John Hendrickson was born on April 18, 1911, at Starkweather to John and Sena Erickstad Hendrickson.
He married on April 18, 1935 at Carrington, Helen Cole, born July 5, 1911, the daughter of Theron and Alice Hamel Cole. She served as deputy County Superintendent and taught school for several years.
Mr. Hendrickson was a postal clerk at the Carrington Post Office for 39 years until he retired on July 1, 1976.
The couple are the parents of two children: David and Joan.
They are active in the church and community affairs.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 27B