Denn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Researching DENN in England

bdelectric — 2009-02-01 16:43:41Z

I am also researching the Denns as I am one myself.Tying to complete my family tree and any info would be helpful going back to 1700's.

Bruce Denn

Denn Family of Kilkenny and Albany, NY

fdm2000 — 2008-12-06 14:07:31Z

I have learned a great deal about the Denns of the Albany area since my earlier posts. I would be happy to share this information with others with Denn ancestry.

Re: Thomas James SYNNOTT, Son of James SYNNOTT & Ann POWER

JAMIE OBRIEN — 2008-02-19 14:57:11Z

Thank you for your query. At the moment, the papers I referred to are in one of several cartons associated with my move of a few days ago, so I won't be able to give you the first name or location of the DENN referred to in my posting. As soon as I get out from under all these boxes, I will get back to you on the little bit of information that I have on DENN.

Re: Thomas James SYNNOTT, Son of James SYNNOTT & Ann POWER

fdm2000 — 2008-02-19 14:40:07Z

I have no knowledge of the Synnott lineage, but found your comments interesting and somewhat coincidental. My grandmother was a Denn and I have traced her ancestry to Kilkenny Ireland. Her father William married a Mary Powers and immigrated to Albany, NY in the 1850s. There were several other Denn men who were contemporaries of William (John, James and Nicholas) living in the Albany NY area - all from Kilkenny.

Wonder if there might be a distant connection?

Frank

Re: Ellen Denn, 1864-? Illinois

fdm2000 — 2008-02-19 14:26:34Z

I have an interest in the Denn surname - my maternal grandmother (Ellen)was a Denn and her ancestry goes back to Normandy France, then to England and finally to Kilkenny, Ireland before her father emigrated to Albany, NY.

Since the surname Denn is somewhat rare, I wonder if there might be a connect?

Frank

Re: Denn, Harry Alexander b.c. Nov. 10, 1847, PA related

fdm2000 — 2008-02-19 14:24:10Z

I have an interest in the Denn surname - my maternal grandmother was a Denn and her ancestry goes back to Normandy France, then to England and finally to Kilkenny, Ireland before her father emigrated to Albany, NY.

Some Denns are of Germanic origin.

Just wondering which your ancestors were?

Frank

Denn, Harry Alexander b.c. Nov. 10, 1847, PA related

nancydu — 2007-07-09 23:38:44Z

I have an Ella G. or Elvira Hare born circa September 1862 in PA who married a Harry Alexander Denn according to One World Tree, but there is no name of the submitter of the information. Elvira/Ella's grandparents were of the Fayette Co. area in PA and then moved to Beaver Co. Ella/Elvira's father was born in Pittsburgh supposedly so the Denns could have been anywhere in SW PA. I have some of her ancestors and would love to know descendants.

Ellen Denn, 1864-? Illinois

JRStickley — 2007-05-23 01:47:25Z

Looking for info on husband's Great Grandmother. Father's name Morris from Ireland. Mother? She married Michael J. Barrett. E mail me if you have any info to share.
JoAnn CESO15@msn.com

Re: DENN, Christopher, Wallkill, Orange, NY in 1800 census

JudyWood24 — 2007-04-02 01:18:09Z

Am wondering what you know about Christopher DEnn

Melba DENN, Columbus, OH

OhioObits — 2006-10-15 18:28:10Z

COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 14 Sep 1986, p. 14D (Deaths)

DENN, Melba, 84, Columbus, yesterday; Weir-Arend [Funeral Home].

Re: 1872 HOBOKEN - DENN FAMILY

harryhoweth — 2006-04-02 14:29:18Z

Sorry, the name is DEAN, and not DENN.

1872 HOBOKEN - DENN FAMILY

harryhoweth — 2006-04-02 14:03:00Z

See www.newspaperabastracts.com for an item about John & Mary Ann Boker Denn of Hoboken, NJ in 1872 or reply to author.

Obituary for Gladys Quinlin Denu

AlvaleeW — 2006-02-18 02:01:29Z

Gladys Denu, 85 (added Feb. 17)
SIBERIA - Gladys J. Denu, 85, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Northwood Good Samaritan Center in Jasper.

