Person:James Dennis (26)

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James Dennis
b.1789 Caswell, North Carolina, United States
d.1838 Tennessee, United States
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m. Abt 1812
  1. Mary "Polly" DENNIS1813 - 1861
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Name James Dennis
Alt Name James Tennison
Gender Male
Birth[1] 1789 Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Residence? 1812 Overton, Tennessee, United States
Marriage Abt 1812 Tennesseeto Parnina Gunnels
Death? 1838 Tennessee, United States

Several of his children - John, Levi, Nancy, George, Andrew, Daniel and Thomas - migrated at some point to Farmers Branch, Dallas Co, TX in the mid to late 19th century. Andrew married Sarah Webb, whose family is likely the ones behind the "Webb Chapel," the cemetery in which most are buried.

Theory: John Dennis b. 1790, b. NC m. Mary is brother. Also, Levi b. 1778 NC, m. Rebecca. Sons likely Jackson (b. 1840), George (1837), Levi H. (1815 - next door to Levi in 1860).


  • 1820 Overton Co, TN Census: James Denis 3m u10 [John, William, Levi], 1m 26-45, 1f u10 [Mary], 1f 26-45 [Parnina], 3 slaves (only ones in neighborhood).
  • 1830 Overton Co, TN: p. 187. James Jr. (not his son, too young) listed on p. 201.
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  1. ↑ Overton County History Book Committee (Overton, Tennessee). History of Overton County, Tennessee. (Dallas [Texas]: Curtis Media, c1992).
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