Joseph Henderson (pilot)

Joseph Henderson
Henderson ca. 1880
Born(1826-09-09)September 9, 1826
DiedOctober 7, 1890(1890-10-07) (aged 64)
Occupationharbor pilot
SpouseAngelina Annetta Weaver
Children6, including Alexander D. Henderson
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Joseph Henderson (September 9, 1826 – October 7, 1890) was a 19th-century American harbor pilot who guided large vessels into and out of New York Harbor as a Sandy Hook pilot. During his long career his work included bringing the ship that carried the Statue of Liberty safely into port after its trip from Europe.