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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.

William Denbow

William Denbow

Male 1839 - 1919  (79 years)


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  • Name William Denbow 
    Birth 25 Apr 1839  Carroll, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Marriage Groom 12 Nov 1857  Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 Home
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    Obituary 5 Feb 1919  Monroe, Ohio, USA
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    • "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 Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1452  Hillbillies & Vikings
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2025 

    Father John Denbow, Sr.,   b. 10 Feb 1797, Harford, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 1862, Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Martha A. Sharp,   b. 1798, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1855, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Marriage 9 Mar 1818  Harford, Maryland, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. May 1903, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 64 years) 
    Marriage 12 Nov 1857  Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1950 (Age 91 years)
    +2. Hamilton Denbow,   b. 25 Feb 1860, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Sep 1957, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years)
    >3. Eliza Jane Denbow,   b. 25 Sep 1862, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Sarah E. Denbow,   b. 20 Mar 1866, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1869, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)
    +5. Nora Belle Denbow,   b. 15 Feb 1868, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1954 (Age 85 years)
    +6. Harriet Charlotte Denbow,   b. 30 Jul 1871, Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Sep 1954, Noble, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    +7. Mary Catherine Denbow,   b. 20 Dec 1874, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Sep 1959, Bridgeport, Belmont, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    +8. William Evan Denbow,   b. 5 Aug 1878, Franklin Twp., Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1960 (Age 81 years)
    >9. Etta Viola Denbow,   b. 24 Jul 1881, Monroe, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1971 (Age 89 years)
    Family ID F310  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Jan 2022 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 3 Feb 1919 - Monroe, Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - 5 Feb 1919 - Monroe, Ohio, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Uncle Billy (circa 1880)
    Uncle Billy (circa 1880)
    Media Date: ABT 1885
    Keywords: Picture
    Uncle Billy's House
    Uncle Billy's House
    Media Date: ABT 1990
    Keywords: Picture
    Billy and daughters
    Billy and daughters
    Media Date: ABT 1895
    Keywords: Picture

    Documents
    1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 16
    1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 16
    Media Date: 1870
    Keywords: Document
    1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 17
    1870 Census Monroe Summit (Stafford), p. 17
    Media Date: 1870
    Keywords: Picture

  • Reference  Your Name Here. "William Denbow". Our Family History. https://jonandjohn.org/getperson.php?personID=I1452&tree=tree1 (accessed March 14, 2025).

  • Sources 
    1. [S103] American Civil War Research Database.

    2. [S344] Official roster of the soldiers of the state of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866.

    3. [S16] Sandy Denbow Jameyson Correspondence, both email and postal.

    4. [S216] Harford County, Maryland Marriage Licenses, 1777-1865.


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