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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 43)

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Wm. Henderliter was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, January 18th, 1820. His father, John Henderliter, was born in Pennsylvania, and at the age of 20 married Miss Denah Howarter. His vocation was that of a farmer. He resided in Crawford county, Pennsylvania. In 1887 he moved to Fulton county, Illinois, where he resided until his death. William was seventeen years old when he came to Illinois. In 1843-44 he lived in Chicago. In 1845 he married Miss Mary A. Smith. His vocation is that of a farmer. In 1849 he made a trip to California with an ox team. Returned by ocean to New York, thence home in the winter of 1850. In April, 1868, his house burned down; since which time he has built a fine residence, where he resides.