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Charles Dennee



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  1. 1.  Charles DenneeCharles Dennee was born in 1811 in Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Charles Denny
    • Name: Charles Denny
    • Name: Charles Denny
    • Residence: 1850, North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; 39 Age: 39
    • Residence: 1854, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1858, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    Family/Spouse: Mary B. Cowan. Mary was born in 1817 in Marysville, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jan 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alexander William Dennee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1846 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Josephine Dennee  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Mar 1936 in 25 North 6th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 3 Apr 1936 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander William DenneeAlexander William Dennee Descendancy chart to this point (1.Charles1) was born on 1 Jan 1846 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Alexander Denny
    • Name: Alexander W Dennee
    • Name: Alexander W Dennee
    • Name: Alexr Denny
    • Residence: 1850, North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: West Avenue; 35 Age: 35; Barber Occupation: Barber; EnumerationDistrict: 094; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head
    • Newspaper Clipping: 21 Jan 1896, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Alexander W Dennee Republican Nominee for City Assessor_21 Jan 1896
    • Obituary: 20 Dec 1923, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Obituary for A. W. Dennee

    Family/Spouse: Annie Francis Johnson. Annie (daughter of Robert Johnson and Selena Elizabeth Jackson) was born on 2 Apr 1848 in Virginia, USA; died on 1 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Mary L "Bessie" Dennie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1856 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jun 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 5. William Dennee  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Apr 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Josephine DenneeJosephine Dennee Descendancy chart to this point (1.Charles1) was born in 1847 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 Mar 1936 in 25 North 6th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 3 Apr 1936 in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Web Address: https://digitalharrisburg.com/commonwealth/100names/davidson/
    • Name: Josephine Bibb
    • Name: Josephine Davidson
    • Name: Josephine Denny
    • Residence: 1850, North Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Obituary: 1 Apr 1936, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    My Contribution: I was the oldest living member at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church in the 1930s having been a member for 68 years. I was a prominent member of the Household of Ruth and made significant speaking contributions to Harrisburg’s cultural community.

    My Legacy: I was an exemplar of women’s activist work and a voice in the community, whether I was speaking at Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church or serving the Household of Ruth. Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church still exists today, thanks to my investments.

    About Me: “Don’t forget this evening to go to West Street A.M.E. Zion Church to hear the Sabbath school concert and to hear Madame Josephine Dennee-Bibb, one of the finest elocutionists of her race. If you hear her once you will want to hear her again. She can move you to tears or to laughter. In rendering the ‘Black Regiment’ she is truly eloquent and sublime and sways her audience at will.” - Carlisle Evening Herald, March 2, 1894.

    Full Name: Josephine L. Dennee Bibb Davidson

    Birth Date: 1849

    Death Date: March 31, 1936

    Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Sex: Female

    Race: “Mulatto” (Federal Censuses of 1880 and 1910), Black (Federal Census of 1920), and “Negro” (Federal Census of 1930)

    Places of Residence: Hamilton, Ontario (early childhood); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (late 1800s/early 1900s); Harrisburg residences: 514 South Avenue (1880), 113 Cowden St. (1892, 1893), 503 Cowden St. (1910), 109 Anna Street (1916-1936).

    Connection to the Old Eighth Ward: I lived in the Eighth Ward, spoke in the Eighth Ward, and belonged to organizations in the Eighth Ward.

    Family Members: Father: Charles Dennee. Mother: Mary Dennee. Husband: M1: William H. Bibb (until 1894). Husband: M2: Jeremiah Davidson (1895-1936). Son: Alexander Dennee Bibb.

    Education: Educated in Ontario.

    Occupations: Dressmaker. Homemaker. Elocutionist.

    Church Membership: Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church

    Activism: Miriam Household of Ruth No.1, Judith Household of Ruth, Woman’s Relief Corps Convention, A.M.E. Zion Sunday School Conference, Secretary of Pennsylvania Afro-American Convention.

    Connections: William Howard Day, A. Leslie Marshall (nephew), Alexander Dennee Bibb (son), John Quincy Adams, Joseph Bustill, Jacob C. Compton, George H. Imes, James Auter, John W. Simpson, J.W. Grant, David Stevens, Joseph Thomas, and Anne E. Amos.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: William H Bibb. William was born in 1851 in Kentucky, USA; died in 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Alexander Denee Bibb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 May 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Josephine married Husband Unknown Davidson in 1895. Husband was born in 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Mary L "Bessie" DennieMary L "Bessie" Dennie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Charles1) was born on 25 Jan 1856 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Jun 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: Bessie D. Marshall
    • Name: Bessie Dennee
    • Name: Bessie Dennee Marshall
    • Name: Bessie Dennie
    • Name: Bessy Denny
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: West Avenue; 14 Age: 14; At School Occupation: At School; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 094; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Mary married William Howard Marshall in 1887. William (son of Elisha B Marshall, I and Harriet McClintock) was born on 1 Jan 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Mar 1926 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Alexander Leslie Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Feb 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 8. William Elisha Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 9. Forrest Scott Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1973 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 5.  William DenneeWilliam Dennee Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alexander2, 1.Charles1) was born on 10 Feb 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Apr 1902 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Mulatto
    • Name: William Denny
    • Name: William Denny
    • Name: Willie Denny
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: West Avenue; 12 Age: 12; At School Occupation: At School; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 094; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 9, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: N 10th Street; 28 Age: 28; Barber Occupation: Barber; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 9th; EnumerationDistrict: 0076; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 0; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Obituary: 22 Apr 1902, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    William Dennee died early morning April 22, 1902 after four days of illness with pneumonia at the young age of 33. He was well known within the Harrisburg community, an accomplished barber and was supervisor of his father's, A. W. Dennee’s barbershop. He was survived by his parents, Alexander William and Annie Johnson Dennee, a sister Bessie Dennee Marshall, an aunt Mrs. Josephine Dennee Bibb Davidson and a numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
    In December 1985 when the Black community created a “Dennee Club Organize” to prepare for his father Alexander to achieve the nomination on the Republican ticket to be city assessor of Harrisburg young William became secretary of the organization and his father was eventually elected.
    He was also active in many other community organizations including the Afro-American City League, Wesley Union A. M. E. Church, Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons, and Harrisburg Republican Party.
    Inscription

    William Dennee
    Died April 21, 1902
    Aged 33 years
    Weep Not: He is not dead but sleepeth.

    Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138836595/william-dennee : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for William Dennee (10 Feb 1872–22 Apr 1902), Find a Grave Memorial ID 138836595, citing Lincoln Cemetery, Penbrook, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Leslie Smith (contributor 48530727) .

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  3. 6.  Alexander Denee BibbAlexander Denee Bibb Descendancy chart to this point (3.Josephine2, 1.Charles1) was born on 12 Apr 1887 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 May 1934 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Veteran: WWI: 351st
    • Web Address: https://digitalharrisburg.com/commonwealth/100names/bibb/
    • Musician: 1911; Composed the alma mater song for Lincoln University in 1911. In My Words: “And for thee with our might / We will ever toil / That thou mightiest be supreme. We’ll raise thy standard to the sky, Midst glory and honor to fly.”
    • Findagrave Profile: 1934, 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 2 Feb 1934, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    My Contribution: I invested in my community and sought office to represent the Seventh Ward. I was chairman for the Booker T. Washington memorial service at Bethel A.M.E. Church.

    My Legacy: After serving in World War I, I came back to Harrisburg and studied at Dickinson Law School while working as a patrolman. I composed the alma mater song for Lincoln University in 1911. In My Words: “And for thee with our might / We will ever toil / That thou mightiest be supreme. We’ll raise thy standard to the sky, Midst glory and honor to fly.”

    - A. Dennee Bibb, Lincoln University Alma Mater Song, 1911

    Full Name: Alexander Dennee Bibb

    Birth Date: April 12, 1887

    Death Date: May 3, 1934

    Place of Birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    Sex: Male

    Race: Black (1920 Federal Census), “Negro” (1930 Federal Census)

    Places of Residence: 631 Boas Street, Harrisburg (1920 Federal Census); 606 Forster Street, Harrisburg (1930 Federal Census).

    Connection to the Old Eighth Ward: I lived and worked in the Eighth Ward.

    Family Members: Mother: Josephine L. Dennee Bibb Davidson. Step-father: Jerry Davidson. Cousins: A.L Marshall, W.E. Marshall.

    Education: Harrisburg High School, class of 1904; Lincoln University, class of 1909. I studied law under W. Justin Carter and attended Dickinson Law School.

    Occupations: Police Officer. Served in World War I with the 351st Field Artillery.

    Church Membership: My mother was an active member of Wesley Union A.M.E. Zion Church.

    Activism: I was a candidate for Republican nomination for the Seventh Ward; local NAACP executive committee member; and commander of Buffalo Post.

    Connections: Son of Josephine L. Dennee Bibb Davidson. A cousin of A.L. Marshall and W.E. Marshall. Studied under W. Justin Carter. Served with J. Steward Davis in WWI.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery



Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Alexander Leslie MarshallAlexander Leslie Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Charles1) was born on 5 Jan 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Feb 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Religious: Treasurer of Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church
    • Social Clubs: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Pythian Knights
    • Name: A Leslie Marshall
    • Name: Alexander L Marshall
    • Name: Elexander L Marshal
    • Name: Leslie Alexander Marshall
    • Elected: Pennsylvania, USA; Chairman of the Pennsylvania Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society
    • Elected: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; President of the Board of Management of the Forster Street Y.M.C.A.
    • Elected: USA; Vice-President of the National Medical Association
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Social Clubs: 2 Jul 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Pythian Knights to Meet in City-500 Uniformed Knights in Camp on City Island_2 Jul 1918
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Obituary: 3 Feb 1942, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Services Thursday for Dr. A. Leslie Marshall Funeral
    Services for Dr. A. Leslie Marshall, son of the late Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall, who died last night at his home, 825 North Sixth street, will be held Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at Wesley Church, Forster and Ash streets, with the Rev. R. T. Hunter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence tomorrow night from 7 to 9 o'clock and at the church Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p. m.
    Born in Harrisburg, he was educated in the Harrisburg schools. He studied medicine in Philadelphia and for the past thirty years practiced medicine in Harrisburg. He was recently elected Vice-President of the National Medical Association and was chairman of the Pennsylvania Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society. He was a former president of the board of management of the Forster Street Y. M. C. A. and Treasurer of Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Margaret Blalock Marshall; a daughter Mrs. Margaret Marshall Smith, Pittsburgh, and two brothers. Dr. William E. Marshall, Harrisburg, and Dr. Forrest Marshall. Germantown.

    Buried:
    Buried at Lincoln Cemetery. Have not located his grave marker, yet.

    Alexander married Margaret I Blalock on 6 Jul 1916. Margaret (daughter of Martin Luther Blalock and Bettie Elizabeth Scott) was born on 9 Jan 1888 in Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, USA; died on 28 Jun 1978 in Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Margaret Jane Marshall  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1917 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Mar 2005 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 8.  William Elisha MarshallWilliam Elisha Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Charles1) was born on 5 Jul 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisha W Marshall
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  3. 9.  Forrest Scott MarshallForrest Scott Marshall Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary3, 2.Alexander2, 1.Charles1) was born on 5 Jul 1893 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Jul 1973 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Forrest S Marshall
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son




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