John Henderson (Maryland politician)

John Henderson was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1835 to 1836.

Early life
John Henderson was born and grew up in Ireland. He emigrated to the United States and moved to Baltimore, Maryland.

Career
Henderson served in the War of 1812 and received the rank of captain. He moved to Elkton, Maryland, and then moved elsewhere in Cecil County.

Henderson was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1835 to 1836.

Personal life
Henderson married and had four children, including John S., Rebecca and Ann. He married Rebecca A. Groves. They had eight children, Gustavus, Alice J., Nora, Susan, Emily, Benjamina, Martha and William C. His son William C. was a farmer and owned a country store in Appleton.