Jeannette was the 5th of 8 children born to:
David Henderson, a coal miner, b. Dec. 28, 1811 in Muirkirk, East Ayshire, Scotland and d. 1849 (or early 1850) in St. Louis County, MO. &
Margaret Ada (Adam) Henderson, b. Aug. 12, 1816 in Hamilton, Old Monkland, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 12, 1900 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.

Margaret and David Henderson had seven children:
1) William McDonald Henderson, b. Nov. 17, 1833/34 in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Sep. 11, 1904 in Long Beach, Los Angeles county, CA. (William marr. Mary M. Winn)
2) Isabel/la Henderson Henderson, b. Mar. 10, 1835 in South lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Isabella marr. William Nish.
3) Margaret Victoria Henderson, b. Jul. 26, 1837 in Glasgow, Scotland and d. Sep. 6, 1921 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Charles J. Mogeau and after his death, Henry C. Yager.
4) David Glen Henderson, b. Mar. 28, 1842 in New Monkland, North Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Jul. 19, 1926 in Fontana, San Bernardino county, CA. He marr. Matilda Caroline Hawker.
5) Jeannette Adam Henderson, b. Jun. 7, 1844 in Calder, Old Monkland, North Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Dec. 8, 1936 in Ontario, San Bernardino, CA. She marr. Thomas 'Tom' B. Walkinshaw, and later, William Brown Roberds of Corona, CA.
6) Mary Adam Henderson, b. May 27/31, 1848 in Scotland and d. May 24, 1904 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, CA. She marr. William Roberts Levick and then Thomas H. 'Tom' Ashcroft of Corona, CA.
7. Charles Henderson, who died as an infant.

*Note: After Margaret (Adam) Henderson's first husband, David Henderson died in St. Louis, MO. of a heat stroke (or cholera), Margaret became the plural wife of her sister Agnes' husband, John/James Easton. It was the Mormon custom that no woman of age remain unmarried, and this was most likely preferable to having a husband chosen for her by the Mormon Church. From this child, one child was born: John Alexander Easton who later changed his last name to Henderson. John Alexander Henderson was b. May 29, 1856 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 28, 1938 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.

In the Oct. 24, 1850 U. S. census, 5 yr. old Jeannette Henderson, b. in "England" (Scotland), was living in St. Louis (South Half), St Louis county, MO. with her
34 yr. old (inferred) widowed mother, Margaret Henderson, b. in England (Scotland)
13 yr. old (inferred) sister, Margaret Henderson, attending school, b. in England (Scotland)
8 yr. old (inferred) brother, David Henderson, attending school, b. in England (Scotland)
3 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Henderson, b. in England (Scotland)
27 yr. old James Easton (Margaret Sr.'s brother-in-law and future husband), a miner, b. in England (Scotland)
27 yr. old Agnes Easton (Margaret Sr.'s sister), b. in England (Scotland)
2 yr. old Margaret Easton, b. in England (Scotland)

In the 1860 U. S. census, 16 yr. old Jennett Henderson, b. in Scotland, was attending school and living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
43 yr. old (widowed - inferred) mother, Margaret Henderson, b. in Scotland
18 yr. old (inferred) brother, David Henderson, a laborer, b. in Scotland
13 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Henderson, attending school, b. in Scotland
4 yr. old (inferred) brother, John Henderson, b. in CA.
Margaret's real estate was valued at $150 and her personal estate at $150.

On Jan. 1, 1861, Thomas Blair Walkinshaw and Jeannette Henderson were marr. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.

Thomas and Jeannette Walkinshaw's children were:
1. Margaret Johanna Walkinshaw, b. Jul. 14, 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 1, 1934 in Corona, Riverside County, CA. Margaret marr. Alva R. McCarty.
2. Ella Christina Walkinshaw, b. Jun. 24, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Mar. 31, 1952 in Corona, Riverside County, CA. Ella marr. Edward H. Pine.
3. Robert Finley Walkinshaw, b. Jun. 17, 1865 and d. Apr. 15, 1866.
4. David William Walkinshaw, b. Mar. 28, 1867 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1949 in Riverside County, CA. David marr. 1st, Minnie Luella Lombard in 1894; 2nd, Emma May Hammer in 1910; and 3rd, Alice Louise Evans (Whitley).
5. Mary Levic(k) Walkinshaw, b. Sep. 18, 1869 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 15, 1970 at age 100, in Corona, Riverside County, CA. Mary marr. _ Kroonen.

