From the HISTORICAL CATALOGUE OF THE ALUMNI OF UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS 1884-1901.
THE UNIVERSITY RECORD
VOL. IV.–MAY, 1902.–NOS. 1-2
HERNDON, JOHN HENRY, B.Lit., Lawyer: Tyler. Born July 12, 1867, at Tyler; son of William Smith and Mary Louise (née McKellar) Herndon. Prepared for University at Tyler High School. Entered from Tyler. Student 1883-1888; Business Manager Magazine, 1887; Associate Editor Magazine, 1888. State Chemist, 1889-1891. Married Sallie Olivia Starly, June 22, 1891; child: Grace (December 9, 1893). [pages 7-8.]
From Findagrave/com Memorial #63930538 posted by Findagrave member Tyler shows that John Henry Herndon died June 13, 1942 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas.
J. H. Herndon married Sallie Starley on June 22, 1892 as shown in marriage record filed in Volume K, Page 435 of the Marriage Records of Smith County, Texas.
This is going to be an occasional posting whereby I publish a random fact, story or event that I have found. If I have the time I will add supporting information as I can find it. I hope that it adds a extra little tidbit of the overall narrative that you are building on your ancestors or research subjects.
