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William Oscar Dennis 1874–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1874

Birth Location: Temple Bell, Texas

Death Date: 26 Mar 1952

Death Location: Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA

Father: William Dennis

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Francis Shoemaker

Children(s): William Dennis, Lola Dennis, Lilla Dennis, Loreine Dennis, Zenobia Dennis

In 1874, William Oscar Dennis entered the world in Temple Bell, Texas, born to William Neal Dennis And Mary Elizabeth Smith. In 1880, William Oscar Dennis resided in Precinct 6, Bell, Texas, United States. In 1900, William Oscar Dennis resided in Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas. William Oscar Dennis married Francis Elizabeth Shoemaker, and had children including Lilla Dennis, Lola M Dennis, Loreine Dennis, William Clyde Dennis, Zenobia Dennis. William Oscar Dennis passed away in 1952 in Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, William Oscar Dennis entered the world in Temple Bell, Texas, born to William Neal Dennis And Mary Elizabeth Smith.
  • In 1880, William Oscar Dennis resided in Precinct 6, Bell, Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, William Oscar Dennis resided in Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas.
  • William Oscar Dennis married Francis Elizabeth Shoemaker, and had children including Lilla Dennis, Lola M Dennis, Loreine Dennis, William Clyde Dennis, Zenobia Dennis.
  • William Oscar Dennis passed away in 1952 in Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Dennis's Ancestors

Self
William Dennis
1874–1952
Birth Place: Temple Bell, Texas
Parents
William Neal Dennis
1847–
Madison, Arkansas, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Smith
1844–1919
Texas, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Dennis
1810–1894
Warren, Tennessee, United States
Isa Seitz
1817–1899
Warren, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Dennis's Descendants

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William (Oscar) Dennis (16 Jun 1874–26 Mar 1952) m. Francis (Elizabeth) Shoemaker (14 Aug 1874–18 Jan 1963)
  1. 1. William (Clyde) Dennis 1894–1946 m. Lanora (Belle) Salmon 1901–1984
    1. 1. Verma (Clyde) Dennis 1925–
    2. 2. Erma (Clestine) Dennis 1920–2010 m. Clarence (Evert) Carpenter 1920–
    3. 3. Bobbye (June) Dennis 1927–1947
    4. 4. Evelyn (Rhea) Dennis 1921–2011 m. Cyrus (Cecil) Gallaway 1918–2007
      1. 1. Janice (Kay) Gallaway 1944–2010 m. RONALD (LEE) Miller 1941–1970
  2. 2. Lola (M) Dennis 1896–
  3. 3. Lilla Dennis 1898–
  4. 4. Loreine Dennis 1902–
  5. 5. Zenobia Dennis 1909–

William Dennis's Timeline

6 Records

1874
16 Jun 1874
Birth of William Oscar Dennis in Temple Bell, Texas
Temple Bell, Texas
1880
1880
Age 6
William Oscar Dennis resided here in Precinct 6, Bell, Texas, United States
Precinct 6, Bell, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 26
William Oscar Dennis resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas
Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas
1900
1900
Age 26
William Oscar Dennis resided here in Justice Precincts 7-8, Callahan, Texas
Justice Precincts 7-8, Callahan, Texas
1910
1910
Age 36
William Oscar Dennis resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas
Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas
1952
26 Mar 1952
Age 78
Death of William Oscar Dennis in Crane, Crane, Texas, USA
Crane, Crane, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1874
    Event Place: Temple Bell, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1290; Family History Film: 1255290; Page: 417C; Enumeration District: 6; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Callahan, Texas; Roll: T623_1617; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T623_1663; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 123.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Bell, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1290; Family History Film: 1255290; Page: 417C; Enumeration District: 6; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: T623_1663; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 123.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precincts 7-8, Callahan, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Callahan, Texas; Roll: T623_1617; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Houston, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1952
    Event Place: Crane, Crane, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crane, Crane County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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