Henderson, Thomas Stalworth, 1849-1937

Texas lawyer and legislator Thomas Stalworth Henderson (1849-1937) was born to Thomas S. and Harriet (Red) Henderson on the family farm near Washington-on-the-Brazos. After attending Washington Academy until the age of 14, Henderson became the youngest student to enroll at Waco University and its 1877 valedictorian. Before entering St. Louis Law School, he studied at the law office of his brothers Samuel and John in Bryan. In 1879, Henderson became licensed in Missouri and Texas and moved to Cameron, Texas, where he was appointed attorney of Milam County at the age of 20. Henderson practiced law there for the next 58 years. In December 1884, he married Minne Agnes Burnes (1863-1938), with whom he had six children.

Henderson participated in Texas political campaigns for 50 years, attended all state Democratic conventions during that time, and was a delegate at the national Democratic convention that nominated Woodrow Wilson. He served as district attorney for the Twentieth Judicial District (1882-1886) and as a member of the 1893 Texas legislature and Texas Board of Control and Water Erosion and Water Conservation. Henderson also belonged to the State Bar of Texas, the National Council for Defense, the National League to Enforce Peace, and the Texas State Historical Convention. A member of the University of Texas Board of Regents from 1895-1911, Henderson became its chair in 1910.

Source:

Culpepper, Mrs. John C. “ Henderson, Thomas Stalworth .” Handbook of Texas Online . Accessed January 11, 2011.

From the guide to the Henderson, Thomas Stalworth, Papers 1938; 68-11; 71-163; 93-039., 1852-1941, 1967, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Texas lawyer and legislator Thomas Stalworth Henderson (1849-1937) was born to Thomas S. and Harriet (Red) Henderson on the family farm near Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Henderson became licensed lawyer in Missouri and Texas and moved to Cameron, Texas, where he was appointed attorney of Milam County at the age of 20. Henderson participated in Texas political campaigns for 50 years, attended all state Democratic conventions during that time, and was a delegate at the national Democratic convention that nominated Woodrow Wilson. He served as district attorney for the Twentieth Judicial District (1882-1886) and as a member of the 1893 Texas legislature and Texas Board of Control and Water Erosion and Water Conservation. Henderson also belonged to the State Bar of Texas, the National Council for Defense, the National League to Enforce Peace, and the Texas State Historical Convention. A member of the University of Texas Board of Regents from 1895-1911, Henderson became its chair in 1910.

From the description of Henderson, Thomas Stalworth, Papers, 1852-1941, 1967 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 706817443