Death and Legacy
Hendry died at Fort Myers. On May 11, 1923, the state legislature honored him with the creation of Hendry County, Florida, designating LaBelle as its seat of government.
| Persondata | |
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| Name | Hendry, Francis A. |
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| Short description | Confederate Army officer |
| Date of birth | November 19, 1833 |
| Place of birth | Thomasville, Georgia |
| Date of death | February 12, 1917 |
| Place of death | Fort Myers, California |
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