Caleb is probably the son of Benjamin Hendryx and Elizabeth Boyd. They both died in Ohio 1827c.

Caleb S Hendryx (Hendricks/ Hendrix)

Birth: Monday, 2 Mar 1818 in Ohio, USA

Death: Sunday, 21 Feb 1875 in Otter Creek Twp., Linn Co., IA.

Family tradition says that his middle name was Seth, because one of the grandson was named after him. I speculate it was originally his grandmothers' maiden name: Swarthout.

He lived in Clarksfield, Huron County, Ohio early 1830's. Source: Working for Mr. Gibson at the Carding Mill, Pioneer History of Clarksfield, F. E. Weeks, 1908, pg. 105.

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Spouse: Mary Hemphill b: 23 Jan 1825, Ohio

Married: 7 Sep 1845 in Linn Co., IA

The HENDRYX children were all born and died in IA, with the exception of Benjamin he died in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA, Occupation: Gold Miner.

1) Henry H. Hendryx b: 8 Aug 1847

d. 22 Jan 1911 Eldora, IA. In 1883. He was Mayor of Hardin Co.,

m. Elizabeth Ann Arnett.

2) James Hendryx b: 9 Apr 1848.

d.18 May 1910, Linn Co., IA. Bachelor, medical: slow minded, a residence of State Hospital after the death of his father. After he was released and lived with his mother, then his brother: William. After William passed away in 1938, he lived with several family members.

3) William H. Hendryx b: 2 Feb 1850

d. 22 Oct 1938, IA

m. Mary Amanda Arnett (sister of Elizabeth Arnett, listed above).

4) Sarah "Elizabeth" Hendryx b: 20 Jul 1853 d. 7 May 1910 (1) m. Samuel Mills Geiger (2)m. George E Houver.

5) John Abraham Hendryx b. 16 Sep 1855 d. 10 Nov 1934

(Attended Iowa School for the Deaf)

m. Mary Catherine Ladue. (Attended Iowa School for the Deaf)

6) Benjamin Franklin Hendryx b: 15 Feb 1856 d. 6 Oct 1940 Petaluma, Sonoma, CA. Update July 7, 2021: Newspaper article dated Nov 2, 1901 for a marriage for Benjamin F Hendryx age 43, Bodie CA and Julia C Harrell age 42, San Francisco, CA.

Divorced Jan 23, 1903, San Francisco, CA.

1920 census says he was divorced.

7) Nancy Jane Hendryx b: 10 Aug 1860 d.8 Feb 1920

m. Dixon W Neighbor.

8) Margaret Carline Hendryx b.3 Oct 1862 d. 1862 died an infant, burial probably on the Hendryx property.

~Twin to Mary Emeline.

9) Mary Emeline Hendryx b: 3 Oct 1862 d. 1946

m. Philip W Cress.

10) Caleb Lincoln Hendryx b:3 Feb 1865 d. 3 Jul 1907

1) m. Nina Avenia Folkins

2) m. Eliza Ellen "Ella" Oliphant.

11) Charles Nelson Hendryx b: 4 Oct 1867 d.15 Jul 1880, age at time of death: 12 Yrs 9 Ms. 11 Ds.

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Caleb's cause of death was typhoid fever and pneumonia , age 57. Acting physician Dr. Yost.

Sources: Dates established by the Hendryx Family Bible, census, grave stones, personal pictures, burial records, Iowa Insane Assylum [sic], Iowa School for The Deaf admittance records (1868-1876 for their son John).

Also buried on this lot is Ambrose Rucker 1787-1871. We're not sure of the relationship.

Compiled By the Hendryx Family Research

Ohio was unable to provide any documents to connect Caleb to his parents or siblings... but location, and the Census lists him as a male child in the household of Benjamin Hendryx, 1820 Census. Then living with his brother, William Hendryx, 1830 and 1840 Census.

*We have personally visited this graveyard taking pictures and videos to piece together our family tree.