YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Laura Bessie Dennis 1884–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 September 1884

Birth Location: Dartmouth, Devon, England

Death Date: 1968

Death Location: Totnes, Devon, England

Father: John Dennis

Mother: Harriett Bennett

Spouse(s): Samuel Wood

Children(s): Margery Wood, Dennis Wood

The story of Laura Bessie Dennis began in 1884 in Dartmouth, Devon, England. In 1891, Laura Bessie Dennis resided in Morelty House, Oxford Slip, Dartmouth, Devon, Engl. Laura Bessie Dennis married Samuel Gurney Wood, and had children including Dennis George Wood, Margery Nina Wood. Laura Bessie Dennis passed away in 1968 in Totnes, Devon, England.

Find more search results for Laura Dennis
LD

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

  • The story of Laura Bessie Dennis began in 1884 in Dartmouth, Devon, England.
  • In 1891, Laura Bessie Dennis resided in Morelty House, Oxford Slip, Dartmouth, Devon, Engl.
  • Laura Bessie Dennis married Samuel Gurney Wood, and had children including Dennis George Wood, Margery Nina Wood.
  • Laura Bessie Dennis passed away in 1968 in Totnes, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Dennis's Ancestors

Self
Laura Dennis
1884–1968
Birth Place: Dartmouth, Devon, England
Parents
John Dennis
1859–1932
Brixham, Devon, England
Harriett Bennett
1860–1941
Portsmouth, Devon, England
Grandparents
John Dennis
1821–1900
Brixham, Devon, England
Louisa Foal
1826–1883
Blackawton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Stapleton
1791–
Philip Foal
1802–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Stapleton
1757–1851

Laura Dennis's Descendants

1.
LD
Laura (Bessie) Dennis (12 September 1884–1968) m. Samuel (Gurney) Wood (October 1880–1960)
  1. 1. Margery (Nina) Wood 1910– m. John Stowbridge 1904–1955
  2. 2. Dennis (George) Wood 1918–1987 m. Hilda (M) King 1921–

Laura Dennis's Timeline

8 Records

1884
12 September 1884
Birth of Laura Bessie Dennis in Dartmouth, Devon, England
Dartmouth, Devon, England
1890
30 October 1890
Age 6
Laura Bessie Dennis was baptized in Dartmouth, St Saviour, Devon, England
Dartmouth, St Saviour, Devon, England
1891
1891
Age 7
Laura Bessie Dennis resided here in Morelty House, Oxford Slip, Dartmouth, Devon, England
Morelty House, Oxford Slip, Dartmouth, Devon, England
1901
1901
Age 17
Laura Bessie Dennis resided here in South Parade, Dartmouth, Devon, England
South Parade, Dartmouth, Devon, England
1911
1911
Age 27
Laura Bessie Dennis resided here in 42 Warleigh Avenue, Devonport, Devon, England
42 Warleigh Avenue, Devonport, Devon, England
1921
1921
Age 37
Laura Bessie Dennis resided here in 17 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, England
17 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, England
1939
1939
Age 55
Laura Bessie Dennis resided here in 30 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon, England
30 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon, England
1968
1968
Age 84
Death of Laura Bessie Dennis in Totnes, Devon, England
Totnes, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 September 1884
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 13037; Schedule Number: 147
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1710; Folio: 71; Page: 13; GSU roll: 6096820
    [3] England & Wales, Death Index:
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2069; Folio: 51; Page: 3
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [6] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016815H
    [7] Devon, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England
    [8] Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England
    [9] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1510527, ED 7, Sch 23; Book: 10527

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 October 1890
    Event Place: Dartmouth, St Saviour, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Morelty House, Oxford Slip, Dartmouth, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1710; Folio: 71; Page: 13; GSU roll: 6096820

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: South Parade, Dartmouth, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2069; Folio: 51; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: 42 Warleigh Avenue, Devonport, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 13037; Schedule Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: 17 Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1510527, ED 7, Sch 23; Book: 10527

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: 30 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1016815H

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1968
    Event Place: Totnes, Devon, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index:

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