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This site is focused broadly on all descendants of John Denboe, an indentured servant who came to the Crown Colony of Maryland in about the year 1664. Also, it maintains a special emphasis on the descendants of John Denbow (1797-1862) and his brother Bazeleel (1795-1857), early pioneers in the hills of Southeastern Ohio, as well as the descendants of Jón Jónsson (1841-1934) of Dalasýsla, Iceland, who was an Icelandic immigrant to Canada and now has progeny throughout North America.

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Robert S. Denbow

Robert S. Denbow

Male 1926 - 2011  (85 years)


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  • Name Robert S. Denbow  [1] 
    Birth 2 Aug 1926  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Marriage Groom 1946  [2] 
    • Witness Role: Principal: [F848] ...of (parents not known)
      Witness Role: Bride: [I2185] Donna J. HARRIS
      Witness Role: Groom: [I1380] Robert S. DENBOW
    Death 16 Oct 2011  Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Obituary from Zanesville Times Recorder website:

      ZANESVILLE: Robert S. Denbow 85, of Zanesville, passed away on at 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital.

      He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on August, 2, 1926 the son of the late Ernest Robert Denbow and Mabel Marie Smith Denbow.

      Mr. Denbow retired from Columbia Gas Company. He proudly served our country from 1944-1946 in the United States Navy, and was part of the WWII Seabees.

      He is survived by his wife, Donna Harris, whom he married January 25, 1956; two sons, Randy (Cynthia Louise) Denbow and Mark (Charmarie "Cissy") Denbow; grandchildren, Matthew, Fawn and Delia Jane Denbow.

      In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his brother, W. Jene Denbow; and granddaughter, Frankie Marie Denbow.

      The family is being served by the BRYAN & SNIDER FUNERAL HOME, 2318 Maple Avenue, where visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1, at the Funeral Home with Rev. Brian George officiating. Robert will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
    Person ID I1380  Hillbillies & Vikings
    Last Modified 31 Jul 2022 

    Father Ernest R. Denbow,   b. 27 Apr 1901   d. 4 Oct 1964 (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Mabel M. Smith,   b. 2 Jan 1904 
    Marriage 1920  [2] 
    • Witness Role: Bride: [I4052] Mabel M. SMITH
      Witness Role: Groom: [I1129] Ernest R. DENBOW
    Family ID F847  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Living 
    Children 
     1. Living
    +2. Living
    Family ID F848  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2025 

  • Reference  Your Name Here. "Robert S. Denbow". Our Family History. https://jonandjohn.org/getperson.php?personID=I1380&tree=tree1 (accessed March 14, 2025).

  • Sources 
    1. [S41] Corrections entered on large family chart, or smaller clan charts at 1997 Reunion in Dover, Ohio.

    2. [S220] Correspondence with Robert Denbow of Zanesville after the 1995 reunion in Dover.

    3. [S334] Obituary of Robert S. Denbow, Zanesville Times-Recorder.


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