• Born: 1 Oct 1829, Poughkeepsie NY
• Died: 26 Jun 1871, Poughkeepsie NY

  General notes:

Silversmith and jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• He appeared on the census in 1850 in Poughkeepsie NY. Listed as a silversmith living in his father's household.

• Partnership: Oliver Samuel Henderson, circa 1855-1871, in Poughkeepsie NY. As HENDERSON BROTHERS, jewelers and watchmakers at 256 Main Street. At John's death, the firm was sold to MEYERS & AINLY.

• He appeared on the census in 1860 in Poughkeepsie NY. Listed as a jeweler.

• Advertised: Poughkeepsie City Directory, in 1862, in Poughkeepsie NY.
  "Dealers in Fine Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelry, Gold and Silver Spectacles, Silver and Plated Ware, fine Cutlery, etc. Watches and Clocks of every description carefully repaired."