Chester County PA Archives Obituaries.....Henson, Lewis J. November 5, 1898
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Morning Republican, November 5, 1898
Morning Republican, November 5, 1898
Lewis J. Henson, one of the best known and respected colored residents of this 
neighborhood, passed away in death at his home on Black Horse Hill, on 
Wednesday night at the age of 58 years from brain troubles with  which he was 
attacked only a few days ago.  Deceased for years had been engaged in the 
business of hauling in our town, and was regarded as an honorable, upright 
citizen by all who knew him.  He owned a small property and leaves a wife and 
three children, Lewis, Elmer and Florence, besides many other relatives in 
this vicinity.  He was one of the leading members of the  Colored Grand Army 
Post, of the Masonic Lodge, and a strict member of the Union A.M.E. Church, 
from which his funeral will take place on Sunday at 11 o’clock.  Interment 
will be made at Fallowfield.

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