The Hendersons

Family Profiles

Don Lithgow Henderson

Don Lithgow, the son of Jock Bedell and Anna Rosalie Henderson, was a talented singer. In his youth, Don Lithgow toured with the Gully Opera Company and took voice lessons in New York City. Later in life, he performed locally at community and church functions.


After settling back in West Virginia, Don Lithgow married Genevieve Brake and lived in Parkersburg where Don owned an automobile dealership and worked in real estate. The couple had no children.

When his father died, Jock Bedell left Henderson Hall to Jock Lee and Don Lithgow. Don and his wife enjoyed bringing guests to Henderson Hall for tours to share its history with the community.