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Sources:
Most of the material on this page has come from Cousin Joni Fortier who just checked in this month--January 2007! What a great way to start the new year! There's much material here, and I decided to start a whole new page for it. Welcome, Joni, and thank you for sending all these goodies and giving your permission to post them here. Readers may contact her by emailing me, and I'll forward your mail to her.
John M. Gwin -- jmcdgwinatzianetdotcom

A secondary source is Joni's own excellent page, located at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~joni4ta/, from which we have taken and cropped these several photos, including the one of herself and her parents. Thanks again, Cousin!

1.0--Richard Gwin m. Sarah Chesley
2.0--Isham Gwin, b. ca. 1764; d. ca. Dec 1830 ca. age 66; m. Mary Canterbury (b. ca. 1770; d. aft. 1850; d/o Samuel Canterbury {s/o John Canterbury and Elizabeth Harper} and Elizabeth [nee unk])
3.01--Polly Gwin, m. Thomas Walker, Jr.
3.02--Elizabeth Gwin, m. David Denton I [JMG Note: birth order of children not necessarily correct]
4.01--Jane Denton
4.02--Allen Denton
4.03--Isom Denton
4.04--George Denton
4.05--William Denton
4.06--David Denton II m. 21 Apr 1841 to Eliza Emeline Bolt
4.07--Thomas Denton
4.08--Mary Denton
4.09--Elizabeth Denton
4.10--Rebecca Denton
4.11--John Denton
3.03--William Gwin, m. Susanah (nee unk.)
3.04--John Gwin, m. Jane Walker
3.05--Virginia Jane Gwin m1. Mr. Tipton; m2. Benjamin Weathers
3.06--Isham Gwin II
3.07--unk. (dau.?) Gwin (son Chesley Gwin?)
3.08--Richard Walton Gwin m. Nancy Watkins
3.09--Nancy Gwin m. Squire Houston
3.10--Sarah Gwin m. Mr. Houston
3.11--Manerva Gwin m. Elijah Wright

4.06--David Denton II, b. 1817 in TN [age 33 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. bef. 1860 in Washington Co., IN; m. 21 Apr 1841 in Nashville, Brown Co., IN, to Eliza Emeline Bolt (b. ca. 1823 in VA [age 27 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN], d/o James Bolt and Hannah Bloss; d. 1858 in Washington Co., IN); at least 5 ch.

5.1--William I. Denton, b. ca. 1843 [age 7 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

5.2--Rachel Jane Denton, b. ca. 1845 [age 5 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

5.3--John M. Denton, b. 21 Mar 1847 in Crawford Co., IN [age 3 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. 18 Feb 1916 at the State Soldiers' Home in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN (cod: apoplexy, after contracting gangrene of the leg and subsequent amputation 2 yrs.); obit.: 21 Feb 1916, Frankfort Crescent News, Frankfort, IN; bd. 19 Feb 1916, Bunnell Cem., Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN; m1. on 1 Sep 1870 in Howard Co., IN, to Martha Nettie Stratton (b. ca. 1850 in IN; d.1879); m2. 13 Nov 1884 in Clinton Co., IN, to Mary M. Spray (b. 16 Jan 1851 in Wayne Co., IN; d. 25 Dec 1910 in Frankfort, IN [cod: neuralgia attack a day earlier, relieved by medication])

The 28 Jul 1870 Census of Howard Co., IN, Harrison Twp.7, lists him.
The 2 June1900 Fed. Census for Frankfort City, Center Township, Clinton Co., IN, lists John M. Denton, 51, both parents b. in IN, w/ wife Mary, 49, father b. IN, mother b. OH. Also, son Earl Denton- age 9, both parents born in IN. They lived at 1152 E. Washington St.; John is a deputy marshall and Mary is a dressmaker. She has had 3 children born.

BIOGRAPHY: From Page 400; Biographical sketches; History of Howard and Tipton Counties, 1883: John M. Denton, son of David and Emeline Denton, was born in North Carolina [John M. Gwin Note: I don't think this is our John M. Denton! Crawford Co., IN, is where he himself claimed in the 1850 census as his POB. Indeed, there are two John M. Dentons in the 1880 census of Indiana, and this bio aligns perfectly with one but not the other. This biographer seems to have listed the parents of "our" John M. as the parents of the "other" John M.!] March 21, 1847. He is of English-German descent, and is a nephew of the celebrated Geologist, William Denton of Philadelphia. [Joni Fortier Note: I believe this to be completely untrue as far as having this "Uncle William", as there is just no way possible, geographically or otherwise--for my gg-grandfather to have been related to William Denton the Geologist, b. in 1823 in England!] When he was 3 years of age his parents moved to Washington Co., IN, settled on a farm of 80 acres, and there died. At the age of 10, he removed to Orange County and there he attended what school he could during the winter and worked at farming during the summer. In 1862, he came to Howard County and worked for Oliver Moulder until his enlistment, in 1864, in the Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving under Gen. Thomas. For 12 months he served faithfully, and was mustered out at Louisville, KY. Since his return he has been chiefly engaged in the saw and planing mill business. In 1870, he married Miss Martha Stratton, who died in 1879, the mother of two boys and two girls. Mr. Denton is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the G.A.R., and of the Friends' Society.

"The Other" John M. Denton?
(see biography, above)

Name: John M. Denton
Home in 1880: Young America, Cass, Indiana
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Birthplace: North Carolina
Relation to head-of-household: Something other than a direct relationship (Other)
Father's birthplace: NC
Mother's birthplace: NC
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Works On Mill
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Notes for MARTHA NETTIE STRATTON:
Stratton Family in the 1870 US Fed Census for Howard Co., IN
Frank Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ca. 1861 Ohio WM
Holster Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ca. 1831 Ohio WF
Mattie Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ca. 1854 Indiana WF
Samuel Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ca. 1833 Indiana WM
Susie Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ca. 1863 Wash., DC WF "Our" John M. Denton?
(see photo, above)

Name: John M. Denton
Home in 1880: Vernon, Jennings, Indiana
Age: 34
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Jamima
Father's birthplace: KY
Mother's birthplace: WV
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Laborer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

6.01--Samuel H. Denton, b. 1871, IN (age 9 on 14 Jun 1880 census of Honey Creek Twp., Howard CO., IN, living with his grandaunt Mahala Bolt Hollingsworth and granduncle Oliver Hollingsworth); d. Jan 1925 in Lafayette, IN; m. Lillie (nee unk.); res., 27 Dec 1910: Clarenden, AR;

6.02--Florence "Flora" Jane Denton, b. Jan 1873, IN; d. Jan 1925, Lafayette, IN; m. 18 Mar 1896 in Clinton Co., IN, to William G. (Gus/August) Holcomb (b. Sep 1873 in NC); Census: 1900, Center Twp., Clinton County, IN; WGH's Occ. 1920, Teamster for a Grain Company; Res. 27 Dec 1910: Cadillac, MI; 7 ch.;

7.1--infant Holcomb, b. 1899, IN; d. 1900, IN;
7.2--Melvin A. Holcomb, b. 1901, IN; d. unk.; m. bef. 1928, prob. in IN, to Inna (nee unk.; b. 1894 in IN); 1930 census of IN, Tippecanoe Co., Lafayette, Dist. 9;

8.0--Melvin D. Holcomb, b. 1928, IN; Census 1930 of IN, Tippecanoe Co., Lafayette, Dist. 9
7.3--Claude G. Holcomb, b. 1903; d. 16 Sep 1943, Jasper Co., IN; m. Muriel R. (nee unk., b. 1902 in OH);
8.1--John J. Holcomb, b. 1927, IN;
8.1--James M. Holcomb, b. 1928, IN;
7.4--Milus Holcomb, b. 1904 IN; d. unk.; m. unk.;
7.5--Ralph Holcomb, b. 1907 IN; d. unk.; m. unk.; poss. 1930 Census Loc.: MO> Jackson > Kansas City > Dist. 197
7.6--Dorothy Holcomb, b. 1910 IN; d. unk.; m. unk.;
7.7--Martha Holcomb, b. 1913 IN; d. unk.; m. unk.;
6.03--Prudence Denton, b. 1878, IN; d. ; m. ; 1910 Census of Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, MI; res., 27 Dec 1910: Cadillac, MI;
John M. Denton m2. Mary Spray:

6.04--Claude Denton, b. in Frankfort, IN, betw. 17-19 Mar 1880 [JMG Question: But how can this be, since he did not marry Mary Spray until 1884? Should this be 1890?], Frankfort, IN; d. 13 Jul 1936, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN; bd. Bunnell Cem., Clinton Co., IN; m. unk.;

6.05--Earl "Coxey" Denton, b. 5 Jul 1891, IN; d. 6 May 1934, Clinton Co., IN.; cod: broncho pneumonia; bd. 9 May 1934, Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co., IN; he fathered a child but was not married to unk. person; m1. 11 Sep 1915 in Clinton Co., IN, to Leora Francis Howe (19 Sep 1890 in Near Kirklin, IN, to Charles Howe and Ida Ann Talley; d. 6 Dec 1964 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN; bd. Bunnell Cem., Clinton Co., IN;); res., 1964: Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN, 1658 E. Jefferson St.;

7.1--Ray Denton, b. unk.; d. bef. 1964;

7.2--Mary D. Denton, b. unk.; d. 1993, AL; m. Mr. Brown; lived in 1964 in Englewood, CA;

8.1--Kelley Brown, son, b. unk.; d. unk.; m. unk.

9.1--Tonya Brown, b. unk.;
9.2--Aerick Wesley Brown, b. Nov 1964;

8.2--Barbara Brown, b. unk.; d. 1988; m. Mr. Riebold

9.1--Shelley Riebold, b. unk.; d. 1999; m. Mr. Enterkin
10.1--Shelley Riebold, [sic] b. unk.;
9.2--Stephen Riebold, b. unk.;

8.3--Sharon Brown, b. unk.; d. ca. 2002; m. Mr. Ramsey
9.1--Earl James Ramsey, b. unk.;
9.2--Denise Ramsey, b. unk.; m. Mr. Davis
10.1--Laura Davis, b. unk.;
10.1--Elizabeth Davis, b. unk.;
9.3--Mark Ramsey, b. unk.; m. unk.;
10.1--Ashily Ramsey, b. unk.;
10.2--Corey Ramsey, b. unk.;
10.3--Bailey Ramsey, b. unk.;

7.3--Charles William Denton, b. 1 Nov 1919, Clinton Co., IN; d. 5 May 1970, CO; bd. 8 May 1970, Ft. Logan Nat'l.Cem., 4400 West Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236; Sect. P, Site 3327; MSgt, USAF, WWII, Korea (svc: 12 Oct 1961 - 30 Nov 1963); m. unk.

7.4--John Marion Denton, b. 30 Oct 1922, Frankfort, IN; d. 18 Jan 1996, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA; bd. 26 Jan 1996, Fairmont Mem. Pk., Fairfield, Solano Co., CA; m1. 24 Dec 1945 to Eva Lucille Wann (b. 21 Jul 1925 in Fountain Co., IN, d/o Daniel Wann and Celia Holden; d. 15 Nov 1963 in Clinton Co., IN; bd. 17 Nov 1963, Greenlawn Cem., Frankfort, IN); m2. 28 Jan 1954 in Las Cruces, NM, to Martha Irene Hayes (b. 9 Sep 1918 in Clay Co., AR, d/o Waldo Hayes and Beatrice Garrett; d. 1 Jan 1994 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA; bd. 10 Jan 1994, Fairmont Mem. Pk., Fairfield, Solano Co., CA); JMD grad. 1941 Frankfort High School, Frankfort, IN; 1942-1973: MSgt., USAF;

8.1--Janna Jeanne Denton, b. 8 Jun 1947, Frankfort, IN; d. 12 Dec 2003, Lancaster, CA; bd. Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA; m1. Nov 1969 in Los Angeles, CA, to Joseph Michael Capuano (b. 6 Jul 1946 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA, s/o Giuseppe Capuano and Anna Barbera; baptd. 10 Nov 1946, St. Raphael's Ch., Los Angeles, CA; First Comm., 31 May 1954, St. Raphael's Ch., Los Angeles, CA; mil. svc. 1966-1969, Viet Nam); m2. 1976 in Burbank, CA, to Dale Paul Craig ();

OBITUARY The Times, Frankfort, Indiana, Jan. 14, 2004
Janna Jeanne Denton-Craig, 56, died at 10:15 p.m. Dec. 12, 2003, in her Lancaster, Calif., home, after a long illness.
She worked in the aerospace industry with more than 30 years at Hughes Aircraft and Lockheed Martin. She graduated from Wheelus Air Force Base High School, Libya, in 1965, and Salt Lake City College of Medical and Dental Assistants in February 1967.
She was born June 8, 1947, in Frankfort to John M. and Eva Lucille Wann Denton, and they preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Joni M. Capuano-Fortier; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and long-time companion, Joseph P. Vita.
At the request of Ms. Denton-Craig, there will be no service or calling. Interment will be private in Fairfield, Calif.
Antelope Valley Cremation Service, Lancaster, Calif., assisted the family.
Memorials may be made Disabled American Veterans.

above: Joseph, Joni, and Janna Jeanne

9.1--Joni Michele Capuano, b. 12 Sep 1971 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA; m1. 23 Nov 1991 in Sylmar, CA, to Leonard Leichtweisz (b. 6 Jan 1964 in Bronx, NY, s/o Stephan Leichtweisz and Karolin Koller); m2. John Joseph Fortier (b. 15 Mar 1959 in Holyoke, MA, s/o George Fortier and Mary Purcell; grad. Jun 1977, Granby HS, Granby, MA; mil. svc. 1979-2005, MGSgt., USMC); baptd. 2 Nov 2004, St. Anne's Ch., Chicopee, MA; grad. 13 Jun 1989, Monterey HS, Burbank, CA;

10.1--Jacob Anthony Leichtweisz-Fortier, b. 1992, Burbank, CA; (adopted by J.J. Fortier)
JMC m2. John Joseph Fortier
10.2--Jeanne Lucille Fortier, b. 2001, CA
10.3--Mary Johanna Fortier, b. 2003, Japan

John M. Denton m2. Martha Irene Hayes
[8.2--Judith Ann Johnson, b. 7 Sep 1943, Providence, RI; d. 1994, Reno, NV; adopted by John and Martha Denton; her biological father, Richard Wendell Johnson, was killed in action in WWII shortly after she was born;]

7.5--Helen Denton, b. 9 Jan 1928, Frankfort, IN; d. 18 Feb 2002, Frankfort, IN; m. 7 Mar 1947 to Robert F. Ayres (b. 29 Apr 1925 in Huntington Co., IN, s/o James Ayres and Dora Lucas; d. 5 Dec 2000 in Frankfort, IN; bd. 8 Dec 2000, Bunnell Cem., Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN)

OBITUARY The Times, Frankfort, Indiana, Feb. 20, 2002
Helen Denton Ayres, 74, 1555 N. Main St., died at 10:48 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002, in St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital.
Mrs. Ayres was a homemaker and had worked for Indiana Bell, Jasper County Hospital and Clinton County Hospital, where she also volunteered as a Pink Lady. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa Sorority and Friends of the Frankfort Public Library. Besides Frankfort, she had lived in Huntington, Rensselaer and Indianapolis.
Mrs. Ayres was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Frankfort to Earl and Leora Howe Denton. She married Robert F. Ayres on March 7, 1947, and he died Dec. 5, 2000.
Surviving are four sons, James Michael of Indianapolis; Robert Williams of Joliet, Ill.; John David of Noblesville; and Christopher Allen of Algoma, Wisc.; a daughter, Carolyn Ann Morris of Colfax; and five grandchildren.
Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Amanda Reid Chapel, Wesley Manor, with the Rev. John Wortinger, the Rev. Lore Blinn Gibson, and the Rev. Don Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. today in Goodwin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Frankfort Public Library or the church with envelopes at the funeral home.

8.1--James Michael Ayres, b. unk.
8.2--Robert Williams Ayres, b. unk.
8.3--John David Ayres, b. unk.
8.4--Christopher Allen Ayres, b. unk.
8.5--Carolyn Ann Ayres, b. unk.; m. Mr. Morris;

7.6--Robert Denton, b. unk.; d. as inf.

5.4--Isom I. Denton, b. 15 May 1849 in IN [age 1 in 24 Sep 1850 census of res. #514, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; [age 31 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. 2 Oct 1895; m. ca. 1872? to Christina (nee unk., b. ca. 1851 [age 29 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.) at least 5 ch. (as of 1880 census)

6.01--Emily F. Denton, b. ca. 1873 [age 7 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

6.02--Jacob W. Denton, b. ca. 1874 [age 6 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

6.03--Lucinda E. Denton, b. ca. 1875 [age 5 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

6.04--Louie E. Denton, b. ca. 1877 [age 3 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

6.05--Jeramiah Denton, b. ca. 1879 [age 1 in 26 Jun 1880 census of res. #190, Whiskey Run Township, Crawford Co., IN]; d. unk.; m. unk.; unk. ch.

5.5--David H. Denton, b. ca. 1854; d. unk.; m. 15 Jul 1883 in Harrison Co., IN, to Clara Summers (b. unk.; d. unk.); unk. ch.

