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Cleo May Dennis 1894–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 April 1894

Birth Location: Onaga Pottaw, Kansas

Death Date: 19 March 1950

Death Location: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

Father: David Dennis

Mother: Emma Dennis

Spouse(s): Lewis Gavin, Arthur Jessee

Children(s): Dennis Jessee, Dick Gavin, Galen Jessie

In 1894, Cleo May Dennis entered the world in Onaga Pottaw, Kansas, born to David William Dennis And Emma Adaline Dennis. In 1900, Cleo May Dennis resided in Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA. In 1905, Cleo May Dennis resided in Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA. Cleo May Dennis married Arthur Jessee, Lewis Otis Gavin, and had children including Dennis Arthur Jessee, Dick Gavin, Galen Jessie. Cleo May Dennis passed away in 1950 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Cleo May Dennis entered the world in Onaga Pottaw, Kansas, born to David William Dennis And Emma Adaline Dennis.
  • In 1900, Cleo May Dennis resided in Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1905, Cleo May Dennis resided in Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA.
  • Cleo May Dennis married Arthur Jessee, Lewis Otis Gavin, and had children including Dennis Arthur Jessee, Dick Gavin, Galen Jessie.
  • Cleo May Dennis passed away in 1950 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Dennis
1866–1954
Birth Location: Guernsey, Ohio, United States
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Emma Dennis
1875–1951
Birth Location: Indiana
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Spouses(s)

Lewis Gavin
1897–1976
Birth Location: Kansas
LG
Arthur Jessee
1891–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
AJ

Children(s)

Dennis Jessee
1913–1994
Birth Location: Ellis, Kansas
DJ
Dick Gavin
1916–
Birth Location: Kansas
DG
Galen Jessie
1916–
Birth Location: Kansas
GJ

Cleo Dennis's Ancestors

Self
Cleo Dennis
1894–1950
Birth Place: Onaga Pottaw, Kansas
Parents
David William Dennis
1866–1954
Guernsey, Ohio, United States
Emma (Adaline) Dennis
1875–1951
Indiana
Grandparents
Hiram Dennis
1830–1904
Guernsey County, Ohio, United States of America
Martha Jenkins
1836–1919
Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
John (E.) Wright
1817–1881
Ohio
Matilda (Ann) Veach
1840–1918
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Catherine Welch
1796–1878
Edward Jr
1784–1856
Hosea Wright
1784–1837
Sarah Crews
1785–1837
John Veach
1817–1879
Sarah Drummond
1827–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Welch
1770–1841
Edward Sr
1745–1820
Mary Morris
1753–1843
Gabriel Wright
1743–1803
Deborah Ball
1747–1820
Josiah (Cruze)
1745–1832
Judith Crew
1752–1819
Jeremiah Veatch
1792–1880
Nancy McLoney
1795–1863
Richard Power
1809–1826
Anna Power
1794–1860

Cleo Dennis's Descendants

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Cleo (May) Dennis (26 April 1894–19 March 1950) m. Lewis (Otis) Gavin (28 Sep 1897–Sept. 23, 1976) m. Arthur Jessee (about 1891–)
  1. 1. Dennis (Arthur) Jessee 1913–1994
  2. 2. Dick Gavin 1916–
  3. 3. Galen Jessie 1916–

Cleo Dennis's Timeline

8 Records

1894
26 April 1894
Birth of Cleo May Dennis in Onaga Pottaw, Kansas
Onaga Pottaw, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 6
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 11
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Home, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
Home, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, USA
Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Jewell, Jewell, Kansas, USA
Jewell, Jewell, Kansas, USA
1950
19 March 1950
Age 56
Death of Cleo May Dennis in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
1960
1960
Age 66
Cleo May Dennis resided here in Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 April 1894
    Event Place: Onaga Pottaw, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_124; Line: 9
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas; Roll: T625_540; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 575
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jewell, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 706; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 30.0; FHL microfilm: 2340441
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas; Roll: 495; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1240495
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Home, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: T624_450; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374463
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mill Creek, Pottawatomie, Kansas; Roll: 495; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0144; FHL microfilm: 1240495

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_124; Line: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Home, Nemaha, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Home, Nemaha, Kansas; Roll: T624_450; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374463

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas; Roll: T625_540; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jewell, Jewell, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jewell, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 706; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 30.0; FHL microfilm: 2340441

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 March 1950
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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