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Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks 1833–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1833

Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1914

Death Location: United States

Father: Evan Marks

Mother: Margaret Parsons

Spouse(s): John Dennison

Children(s):

The story of Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks began in 1833 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA. In 1850, Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA. In 1854, Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks established residence. Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks married John S Dennison. Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks passed away in 1914 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks began in 1833 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1854, Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks established residence.
  • Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks married John S Dennison.
  • Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks passed away in 1914 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Evan Marks
1813–1875
Birth Location: Harrison, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Parsons
1815–1875
Birth Location: Harrison, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Dennison
1829–1890
Birth Location: Lewis County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Dorothy Marks's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Marks
1833–1914
Birth Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Evan Marks
1813–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Margaret Parsons
1815–1875
Harrison, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Marks) Jr
1784–1867
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Sally ("Sarah") Jones
1790–1839
Harrison, Charles City, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Parsons) Sr
1783–1868
Randolph County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Lockhart) Bush
1786–1867
Harrison County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr
1754–1805
Margaret Hagle
1763–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1721–1820
Anna Katterman
1729–1820

Dorothy Marks's Timeline

9 Records

1833
1833
Birth of Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 17
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here in District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
1854
1854
Age 21
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 27
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here in Weston, Lewis, Virginia, USA
Weston, Lewis, Virginia, USA
1865
1865
Age 32
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 37
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here in Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 47
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 67
Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks resided here in Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1914
20 May 1914
Age 81
Death of Dorothy "Dolly" (Dennison) Marks in Level Run, Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Level Run, Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 17, Gilmer, Virginia; Roll: 946; Page: 23a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1854
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lewis, Virginia; Roll: M653_1358; Page: 162; Family History Library Film: 805358

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Townsends Mills, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1686; Page: 194A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 196C; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: 1758; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1914
    Event Place: Level Run, Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
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