HENDRICK BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== HENDRICK, William Daniel - b: 1841 Henry Co, MO source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 401 residence: Bogard Twp William Daniel Hendrick. To have been one of the first white children born in Henry County and to have fought for the preservation of the Union were two of the honors which fell to the lot of the late William Daniel Hendrick of Bear Creek township. He also bequeathed to Henry County and the nation one of the largest families ever reared in the county. Death called him from his earthly labors too soon for him to rear his large family to maturity and the task devolved upon his noble and capable helpmeet who has achieved one of the most remarkable successes as a successful agriculturist and business woman in this section of Missouri. William Daniel Hendrick was born November 27, 1841, in the northwest part of Henry County, and was the son of Asa and Martha (Higgins) Hendrick, natives of Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively, and who settled in Henry County during the early thirties. William D. Hendrick was reared to young manhood in Henry County and enlisted in the Union Army in 1863 as a Government teamster, serving for nearly one year. He was married in 1876 to Miss Margaret Mohler, who was born June 20, 1858, in Dark County, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. John S. and Mary H. (Risser) Mohler, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania, respectively, both of whom were descended from Pennsylvania German stock. The Mohlers came to Missouri in 1868 and after spending one year in Johnson County, near Knob Noster, they came to Henry County in the fall of 1869 and settled on a farm three miles northeast of Urich, residing there until 1878. They then moved to a farm near Deepwater. After residing here for some time they removed to Brown County, Kansas, and from there they went to Gove County, Kansas, with their children. Rev. John S. Mohler was a minister of the German Baptist Church and his whole life was spent in ministerial and agricultural pursuits. He was born May 30, 1831 and died November 1, 1911. Mary H. (Risser) Mohler, his wife, was born November 11, 1852, and died March 17, 1912. They were parents of the following children: Mrs. Nannie R. Benezette, deceased; Martin R., Maurine, Missouri; Mrs. Maggie R. Hendrick; Mrs. Cassie R. Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri; Joseph R., Gove County, Kansas; Samuel R., Montrose, Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca R. Eisenbise, Gove County, Kansas; John R., Preston, Nebraska. When William Daniel and Maggie R. Hendrick were married they settled on a farm two miles northeast of Urich which Mr. Hendrick had purchased. They lived for two years on this farm and then made a trade with John R. Mohler, sold the place which he obtained to Mr. Hendrick's brother and then bought a farm south of Urich. One year later Mr. Hendrick sold this farm and made his home with his parents until 1881. In the fall of that year he purchased the farm in Bear Creek township which served as their home for six years. They sold this place and moved to a farm three miles of Montrose, remaining there until 1894, when they purchased the present home place of the family, consisting of 220 acres in Bear Creek township. During the dry year of 1901, when there was very little to occupy Mr. Hendrick in caring for crops he erected a splendid farm home which has been beautified until it is one of the attractive farm homes in Henry County. Fourteen children were born to William D. and Maggie Hendrick: Etta May, born July 9, 1877, wife of Thomas Dugan, living near Montrose, and has six children, Emmet, Estell, Robert, Bernard, Margaret, and Dorothy; W. Warren, born August 13, 1880, resides near Maxville, New Mexico, married Viola Nelson and has six children, Deena, William, Ruth, Rachel, Gracie, Mary Margaret; Maude M., born January 6, 1882, wife of Rufus Long, of Walker township, and has two children, Ruby Myrtha, and Roland; Anna M. born March 24, 1883, wife of Elmer Long, of Walker township, has five children, Ewall, Daniel, Estell, Nannie, and Anna Lee; Gertrude L., born December 3, 1884, wife of Robert Skaggs, of Davis township; Grover R., born March 28, 1886, lives in Davis township, married Myrtle Tribble, and has one child, Glenn; Otis M., born April 14, 1888, lives near Manzanola, Colorado, and is a fruit and alfalfa grower, married Dorothy Rodman and has one child, Ruby Lois; Bell, born May 27, 1890, wife of Harry Mason, of near Uneda, Missouri, Bear Creek township; Asa, born November 28, 1891, lives near Manzanola, Colorado, married Golden Hood, and has two children, Carl and Mary; Virgie, born November 12, 1893, at home; Frances, born July 15, 1895, wife of Percy Pinkston, Bear Creek township, has one son, William Lee; Ruby; Ralph; Fern. William Daniel Hendrick, father of this remarkable family of children, died November 19, 1902. Mrs. Hendrick was left with their care and upbringing. She has accomplished the task in a most capable and really praiseworthy manner. Every child has been reared to become a good and worthy citizen and Mrs. Hendrick has ably managed her affairs so as to excite the admiration of those who know her. The farm improvements have been kept to a high standard; she has educated everyone of her fourteen children and assisted those who have left home to get a start for themselves and led them all to lead upright and worthy lives so that every child is a valued member of society in their respective communities. Politically, William D. Hendrick was a supporter of the Democratic party although he was never active in political affairs. He was reared a Baptist by his parents, but Mrs. Hendrick and her children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He was a member of the Agricola Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Henry County and the State of Missouri has benefited by his sojourn upon this earth and his life was within blemish; his place in the history of Henry County is well deserved. ==================================================================== HENDRICKS, Charles A. - b: 1863 Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 812 residence: Bogard Twp Charles Hendricks is a grandson of Asa Hendricks, who came from Kentucky in 1832, locating in Bogard township, Henry County, shortly afterward. His days were spent in reclaiming the wild lands from their native unproductiveness and made the fields blossom as the rose, with the cumbersome oxen and crude tools with which he had to work. He and his wife are laid away in the fields from which they received the blessings of food for so many years. Their son, James M., the father of Charles Hendricks, was born in Bogard township May 25, 1839, and shared with his father many of the hardships of those earlier days and is now enjoying the fruit of the labors of those by-gone times. Charles A. Hendricks was born November 1, 1863, in Pettis County, Missouri, and is the son of James M. and Mary (Brooks) Hendricks. The former is making his home with his son and enjoying the work of caring for twenty hives of bees. His early life was spent in traveling over the southwestern States and farming in Henry County. His wife was born in Indiana in 1841, and she was laid to rest in 1901. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Irene Hall of Bogard township; Charles A., Big Creek township; Mrs. Martha Susan Hall of Bogard township; John W., of Bogard township; Mrs. Amanda Bell Morgan of Honey Creek township; Sarah Ellen Hall of Oregon; George W., deceased; J. R., residing in North Dakota; Millie Ann Hall residing in Colorado. The Rural schools of Bunker Hill and Cornet District aided in the education of Mr. Hendricks. His first purchase of land was 120 acres in 1892 and later added 80 acres, making 200 acres in Big Creek township, which he is tilling. October 22, 1892, was solemnized the marriage of Charles Hendricks and Cora Norris, who is the daughter of William A. and Virginia Norris, whose sketch appears in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks are the parents of the following children: Eunice, Inez and Brooksey at home with their parents. For a number of years Mr. Hendricks has been a school director and takes an active interest in the things which are for the uplift and progressiveness of his community. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================