1. Linus K. Henshaw (1800-1875) +Mary Gumble +Rachel - (c1802-1865) 2.. Julia Maria Henshaw (c1822-1847) 1 2.. William W. Henshaw (c1832-1891) 2 2.. Daniel Gilbert Henshaw (c1837-1844) 3 2.. Sarah Richards Henshaw (c1837-c1895) 2,4 2.. Gilbert H. Henshaw (c1847-?) 2
Linus K. Henshaw [ID 11503] | Click here to switch to Ancestror Tree view: |
Linus K. Henshaw5 [Linus R. Henshaw6, Lynus K. Henshaw7, Silas K. Henshaw2].
Born 1800, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.2,4,7
On Jun 15 1818 the Minutes of the Common Council of the city of New York recorded the following:8
The following persons were appointed Firemen, (the Chief Engineer certifying the vacancies):
...
"Fire Engine Company, No. 40."
Linus K. Henshaw, Shoe Mr 175 Mott St. 8 ward
He married Mary Gumble9 [Mary Gumble Munn9]. It is believed that this was Mary's second marriage.9 Mary had a son, John Henry Munn.9
He then married Rachel -.2,3,4 Rachel was born about 1802, New York.2,3,4
The first meeting of the board of trustees of York Street Methodist Episcopal Church (Brooklyn, New York) was held Jun 4 1835; shortly afterwards Linus K. Henshaw was added to the church board of trustees.10
In 1829 Linus K. Henshaw was shown in Spooner's Brooklyn Directory (published by Alden Spooner, at the Office of the Star, No. 57 Fulton-street). His address was shown as 165 Pearl, Brooklyn, New York. His occupation was shown as shoe maker.5
Again in 1830 Linus K. Henshaw was shown in Lewis Nichol's Brooklyn Directory (A. Spooner, printer, June 1830). His address was shown as 169 Jay, Brooklyn, New York. His occupation was again shown as shoe maker.5
Linus K. Henshaw was again shown in the Brooklyn City Directory of 1839-40, 1840-41 and 1841-42. He was shown as a grocer, address: 98 Bridge.9
Linus K. Hanshaw and family were shown in the 1840 census, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York (page 448).11
Linus K. Henshaw was again shown in the Brooklyn City Directory of 1843-44, 1844-45 and 1845-46. He was shown with address: 200 Front.9 He was again shown in the 1850-51 Brooklyn City Directory.12
A "Silas K. Henshaw" (apparently this Linus K. Henshaw) was shown in the 1850 census (Jul 20 1850), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:2
L. K. Henshaw was shown in the Brooklyn City Directory of 1856-57. He was shown as a bookkeeper, with address 200 Front:9
Linus and family were shown in the 1860 census (Jun 15 1860), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:4
Rachel died Jul 26 1865, age 62.3,14
Rachel's death was noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" on Thursday, July 27, 1865:3,15
HENSHAW -- Suddenly, on Wednesday, July 26th, Rachel, wife of Linus K. Henshaw.
Notice of the funeral to-morrow.
Rachel's death was also noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" on Friday, July 28, 1865:15
HENSHAW -- Suddenly, on Wednesday, July 26th, Rachel, wife of L. K. Henshaw, aged 62 years.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sunday afternoon 30th inst., at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, 282 Adelphi street, Brooklyn.
Linus K. Henshaw died Feb 14 1875, Brooklyn, New York; age 76.3,7,14
Linus' death was noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" (Brooklyn, New York) on Monday, February 15, 1875:15
HENSHAW -- Suddenly, on Sunday evening, February 14, 1875, Linus K. Henshaw, in the 76th year of his age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Linus' death was also noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" (Brooklyn, New York) on Tuesday, February 16, 1875:15
HENSHAW -- Suddenly, on Sunday evening, February 14, 1875, Linus K. Henshaw, in the 76th year of his age.
Funeral service at the residence of his son-in-law, Jno. A. Charlotte, 293 Adelphi st., on Wednesday, the 17th inst., at 4 o'clock, P.M.
See also: Linus Henshaw #11698 of Brooklyn, New York, who might have been a child of this family.16 Note that the wife of Linus Henshaw #11698 is buried in the very same plot with Linus K. Henshaw, wife Rachel and son Daniel.14
See also: Joseph Burnham Henshaw who was also living in Brooklyn, New York in 1829.
See also: Samuel Henshaw #2291 who married a Mary King, daughter of a Linus King.
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