Not the same as James Henderson
Not the same as James Henderson, of Mifflin County who married Sarah Henderson

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Henderson-17360

James Henderson, in 1759, received 430 acres from his parents, William and Susannah. In 1766, he was appointed executor of the estate of his brother John, along with John Finley. He was apparently the oldest son and was named executor of his father, William's will in 1770. In 1785 he was called "James Henderson Esq of Greenbriar" and his brother William montioned that he be summoned to admin the estate of his mother. In Sep 1786 it was reported that he had resigned his right to admin the estate of his mother.

Origins

Will of William Henderson. From Chalkley's Augusta County, Virginia Records: Page 350 - - 2nd September, 1770. William Henderson's will, aged about 71 years - - To wife; two sons, William and David Henderson; to son, James; to three sons-in-law, David and Joseph Bell and John Leeper; to Shusanna Henderson, daughter to son John Henderson; to Shusanna Finley, daughter to daughter Martha; to granddaughter, Jeen Teas. Executors, wife and brother, Samuel Henderson, and testator's son, James Henderson. Teate: Walter Davis, John Carlile. Proved, 20th November, 1770. by the witnesses. James Henderson qualifies executor, with Samuel Henderson, John Carlile.

References

• https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:William_Henderson_%289%29