Paul Edwin Hendee
Paul Edwin Hendee was born on June 7, 1948, in Rochester, New York, and raised in the close-knit community of Webster, New York. His childhood in Webster was marked by small-town values, strong community ties, and a remarkable love story—he grew up living directly across the street from the girl who would later become his wife, Joanne Jarvis Hendee. Their lifelong connection began as childhood neighbors and blossomed into a lasting partnership.
Main Street Webster, New York about 1959
Paul attended R. L. Thomas High School in Webster, New York, graduating with the Class of 1967. During his youth, he was actively involved in Sea Explorers, a maritime program of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1966, he achieved the distinguished rank of Quartermaster, earning the prestigious Sea Explorer Medal—the highest award in the program—reflecting his leadership, discipline, and dedication.
The Sea Explorer Quartermaster Medal
In October 1967, shortly after high school, Paul entered the United States Navy. He served during the Vietnam War, including a combat role in 1968 and 1969. His service during this pivotal period demonstrated courage and commitment to his country.
Following his military service, Paul returned to Rochester and began working at Eastman Kodak Company in Research from 1971 to 1974. During this time, he also pursued higher education, eventually graduating in 1978 from Saint John Fisher University with studies in Mass Media/Communications and Anthropology. His academic pursuits reflected both a technical curiosity and a deep interest in people, culture, and communication.
In 1980, Paul embarked on a career in Electronic Publishing, contributing to the rapidly evolving intersection of technology and media. The majority of his career was spent researching various processes and training adults around the country. Over nearly three decades, he built a respected professional career in the field, remaining active until his retirement in 2008.
Today, Paul enjoys retirement with a focus on family history and genealogy. He dedicates time to preserving and sharing his family’s story, maintaining a web presence that reflects his lifelong interest in communication, history, and connection. His journey—from a Webster childhood neighbor to a Navy veteran, researcher, communications graduate, and electronic publishing professional—illustrates a life grounded in service, learning, and family devotion.
He has posted a Hendee Family Tree website that is updated regularly. It is a private site containing over 15,000 names and many sources. This site is only used by people who are of the Hendee Family or serious Hendee researchers. The site is therefor password protected and may require a FREE registration to Heredis. To acquire the password, URL and other information please contact us with your information.