San Joaquin County
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DR. ROBERT WILLIAM HENDERSON
DR. R. W. HENDERSON, one of
the ablest exponents of the profession of dentistry who has ever resided in
Stockton, is a native of Lisbon, Maine, his parents being Orrin and Hannah
(Staples) Henderson. His father was an extensive business man, engaged in
several lines of trade and industry, notably those of manufacturer, speculator,
shipowner and merchant. When the
subject of this sketch was a child of about three or four years, his parents
removed to Penobscot County, Maine. There he grew up and was educated in
Charleston Academy. His earlier employments were in connection with the
mercantile business. When he had reached the age of twenty-one years, having
removed to Rockford, Illinois, he commenced the study of medicine in that city
with Dr. Dewey, an oculist and specialist. His fine mechanical ability led him
to the practice of dental surgery. After acquiring the profession he practiced
in Illinois and Indiana. From there he went back to Maine, locating at Bangor,
where he remained five years. In that city he built up an extensive practice,
employing at one time three assistants. The climate there, however, brought on
pulmonary complaints with him, and he was therefore compelled to seek a change,
and late in 1858 decided to remove to California. He came to the Pacific coast
via Panama, on the steamers “Atlantic” and “Golden Gate,” arriving at San
Francisco in January, 1859. He located at Stockton, which has ever since been
his home.
Dr. Henderson was married in Maine, to Miss Amanda Pierce, a native of that State, they have four children, viz: Edward O., a resident of Seattle, Washington, where he is engaged in the carriage and wagon business; Maud, wife of Fred. Dorrance, now a resident of Portland, Oregon; Dr. Walter R., a graduate of the Dental Department, University of California, class of 1885, now engaged in practice in connection with his father; and Ella, his youngest daughter.
Dr. Henderson is a member of San Joaquin Lodge, A. F. & M., and of the Knights of Honor. He is a thorough master of his profession and a contributor to the literature of the dental profession. He has held the position of clinical instructor in the dental department of the University of California for several years. With his son, he has a large patronage.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Page 422. Lewis Pub. Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2009 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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