The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 1
Fri., Oct. 3, 1969
Excerpt from: They Tell Me, by Earl Buie
Mrs. Mary E. Savage, now of Corona, writes to tell me her mother, Mrs. Mary L. Kroonen, was born near today's Corona in that portion of San Bernardino County which has since become Riverside County.
Her parents, Thomas Walkinshaw and Jeannette Henderson, were children when their families came to San Bernardino, but later, after their marriage, took up farm land on the Santa Ana River where mother (Mary Walkinshaw Kroonen) was born in 1869 on the site of the present Good Samaritan Boy's Home about three miles from the present day Corona. Her father died when she was a child.

In the 1870 U. S. census, 26 yr. old Jeanette Walkinshaw, b. in Scotland, was keeping house and living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
53 (30) yr. old (inferred) husband, Thos. Walkinshaw, a farmer, b. in Scotland
9 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Margaret Walkinshaw, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Hellen Walkinshaw, attending school, b. in CA.
3 yr. old (inferred) son, David Walkinshaw, b. in CA.
7 mth. old (inferred) daughter, Mary Walkinshaw, b. in Oct. in CA.
Jeannette's parents were both of foreign birth (Scotland).
Thomas Walkinshaw's real estate was valued at $750 and his personal estate at $1,600

Jeannette and Tom Walkinshaw must have divorced, because (Thomas Walkinshaw died in 1881 and) on Aug. 4, 1872, William Brown Roberds and Jeannette (Henderson) Walkinshaw were married in San Bernardino county, CA., according to the Western States Marriage Index.

William and Jeannette Roberds' children were:
1. Janette "Nettie" Roberds, b. Dec. 22, 1873 in CA. and d. Sep. 17, 1952 in San Bernardino County, CA. Janette marr. _ Gibson.
2. Alfred Eugene Roberds, b. May 27, 1876 in CA. and d. Apr. 22, 1964 in Santa Barbara County, CA.
3. Luanna 'Lulu' I Roberds, b. Sep. 15, 1879 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 15, 1972 in Los Angeles County, Cal. Lulu marr. _ Bortz.
4. John Franklin Roberds, b. Jun. 25, 1881 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 26, 1957 in Riverside County, CA.
5. Al Wise Roberds, b. 1884 and d. 1931 in CA.
6. Lawrence Louis Roberds, b. Oct. 24, 1886 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 16, 1977 in San Jacinto, Riverside County, CA. Lawrence marr. Rose Ann Laborde.

In the 1880 U. S. census, 36 yr. old Jennette Roberts, keeping house, b. in Scotland, was living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
35 yr. old husband, William Roberts (Roberds), a farmer, b. in Mississippi
18 yr. old daughter, Margaret Roberts (Roberds), unable to read or write, b. in CA.
16 yr. old daughter, Ellen Roberts (Roberds), attending school, b. in CA.
13 yr. old son, William Roberts (Roberds), attending school, b. in CA.
11 yr. old daughter, Mary Roberts (Roberds), attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old daughter, Nettie Roberts (Roberds), b. in CA.
4 yr. old son, Alfred Roberts (Roberds), b. in CA.
1 yr. old daughter, Lulu Roberts (Roberds), b. in CA.
Jeannette's parents were both b. in Scotland.
William's father was b. in GA. and his mother in AL.

In the 1900 U. S. census, 55 yr. old Janette (Jeannette) A Roberds, b. Jun. 1844 in Scotland, was living in Corona, Riverside, CA. with her
54 yr. old husband, William B Roberds, b. Dec. 1845 in Mississippi
24 yr. old son, Alford E Roberds, a day laborer and newlywed, b. May 1876 in CA.
19 yr. old daughter-in-law, Catherine Roberds, a newlywed, Jun. 1881 b. in CA.
18 yr. old son, John F Roberds, a day laborer, b. Jun. 1881 in CA.
16 yr. old son, Alpheus W Roberds, attending school, b. Mar. 1884 in CA.
13 yr. old son, Lawrance L Roberds, attending school, b. Oct. 1886 in CA.
28 yr. old boarder, Alfred P Lowry, a day laborer, b. Feb. 1872 in OR.
28 yr. old boarder, John Simpson, a day laborer, b. Apr. 1872 in Delaware
William and Jeannette had been married for 28 years.
Jeannette was the number of 11 children, but only 10 still alive by this census.
Jeannette's parents were both b. in Scotland

In the 1920 U. S. census, 75 yr. old Jeanette A Roberds, no occupation, b. in Scotland, was living in San Jacinto, Riverside, CA. with her
74 yr. old husband, W B Roberds, a farmer, b. in Mississippi
35 yr. old divorced son, Alpheus W Roberds, a box-maker, b. in CA.
11 yr. old granddaughter, Harriet L Roberds, b. in CA.
Jeannette's native tongue was "Scotch", but she spoke English.
Jeannette was a naturalized citizen.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
FRi., Aug. 11, 1922
Golden Anniversary Celebrated by the W. B. Roberds
MR. AND MRS. W. B. ROBERDS, well-known pioneer residents of this valley, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Aug. 6 at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McCarty in Corona. Relatives and friends numbering 82 motored from far and wide to greet the couple who were bride and groom 50 years ago.
Carrying out the decorations in the golden motif, Mrs. Clarence McCarty, assisted by Mrs. Charles Johnson, arranged the interior of the home in a most artistic fashion. The bride and groom led the large company to the beautifully decorated tables. Over the bride's table was suspended a gold canopy in the form of a huge rose. Sprays of yellow buttercups with butterflies perched upon the blossoms hung from this overhead decoration. In the center of the table was placed the rose-shaped gift basket, in which the bride and groom discovered $85 in gold coins. Other gifts of flowers, cakes and a beautiful cut-glass ice pitcher. Other appointments of the table were baskets of gold crepe roses and mint cups in rose design.
The menu consisted of fried and roast chicken, roast pork, vegetables, salads and desserts. Two of the couple's great-granddaughters, Dolly Ramey and Ellen Wall, baked the wedding cake for the feast. Places at the bride's table were laid for the brothers and sisters of the bride and groom. Mrs. Lovice Ashcroft of Corona and John A. Henderson, former mayor of this city, sat at the right of the bride and groom respectively, since they had the honor 50 years ago of being bridesmaid and best man for their brother and sister. Others at this table were Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Wise, John Ralphs and wife and Mrs. Henderson, all of San Bernardino; Mr. David Henderson of Etiwanda, and Mrs. Fanny Van Leuven (Leuven) of Los Angeles.
In the afternoon the close friends of the guests of honor came to congratulate them. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, while the guests, numbering over 100, were delightfully entertained with music from a stringed orchestra composed of relatives.
Everyone present put their signatures in the handsome embossed guest book. A remarkable fact was that all of the six brothers and sisters of the honored couple, their ten children, 15 of the 19 grandchildren and 18 of the 19 great-grandchildren were present.
After the day's festivities, Mr. and Mrs. Roberds departed from their relatives and friends amid a shower of rice.
Mr. Roberds is in his 77th year. He came from his birthplace in Mississippi with his parents at the age of two years. Mrs. Roberds is 78 years of age, was born in Scotland and came to California in 1852. Both came across the plains by ox team. They were married about three or four miles east of the McCarty ranch, where the celebration of their golden anniversary took place.
Other San Bernardino guests present for the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Roberds, Wise Roberds, Miss Harriet Roberds, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Wise, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish, Miss Ruby Nish, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anders.

On Nov. 30, 1926. Jeannette's husband, William Brown Roberds, died.

