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DENNISTON
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JoAnn
Denniston
(1947-20??)

Reese
Mathew
Denniston
(1918-1989)

Emery
Otis
Denniston
(1880-1965)

John
Mathew
Denniston
(1852-1927)

Samuel
Denniston
Jr.
(1820-1885)

Samuel
Denniston
Sr.
(1771-Aft.1854)

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 Upright
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Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
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Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
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Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson

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Corzine
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Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
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Moore
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Emery Otis Denniston     Born: 05 Mar 1880, Franklin, Franklin County, Nebraska Died: 24 Dec 1965, Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan    Emery Otis Denniston was the third child born to John Mathew Denniston (1852-1927) and Caroline Elizabeth Hart (1848-1935).  Emery was born 05 Mar 1880 in Franklin, Franklin County Nebraska.     Before 1880, Emery's paternal grandparents (Samuel & Rosanna Denniston) moved from Michigan to Nebraska.  Two of their sons, John Mathew Denniston and Asel/Asahel Denniston, took their families and moved there, also.   The 1880 Census shows these three families living near one another in Franklin County, Nebraska.   John Mathew (age 28) & Caroline (age 31) are working on their farm with their two sons, William (age 3), and "Baby", none other than Emery Otis Denniston (age 4 months).     1880 Census for Franklin Precinct, Franklin County, Nebraska   House No. Family No. Name Race Sex Age Relation S M W Occup. Can't Read Can't Write Birth First Last Self Father Mother 101 104 John Denniston W M 28 H. of Family M Farming     Mich New York Mich     Carolina " W F 31 Wife M Keeping House     " " New York     William " W M 3 Son   At Home     " Mich Mich     Baby " W   4/12 "   "     Neb " Mich       The 1900 Census shows that John Mathew and Caroline Denniston have moved back to Michigan with their family. They were living in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan.  There were five children living the family: William Mathew (age 22), Emery Otis (age 20), Myrtle Mae (age 18), Lora Viola (age 13) and Alanson Manville (age 9).  The three oldest men in the family were working on the family farm.   1900 Census for Grant Township, Mecosta County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No. Name Relation Personal Description Birth Place Occup Last First Race Sex Birth Age S/M Yrs Md Kids Mth Year Born Alive Self Dad Mom 97 97 Denniston John M. Head W M Feb 1852 48 M 27     MI NY MI Farmer     ----- Caroline Wife W F Sept 1848 51 M 27 8 5 MI NY NW       ----- William G. Son W M Sept 1877 22 S       MI MI MI Farm Labor     ----- Emery O. Son W M Mar 1880 20 S       NE MI MI Farm Labor     ----- Myrtle M. Daug W F May 1882 18 S       MI MI MI       ----- Lora V. Daug W F July 1886 13 S       MI MI MI At Home     ----- Lanson M. Son W M Sept 1890 9 S       MI MI MI At Home       The John Mathew Denniston Family (Top Row) William Mathew, Myrtle Mae, Emery Otis (Bottom Row) John Mathew, Alanson Manville, Caroline Elizabeth Hart, Lora Viola       By 1910, Emery had left the family home in Michigan and was living in Billings Ward 1, Yellowstone County, Montana, working as a laborer on a farm.  The 1910 Census shows that he was age 30 and single..   1910 Census for Yellowstone County, Montana   Name Relation Personal Birth Occup Indus Read Write Last First Sex Race Age S/Md Self Dad Mom Denniston Emery Boarder M W 30 S Neb Mich Mich Laborer Farm Yes       Emery married Helen Doris Earnshaw (Spitzer), frequently called Ellen, on 08 May 1917 in Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.  Helen was born 15 Jul 1898 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio to Alfred Earnshaw and Harriet "Hallie" Davis.  At the time of her marriage, Helen was being raised by Leo P. Spitzer and his wife Mina Weldon Spitzer.  Helen, herself, was going by the name of Helen Spitzer.  Emery was 18 years Helen's senior.    Marriage Record for Emery Otis Denniston and Helen Doris Earnshaw (Spitzer)   Record No. Date of License Name Bridegroom & Bride Age Race Residence Birthplace Occupation Father's Name Month Day Year 5596 May 8 1917 Emery O Denniston 36 White Grant Township Nebraska Faming John M. Denniston         Helen D. Spitzer 19 White Grant Township Ohio At Home Leo P. Spitzer         Emery and Helen's marriage produced two children: Reese Mathew and Paul Weldon.   Children of Emery Otis Denniston and Helen Doris Earnshaw (Spitzer) Name Birth Death Spouse Reese Mathew Denniston 28 May 1918 Mecosta Co, MI 23 Nov 1989 Newton, Catawba Co, NC Winifred Irene Gardner m. 08 Apr 1941 Paul Weldon Denniston 01 Feb 1921 Mecosta Co, MI 02 Sep 2007 Pinellas Co, FL Peggy (Unknown) Dora Birmingham Diana Herter Vivian Van Scooter       Emery registered for the draft during World War I.  He was 38 at the time of his registration.  The Registration Card says that he is "Short" with "Brown" eyes and "Dark" hair.  He was married to Helen Doris (Earnshaw) Denniston at the time of his registration.   World War I Draft Registration Card       The 1920 Census shows Emery Otis Denniston, and his wife Helen/Ellen Doris Earnshaw, living in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan, near his parents, John Mathew and Caroline.  Emery is 39 and Helen/Ellen is 21.  They have one child, Reese Mathew Denniston (age 1 year and 8 months).  Emery is working as a farmer.  They own the family home but it is mortgaged.   1920 Census for Grant Township, Mecosta County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No. Name Relation Home Personal Description Birth Place Occup Last First Sex Race Age S/M O/R F/M Self Dad Mom 99 101 Denniston John Head O F M W 66 M Michigan New York New York Farmer     ----- Caroline Wife     F W 71 M Michigan New York New York None     ----- Myrtle Daug     F W 37 S Michigan Michigan Michigan None                               100 102 Denniston Emery Head O M M W 39 M Nebraska Michigan Michigan Farmer     ----- Ellen Wife     F W 21 M Ohio Ohio Ohio None     ----- Reese Son     M W 1 8/12 S Michigan Nebraska Ohio None       Reese and Paul Denniston       Emery and Helen filed for divorce on 09 Nov 1926 in Allegan County, Michigan.  He was 46 and she was 27.  The Divorce Record shows that he was the Libellant - the one who was suing for the divorce.  Cause for Divorce was listed as "Extreme Cruelty".  The record shows that the divorce was granted and that alimony was granted to Helen.  Reese was 9 and Paul was 5 at the time of their parent's divorce.   Divorce Record for Emery Denniston & Helen Earnshaw Denniston       By 1930, Helen/Ellen has married Emery's first cousin Orrin Denniston (son of Elmer Augustus Denniston and grandson of Samuel Denniston, Jr). Census shows that Orin and Helen/Ellen have moved to the Lee Township in Calhoun County, Michigan.  Where Emery was 18 years older than Helen/Ellen, Orrin in slightly younger than Helen/Ellen and this Census lists his age as 29 and Helen/Ellen as 31.  They've been married for 3 years and are raising Emery's two sons, Reese and Paul.   1930 Census for Lee Township, Calhoun County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No Name Relation Home Personal Can Read Write Birth Occu Indus Last First O/R Radio Sex Race Age S/M Age at 1st Md Self Dad Mom 116 116 Denniston Orrin Head O R M W 29 M 26 Yes MI MI MI Farmer Truck     ----- Ellen D. Wife     F W 31 M 18 Yes OH OH OH None       ---- Reese M. Son     M W 11 S   Yes Mi MI OH None       ----- Paul W. Son     M W 9 S   Yes Mi MI OH None         Emery married Ida McGee on 12 Jan 1931.  Ida was the daughter of Tom McGee and was born 14 Feb 1883 in Allegan County, Michigan.     Emery and Ida McGee Denniston       The 1940 Census shows Emery & Ida Denniston living in Otsego, Allegen County, Michigan, with a divorced lodger named Ervin L. Rohrer.  Emery's occupation was listed as Sewer Construction for W.P.A. (Water & Power).  Emery is 60 and Ida is 57.   1940 Census for Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan   Home Farm Name Relation Personal Grade Birth Residence Occup Ind O/R Last First Sex Race Age S/M Twn Cty St R No Denniston Emery Head M W 60 M 7 Ne R Allege MI Sewer Const WPA     ----- Ida Wife F W 57 M   MI R Allegen MI         Rohrer Ervin L. Lodger M W 55 D 7 IN Same Place               Emery and Ida McGee Denniston       The 1940 Census shows Orrin & Helen Denniston living in the Marshall Township in Calhoun County, Michigan.  He is 39 and she is 41.  Reese is 21 and working as a salesman in wholesale, earning $300. Paul is 19 and working as a Handyman at a Bakery.    1940 Census for Marshall Township, Calhoun County, Michigan   Home Farm Name Relation Personal Grade Birth Occupation Income O/R Last First Sex Race Age S/M Occup Ind R No Denniston Orrin Head M W 39 M HS2 Mich Night Watch Bread 750     ----- Helen D. Wife F W 41 M HS1 Ohio Radio Service Factory 0     ----- Reese Son M W 21 S HS4 Mich Salesman Whole Sale 300     ----- Paul Son M W 19 S HS4 Mich Handyman Bakery 0       (Left to Right) Paul & Peggy Denniston, Emery Denniston, Asel Denniston, Orrin Denniston, Wayne Denniston, Linda Denniston, Reese Denniston, Winifred Denniston, JoAnn Denniston and Helen Denniston       Emery registered for the draft during World War II.  He was 62 years old and living at 111 Helen Ave, Otsego, Allegan, Michigan.  The name of the person "who will always know your address" is Emery's son Paul Denniston.   World War II Draft Registration Card       Ida McGee Denniston died 07 Nov 1965.  Emery Otis Denniston died 24 Dec 1965 in Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan.  Emery and Ida were buried in the Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan.               CHILDREN     Paul Weldon Denniston   Reese and Paul with Grandma Spitzer   Paul & Peggy Denniston   Paul Denniston                 SOURCES   Thanks to JoAnn Denniston Seese for photos and all her help with the various branches of her family