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Hillbillies & Vikings
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.
William Denbow

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Name William Denbow Birth 25 Apr 1839 Carroll, Ohio, USA Gender Male Marriage Groom 12 Nov 1857 Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA - Marriage ceremony conducted by Stephen Foreschea
Witness Role: Principal: [F310] ...of William DENBOW and Anna DILLON
Witness Role: Bride: [I1545] Anna DILLON
Witness Role: Groom: [I1452] William DENBOW
Milit-Beg 28 Nov 1861 [1] - Co. K, 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Milit-End 11 Jul 1865 [1, 2] - Co. K, 78th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Uncle Billy, as he was called by family and friends, served virtually the whole length of the war and participated in the March to the Sea, the Carolinas campaign, and the Grand Review in Washington, D.C.
Death 3 Feb 1919 Monroe, Ohio, USA At HomeObituary 5 Feb 1919 Monroe, Ohio, USA At Home- "WILLIAM DENBOW - Obituary."
"Once more the angel of death visited our community aand took away one of our old soldiers of the rebellion, also a gallant soldier for the cause of christianity for nearly 50 years.
William Denbow, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 25, 1839, departed this life February 3, 1919, being at the time of his death 79 years, 9 months, and 8 days old.
He was united in marriage to Anna Dillon November 12, 1857. To this union were added nine children--three boys and six girls--Thomas, Hamilton and William E. Denbow, Mrs Mary Gramlich and Mrs. Etta Knopf of near Lewisville, Mrs. Nora Miracle and Mrs. Hattie Leisure of Stafford, Mrs. Jennie Thompson of Lower City, Ohio. His little daughter Emma and his loving companion preceded him to the great beyond. He also leaves 32 grand children, 19 great grand children and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn.
By his death the church here loses one of its faithful and untiring workers, the country a good citizen, and his children a devoted father.
Rev. Chessir of Belle Valley, Ohio, conducted the funeral services at the home of Mrs. W. O. Knopf where he had been living for some time, and the remaining services were conducted at the M.E. Church at Braken Chapel, at the grave. The G.A.R. Post closed the services and his remains were laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. We believe that the Master will say unto him. "Well Done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
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Card of Thanks.
We extend our most heartfelt thanks to those neighbors and friends who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our father. Also, the Grand Army, Rev. Chesshir, the choir for the beautiful masic, and the kha--- boys who served as pallbearers. The kindness will never be forgotten.
Burial Abt 6 Feb 1919 Bracken Ridge Cemetery, near Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Person ID I1452 Hillbillies & Vikings Last Modified 10 Mar 2025
Father John Denbow, Sr., b. 10 Feb 1797, Harford, Maryland, USA d. 14 Apr 1862, Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA
(Age 65 years)
Mother Martha A. Sharp, b. 1798, Maryland, USA d. 1855, Ohio, USA
(Age 57 years)
Marriage 9 Mar 1818 Harford, Maryland, USA [3]
- This marriage date, which differs by exactly one year from the one recorded in the Marriage License book for Harford County appears to be correct. I suspect a clerical error in the book.
Witness Role: Bride: [I3860] Martha A. SHARP
Witness Role: Groom: [I1229] John DENBOW
Married 9 Mar 1819 Harford, Maryland, USA [4]
- Witness Role: Bride: [I3860] Martha A. SHARP
Witness Role: Groom: [I1229] John DENBOW
Family ID F305 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Anna Dillon, b. Sep 1838, Ohio, USA d. May 1903, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA
(Age ~ 64 years)
Marriage 12 Nov 1857 Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA - Marriage ceremony conducted by Stephen Foreschea
Witness Role: Bride: [I1545] Anna DILLON
Witness Role: Groom: [I1452] William DENBOW
Children + 1. Thomas Denbow, b. 30 Dec 1858, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 1950 (Age 91 years)
+ 2. Hamilton Denbow, b. 25 Feb 1860, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 12 Sep 1957, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA
(Age 97 years)
> 3. Eliza Jane Denbow, b. 25 Sep 1862, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA 4. Sarah E. Denbow, b. 20 Mar 1866, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 1869, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA
(Age 2 years)
+ 5. Nora Belle Denbow, b. 15 Feb 1868, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 1954 (Age 85 years)
+ 6. Harriet Charlotte Denbow, b. 30 Jul 1871, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 28 Sep 1954, Noble, Ohio, USA
(Age 83 years)
+ 7. Mary Catherine Denbow, b. 20 Dec 1874, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 19 Sep 1959, Bridgeport, Belmont, Ohio, USA
(Age 84 years)
+ 8. William Evan Denbow, b. 5 Aug 1878, Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 1960 (Age 81 years)
> 9. Etta Viola Denbow, b. 24 Jul 1881, Monroe, Ohio, USA d. 1971 (Age 89 years)
Family ID F310 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 3 Jan 2022
- Marriage ceremony conducted by Stephen Foreschea
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Event Map = Link to Google Earth
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Photos Uncle Billy (circa 1880)
Media Date: ABT 1885
Keywords: PictureUncle Billy's House
Media Date: ABT 1990
Keywords: PictureBilly and daughters
Media Date: ABT 1895
Keywords: Picture
Documents 1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 16
Media Date: 1870
Keywords: Document1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 17
Media Date: 1870
Keywords: Picture
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Reference Your Name Here. "William Denbow". Our Family History. https://jonandjohn.org/getperson.php?personID=I1452&tree=tree1 (accessed March 14, 2025).
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