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William Dennison 1837–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1837

Birth Location: Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland

Death Date: 8 Jan 1923

Death Location: Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Dennison

Mother: Jane Hetherington

Spouse(s): Sarah O'Neill

Children(s): William Dennison, Jane Dennison, John Dennison, Sarah Dennison, Margaret Dennison, Robert Dennison, Elizabeth Dennison

In 1837, William Dennison entered the world in Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland, born to William Dennison And Jane Anne Herrington Heatherington Hetherington. In 1840, William Dennison resided in Six Mile, Madison, Illinois, USA. William Dennison married Sarah Sadie O Neill, and had children including Elizabeth Dennison, Jane Dennison, John Thomas Dennison, Margaret Mary Dennison, Robert Dennison, Sarah A Dennison, William Carson Dennison. William Dennison passed away in 1923 in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, William Dennison entered the world in Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland, born to William Dennison And Jane Anne Herrington Heatherington Hetherington.
  • In 1840, William Dennison resided in Six Mile, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • William Dennison married Sarah Sadie O Neill, and had children including Elizabeth Dennison, Jane Dennison, John Thomas Dennison, Margaret Mary Dennison, Robert Dennison, Sarah A Dennison, William Carson Dennison.
  • William Dennison passed away in 1923 in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Dennison
1803–1850
Birth Location: Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
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Jane Hetherington
1805–1878
Birth Location: County Fermanagh or County Leitrim, Northern Ireland
JH

Spouses(s)

Sarah O'Neill
1845–1892
Birth Location: Scotland
SO

Children(s)

William Dennison
1868–1940
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
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Jane Dennison
1868–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JD
John Dennison
1887–1941
Birth Location: Delhi, Jersey Co , Ill
JD
Sarah Dennison
1880–1958
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
SD
Margaret Dennison
1882–1966
Birth Location: Illinois
MD
Robert Dennison
1872–1919
Birth Location: Alton, Ill
RD
Elizabeth Dennison
1878–1929
Birth Location: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
ED

William Dennison's Ancestors

Self
William Dennison
1837–1923
Birth Place: Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
Parents
William Dennison
1803–1850
Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
Jane (Anne Herrington Heatherington) Hetherington
1805–1878
County Fermanagh or County Leitrim, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
William (Robert) Dennison
1776–1850
Co Leitrim, Ireland
Jane Carson
1783–1860
Leitrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Dennison
1748–1814
Jane Dunlop
1751–1831
Carson
1750–
Robert Dennison
1758–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Dennison
1700–1756
Fanny Little
1703–1777
William Dunlop
1720–1830
William *
1722–1784
Elizabeth Abbot
1729–

William Dennison's Descendants

1.
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William Dennison (19 Nov 1837–8 Jan 1923) m. Sarah (Sadie) O'Neill (Abt. 1845–Abt. 1892)
  1. 1. William (Carson) Dennison 1868–1940 m. Magdelena ((Lena)) Rethart 1870–1958
    1. 1. William (Henry) Dennison 1907–2001
    2. 2. Gilbert (Winifred) Dennison 1910–1983
  2. 2. Jane Dennison 1868–
  3. 3. John (Thomas) Dennison 1887–1941 m. Amelia (A) Gschwend 1888–1973
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Dennison 1928–2020
    2. 2. John (W.) Dennison 1926–1926
  4. 4. Sarah (A) Dennison 1880–1958
  5. 5. Margaret (Mary) Dennison 1882–1966 m. James (John) Curran 1878–1941
    1. 1. James (Joseph Curran) Jr 1916–2008 m. Winifred (O'Neill) Hayes 1921–2011 m. Mary 1921–
    2. 2. Margaret (Ruth) Curran 1909–1990 m. Lawrence (Francis) Rutsay 1904–1973
    3. 3. Jane (Elizabeth) Curran 1921–2012
  6. 6. Robert Dennison 1872–1919
  7. 7. Elizabeth Dennison 1878–1929

William Dennison's Timeline

14 Records

1837
19 Nov 1837
Birth of William Dennison in Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
1840
1840
Age 3
William Dennison resided here in Six Mile, Madison, Illinois, USA
Six Mile, Madison, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
William Dennison resided here in Township 10 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 26
William Dennison resided here in ??Linville, Illinois, United States
??Linville, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
William Dennison resided here in Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
1872
18 Oct 1872
Age 35
William Dennison - Naturalization
None
1880
1880
Age 43
William Dennison resided here in North Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
North Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
William Dennison resided here in Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
William Dennison resided here in Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
William Dennison resided here in Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
1923
5 Jan 1923
Age 86
Death of William Dennison in Godfrey, Madison Co, Illinois, USA
Godfrey, Madison Co, Illinois, USA
1923
5 Jan 1923
Age 86
Death of William Dennison in 609 Bond street
609 Bond street
1923
8 Jan 1923
Age 86
Burial of William Dennison in Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
1925
Abt 1925
Age 88
William Dennison resided here in 009 Bond
009 Bond

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1837
    Event Place: Meenymore, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_252; Page: 432B; Family History Library Film: 545751
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240325
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1923; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.07710164,0.5598221,0.486529
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_389; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 18
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1374322
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 803206
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 233; Page: 98D; Enumeration District: 007
    [9] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [10] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions For the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 (M1285); Mi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Six Mile, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Six Mile, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 64; Page: 119; Family History Library Film: 0007643

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_389; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1858
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1374322

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 7, Macoupin, Illinois; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 803206

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: ??Linville, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1865
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240325

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: M593_252; Page: 432B; Family History Library Film: 545751

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1872
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions For the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-1950 (M1285); Mi

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Alton, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Alton, Madison, Illinois; Roll: 233; Page: 98D; Enumeration District: 007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240325

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_309; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1374322

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alton Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T625_389; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1925
    Event Place: 009 Bond
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 1 Jun 1925; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, USA; ,0.51240045,0.26967663,0.74849135&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Ill
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Year 's Day
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1923; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.07710164,0.5598221,0.486529

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ottawa, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Godfrey, Madison Co, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1923; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.07710164,0.5598221,0.486529
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1923
    Event Place: 609 Bond street

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Godfrey, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
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