Correspondence

From: Joni Fortier
Date: January 14, 2007
To: jmcdgwinatzianetdotcom
Subject: Hi, Joni Fortier here
Hi John, I am afraid I am at the bottom of the list here... I put myself in RED though. I appreciate all your help throughout the message boards, the DENTON rootsweb mailing list, and especially your website. I refer to it often when I am stuck or just looking for something interesting to read! It's great. I put some commentary in the information below. You have my permission to re-use it in any way you like. Thank you, Joni Fortier
Descendants of John M. DENTON Generation No. 1
1. JOHN M. DENTON was born 21 Mar 1847, the son of DAVID DENTON and ELIZA EMELINE SARAH BOLT, in Probably Crawford County, IN1, and died 18 Feb 1916 in Tippecanoe CO., Lafayette, IN, at the State Soldier's Home2. He married (1) MARTHA NETTIE STRATTON on 1 Sep 1870 in Howard Co., Indiana3,4, daughter of Unknown STRATTON and unknown She was born Abt. 1850 in Indiana, and died 1879.
He married (2) MARY M. SPRAY 13 Nov 1884 in Clinton County, IN5, daughter of UNKNOWN SPRAY? and ? ?. She was born 16 Jan 1851 in Wayne Co., Indiana, and died 25 Dec 1910 in Frankfort, IN6.
Notes for JOHN M. DENTON:
1850 Census states birth in Crawford County, Indiana
The 1900 Fed. Census for Frankfort City, Center Township, ClintonCounty, Indiana- taken June 2, 1900 lists John M. Denton- age 51, both parents born in Indiana, living with wife Mary- age 49, father born in Indiana, mother born in Ohio. Also, son Earl Denton- age 9, both parents born in Indiana. They lived at 1152 E. Washington St. John is a Deputy Marshall and Mary is a Dressmaker. She has had 3 children born.
BIOGRAPHY: From Page 400; Biographical sketches; History of Howard and Tipton Counties, 1883:
John M. Denton, son of David and Emeline Denton, was born in North Carolina March 21, 1847. He is of English-German descent, and is a nephew of the celebrated Geologist, William Denton of Philadelphia. **(I believe this to be completely untrue as far as having this "Uncle William" as there is just no way possible, geographically or otherwise - for my G-G-Grandfather to have been related to William DENTON the Geologist - born in 1823 in England!)** When he was 3 years of age his parents moved to Washington Co., IN, settled on a farm of 80 acres, and there died. At the age of 10, he removed to Orange County and there he attended what school he could during the winter and worked at farming during the summer. In 1862, he came to Howard County and worked for Oliver Moulder until his enlistment, in 1864, in the Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving under Gen. Thomas. For 12 months he served faithfully, and was mustered out at Louisville, KY. Since his return he has been chiefly engaged in the saw and planing mill business. In 1870, he married Miss Martha Stratton, who died in 1879, the mother of 2 boys and 2 girls. Mr. Denton is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the G.A.R., and of the Friends' Society.
More About JOHN M. DENTON:
Burial: 19 Feb 1916, Bunnell Cemetery, Clinton CO., Frankfort, IN
Cause of Death: Apoplexy, after contracting gangrene of the leg and subsequent amputation 2 yrs.
Census: 28 Jul 1870, Howard Co., Indiana, Harrison Twp.7
Obituary: 21 Feb 1916, Frankfort, Indiana - Frankfort Crescent News8
Notes for MARTHA NETTIE STRATTON:
Stratton Family in the 1870 US Fed Census for Howard County, IN
Frank Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ABT 1861 Ohio White Male
Holster Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ABT 1831 Ohio White Female
Mattie Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ABT 1854 Indiana White Female
Samuel Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ABT 1833 Indiana White Male
Susie Stratton Monroe, Howard, IN ABT 1863 District of Columbia White Female
More About MARY M. SPRAY:
Cause of Death: an earlier day Attack of Neuraliga, relieved by medication.

Children of JOHN DENTON and MARTHA STRATTON are:
I. SAMUEL H. DENTON, B. 1871, Indiana; m. LILLIE?.
Notes for SAMUEL H. DENTON:
In the 1880 census, Samuel is living with his Great Aunt Mahala (BOLT) HOLLINGSWORTH and Great Uncle Oliver HOLLINGSWORTH.
More About SAMUEL H. DENTON:
Census: 14 Jun 1880, Honey Creek Twp., Howard CO., IN9
Residence: 27 Dec 1910, Clarenden, Arkansas10
2. ii. FLORENCE JANE "FLORA" DENTON, B. Jan 1873, Indiana; d. Jan 1925, Lafayette, Indiana.
iii. PRUDENCE DENTON, B. 1878, Indiana.
More About PRUDENCE DENTON:
Census: 1910, Lansing Ward 2, Ingham, Michigan
Residence: 27 Dec 1910, Cadillac, Michigan

Children of JOHN DENTON and MARY SPRAY are:
iv. CLAUDE DENTON, B. Bet. 17 - 19 Mar 1880, Frankfort, Indiana; d. 13 Jul 1936, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN.
More About CLAUDE DENTON:
Burial: Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co. IN
3. v. EARL "COXEY" DENTON, B. 5 Jul 1891, Indiana; d. 6 May 1934, Clinton County, IN.

Generation No. 2
2. FLORENCE JANE "FLORA" DENTON was born Jan 1873 in Indiana, and died Jan 1925 in Lafayette, Indiana11. She married WILLIAM G. (GUS/AUGUST) HOLCOMB 18 Mar 1896 in Clinton County, IN12, son of HOLCOMB and .Unknown. He was born Sep 1873 in North Carolina.
More About FLORENCE JANE "FLORA" DENTON:
Cause of Death: failing health and complications over 3 years.
Census: 1900, Center Twp., Clinton County, IN13
More About WILLIAM G. (GUS/AUGUST) HOLCOMB:
Census: 1900, Center Twp., Clinton County, IN13
Occupation: 1920, Teamster for a Grain Company
Residence: 27 Dec 1910, Cadillac, Michigan

Children of FLORENCE DENTON and WILLIAM HOLCOMB are:
i. INFANT HOLCOMB, b. 1899, Indiana; d. 1900, Indiana.
4. ii. MELVIN A. HOLCOMB, b. 1901, Indiana.
5. iii. CLAUDE G. HOLCOMB, b. 1903, Indiana; d. 16 Sep 1943, Jasper County, Indiana.
iv. MILUS HOLCOMB, b. 1904, Indiana.
v. RALPH HOLCOMB, b. 1907, Indiana.
Notes for RALPH HOLCOMB:
Possible 1930 Census Location:
Missouri > Jackson > Kansas City > District 197
vi. DOROTHY HOLCOMB, b. 1910, Indiana.
vii. MARTHA HOLCOMB, b. 1913, Indiana.

3. EARL "COXEY" DENTON was born 5 Jul 1891 in Indiana14, and died 6 May 1934 in Clinton County, IN15. He fathered a child but was not married to (a) UNKNOWN UNKNOWN. He married (1) LEORA FRANCIS HOWE 11 Sep 1915 in Clinton County, Indiana, daughter of CHARLES HOWE and IDA ANN TALLEY. She was born 19 Sep 1890 in Near Kirklin, Indiana, and died 6 Dec 1964 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN16.
More About EARL "COXEY" DENTON:
Burial: 9 May 1934, Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co. IN17
Cause of Death: Broncho Pneumonia
Obituary: Frankfort, IN18
More About LEORA FRANCIS HOWE:
Burial: Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co. IN19
Cause of Death: being ill for several months
Residence: 1964, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN, 1658 E. Jefferson St.19

Child of EARL DENTON and UNKNOWN UNKNOWN is:
i. RAY DENTON, d. Bef. 196419.

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Children of EARL DENTON and LEORA HOWE are:
6. ii. MARY D. DENTON, d. 1993, Alabama.
iii. CHARLES WILLIAM DENTON, b. 1 Nov 1919, Clinton County, Indiana; d. 5 May 1970, Colorado.
Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM DENTON:
Name: Charles William Denton
Service Info.: MSGT US AIR FORCE WORLD WAR II, KOREA
Birth Date: 1 Nov 1919
Death Date: 5 May 1970
Service Start Date: 12 Oct 1961
Service End Date: 30 Nov 1963
Interment Date: 8 May 1970
Cemetery: Ft. Logan National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 4400 West Kenyon Avenue Denver, CO 80236
Buried At: Section P Site 3327
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Possible child of Charles -
Name: Charles W Denton
Birth Date: 1 Jul 1964
Street address: 2205 South Hancock Ave
City: Colorado Springs
County: El Paso
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 80906
Phone Number: 719
More About CHARLES WILLIAM DENTON:
Burial: 8 May 1970, Section P Site 3327 l, Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO
Residence: 1964, Colorado Springs, Colorado19
7. iv. JOHN MARION DENTON, b. 30 Oct 1922, Frankfort, Indiana; d. 18 Jan 1996, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.
8. v. HELEN DENTON, b. 9 Jan 1928, Frankfort, Indiana; d. 18 Feb 2002, Frankfort, Indiana, St. Vincent Hosp..
vi. ROBERT DENTON, b. Infant; d. In Infancy.
Generation No. 3
4. MELVIN A. HOLCOMB was born 1901 in Indiana. He married INNA Bef. 1928 in probably Indiana, daughter of . and .. She was born 1894 in Indiana.
More About MELVIN A. HOLCOMB: Census: 1930, Indiana > Tippecanoe > Lafayette > District 9; More About INNA: Census: 1930, Indiana > Tippecanoe > Lafayette > District 9
Child of MELVIN HOLCOMB and INNA is: i. MELVIN D. HOLCOMB, b. 1928, Indiana. More About MELVIN D. HOLCOMB: Census: 1930, Indiana > Tippecanoe > Lafayette > District 9

5. CLAUDE G. HOLCOMB was born 1903 in Indiana, and died 16 Sep 1943 in Jasper County, Indiana. He married MURIEL R.. She was born 1902 in Ohio.
Children of CLAUDE HOLCOMB and MURIEL R. are:
i. JOHN J. HOLCOMB, b. 1927, Indiana.
ii. JAMES M. HOLCOMB, b. 1928, Indiana.

6. MARY D. DENTON died 1993 in Alabama. She married ? ? BROWN.
More About MARY D. DENTON:
Residence: 1964, Englewood, CA19
Children of MARY DENTON and ? BROWN are:
9. i. KELLEY BROWN. (this is a male)
10. ii. BARBARA BROWN, d. 1988.
11. iii. SHARON BROWN, d. Abt. 2002.

