John Louis Denton1,2

M, b. 24 October 1888, d. 28 December 1916
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
     John Louis Denton, son of Charles E. Denton and Meta Lankenau, was born on 24 October 1888 at Canarsie, Kings, New York.1,3

     John married Anna Mabel Raynor on 28 November 1911, at 1153 East Ninty-second Street, Canarsie, Kings, New York.

DENTON - RAYNOR

One of last night's wedding was that of Miss Anna Mabel Raynor, daughter of Mrs. K. Louise Raynor, and John L. Denton, son of Mrs. Charles Denton, at the home of the bride's mother, 1153 East Ninty-second street, Canarsie.
The Rev. Henry S. Hull, retired rector of the Grace Methodist Protestant Church, oficiated. Miss Elizabeth Raynor, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and the bridesmaid was Miss Etta Denton, a sister of the bridegroom. William Denton, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
The young couple left for a two weeks' trip, after which they will reside at their new home, 9307 Glenwood road, Canarsie.4


     John died on 28 December 1916, at Presbyterian Hospital, Manhattan, New York, at age 28,5,6 and was buried at Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.5

Census

     John appeared on the 1892 New York Census in Flatlands, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Charles and Meta.7

     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Charles and Meta.8

     John appeared on the 1905 New York Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Charles and Meta.9

     John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Brooklyn, Kings, New York in the household of his parents, Charles and Meta.10

Obituary

30 December 1916

John Louis Denton

John Louis Denton, 28 years old, of 324 Remsen avenue Canarsie, died on Thursday, from pneumonia. in the Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at his late home, the Rev. Jacob Meier, pastor of the Dutch Evangelical Church of Canarsie officiating, and the interment wtll be at the Canarsie Cemetery. Mr. Denton was born in Canarsie and had lived there all his lifetime. He was aa engraver on metals and member of the Canarsie Wheelmen. He is survived by his wife Mabel Rayor; a daughter Loralne; his, mother Mrs Charles Denton; three sister, Mrs. George Sitzabee of Canarsie Mrs. William Joyce of Manhattan, and Mrs Henry Lemken; and three brothers, Frank, Charles, and William.6

Family: John Louis Denton and Anna Mabel Raynor

Last Edited=18 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 1 B, line 64.
  2. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 28, line 42.
  3. [S50] Unknown author, Brooklyn Genealogy Info Page, Url: http://bklyn-genealogy-info.stevemorse.org/, http://bklyn-genealogy-info.stevemorse.org/Birth/Flatlands/… index #807.
  4. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", Found in BDE, Nov 29 1911, Page 7.
  5. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 178265163.
  6. [S49] Varies, "Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The", The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Brooklyn, New York
    30 Dec 1916, Sat Page 5.
  7. [S31] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 8 and Page 9.
  8. [S40] Census of the United States, 1900 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 1 B, line 62 thru 67.
  9. [S76] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Brooklyn, New York, Page 28, line 39 thru 45.
  10. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Brooklyn, New York, Page 8 B, line 92 thru 97.

Joseph Denton1

M, b. 6 March 1722, d. circa 1804
Family Explorer
FatherDaniel Denton III1 b. 1685, d. c 1753
Relationships
6th great-grandfather of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
6th great-grandfather of Robert Edward Van Dyke
6th great-grandfather of John William Van Dyke
6th great-grandfather of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Joseph Denton, son of Daniel Denton III, was born on 6 March 1722.1
     Joseph was baptized on 5 March 1726 at Hempstead, New York.2

     Joseph married Mary Seaman, daughter of Solomon Seaman and Mary Mott, on 26 May 1744, at St. George's church.1,3

     Joseph died circa 1804.1

     Joseph died in 1807, at Newtown, Queens, New York.2

Children of Joseph Denton and Mary Seaman

Child of Joseph Denton

Last Edited=23 Jul 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.
  2. [S105] A.M..M.D. JOHN R. STEVENSON, Thomas Stevenson of London, England and His Descendants, Information on page 135.
  3. [S105] A.M..M.D. JOHN R. STEVENSON, Thomas Stevenson of London, England and His Descendants, Information on page 135; This reference indicates marriage on 26 Mar 1744.

Joseph Denton1

M, b. 21 January 1755
Family Explorer
FatherJoseph Denton1 b. 6 Mar 1722, d. c 1804
MotherMary Seaman1
Relationships
5th great-granduncle of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
5th great-granduncle of Robert Edward Van Dyke
5th great-granduncle of John William Van Dyke
5th great-granduncle of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Joseph was baptized on 21 January 1755.1
Last Edited=19 Jun 2018

Citations

  1. [S105] A.M..M.D. JOHN R. STEVENSON, Thomas Stevenson of London, England and His Descendants, Information on page 135.

Julia Emmaline Denton1,2

F, b. 28 September 1861, d. 16 November 1950
Family Explorer
FatherDaniel Denton V2 b. 13 May 1831, d. 22 Dec 1898
MotherMary Lousia Lack2 b. 9 Feb 1833, d. 2 May 1902
Relationships
Great-grandaunt of Evelyn Marie Van Dyke
Great-grandaunt of Robert Edward Van Dyke
Great-grandaunt of John William Van Dyke
Great-grandaunt of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Julia Emmaline Denton, daughter of Daniel Denton V and Mary Lousia Lack, was born on 28 September 1861 at New York.1,2

     Her married name was Tomkins.1

     Julia married John Henry Tomkins in 1878.1

     Julia died on 16 November 1950, at age 89.1

Census

     Julia Emmaline Denton appeared on the 1865 New York Census in Flatlands, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Daniel and Mary.3

     Julia Emmaline Denton appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Flatlands, Kings, New York, in the household of her parents, Daniel and Mary.4

     Julia appeared on the 1875 New York Census in Flatlands, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Daniel and Mary.5

Family: Julia Emmaline Denton and John Henry Tomkins

Last Edited=5 Apr 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.
  2. [S51] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 U S Federal Census, Flatlands, New York, Page 12, line 18.
  3. [S142] State Census, unknown location, unknown record info, Flatlands, New York, Page 26, line 15 thru 20.
  4. [S51] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 U S Federal Census, Flatlands, New York, Page 12, line 14 thru 20.
  5. [S104] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 11, line 18 thru 24.

Katherine Denton1

F, b. 21 April 1890, d. 13 August 1899
Family Explorer
FatherCharles E. Denton2 b. 30 Nov 1855, d. 27 Feb 1911
MotherMeta Lankenau2 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
Katherine Denton, daughter of Charles and Meta Denton
     Katherine Denton, daughter of Charles E. Denton and Meta Lankenau, was born on 21 April 1890.1

     Katherine died on 13 August 1899, at age 9,1 and was buried at Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, New York.3

Census

     Katherine appeared on the 1892 New York Census in Flatlands, Kings, New York in the household of her parents, Charles and Meta.4
Last Edited=28 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S164] Penelope) Penny (Weis, "Reference to Denton's," e-mail to Compiler, Varies, E-mail dated Tuesday, February 01, 2011 8:19 PM, provided actual birth date. 'Katherine was the daughter of Charles E Denton and Meta Lankenau. She was born on 21 April 1890 in Flatlands (Flatlands Birth Index #975). She died at the ripe old age of 9 years old on 13 August 1899. She, too, is buried at Canarsie Cemetery, in Section 14.'
  2. [S31] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 9, line 4.
  3. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 129732081.
  4. [S31] State Census, [database on-line], Provo, Utah, Flatlands, New York, Page 8 and Page 9.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke