Henrietta Johanna Denton1,2

F, b. 20 October 1892, d. 14 February 1990
Family Explorer
FatherCharles E. Denton1 b. 30 Nov 1855, d. 27 Feb 1911
MotherMeta Lankenau1 b. 1863, d. 23 Dec 1935
Relationships
1st cousin 2 times removed of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
1st cousin 2 times removed of Robert Edward Van Dyke
1st cousin 2 times removed of John William Van Dyke
1st cousin 2 times removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Henretta Johanna (Denton) Lemken, wife of Henry L Lemken, taken at her 90th birthday. Photo, thanks to her Great Grand daughter, Penny
     Henrietta Johanna Denton, daughter of Charles E. Denton and Meta Lankenau, was born on 20 October 1892 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.1,3,2

     Henrietta and Henry were in this photograph which was taken circa 1912. It was a photo of the two taken when they were dating in early 1912.4

     Her married name was Lemken.2

     Henrietta married Henry Lehman Lemken, son of Henry A. Lemken and Ella Radcliffe, on 11 March 1912, at Kings, New York.
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle described it as follows: Miss Etta Denton of Avenue L Canarsie, and Henry Lemken of East Ninty-sixth street Canarsie were married last Monday evening. The bride wore a white and navy blue suit and carried white roses. She was attended by Miss Elsie Hahn who wore blue also and carried white pinks. The bridegroom was attended by Edward Gosline. The couple returned yesterday from a short trip. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lemken will occupy their new home on East Ninty-fourth street, near Avenue L, Canarsie.2,5


     Henrietta died on 14 February 1990, at age 97.2

Census

     Henrietta appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Charles and Meta.6

     Henrietta appeared on the 1905 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Charles and Meta.7

     Henrietta appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Charles and Meta.8

     Henrietta Johanna Denton, and her husband, Henry appeared on the 1915 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his mother, Ella and step father, William H. Ecks.9

     Henrietta and Henry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, enumerated 4 January 1920. Henry was working as a city fireman. Their children, Margaret Elsie, Henry L. and William Joyce were listed as living with them.10

     Henrietta and Henry appeared on the 1925 New York Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at 1445 East 91st Street, enumerated 1 June 1925. Henry was working as a fireman. The family had a lodger, Emily Hoagland, age 55, living with them. Their children, Henry L., Margaret Elsie and William Joyce were listed as living with them.11

     Henrietta and Henry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings, New York, at 9207 Flatlands Ave, enumerated 11 April 1930. Henry was renting at the time, paying $50.00 per month. He was working as a fireman. They also had a radio in the household at the time. Their children, Margaret Elsie, Henry L. and William Joyce were listed as living with them.12

Children of Henrietta Johanna Denton and Henry Lehman Lemken

Last Edited=8 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 1 B, line 65.
  2. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, This information came from Penny (Henrettia's grand daughter), dated 23 Feb 2009.
  3. [S50] Unknown author, Brooklyn Genealogy Info Page, Url: http://bklyn-genealogy-info.stevemorse.org/, http://bklyn-genealogy-info.stevemorse.org/Birth/Flatlands/… located at index #1277.
  4. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Sunday, January 02, 2011 10:47 PM.
  5. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Information found 24 Mar 1912, Page 38.
  6. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 1 B, line 62 thru 67.
  7. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 28, line 39 thru 45.
  8. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 8 B, line 92 thru 97.
  9. [S74] 1915 State Census, New York State, unknown record info, Brooklyn, New York, Page 19, line 43 thru 50.
  10. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 3 A, line 8 thru 12.
  11. [S56] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 54 line 38 thru 43.
  12. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Sheet 17 B, line 93 thru 97.
  13. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Kings, New York, Sheet 3 A, Line 9.
  14. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Kings, New York, Sheet 3 A, Line 10.
  15. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, Kings, New York, Sheet 3 A, Line 11.

Henry Denton1

M, b. circa 1807, d. 22 August 1849
Family Explorer
FatherIsaac Denton1
MotherJane Okie1 d. 26 Nov 1838
Relationships
3rd great-grandfather of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
3rd great-grandfather of Robert Edward Van Dyke
3rd great-grandfather of John William Van Dyke
3rd great-grandfather of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Henry Denton, son of Isaac Denton and Jane Okie, was born circa 1807 at Flatlands, Kings, New York.1,2

     Henry married Margaret Van Houten circa 1831.1

     Henry died on 22 August 1849, at Flatlands, Kings, New York; His death was listed as cholera.1,2

Child of Henry Denton and Margaret Van Houten

Last Edited=27 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [S99] Compiler: Mary Jane Denton, Denton Family Tree In America, The 1635 ~ 2005, This information was provided by Mary Jane Denton. e-mail e-mail address.
  2. [S48] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 U S Federal Census, Mortality Schedule, Flatlands, New York, Marked 335, line 16.

Isaac Denton1

M
Family Explorer
FatherDaniel Denton IV1 b. c 1754, d. c 1825
MotherHannah Seaman1
Relationships
4th great-grandfather of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
4th great-grandfather of Robert Edward Van Dyke
4th great-grandfather of John William Van Dyke
4th great-grandfather of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Isaac Denton, son of Daniel Denton IV and Hannah Seaman, was born.1

     Isaac married Jane Okie on 13 September 1804, at Flatlands, Kings, New York.1

Children of Isaac Denton and Jane Okie

Last Edited=13 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S99] Compiler: Mary Jane Denton, Denton Family Tree In America, The 1635 ~ 2005, This information was provided by Mary Jane Denton. e-mail e-mail address.

Jacob Denton1

M
Family Explorer
FatherIsaac Denton1
MotherJane Okie1 d. 26 Nov 1838
Relationships
3rd great-granduncle of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
3rd great-granduncle of Robert Edward Van Dyke
3rd great-granduncle of John William Van Dyke
3rd great-granduncle of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Last Edited=19 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S99] Compiler: Mary Jane Denton, Denton Family Tree In America, The 1635 ~ 2005, This information was provided by Mary Jane Denton. e-mail e-mail address.

Joel Denton1

M, b. circa 1871
Family Explorer
FatherDaniel Denton V1 b. 13 May 1831, d. 22 Dec 1898
MotherMary Lousia Lack1 b. 9 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1902
Relationships
Great-granduncle of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
Great-granduncle of Robert Edward Van Dyke
Great-granduncle of John William Van Dyke
Great-granduncle of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Joel Denton, son of Daniel Denton V and Mary Lousia Lack, was born circa 1871 at New York.1

Census

     Joel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Flatlands, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Daniel Denton V and Mary.2
Last Edited=19 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, New York, Page 11, line 40.
  2. [S33] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 U S Federal Census, Canarsie, New York, Page 11, line 36 thru 40.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke