YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Henry Dennis 1848–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 June 1848

Birth Location: Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 5 Aug 1920

Death Location: Elgin

Father: Jarvis Dennis

Mother: Margaret Holmes

Spouse(s): Fanny NOTT

Children(s): Thomas Dennis, James Dennis, John Dennis

In 1848, John Henry Dennis entered the world in Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, born to Jarvis Dennis And Margaret Holmes. In 1871, John Henry Dennis resided in Ontario, Canada. John Henry Dennis married Fanny Ann Nott, and had children including James Herbert Dennis, John Dennis, Thomas Henry Dennis. John Henry Dennis passed away in 1920 in Elgin.

Find more search results for John Dennis
JD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1848, John Henry Dennis entered the world in Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, born to Jarvis Dennis And Margaret Holmes.
  • In 1871, John Henry Dennis resided in Ontario, Canada.
  • John Henry Dennis married Fanny Ann Nott, and had children including James Herbert Dennis, John Dennis, Thomas Henry Dennis.
  • John Henry Dennis passed away in 1920 in Elgin.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jarvis Dennis
1798–1872
Birth Location: –
JD
Margaret Holmes
1812–1875
Birth Location: –
MH

Spouses(s)

Fanny NOTT
1852–1933
Birth Location: Tawstock, Devon, England
FN

Children(s)

Thomas Dennis
1872–1960
Birth Location: Oxford, Ontario, Canada
TD
James Dennis
1874–1948
Birth Location: Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
JD
John Dennis
1880–1889
Birth Location: Elgin, Ontario, Canada
JD

John Dennis's Ancestors

Self
John Dennis
1848–1920
Birth Place: Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Jarvis Dennis
1798–1872
Margaret Holmes
1812–1875
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dennis's Descendants

1.
JD
John (Henry) Dennis (5 June 1848–5 Aug 1920) m. Fanny (Ann) NOTT (28 MAR 1852–26 JUN 1933)
  1. 1. Thomas (Henry) Dennis 1872–1960 m. Jane ((Jennie) Alberta) Huffman 1877–1948
    1. 1. Wilson (R) Dennis 1896– m. Ethelene (Dorothy) Hair 1906–
    2. 2. Francis (Barbara) Dennis 1900– m. Douglas McLellan 1901–
    3. 3. James (R) Dennis 1910–
    4. 4. Margaret (E) Dennis 1912–1974
    5. 5. Georg (M) Dennis 1902–
    6. 6. Mable (T) Dennis 1904–
  2. 2. James (Herbert) Dennis 1874–1948 m. Laura (Mae) Pollard 1878–1962 m. Ada Warren 1874–1898
    1. 1. Willie Dennis 1916–1916
    2. 2. Elmore Dennis 1898–1898
    3. 3. Jennie (Irene) Dennis 1913–
    4. 4. Vivian (Blanche) Dennis 1910–
    5. 5. Harold (James) Dennis 1911– m. Dorothy (Mildred) Congdon 1915–
  3. 3. John Dennis 1880–1889

John Dennis's Timeline

10 Records

1848
5 June 1848
Birth of John Henry Dennis in Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
1871
25 May 1871
Age 23
John Henry Dennis was married in Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Oxford, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 23
John Henry Dennis resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 43
John Henry Dennis resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 43
John Henry Dennis resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 53
John Henry Dennis resided here in Dunwich, Elgin (West/Ouest), Ontario, Canada
Dunwich, Elgin (West/Ouest), Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 53
John Henry Dennis resided here in Dunwich, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada
Dunwich, Elgin (west/ouest), Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 63
John Henry Dennis resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 63
John Henry Dennis resided here in Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
1920
5 Aug 1920
Age 72
Death of John Henry Dennis in Elgin
Elgin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 June 1848
    Event Place: Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1928
    [4] 1901 Census of Canada
    [5] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947, Roll: .
    [6] 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 May 1871
    Event Place: Oxford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada: Civil Marriage Registrations, 1869-73
    [2] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1801-1928

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Dunwich, Elgin (WestOuest), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Dunwich, Elgin (westouest), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Elgin West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947, Roll: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Elgin
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947, Roll: .
Find more search results for John Dennis

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE