Joseph Ernest Dennis (1891 - 1965)

Born 5 Jan 1891 in Allem, Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Husband of Edna Blanche (Darsey) Dennis — married 26 Dec 1917 (to 16 Jul 1965) in Jefferson, Mississippi, United States

Descendants

Died 14 Jul 1965 at age 74 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States

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Biography

Joseph Ernest Dennis was born on January 5, 1891 in Allem, Copiah, Mississippi, United States, son of James Stephens Dennis (1847–1918) and Clara Pritchard (1872–1957).

In 1900, Ernest (9) was living in household of Joe Dennis (51) in Furguson, Copiah with his mother, Clara (28); his children, Joe (51), and Joseph Ernest (9); and Alonza Dennis (6), Gordon Dennis (4), Anna Ophelia Dennis (1), and Katie Seals (21). ^[1]

In 1910, Ernest (19) was living in household of James S Dennis (63) in Beat 1, Jefferson with his parents, James S (63) and Clara (39); and Ernest Dennis (19), Alonzo Dennis (16), Gordon Dennis (14), Annie Dennis (11), Lucile Dennis (8), Lena Dennis (6), Steven Dennis (4), and Gus Dennis (2). ^[2]

Ernest (26) married Edna Blanche Darsey (23) (born on March 22, 1894 in Jefferson; daughter of Benjamin Monroe Darsey and Ravella Leoma (McIntyre) Darsey) on December 26, 1917 in Jefferson. Their children were:

• Edna Lee Dennis (1918–2013)
• Joseph Paul Dennis (1920–1997)

In 1930, Ernest (39) was living in Beat 2, Jefferson with his children, Edna (35), and Edna (12); and Ernest Dennis (38), Paul Dennis (9), and Ben Darsey (65). ^[3]

Ernest died on July 14, 1965 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, aged 74.^[4]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Alonza Dennis
• Gordon Dennis
• Anna Ophelia Dennis
• Katie Seals
• Alonzo Dennis
• Annie Dennis
• Lucile Dennis
• Lena Dennis
• Steven Dennis
• Gus Dennis
• Paul Dennis
• Ben Darsey

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Furguson, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 806; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0039
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #36051113 (accessed 1 February 2024)
   Joseph Ernest Dennis (9), single son, Student, in household of Joe Dennis (51) in Furguson, Copiah, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi, USA.

   1 Jun 1900: Furguson, Copiah, Mississippi

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Joe Dennis	M	White	51	Married	Head	Farmer	Mississippi, USA
   Clara Dennis	F	White	28	Married	Wife		Mississippi, USA
   Joseph Ernest Dennis	M	White	9	Single	Son	Student	Mississippi, USA
   Alonza Dennis	M	White	6	Single	Son	Student	Mississippi, USA
   Gordon Dennis	M	White	4	Single	Son		Mississippi, USA
   Anna Ophelia Dennis	F	White	1	Single	Daughter		Mississippi, USA
   Katie Seals	F	White	21	Single	Daughter		Mississippi, USA

2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374757
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #160328790 (accessed 1 February 2024)
   Ernest Dennis (19), single son, Farm Laborer, in household of James S Dennis (63) in Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA. Born in Mississippi.

   15 Apr 1910: Beat 1, Jefferson, Mississippi

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   James S Dennis	M	White	63	Married	Head	Farmer	Mississippi
   Clara Dennis	F	White	39	Married	Wife		Mississippi
   Ernest Dennis	M	White	19	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Mississippi
   Alonzo Dennis	M	White	16	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Mississippi
   Gordon Dennis	M	White	14	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Mississippi
   Annie Dennis	F	White	11	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Lucile Dennis	F	White	8	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Lena Dennis	F	White	6	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Steven Dennis	M	White	4	Single	Son		Mississippi
   Gus Dennis	M	White	2	Single	Son		Mississippi

3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340885
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #36933276 (accessed 1 February 2024)
   Ernest Dennis (38), married, Farmer, head of household on Fayette To Moorvile ?? Road, Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi, USA. Born in Mississippi.

   2 Apr 1930: Beat 2, Jefferson, Mississippi

   Name	Sex	Race	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   Ernest Dennis	M	White	38	Married	Head	Farmer	Mississippi
   Edna Dennis	F	White	35	Married	Wife		Mississippi
   Edna Dennis	F	White	12	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Paul Dennis	M	White	9	Single	Son		Mississippi
   Ben Darsey	M	White	65	Widowed	Father-in-law	Farmer	Mississippi

4. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Original data: Find a Grave. Find a Grave®. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi; URL: Find A Grave: Memorial #162860109
   Ancestry Record 60525 #132852983 (accessed 1 February 2024)
   Joseph Ernest Dennis burial (died on 14 Jul 1965) in Union Church Cemetery, Union Church, Jefferson County, Mississippi, United States of America. Born on 15 Jan 1891.

See also:

• Personal knowledge, Family Bible
• Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
  Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
  Ancestry Record 60901 #9197170 (accessed 1 February 2024)
  Name: Ernest Dennis [Joseph Ernest Dennis]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 5 Jan 1891; Birth Place: Perth Jeffer, Mississippi; Father: James S Dennis; Mother: Clara Pritchard; Notes: Oct 1946: Name listed as ERNEST DENNIS.