Biography: William Kennon Henderson, Caddo Parish La.
Submitted by: casteel@hiwaay.net (Thomas J. Casteel)



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WILLIAM KENNON HENDERSON.

WILLIAM KENNON HENDERSON is one of the men of Shreveport who has written
the word, "Success" in blazing capitals in every undertaking. He was born
on August 6, 1880, in Bastrop, Louisiana, the son of William Kennon
Henderson and Mamie Jamison Henderson. When but a small child his parents
moved to Jefferson, Texas, where he received his public school education
and then attended Thatcher Institute at Shreveport and later graduated from
St. Edwards College at Austin, Texas, with high honors,  W. K. Henderson
began his business life at the bottom in his father's machine shop,
mastering every phase of it, working there from 1900 till 1916, when he
entered the automobile garage business which soon became the largest in the
world. This garage was known as "Henderson's Garage."

Soon after the father's death in 1919, Mr. Henderson disposed of the garage
business and assumed the presidency of the Henderson Iron Works and Supply
Company. It was large when W. K. took charge of it but now has become known
as the largest business of its kind south of St. Louis.

Mr. Henderson is not only a leader in the business world but is found
fostering progressive civic and cultural movements and has made a name that
stands emblazoned as one of the most important builders of the city of
Shreveport. Mr. Henderson is also the originator of the famous Henderson
Industrial Plan. His interests are many.  Some of them are: President of
the W. K. Henderson Iron Works and Supply Company; President of the
Henderson Land, Timber and Investment Company; President of the Yellow Cab
Company; Vice President of Lindsay Printing Company; President of the
Chamber of Commerce for 1925; Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and the
sole owner of extensive private telephone systems and furnishes Shreveport
with one of the most powerful radio stations in the country. The large
transmitting plant was established at Kennonwood, the country estate of Mr.
Henderson located about 18 miles from Shreveport. This station is known as
KWKH.

The Shreveport Country Club, the Shreveport City Club and the Order of Hoo
Hoo furnish Mr. Henderson with recreation.

Mr. Henderson was married on January 12, 1927, to Miss Josic Carter. They
have two children, Kennon and William Carter Henderson.

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From Chronicles of Shreveport and Caddo Parish, Maude Hearn O'Pry, 1928,
Page 355
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