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John Denny 1793–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1793

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: Jul 1875

Death Location: Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Father: Robert Lt

Mother: Rachel Thomas

Spouse(s): Sarah Latimer, Sally Wilson

Children(s): Arthur Denny, Alford Denny, Allen Denny, James Denny, John Denny, Lewis Denny, Samuel Denny, Samuel Denny, Sarah EOL, David Denny

In 1793, John Denny entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Robert Denny Lt And Rachel Thomas. In 1840, John Denny resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. John Denny married Sally Wilson, Sarah Latimer, and had children including Alford Wilson John Denny, Allen Wylie John Denny, Arthur Armstrong John Denny, David Thomas John Denny, James Marion John Denny, John Fletcher John Denny, Lewis Helms John Denny, Samuel John Denny, Samuel Stone John Denny, Sarah Loretta John Denny Eol. John Denny passed away in 1875 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1793, John Denny entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Robert Denny Lt And Rachel Thomas.
  • In 1840, John Denny resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Denny married Sally Wilson, Sarah Latimer, and had children including Alford Wilson John Denny, Allen Wylie John Denny, Arthur Armstrong John Denny, David Thomas John Denny, James Marion John Denny, John Fletcher John Denny, Lewis Helms John Denny, Samuel John Denny, Samuel Stone John Denny, Sarah Loretta John Denny Eol.
  • John Denny passed away in 1875 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Lt
1753–1826
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
RL
Rachel Thomas
1758–1808
Birth Location: Delaware Valley, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
RT

Spouses(s)

Sarah Latimer
1805–1888
Birth Location: Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, USA
SL
Sally Wilson
1797–1841
Birth Location: Bladensburg, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
SW

Children(s)

Arthur Denny
1822–1899
Birth Location: Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
AD
Alford Denny
1817–1888
Birth Location: Washington, Indiana, USA
AD
Allen Denny
1834–1901
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
AD
James Denny
1824–1855
Birth Location: Washington, Washington, Indiana, USA
JD
John Denny
1819–1882
Birth Location: Washington, Indiana, USA
JD
Lewis Denny
1815–1891
Birth Location: Mercer, Maryland, USA
LD
Samuel Denny
1827–1897
Birth Location: Knox, Knox, Illinois, USA
SD
Samuel Denny
1838–
Birth Location: Putnam, Indiana, United States
SD
Sarah EOL
1841–1907
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
SE
David Denny
1832–1903
Birth Location: Salem, Putnam, Indiana, USA
DD

John Denny's Ancestors

Self
John Denny
1793–1875
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Robert Denny Lt
1753–1826
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Rachel Thomas
1758–1808
Delaware Valley, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Denny's Descendants

