Louisa Mars Henderson

1862–1961

Entrepreneur

Married William Henderson and helped run the Henderson family grocery store.

Lived with her family in a large Victorian home next to the Falls Church Episcopal.

Had four children, including Dr. Edwin B. Henderson.

Was a high-ranking member of the Eastern Stars and attended the Second Baptist Church, donating part of the land that the Second Baptist campus rests on today.

When she died at age 99, her death was noted in the local newspaper, as she was the oldest registered voter in the town.