SILAS HENDERSON
Tyler Co. WV

A short biography of Silas Henderson appeared in Hardesty's 
Atlas of Tyler County, West Virginia, published 1883:

SILAS HENDERSON - was born February 5, 1845, in Monongalia county, 
Virginia, a son of David and Elizabeth (Morris) Henderson, both 
of whom died in the county of his birth. In his twentieth year, 
he entered the Federal army for service in the war between the 
States, enlisting March 26, 1864, and serving until June 30th, 
1865. He was a member of Company D, 3d Virginia Cavalry, and 
participated in all the engagements of his regiment during his 
term of service, fighting in the valley, under Sheridan. April 
9, 1871, in the county of his birth, he was joined in wedlock 
with Melinda Chisler, who was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, 
November 2, 1851. They have four children: Charles L., born 
February 25, 1872; Martin L., May 2, 1876; David C., May 31, 
1880; Ralph A., October 3, 1882. The wife of Mr. Henderson is 
a daughter of Lewis and Eliza (Herrington) Chisler, who make 
their home in Monongalia county. October 1, 1873, Silas 
Henderson took up his residence in Tyler county, and he is 
the owner of one of the best farms in Meade district. He is 
also serving an appointment in his district, as justice of the 
peace. He receives his mail at Wick P.O., Tyler county, West 
Virginia.