Samuel Henderson

Samuel Henderson (c. 1827 – 13 February 1907), known as Uncle Sam and St. Peter's Sam,

Biography Early life Little is known about Henderson's early life. He was born into slavery in 1827 Due to the civic collapse brought about by yellow fever epidemic, Memphis had become more dangerous and Henderson worried for the safety of the priests. As night fell, he always escorted the friars by the light of his lamp.

Beatification The Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Martin de Porres and the Diocese of Memphis have initiated preliminary investigations into the possible sainthood of Henderson.