Laura Montgomery Henderson
Laura Montgomery Henderson | |
|---|---|
Henderson in 1887. | |
| First Lady of Alabama | |
| In office January 18, 1915 – January 20, 1919 | |
| Governor | Charles Henderson |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Kirkman O'Neal |
| Succeeded by | Mary Elizabeth Clark Kilby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laura Montgomery May 2, 1867 |
| Died | December 28, 1940 (aged 73) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charles Henderson |
| Education | St. Mary's Junior College |
| Occupation | clubwoman |
Laura Montgomery Henderson (May 2, 1867 – December 28, 1940) was an American clubwoman and civic leader who served as First Lady of Alabama from 1915 to 1919. In addition to serving as State president of the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs, she was a leader in the civic, patriotic and religious life of the state. During World War I, she was one of the four-minute speakers. The Henderson Hall dormitory at Troy Normal School (now, Troy University), was named in her honor.