egan, South Dakota; and Mr., and Mrs. John Hall, and daughter, Roy and Dorothy, of Kingsley, Iowa. Grandpa Hendren was a kindly man, who had many friends; and all are saddened by his departure. CARD OF THANKS The relatives of the late James L. Hendren desire to extend they're thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown them in their bereavement. Thanks are especially extended to the Legion post for service and courtesies rendered. The Children. George William Hendren Sr.