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Dr. Samuel G. Henderson, who has spent his entire professional life in St. Phillips, Posey county, Indiana, was born at Surgeonville, Hawkins county, Tennessee, in 1848, the son of S. L. and Annie (Williams) Henderson. The doctor’s grandfather was killed and robbed by the Indians near Chattanooga, Tenn. Dr. Henderson was reared on a farm in his native county, attending the common schools of his neighborhood. At the age of fifteen he enlisted in Company E, First Tennessee Federal cavalry, but on account of his youth was not permitted to serve. Two of his brothers were in the Federal and one in the Confederate army. After his discharge he again attended school. In March, 1866, he came to Indiana, locating first at Francisco, Gibson county. He attended school for a short time at Poseyville, Ind., and subsequently taught school in Posey county. He graduated in 1876 from the Cincinnati College of Physicians and Surgeons. He began practicing his profession in St. Phillips, Posey county, where he has since resided. He has retired from active practice, but still does some office work. He has accumulated a competence, owns several farms and is a raiser of cattle and hogs. In politics he is a Democrat. He belongs to no church, but is a Methodist in belief. In 1873 Dr. Henderson married Barbara Pelt, daughter of James and Nancy Pelt. Dr. and Mrs. Henderson are the parents of eight children.