A native of Branchville, she was born June 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Herbert and Marie (Esarey) Quinlin. She was married July 15, 1941, to Hilbert B. Denu, at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Siberia. He died May 16, 2004. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Johnny and Lester Quinlin, and a sister, Margaret Keller.

Surviving are two daughters, Jo Ann Denu and Shirley Uyeno, both of Indianapolis; four sons, Hilbert Jr. of Birdseye, Ronnie of Bristow and Kenny and Steven, both of Jasper; a sister, Mary Evelyn Vevay of Florida; two brothers, Francis Quinlin of Paoli and Leonard Quinlin of Indianapolis; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Siberia, with burial in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A parish prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand, is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northwood Good Samaritan Center in Jasper or St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Jasper.

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

pjepsen — 2005-05-26 18:07:10Z

Thanks for the info. I was stuck in New York.

Thomas James SYNNOTT, Son of James SYNNOTT & Ann POWER

JAMIE OBRIEN — 2005-03-19 16:24:06Z

I have a court proceeding paper from the late 1800s that lists a Maurice DENN of Peoria, Illinois as being related to:

Thomas James SYNNOTT was born to James SYNNOTT and Ann POWER around 1818 in Ballinacrea Parish, Slieverone [sic], County Kilkenny Ireland.

Thomas James SYNNOTT emigrated to the U.S. aboard the Star of the West and landed around September 21, 1849. He was a Roman Catholic priest and his first parish was St. Patrick's in Providence RI and his last parish was St. Augustine's in Bridgeport CT, where he died on April 30, 1884.

He was one of several children of James SYNNOTT & Ann POWER. The siblings that I know of are:

Ellen SYNNOTT WALSH (my g-g-g-grandmother) -- predeceased her brother. Her children: Martin WALSH (my g-g-grandfather), Patrick WALSH, Mary WALSH

John SYNNOTT, who ended up in Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

James SYNNOTT -- predeceased his brother. Children: Robert SYNNOTT & Thomas F. SYNNOTT.

Michael SYNNOTT

This family spread far and wide after making the trip west -- they went to:

Bridgeport Connecticut
Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Albany, New York
Detroit, Michigan
Janesville, Wisconsin
Virginia, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Lexington (McLean County), Illinois

I'm sorry I don't have any other information on the DENN that's in my family, but perhaps someone will have a Maurice DENN from Peoria IL in their family that will connect.

Benjamin Denn of Delaware

Tenn111 — 2005-02-23 21:59:15Z

I am searching for info On Benjamin Denn who had Benjamin and Grace, they may be from Maryland

Denu Family

2005-02-03 00:39:38Z

Thank you for your prompt reply. This is my husband's family.
We were wondering if he is related to you as there are many Denus in your area, and only ours in New York. I wonder if they all migrated West & Matthais stayed in New York for whatever reason. We have no family history that was past down to go on. Thank you again for your help.
Jackie

Re: family name

AlvaleeW — 2005-02-01 01:27:20Z

You must have known I was thinking about Matthias as I was doing genealogy last night.
All my relatives are from Siberia, Indiana area, Johannes Baptista Denu being the one coming over from France and settling here, but as I was getting information I noticed the 1880 United States Federal Census from New York, Dutchess, District 64.
Mathias Denu is listed as 52, Mary J is listed as 41, They have 4 children, John, Lorenzo, Charles and Nellie. It lists Mathias as being from France.
You probably have this information already, but if I come upon antthing else in my research I will let you know

Naomi Denn Tyler and Rachel Denn Griscom

2003-03-19 22:04:29Z

Were this Naomi and Rachel related, please. Lea

Naomi Denn 1717-1757 m. Benjamin Tyler

Rachel Denn 1745-1808 m. William Griscom

Researching DENN in England

2003-03-13 18:33:16Z

Hi

I have just noted your request and would let you know that I am researching the Denns' in the Uk and I can say that none of the people you listed were born in the UK.
I'm afraid you will have to concentrate in the States.

