James Montgomery Henderson
Henderson was born at 'Sherbourne', Bawnmore Road, Belfast on 8th August 1912 to James Henderson, Accountant and Eugenie Louise Albertine Henderson nee Cluzeau. They had married on 21st January 1911 at Church of the Second Congregation, All Souls' Church, Belfast.
Henderson was educated at Belfast Royal Academy.
Henderson joined the Belfast Banking Company in April 1931 as reported in the Belfast News-Letter of 16th May 1931.
His father signed the Bankers Guarantee giving his address as 33 Indiana Avenue, Belfast. Later signatories were David Henderson and Eugenie Henderson. James is recorded as working in Warrenpoint and Ballymoney branches.
Bankers Guarantee ledger sheet
Belfast Bank, Warrenpoint branch
Belfast Bank, Ballymoney branch
It is thought that Henderson may have volunteered for 'Active Service' with the Royal Artillery.
Following his return to the Belfast Bank after the war, Henderson worked in Waring Street, Clearing Department and Chief Cashier's Department (in Victoria Square building).
Belfast Bank, Waring Street
Northern Bank, Victoria Street - Chief Cashier's Department
After 45 years service, Henderson retired as Assistant Chief Cashier in April 1976.
The Staff Magazine ‘The Link (Summer 1976)’ contains the (top) photograph of Henderson .
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