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John Denny (4 May 1793–Jul 1875) m. Sarah Latimer (13 May 1805–Feb 1888) m. Sally Wilson (3 Feb 1797–25 Mar 1841)
  1. 1. Arthur (Armstrong (John)) Denny 1822–1899 m. Mary (Ann (Richard)) Boren 1822–1910
    1. 1. Charles (Latimer (Arthur)) Denny 1861–1919 m. Viretta ((Andrew)) White 1862–1951
      1. 1. Andrew (Chambers (Charles)) Denny 1893–1973 m. Louise (T) Corbin 1898–
      2. 2. Horton (Herschel (Charles)) Denny 1888–1925
    2. 2. Arthur (Wilson (Arthur) Denny) Col 1859–1919 m. Catherine ("Katie") Orr 1866–1926 m. Kate (A) Denny 1877–
      1. 1. Helen (Catherine (Arthur)) Denny 1892–
      2. 2. Grace (Lenora (Arthur)) Denny 1888–1969
      3. 3. Arthur (A. (Arthur) Denny) Jr 1888–1961
      4. 4. Merle (Wilson (Arthur)) Denny 1891–1964
      5. 5. Lawrence (O. (Arthur)) Denny 1897–
      6. 6. Robert (Orr (Arthur)) Denny 1898–
    3. 3. Margaret (Lenora (Arthur)) Denny 1847–1915
    4. 4. Louisa (Catherine) Frye 1844–1924 m. George (Frederick) Frye 1833–1912
      1. 1. Loretta (F, (George)) Frye 1866–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Helen (George) Frye) EOL 1878–1961 m. Virgil (Newton Boque) EOL 1878–1963
      3. 3. Florence (Loretta) Ripley 1866–1947 m. James (Marion (George)) Frye 1861–1905
        1. 1. Russell (Marion (James)) Frye 1890–1927 m. Inez (Gladys) Brydges 1890–1959
        2. 2. Ruth (Louise (James)) Frye 1895–1972 m. Ralph (Albert) Osborne 1896–1975
      4. 4. Sarah (Sophia (George) Frye) EOL 1866–1947 m. Daniel (Waldo) Bass 1864–1936
      5. 5. George (Arthur (George) Frye) EOL 1869–1893
      6. 6. Roberta (Gertrude (George)) Frye 1875–1963 m. Paul (Harris) Watt 1876–1938
        1. 1. Robert (Denny (Paul)) Watt 1912–2008
        2. 2. Richard (Frye (Paul)) Watt 1917–2010
        3. 3. John (Reid (Paul)) Watt 1914–2007
      7. 7. Mary (Louisa (George) Frye) EOL 1864–1937 m. Milton (Wycliffe (Lewis) Kirk) EOL 1882–1944 m. George (Haley Fortson) EOL 1860–1899
      8. 8. James (Marion (George)) Frye 1861–1905 m. Florence (Loretta) Ripley 1866–1947
    5. 5. Rolland (Herschell (Arthur)) Denny 1851–1939 m. Alice (Martha) Kellogg 1857–1940
      1. 1. Florence (K. (Rolland)) Denny 1878–1962 m. Winthrop (G) Heliker 1878–
      2. 2. Edith (Dillon (Rolland)) Denny 1884–1976
      3. 3. Caroline ((Rolland)) Denny 1881–1959 m. Percy (Henry) Bamford 1871–1950
    6. 6. Orion (Orville (Arthur)) Denny 1853–1916 m. Eva (F. (Theodore) Coulter) Coultas 1858–1919 m. Narcissa (Leonora) Latimer 1851–1900 m. Helen (V Stewart) Cole 1870–1922
      1. 1. LizzieMay ((Orion)) Denny 1876–1926
      2. 2. Elva (Anita (Orion)) Denny 1878–
      3. 3. Mabel (Elizabeth (Orion)) Denny 1876–1926
    7. 7. S. (L. (Orion)) Denny 1851–
    8. 8. Gertrude (Niece (Arthur)) Boren 1850–
  2. 2. Alford (Wilson (John)) Denny 1817–1888
  3. 3. Allen (Wylie (John)) Denny 1834–1901
  4. 4. James (Marion (John)) Denny 1824–1855
  5. 5. John (Fletcher (John)) Denny 1819–1882
  6. 6. Lewis (Helms (John)) Denny 1815–1891
  7. 7. Samuel (Stone (John)) Denny 1827–1897
  8. 8. Samuel ((John)) Denny 1838–
  9. 9. Sarah (Loretta (John) Denny) EOL 1841–1907
  10. 10. David (Thomas (John)) Denny 1832–1903 m. Louisa ((Richard)) Boren 1827–1916
    1. 1. Abbie (Lena (David)) Denny 1858– m. Edward (Lawrence) Lindsley 1853–1933
      1. 1. Harold (Denny (Edward) Lindsley) EOL 1887–1887
      2. 2. Mabel (Madge (Edward)) Lindsley 1879–1919
      3. 3. Norman (David (Edward)) Lindsley 1884–1957
      4. 4. Sarah (Winola (Edward)) Lindsley 1881–1951
      5. 5. Irene (L. (Edward)) Lindsley 1887–1978
      6. 6. Lawrence (Denny (Edward)) Lindsley 1878–1975
    2. 2. Anna (Louisa (David)) Denny 1864–1888
    3. 3. John (Bunyan (David)) Denny 1862–1913 m. Carrie (Z.) Crysler 1867–
      1. 1. (John) Denny 1893–
      2. 2. Helen (T. (John)) Denny 1894–
    4. 4. Madge (Decatur (David)) Denny 1856–1889
    5. 5. Emily (Inez (David) Denny) EOL 1853–1918
    6. 6. David (Thomas (David) Denny) Jr. 1867–1939 m. Nellie (E) Graham 1872–1956
      1. 1. Walter (Claude (David)) Denny 1896–1932 m. Lizza (Elizza) James 1905–
      2. 2. David (Thomas (David)) Denny 1898–1986
      3. 3. Inez (Louisa (David)) Denny 1893–1963
    7. 7. Victor (Winfield Scott (David)) Denny 1869–1921 m. Lillie (Jane (James)) Frankland 1869–1931
      1. 1. Elizabeth ((Victor)) Denny 1895–
      2. 2. Victor (Winfield Scott (Victor)) Denny 1903–1979
      3. 3. Madge (Decatur (Victor)) Denny 1894–1954
      4. 4. Edward (Harold (Victor)) Denny 1887–1971
      5. 5. Anna ((Victor)) Denny 1889–
      6. 6. Elizabeth (Crocker (Victor)) Denny 1895–1968
    8. 8. Johnathon ((David) Denny) EOL 1867–1867
    9. 9. G (Thomas (David)) Denny 1868–
    10. 10. Mary (Louise (David)) Denny 1857–1926
    11. 11. Mary (Jane Madge (David)) Denny 1556–

John Denny's Timeline

11 Records

1793
4 May 1793
Birth of John Denny in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1793
4 May 1793
Birth of John Denny in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 47
John Denny resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1848
10 Sep 1848
Age 55
John Denny was married in Knox, Illinois, USA
Knox, Illinois, USA
1851
1851
Age 58
John Denny resided here in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA
1860
1860
Age 67
John Denny resided here in King, Washington
King, Washington
1870
1870
Age 77
John Denny resided here in Seattle, King, Washington Territory, USA
Seattle, King, Washington Territory, USA
1871
25 Jul 1871
Age 78
John Denny resided here in King, Washington
King, Washington
1875
28 Jul 1875
Age 82
Death of John Denny in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1875
28 Jul 1875
Age 82
Death of John Denny in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1875
Jul 1875
Age 82
Burial of John Denny in Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, King, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1793
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State and Territorial Censuses
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington Territory; Roll: M593_1683; Page: 110B; Family History Library Film: 553182
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: King, Washington; Roll: M653_1398; Page: 275; Family History Library Film: 805398
    [4] Oregon, Biographical and Other Index Card File, Oregon Historical Society; Portland, OR; Index Collection: Pioneer Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Oregon, Early Oregonians Index, 1800-1860
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Denny family in England and America : descendants of John Denny of Combs, Suffolk, England, in 1439

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1793
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1848
    Event Place: Knox, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 147; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, Biographical and Other Index Card File, Oregon Historical Society; Portland, OR; Index Collection: Pioneer Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: King, Washington
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: King, Washington; Roll: M653_1398; Page: 275; Family History Library Film: 805398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington Territory; Roll: M593_1683; Page: 110B; Family History Library Film: 553182

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1871
    Event Place: King, Washington
    Record Source: Washington State and Territorial Censuses

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] Oregon, Biographical and Other Index Card File, Oregon Historical Society; Portland, OR; Index Collection: Pioneer Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oregon, Early Oregonians Index, 1800-1860
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Genealogy of the Denny family in England and America : descendants of John Denny of Combs, Suffolk, England, in 1439

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jul 1875
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
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