Regards

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

2003-02-10 22:19:50Z

Now it makes sense! Phebe H. Denn married Henry Robinson in Barrien County, MI on May 23, 1851. Their son, William Joseph Robinson m. Elizabeth "Minnie" Frary on 25 Aug, 1880. Their son, Kirklin Franklin Robinson was my maternal Grandmother.

I now have the following: Ralph Denn's father was one Christopher Denn. I do not know anything else about this Christopher. However, a Christopher Denn was the founder of the town of Goshen in Orange county, New York. However, the later Christopher was about 100 years before our Denn line.

However, we are distant relatives from your data. Glad to meet you cousin!

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

2003-02-10 16:16:50Z

Your Ralph DENN is the younger brother of my Phebe. Phebe was born in New York about 1835-1836. Her father was also born in New York about 1803-1804. This data from 1850 census in MI and marriage records in MI, 1854. The same census records a Samuel as a brother of Ralph and Phebe.

DENN, Christopher, Wallkill, Orange, NY in 1800 census

2003-02-09 05:27:37Z

He should be my GGGGGrandpa. If anyone knows any more about him, parents, wife, etc. please let me know. I have descent line to myself.

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

2003-02-09 00:39:29Z

I have found that Phebe was the fourth child of Ralph Denn.He was born in New York state abt 1803-1805. Any more information on this family in New York would be appreciated.

DENN, Phebe H.

2002-12-23 07:38:01Z

Phebe H. DENN married Henry S ROBINSON on 23 May 1854. She was born in NY according to Census records in Michigan. I would like any information anyone might have about her birthplace and parents. I did see one DENN line that comes from Poland.

LooAny connection to Margaret DENN, daughter of Maurice DENN & Ellen BRENNAN wife of William MCQUAID of Ontario, Canada?

2002-07-11 22:39:27Z

Re: Willard Denn

2001-10-12 12:10:25Z

Thank you Diane. My father -in -law is Albert Denn, Most of his family comes from Waseca MN , We do believe there maybe a connection to Willard. How we don't know. We recieved a post card from a man looking for next of kin for Willard and We are not sure if we are or not. any info would be great.

Willard Denn

2001-10-03 13:44:17Z

I'm looking for information on Willard also, I know he was born to Gregory and Ester (Wideman) Denn. I was told that when he disappear he was 19, so that would mean he was born around 1933.
He had a sister Harriet who married Don Willaert, they had four daughters, Harriet pass away a few years ago.
My dad was Donald J Denn from Mankato, MN., he would be Willard's first cousin.
Any information about if his remain were found would be helpful.
Thanks

Re: I AM A DENN!

2001-10-03 00:04:02Z

Hello I am looking for any info on a willard denn that was in the korean war. he was on the crew of a b-29 bomer that went done in 1952 and has been pressumed dead since 1954.

willard denn

2001-10-02 22:32:15Z

looking for any one who knows anything about willard denn he was in the Koaren war and was on the crew of the B-29 bomers he was pressumed dead Feb.1954

family name

2001-02-02 06:06:45Z

My grandfather came from Deidesheim Germany to Mazomanie Wi. as a young child in 1866. Tracing my family history we found that mygreat great grandfather came from Uberach France. This is located in the Alscace area of France. This area went back and forth between France and Germany for years. This could be the reason for the French connection.

Denu

2001-02-01 15:18:11Z

My surname is also Denu. My grandfather came from Deidesheim, Germany.
I found your message interesting.

Denn or Denu

AlvaleeW — 2001-11-10 15:24:09Z

When Ancestory.com published the Indiana Birth Record index 1880-1920 I found out all my Denu relatives are listed as Denn's. So be careful when you are checking in the spellings. We came from Baden, Germany, but I have relatives still living in Indiana.

Denu

AlvaleeW — 2001-11-10 15:24:09Z

I have been trying to do research on my maiden name and have found out many interesting things. My dad's family are from Siberia, IN and spell their name, Denu. When my dad and his brother moved to Cincinnati, OH and married they changed the spelling to DeNu. I guess it's the French??? I too have a brother James DeNu. My dad was Alva C. Denu but most of the information is listed as Denn in the Indiana census. I am interested in anything you can provide on this surname. My dad's mother was a Gehlhausen.

