Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Denny, John |
Born |
July 11, 1823 |
Birthplace |
Ontario |
Deceased |
Aug 1, 1909 |
Deceased |
Toronto, Ontario |
Father |
Archibald Denny |
Mother |
Lilias Robertson |
Spouse |
Elizabeth (Lett) - b. 1829 d. 1882, Helen (Macnab) |
Children |
Archibald James Lilla Elizabeth |
Occupation |
Merchant and Miller in Southampton. Bought from the Crown Lots 56 and 57 in the H.M.S. Western Continuation on March 6, 1876. This property separates part of Amabel from Saugeen Township. This property is known as Denny's Dam. Sold property to Andrew Ruxton Sr. in 1890. John Denny then moved to Toronto. |
Places |
Denny's Dam Southampton Toronto |
Sources |
Sources: John Denny Household, 1861 Canadian Census, Township of Brant, ancestry.ca John Denny Household, 1891 Canadian Census, Toronto West, ancestry.ca Amabel Township Historical Society. "Green Meadows & Golden Sands: the History of Amabel Township 1851-1982." Amabel Township Historical Society, 1984. |
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History
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A2013.093.012 - Plan of survey showing property of John Denny ESQ. in Southampton [photocopy]
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