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William Henry Denny 1796–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 March 1796

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 5 May 1863

Death Location: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Father: Ebenezer Denny

Mother: Nancy Wilkins

Spouse(s): Sophie Denny

Children(s): Ebenezer Denny, Juliette Denny, Rebecca Denny, Edward Denny, Sophie Denny

The story of William Henry Denny began in 1796 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. William Henry Denny married Sophie Genevieve Duplessis Dubarry Denny, and had children including Ebenezer Dubarry Denny, Edward Duplessis Denny, Juliette Henrietta Denny, Rebecca Adele Denny, Sophie Elizabeth Denny. William Henry Denny passed away in 1863 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • The story of William Henry Denny began in 1796 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • William Henry Denny married Sophie Genevieve Duplessis Dubarry Denny, and had children including Ebenezer Dubarry Denny, Edward Duplessis Denny, Juliette Henrietta Denny, Rebecca Adele Denny, Sophie Elizabeth Denny.
  • William Henry Denny passed away in 1863 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Denny
1761–1822
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Nancy Wilkins
1776–1806
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sophie Denny
1806–1849
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

Ebenezer Denny
1828–1853
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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Juliette Denny
1844–1911
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rebecca Denny
1836–1880
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
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Edward Denny
1832–
Birth Location: –
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Sophie Denny
1826–1892
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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William Denny's Ancestors

Self
William Denny
1796–1863
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Ebenezer Denny
1761–1822
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy Wilkins
1776–1806
Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Denny's Descendants

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William (Henry) Denny (18 March 1796–5 May 1863) m. Sophie (Genevieve Duplessis Dubarry) Denny (23 Aug 1806–12 Sep 1849)
  1. 1. Ebenezer (Dubarry) Denny 1828–1853
  2. 2. Juliette (Henrietta) Denny 1844–1911 m. Thomas Gibson 1843–1910 m. Thomas Gibson 1843–1910
    1. 1. Elizabeth (G.) Gibson 1876–
    2. 2. Mary (Alice) Gibson 1869–
    3. 3. Matilda (Denny) Gibson 1873–
    4. 4. W.H.D. Gibson 1872–1926
    5. 5. William (Henry Denny) Gibson 1872–1926
    6. 6. Matilda (S.) Gibson 1879–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Genevieve) Gibson 1871–
    8. 8. Sidney (Wilkins) Gibson 1866–1938 m. Harriet (E.) Gibson 1866– m. Harriet (E.) Gibson 1866–
      1. 1. Elva Wright 1895–
    9. 9. Mary (A.) Gibson 1875–
  3. 3. Rebecca (Adele) Denny 1836–1880 m. Tullio (Suzzaro) Verdi 1829–1902
    1. 1. Sophie (Wilkins Suzzara) Verdi 1866–1952 m. Alfred (J.) Weston 1863–
    2. 2. Denny (Suzarra) Verdi 1873–1908
  4. 4. Edward (Duplessis) Denny 1832–
  5. 5. Sophie (Elizabeth) Denny 1826–1892 m. Brady Wilkins 1821–1900 m. H. (B.) Wilkins 1825– m. Hugh (Brady) Wilkins 1824–1900
    1. 1. Hugh (Bradly) Wilkins 1854–1904
    2. 2. Trevanion (Dallas) Wilkins 1851–1894
    3. 3. Sidney (Bradford Wilkins) twin 1862–1863
    4. 4. William (Henry Denny) Wilkins 1850–1902
    5. 5. John (Holmes) Wilkins 1858–1895
    6. 6. Henry (Murbay) Wilkins 1862–1885
    7. 7. Sidney Wilkins 1849–1851
    8. 8. Hugh (Bradly) Wilkins 1854–1904
    9. 9. Trevanion (Dallas) Wilkins 1851–1894
    10. 10. Sidney (Bradford Wilkins) Twin 1862–1863
    11. 11. William (Henry Denny) Wilkins 1850–1902
    12. 12. John (Holmes) Wilkins 1858–1895
    13. 13. Henry (Murbay) Wilkins 1862–1885
    14. 14. Sidney Wilkins 1849–1851
    15. 15. J (D) Wilkins 1853–
    16. 16. S (B) Wilkins 1859–

William Denny's Timeline

5 Records

1796
18 Mar 1796
Birth of William Henry Denny in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1796
18 March 1796
Birth of William Henry Denny in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1796
18 March 1796
Birth of William Henry Denny in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1863
5 May 1863
Age 67
Death of William Henry Denny in Pittsburg, Allegy, Pa
Pittsburg, Allegy, Pa
1863
5 May 1863
Age 67
Death of William Henry Denny in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1796
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1796
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1796
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Physician

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1863
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Allegy, Pa

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915
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