7. JOHN MARION DENTON was born 30 Oct 1922 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 Jan 1996 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. He married (1) EVA LUCILLE WANN 24 Dec 1945, daughter of DANIEL WANN and CELIA HOLDEN. She was born 21 Jul 1925 in Fountain Co. Indiana20, and died 15 Nov 1963 in Clinton County, IN21. He married (2) MARTHA IRENE HAYES 28 Jan 1954 in Las Cruces, NM22, daughter of WALDO HAYES and BEATRICEGARRETT. She was born 9 Sep 1918 in Clay County, AR, and died 1 Jan 1994 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.
More About JOHN MARION DENTON:
Burial: 26 Jan 1996, Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA
Graduation: 1941, Frankfort, Indiana- Frankfort High School
Military service: 1942-1973 Master Sergeant - United States Air Force
Obituary: Frankfort, IN23
Notes for EVA LUCILLE WANN:
Prior to Eva's death, her long-time boyfriend Kenneth Snyder had proposedto her. Eva, knowing she was ill and dying would not marry Kenny. She was only 38 when she died.
More About EVA LUCILLE WANN:
Burial: 17 Nov 1963, Greenlawn Cemetary, Frankfort, IN24
Cause of Death: Cancer of ascending colon with metast
Obituary: Frankfort, IN25
More About MARTHA IRENE HAYES:
Burial: 10 Jan 1994, Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA

Child of JOHN DENTON and EVA WANN is:
12. i. JANNA JEANNE DENTON, b. 8 Jun 1947, Frankfort, Indiana; d. 12 Dec 2003, Lancaster, CA.
Child of JOHN DENTON and MARTHA HAYES is:
ii. JUDITH ANN (JOHNSON) DENTON, b. 7 Sep 1943, Providence, Rhode Island; d. 1994, Reno, NV;
Judith was Adopted by John DENTON - her biological father, Richard Wendell JOHNSON was killed in Action shortly after she was born in WWII.

8. HELEN DENTON was born 9 Jan 1928 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 Feb 2002 in Frankfort, Indiana, St. Vincent Hosp.. She married ROBERT F.AYRES 7 Mar 1947, son of JAMES AYRES and DORA LUCAS. He was born 29 Apr 1925 in Huntington Co., Indiana, and died 5 Dec 2000 in Frankfort, Indiana.

Notes for HELEN DENTON:
Obituary of Helen Denton Ayres:
Helen Denton Ayres, 74, 1555 N. Main St., died at 10:48 p.m. Feb. 18, 2002, in St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital.
Mrs. Ayres was a homemaker and had worked for Indiana Bell, Jasper County Hospital and Clinton County Hospital, where she also volunteered as a Pink Lady. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Tri Kappa Sorority and Friends of the Frankfort Public Library. Besides Frankfort, she had lived in Huntington, Rensselaer and Indianapolis.
Mrs. Ayres was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Frankfort to Earl and Leora Howe Denton. She married Robert F. Ayres on March 7, 1947, and he died Dec. 5, 2000.
Surviving are four sons, James Michael of Indianapolis, Robert Williams of Joliet, Ill., John David of Noblesville and Christopher Allen of Algoma, Wisc.; a daughter, Carolyn Ann Morris of Colfax; and five grandchildren.
Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Amanda Reid Chapel, Wesley Manor, with the Rev. John Wortinger, the
Rev. Lore Blinn Gibson and the Rev. Don Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. today in Goodwin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Frankfort Public Library or the church with envelopes at the funeral home.
This obituary appeared in the Feb. 20 edition of The Times, Frankfort, Indiana.
More About HELEN DENTON:
Obituary: Frankfort, IN26
More About ROBERT F. AYRES:
Burial: 8 Dec 2000, Bunnell Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN
Obituary: 6 Dec 2000, Frankfort Times, Frankfort, Indiana27

Children of HELEN DENTON and ROBERT AYRES are:
i. JAMES MICHAEL AYRES.
ii. ROBERT WILLIAM AYRES.
iii. JOHN DAVID AYRES.
iv. CHRISTOPHER ALLEN AYRES.
v. CAROLYN ANN AYRES.

Generation No. 4
9. KELLEY BROWN
Children of KELLEY BROWN are:
i. TONYA BROWN.
ii. AERICK WESLEY BROWN, b. Nov 1964.

10. BARBARA BROWN died 1988. She married RIEBOLD.
Children of BARBARA BROWN and RIEBOLD are:
13. i. SHELLEY RIEBOLD, d. 1999.
ii. STEPHEN RIEBOLD.

11. SHARON BROWN died Abt. 2002. She married RAMSEY.
Children of SHARON BROWN and RAMSEY are:
i.. EARL JAMES RAMSEY.
14. ii. DENISE RAMSEY.
15. iii. MARK RAMSEY.

