William W. Henshaw

 1. Linus K. Henshaw (1800-1875) m Rachel - (c1802-1865)
 2.. William W. Henshaw (c1832-1891)
     +Caroline Ophelia Martin (1832-c1901)
 3...  Laura O. Henshaw (c1855-?) 1,2,3
 3...  (daughter) Henshaw (?-c1867) 4
 3...  William W. Henshaw (1857-?) 1,2,3,5
 3...  Fredrick Henshaw (1859-1863) 1,6
 3...  Carrie B. Henshaw (1864-?) 2,3,5
 3...  Linus Henshaw (c1866-1874) 2,7
William W. Henshaw     [ID 14964] Click here to switch to Ancestror Tree view: Tree View

Born about 1832, New York.2,3,8,9  (c1824).1  

He married Caroline Ophelia Martin, Apr 10 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.1,3,6,10  Caroline was born Feb - 1832, New York.5  (c1830).1  (c1835).2  (c1837).3  

William's marriage was noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" (Brooklyn, New York) on Thursday, April 12, 1855:9

MARRIED,

In this city, on the 10th by Rev. George W. Woodruff, Wm W. Henshaw to Miss C. Ophelia Martin, all of Brooklyn.

William W. Henshaw was shown in the Brooklyn City Directory of 1856-57.11  

Henshaw, William W., sec. ins. co., Front, cor. Fulton, h. 267 Gold.
Also in the same Brooklyn City Directory of 1856-57 were:11
Henshaw, L.K., bookkeeper, 200 Front.
Henshaw, John C. h, President, n. Clinton.

William and family were shown in the 1860 census (Jun 15 1860), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:1

William Henshaw, age 36, born in New York; occupation: "insurance co."; $14,000 real estate; $3,000 personal property.
Caroline Henshaw, age 30, born in New York.
Laura Henshaw, age 5, born in New York.
William Henshaw, age 3, born in New York.
Fredrick Henshaw, age 5 months, born in New York.
Henrietta Kerr, age 14, born in New York, childs nurse.
Bridgett Donally, age 23, born in Ireland, servant.
Living next door in 1860 were William's parent and sister.12  

In 1863 William and Caroline were living at 230 Adelphi St., between DeKalb and Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, New York.6  

William and family were shown in the 1870 census (Jul 18 1870), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:2

Henshaw, W.W., age 37, born in New York; underwriter; $12,000 real estate; $1,000 personal property.
Henshaw, C.C., age 35, born in New York.
Henshaw, Laura, age 13, born in New York; attended school.
Henshaw, Wm, age 12, born in New York; attended school.
Henshaw, Carrie, age 7, born in New York; attended school.
Henshaw, Linus, age 4, born in New York.
Whileny, Geo H, age 23, born in New York; clerk [..unclear..].
Collins, Margt, age 27, born in Ireland; parents foreign-born; servant.

William and family were shown in the 1875 New York state census (Jun 8 1875), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:13

Wm W Henshaw, age 42, born in Kings County.
C. Ophelia Henshaw, wife, age 43, born in Kings County.
Laura O Henshaw, child, age 19, born in Kings County.
Wm W Henshaw, child, age 17, born in Kings County.
Carie B Henshaw, child, age 12, born in Kings County.
Louis K Henshaw, child, age 9, born in Kings County.
[.. plus two boarders and two servants ..].
Living next door in 1875 was the family of sister Sarah.14  

William and family were shown in the 1880 census (Jun 16 1880), Brooklyn, Kings County, New York:3

Henshaw, Wm W, age 47, born in New York; parents born in New York; occupation: fire insurance.
Henshaw, Caroline O, wife, age 43, born in New York; parents born in New York; keeping house.
Henshaw, Laura O, daughter, age 23, born in New York; parents born in New York.
Henshaw, Wm W Jr, son, age 22, born in New York; parents born in New York; occupation: fire insurance.
Henshaw, Carre [unclear] B., daughter, age 17, born in New York; parents born in New York; attended school.
Priesmeyer, Emma, servant, age 17, born in New York; parents born in Germany; servant.
Riley, Mary A., servant, age 22, born in New York; parents born in Ireland; servant.

William W. Henshaw died Jun 29 1891, buried Jul 2 1891, Section 124 Lot 14575, Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York.4,9  

William's obituary was published in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" on Tuesday, June 30, 1891.9

OBITUARY
William W. Henshaw.
  

William W. Henshaw, associate manager of the Royal insurance company of England, and formerly secretary of the Long Island fire insurance company, died suddenly of fatty degeneration of the heart yesterday afternoon at his home, 296 Adelphi street.  Mr. Henshaw had been ill only twenty-four hours, and although he had suffered at times from attacks of indigestion the news of his demise came like a shock to a wide circle of friends who were wholly unprepared for the sad event.  He was resting in his easy chair when the change was noted.  Physicians were summoned, and all that kind and loving hands could do to minister to his dying moments was done, but in vain.  Mr. Henshaw was born in Brooklyn, where he had resided all his life, and was in his 59th year at the time of his death.  He was the son of the Rev. Linis Henshaw, a well known churchman in his day, and he took an active interest in religious and philanthropical matters.  As president of the Brooklyn city dispensary he showed excellent executive ability in managing an institution that seeks to alleviate the ills of the poor and unfortunate of a great community, and his presence will be greatly missed by his colaborers.  He was a member of the Summerfield Methodist Episcopal church for a long period if years and was active in all efforts looking to the progress of its work.  Mr. Henshaw was favorably known as an underwriter of wide and extensive experience.  He entered the employ of the Long Island insurance company at an early age and was rewarded for his fidelity by successive promotions until he reached the office of secretary, which position he held for many years.  He was noted for his strong domestic traits and for his kindness of nature which endeared him to many friends in this city and New York.  He leaves a widow and three children.  His funeral will take place from his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

William's funeral was noted in the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle" on Friday, July 3, 1891.9  

Widow Caroline was shown in the 1900 census (Jun 7 1900), living in the household of son William in Queens, New York, New York:5

Henshaw, Caroline, mother, age 68, born Feby 1832 in New York; parents born in New York; widow; 8 children, 3 living; [..occupation unclear..].

Caroline died about 1901, buried Jan 21 1901, Section 124 Lot 14575, Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York.4

(photo)Photo: Funeral for William W. Henshaw the "Brooklyn Daily Eagle", Friday, July 3, 1891 9


Sources

  1. 1860 census, 11th Ward, Brooklyn, 3rd District, Kings County, New York; page 575, line #34, dwelling #457, family #578.
  2. 1870 census, 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; roll M593-960, page 193, line #13, dwelling #686, family #718.
  3. 1880 census, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; roll T9-0853, ED 200, page 157D-158A, line #38, dwelling #246, family #256.
  4. Green-Wood Cemetery burials: http://www.green-wood.com/burial_search.
  5. 1900 census, 5th Ward, Queens, New York, New York; roll T623-1150, ED 690, page 8A, line #38, dwelling #123, family #128.
  6. Death notice for Freddie Henshaw.
  7. New York, Death Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1890 (Barber Collection); http://www.ancestry.com.
  8. 1850 census, 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; roll M432-518, page 7B, line #3, dwelling #42, family #106.
  9. Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Collection; "Brooklyn Daily Eagle":
    http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/eagle.
  10. New York, Marriage Newspaper Extracts, 1801-1880 (Barber Collection); http://www.ancestry.com.
  11. Contribution from Norma Johnson ().
  12. 1860 census, 11th Ward, Brooklyn, 3rd District, Kings County, New York; page 575, line #29, dwelling #456, family #577.
  13. 1875 New York state census, 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; ED 6, sheet #17, line #35, household #111.
  14. 1875 New York state census, 20th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; ED 6, sheet #17, line #45, household #112.


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