Denu

AlvaleeW — 2001-11-10 15:24:09Z

My dad's Denu relatives can be traced back to John Baptista Denu from Baden Germany, born April 26 1837. There has to be a connection somewhere, they all settled in Indiana, and I visited them this past weekend, which was kind of neat in that I am trying to piece the pieces together.

Elias DENN born c1790-1800 lived Ohio

eeoleson — 2002-09-21 01:28:12Z

Seeking information on Elias DENN who was born between 1790 and 1800. He married Dorothy SMITH 22 July 1827 in Huron co, Ohio. Dorothy was from a family that migrated from New London co, Connecticut. Her father was Stephen SMITH and mother was Jemima COOLEDGE.

Children of this marriage were Eliza DENN born c1827 in Ohio. SMITH family history book says, three daughters and one son were born but only Eliza reached adulthood. Another source says a sister Jemima DENN also survived. Eliza and Jemima are mention in grandfather's (Stephen SMITH) will. Eliza DENN married Perry HEATH Aug 1846 in Huron co Ohio. Perry was born 1824 in Erie co Pennsylvania to Martin and Lucinda HEATH.

Dorothy SMITH died in 1831 in Erie co, OHIO. Elias DENN remarried Anne Eliza CHITTENDON Dec 1835 in Huron co, Ohio. Elias died after 1840 in Ohio.

Eliza DENN is my gggrandmother. Her DENN line is a total mystery. Any leads on Elias or Eliza DENN greatly appreciated.

TIA, Gene Oleson

References:
Census of 1840 Huron Twp, Erie co, Ohio lists Elias S. DEN.
Early Ohio Marriages lists Elias' second marriage and name as Elias S. DENN
There two other DEN families in early Ohio records; Elijah DEN in Washington co Ohio 1800 Census and a David DEN in Washington co Ohio 1840 Census - unknown connection to Elias.

Re: Mary Denn c.1850, Chemung Co., NY

man1952 — 2003-06-08 12:34:49Z

Sarah Denn Born April 27 1831
Father James F. Denn
Mother Eliza Hackett
Spouse Josiah J. Fuller Keyes born jun 01 1822
Plainfield CT.
Any additional information you might have on the keyes would be appreciated

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

pjepsen — 2002-12-24 09:25:34Z

I may have information on Phebe Denn. At this time I do not have my tree on my computer. I had a crash. I have a Denn in my tree who was born in Berrien Michigan. I see Phebe and Henry were married there. My children are Denn's. I do have quite a bit of info on the Denn family. I will get back to you.

Patti

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

pjepsen — 2003-02-10 15:49:50Z

I have Ralph Denn, born
October 13, 1803 in New York. My Ralph died in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas on January 18, 1877. Father was Samuel Denn, born May 19, 1838 in Berrien Springs Michigan. Died November 08, 1913 in Niles, Michigan. It seems that one of the Denn men was married to a Phebe.

Re: DENN, Phebe H.

pjepsen — 2003-02-10 22:04:23Z

I made a mistake on my last post.
Ralph Denn born October 13, 1803- died January 18, 1877.
His son Samuel born May 19, 1838 - died November 08, 1913.
Samuel's children were:
Stella May Denn b.February 14, 1862 d.December 10, 1893
Jessie M. Denn b.December 02, 1863 d.October 27, 1864
Lottie Denn b. October 18, 1865 d.August 02, 1935
*Harry Ralph Denn b.July 27, 1875 d. November 14, 1950
William Thomas Denn b. February 02, 1877 d. December 19, 1962

This is all the children of Ralph Denn that I have found.
My childrens GGGrandfather is Harry Ralph Denn

Ellen Denn of Illinois

JStickley — 2001-06-22 18:34:46Z

If any of you run across the name of Ellen Denn of Illinois, please contact me. She was the wife of Michael J. Barrett of Peoria. I have no info on her side of the family.

JULIA DENN wife of John Holly

ChuckSanders58 — 2002-04-12 23:17:27Z

I am looking for my wifes family history.she is a Holly..Silas Holly b.2/28/1756 Goshen NY wed Ester ?..Son John Holly born 3/13/1782/ wed JULIA DENN..her son Silas Holly b. 11/19/1813/ wed HARRIET blizzard. I need help please.

Re: family name

jmeldrom — 2005-01-31 23:34:57Z

I am seaching for any information about my husband's gr-gr-grandfather, Matthais Denu b. 1807 in France. He married Mary Jane Gorton from Neversink, Sullivan Co., New York in 1829 and they lived in Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York.
Mary Jane, Matthais and all Denu children are buried in the St. Paul's Cemetery, Red Hook, N.Y.
One son, Lorenzo Denu moved to Marlenville, Pa & was buried in Red Hook in 1891.
Do you have any information to share? Can you help?

Thanks, Jackie

Ken Denn

KatieCheesman — 2002-01-14 23:06:43Z

I am searching for family of Kenneth "Lelon" Denn, born 18 JUL 1925, Bexar County, Texas, son of James Buchanan Cheesman and Emma Denn.
Kenneth Denn was my Dad's half brother.
I heard Kenneth Denn passed away in December of 1987. Thanks.

Denn's of Wilmington, Delaware area

Shirley_Toney — 2004-08-06 16:58:26Z

Looking for siblings and relatives George F. Denn. He was born 5/20/1916 in Wilmington and died 1/1951 in Seatle, Washington.He was an airplane mechanic. His wife's name was Helen. I know he had at least 2 sisters, Betty & May. I know nothing about Helen (last name poss. Walker), but would very much like to find out about her as well. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Researching DENN (late 1800s-early 1900s)

ConnieBath74 — 2003-08-06 15:22:49Z

Would like to know if anyone recognizes these names and can you help me in finding live descendents of the Denn Family. Names Lillian Denn, born 5/17/1911, Louis Denn, born 1/4/1898, Elmira Denn, born 5/16/1878 (mother of Lillian), Frank Denn, born 1 14 1895, Archie Denn, born 1/9/1897, Charley Denn, born 8/22/1899, Jennie Denn, born 9/3/1904, ?????? Denn. born 2/9/1902, John Denn, born 5/30/1907 possibly a Carl Denn, birth unknown. Lillian Denn is ancestor to my family history

George Denn of Delaware

sivrtop — 2002-03-31 01:23:26Z

Need help. Looking for info on my husband's Grandfather George Freckick Denn Sr of the Wilmington area Born abt 1895. Was Told he may have been a Wahl/Wall who parents died in a fire and he was taken in by the Denns. He married Helen, maiden name unknown. Parents of George Jr. who married Thelma Alice Waldron in Wilmingtom, Delaware. My husband is George Fredrick Denn 3rd, born 1/26/1941, Wilmington. Moved to Louisiana.
Email: Silvrtop20@aol.com Thanks

Mary Denn c.1850, Chemung Co., NY

ClaireSmith89 — 2002-06-04 02:08:23Z

My great-great grandmother Mary Denn Rumsey lived in Van Etten, NY about 1850. She was the daughter of James F. Denn and Eliza and married to James A. Rumsey. At the time of her mother's death, Mary had two sisters. One sister was married to Charles Crumblevine, and a second was married to Josiah F. Keyes. A third sister, Nancy was married to John Owens and died Dec. 25, 1868. I have all the this information from old obituaries. They seem to be in the Waverly, NY or Scranton, PA area but I haven't been able to pinpoint them in the census records. I hope that this information is helpful to someone.

Mary Denn

ClaireSmith89 — 2002-06-04 02:08:23Z

Howard, Thank you for the information. I know that Mary Denn had relatives in Waverly from obituaries I have. I will check it out when I can.

Sarah Denn

ClaireSmith89 — 2002-06-04 02:08:23Z

Mark, thank you for the info. Sarah is definitely Mary's sister. Were Josiah and Sarah living in Plainville Ct. Eliza's obituary indicates that they were living in Metamoras, PA when she died at age 86. She is buried in Slate Hill.