In the 1930 U. S. census, 85 yr. old widow (and head of household), Jeanette A. Roberts (Roberds), a homemaker, b. in Scotland, was living on a farm she owned, valued at $5,000, in San Jacinto, Riverside, CA. with her
48 yr. old divorced son, Alphes W Roberts, an orange packer, b. in CA.
21 yr. old granddaughter, Harriett Roberts, a telephone operator, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Jeannette was 16 years old at the time of her first marriage.
Alphes was 21 yrs. old at the time of his first marriage.
Jeannette's parents were both b. in Scotland
Jeannette immigrated to the U. S. in 1851 and was now a naturalized citizen.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 6-7
Thu., Dec. 10, 1936
Woman Who Came West In Covered Wagon Dies
ONTARIO, Dec. 9 - Survived by 76 direct descendants, including eight great-great-grandchildren, Mrs. Jeannette Henderson Roberds, who came west to San Bernardino in an ox-drawn covered wagon in 1853, was dead today at her home, 324 West Nevada street, at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Roberds lived not only to celebrate a golden wedding anniversary with her second husband, but as well attended the golden wedding of a son-in-law and daughter.
MIGRATED IN 1849
Born at Calder (a seat of iron works in Old Monkland parish, Lanarkshire), Scotland, on June 7, 1844, Mrs. Roberds came to America with her parents five years later. She accompanied her parents and family on the long trek over the Mormon trail to Salt Lake City and thence to San Bernardino, having spent the major portion of her life since in this vicinity.
Following the death of her first husband, Thomas Walkinshaw, the widow was united in marriage with William B. Roberds, and on Aug. 4, 1922, the couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering at the home of Mrs. Roberds' son-in-law, and eldest daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McCarty, at Chino. Mr. Roberds died in 1925, but in 1931, Mrs. Roberds was in attendance at the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. McCarty, both of whom have since died.
Mrs. Roberds is survived by eight children, Mrs. Ella Walkinshaw Pine, Chino; D. W. Walkinshaw, Ontario; Mrs. Mary Walkinshaw Kroonen, Corona; Mrs. Jeanette (Janette) Roberds Gibson, Burbank; Alfred E. Roberds, Lompoc; Mrs. Lulu Roberds Bartz (Bortz), Rialto; T. (J.) Franklin Roberds, Santa Maria; and L. LaVerne Roberds, San Jacinto.
There are 21 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Roberds is also survived by a brother, John A. Henderson, San Bernardino, and by many nieces and nephews, all living in California and most of them in San Bernardino.
FUNERAL AT CORONA
Three children who preceded Mrs. Roberds in death were Robert F. Walkinshaw, her third child and first son, who died at the age of 10 months; Wise Roberds, with whom she came to Ontario to reside five years ago, who died Dec. 28, 1931, and Mrs. Margaret Walkinshaw McCarty, who died Aug. 1, 1934.
Prior to coming to Ontario, Mrs. Roberds resided for many years both in Corona and San Jacinto, having spent 18 years in the latter city.
Funeral services for Mrs. Roberds are to be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the mortuary chapel of Hoover & Bell, Corona and interment will be in Corona cemetery.

Chino Champion (Chino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 4
Dec. 11, 1936
Death Claims Early Resident of Valley
Funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Hoover-Bell Mortuary in Corona for Mrs. Jeanette Roberds who died Tuesday, December 8, at her home in Ontario at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Roberds was born in a stone castle (house) at Cauthers (Calder), Scotland, on June 7, 1844, and lived there until she was six years of age when the family left in a sailing vessel for America. When three days at sea, the ship was becalmed and drifted back almost to the port from which it started. Many died on the boat in an epidemic of cholera but three months later the ship arrived at St. Louis, Missouri. Here the family remained a year before joining an ox-train for Utah. After two years in Utah, the continues westward to California.
Many hardships were encountered by the party on the way and on the last lap through Cajon pass the wagons had to be taken apart and lowered down the mountain sides by ropes. The train encamped at Mountain meadows shortly after the massacre of the Donner party at the site of the monument and arrived in San Bernardino in 1853 where the family remained for many years.
At the age of sixteen she was married to Tom Walkenshaw (Walkinshaw), a Scotchman, and to this union were born five children, Mrs. Margaret McCarthy (McCarty) who passed away at her home southeast of this city in 1931, Mrs. Ella Christina Pine of Chino, Robert Walkenshaw (Walkinshaw) who died at the age of ten months, David William Walkenshaw (Walkinshaw) of Ontario, and Mrs. Mary Kroonen of Corona.
After the death of Mrs. Walkenshaw (Walkinshaw), the widow married W. B. Roberds in 1872. Mr. Roberds had been a schoolmate of his wife during her girlhood days in San Bernardino. To this union were born six children, Mrs. Jeanette Gibson of Burbank, Alfred E. Roberds of Lompoc, Mrs. Luana Bortz of Rialto, Frank J. Roberds of Betteravia, Wise Roberds who died in 1931, and Verne Roberds of San Jacinto.
All of these children, with the exception of the two younger boys, were born on the Juapa. Wise and Verne Roberds were born at the old olive ranch near Prado.
After retiring from ranch life, Mr. and Mrs. Roberds made their home in Corona and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1922 at the McCarthy (McCarty) ranch. For the past five years Mrs. Roberds had lived in Ontario at 243 Nevada street.
In addition to the surviving children there are 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren among the descendants of this pioneer mother who, even in her advanced age, was an energetic personage, active in community life and always ready and willing to help her afflicted neighbor. She was an active member of the Congregational church and the San Bernardino County Pioneer Society. At the gathering which marked the opening of the Slaughter adobe this summer Mrs. Roberds was a leading participant in the program. In spite of her age she danced the Highland Fling and helped in the entertainment of those assembled as guests of Mrs. Julia Fuqua.
James Henderson of San Bernardino is the only surviving member of her family of brothers and sisters.