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Leonard Jefferson Dennis 1885–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 17 Sep 1950

Death Location: Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Samuel Dennis

Mother: Susan Mercer

Spouse(s): Elizabeth McKinnon

Children(s): Lois Dennis, Leonard Sr.

In 1885, Leonard Jefferson Dennis entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Samuel Jacob Dennis And Susan Jane Mercer. In 1935, Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided in Helena, Telfair, Georgia. In 1940, Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided in Militia Dist 1530, Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA. Leonard Jefferson Dennis married Elizabeth Ann Mckinnon, and had children including Leonard Jack Dennis Sr, Lois Dennis. Leonard Jefferson Dennis passed away in 1950 in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Leonard Jefferson Dennis entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to Samuel Jacob Dennis And Susan Jane Mercer.
  • In 1935, Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided in Helena, Telfair, Georgia.
  • In 1940, Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided in Militia Dist 1530, Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA.
  • Leonard Jefferson Dennis married Elizabeth Ann Mckinnon, and had children including Leonard Jack Dennis Sr, Lois Dennis.
  • Leonard Jefferson Dennis passed away in 1950 in Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Dennis
1854–1927
Birth Location: Poulan, Worth, Georgia, USA
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Susan Mercer
1863–1940
Birth Location: Georgia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth McKinnon
1892–1979
Birth Location: Georgia
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Children(s)

Lois Dennis
1911–
Birth Location: –
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Leonard Sr.
1917–1954
Birth Location: –
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Leonard Dennis's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Dennis
1885–1950
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
Samuel Jacob Dennis
1854–1927
Poulan, Worth, Georgia, USA
Susan (Jane) Mercer
1863–1940
Georgia
Grandparents
Samuel (Joseph) Dennis
1826–1914
Georgia
Sarah Savage
1826–
Georgia
George (Franklin) Mercer
1816–1879
Greene County, Georgia, USA
Angeline Griffin
1828–1905
Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Savadge
1794–1873
Mary Bloom
1800–1884
Hermon Mercer
1784–1854
Elizabeth Andrews
1787–1818
Matthew Griffin
1799–1881
Harriet Carroll
1812–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1772–1837
Anna Dunkelberger
1773–1843
Silas Mercer
1745–1796
Dorcas Green
1746–1819
Abigail Redmond
1770–1803
Alexander Andrews
1766–1807
Dempsey Griffin
1766–1823
Martha Moss
1762–1840
Harvell Carroll
1780–1845
Elizabeth Parker
1783–1825

Leonard Dennis's Descendants

1.
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Leonard (Jefferson) Dennis (20 Dec 1885–17 Sep 1950) m. Elizabeth (Ann) McKinnon (14 June 1892–28 Jan 1979)
  1. 1. Lois Dennis 1911– m. Johnny (Robinson Smith,) Sr. 1905–1968
  2. 2. Leonard (Jack Dennis,) Sr. 1917–1954
    1. 1. Diane Dennis 1939–1941

Leonard Dennis's Timeline

5 Records

1885
20 Dec 1885
Birth of Leonard Jefferson Dennis in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided here in Helena, Telfair, Georgia
Helena, Telfair, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 55
Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided here in Militia Dist 1530, Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Militia Dist 1530, Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Leonard Jefferson Dennis resided here in Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
1950
17 Sep 1950
Age 65
Death of Leonard Jefferson Dennis in Helena, Telfair, Georgia, United States
Helena, Telfair, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00712; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 134-16
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Telfair; Roll: 1558642
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Helena, Telfair, Geo

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00712; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 134-16

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Militia Dist 1530, Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00712; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 134-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Helena, Telfair, Geo

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Telfair County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Telfair; Roll: 1558642

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Telfair, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Telfair; Roll: 1558642

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1950
    Event Place: Helena, Telfair, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Telfair County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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