12. JANNA JEANNE DENTON was born 8 Jun 1947 in Frankfort, Indiana28, and died 12 Dec 2003 in Lancaster, CA. She married (1) JOSEPH MICHAELCAPUANO Nov 1969 in Los Angeles, CA, son of GIUSEPPE CAPUANO and ANNA BARBERA. He was born 6 Jul 1946 in Inglewood, Los Angeles, CA. She m2. DALE PAUL CRAIG 1976 in Burbank, CA.
Notes for JANNA JEANNE DENTON:
Obituary for Janna Jeanne Denton-Craig:
Janna Jeanne Denton-Craig, 56, died at 10:15 p.m. Dec. 12, 2003, in her Lancaster, Calif., home, after a long illness.
She worked in the aerospace industry with more than 30 years at Hughes Aircraft and Lockheed Martin. She graduated from Wheelus Air Force Base High School, Libya, in 1965, and Salt Lake City College of Medical and Dental Assistants in February 1967.
She was born June 8, 1947, in Frankfort to John M. and Eva Lucille Wann Denton, and they preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Joni M. Capuano-Fortier; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and long-time companion, Joseph P. Vita.
At the request of Ms. Denton-Craig, there will be no service or calling. Interment will be private in Fairfield, Calif.
Antelope Valley Cremation Service, Lancaster, Calif., assisted the family.
Memorials may be made Disabled American Veterans.
This obituary appeared in the Jan. 14, 2004, edition of The Times, Frankfort, Indiana.
More About JANNA JEANNE DENTON:
Burial: Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA
More About JOSEPH MICHAEL CAPUANO:
Baptism: 10 Nov 1946, St. Raphael's Church, Los Angeles, CA
First Communion: 31 May 1954, St. Raphael's Church, Los Angeles, CA
Military service: 1966-1969, Viet Nam29

Child of JANNA DENTON and JOSEPH CAPUANO is:
16. i. JONI MICHELE CAPUANO, b. 12 Sep 1971, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, St. John's Hospital.

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Generation No. 5
13. SHELLEY RIEBOLD died 1999. She married ENTERKIN.
Child of SHELLEY RIEBOLD and ENTERKIN is:
i. KELLEY RIEBOLD. (Male)

14. DENISE RAMSEY She married DAVIS.
Children of DENISE RAMSEY and DAVIS are:
i. LAURA DAVIS.
ii. ELIZABETH DAVIS.

15. MARK RAMSEY

Children of MARK RAMSEY are:

i. ASHILY RAMSEY.
ii. COREY RAMSEY.
iii. BAILEY RAMSEY.

16. JONI MICHELE CAPUANO was born 12 Sep 1971 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, St. John's Hospital. She married (1) LEONARDLEICHTWEISZ 23 Nov 1991 in Sylmar, CA, son of STEPHAN LEICHTWEISZ and KAROLIN KOLLER. He was born 6 Jan 1964 in Bronx, NY. She married (2) JOHN JOSEPH FORTIER 27 Mar 2000 in Joshua Tree, CA, son of GEORGE FORTIER and MARY PURCELL. He was born 15 Mar 1959 in Holyoke, MA.
More About JONI MICHELE CAPUANO:
Baptism: 2 Nov 2004, St. Anne's Church, Chicopee, MA
Graduation: 13 Jun 1989, Burbank, CA, Monterey High School
Notes for JOHN JOSEPH FORTIER:
Godparents - George P. FORTIER and Judith LANDRY.
More About JOHN JOSEPH FORTIER:

Graduation: Jun 1977, Granby High, Granby, MA

Military service: 1979-2005, Master Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps.

Children of JONI CAPUANO and JOHN FORTIER are:
i. JACOB ANTHONY LEICHTWEISZ-FORTIER, b. 1992, Burbank, CA, St. Joseph's Medical Ctr..
Jacob was adopted by Joni's second husband John Joseph FORTIER.
ii. JEANNE LUCILLE FORTIER, b.2001, Twentynine Palms, CA.
iii. MARY JOHANNA FORTIER, b. 2003, Camp Lester Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.

Endnotes
1. History of Howard & Tipton Counties, 1883, Page 400, John M. Denton, son of David and Emeline Denton, was born in
NorthCarolina march 21, 1847. He is of English-German descent, and is a nephew of the celebrated Geologist, William
Denton of Philadelphia.QUAY 3.
2. John M Denton 1 Obit,
3. Denton, John Stratton, Martha
4. Stratton-Denton marriage
5. www.ancestry.com, Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920, County: Clinton Name: John M Denton Spouse: Mary Spray
Marriage Date: 13 Nov 1884 Date: 13 Nov 1884 Book: C-7 Original Source Page: 507QUAY 3.
6. Mary M. Spray Death
7. 1870 John Denton Census
8. Frankfort Crescent News, page 8, Monday, February 21, 1916
Funeral of John Denton
Funeral services for the late John M. Denton, who died Friday night at 11 o'clock at the State Soldiers' Home in Lafayette, were held in this city this afternoon. Rev. E. T. Howe, pastor of the M.T. Church, officiated at services held at the Christian church, at 2 o'clock. Members of the Masons, Red Men, and G.A.R. post attended the services. Burial was at Bunnell cemetery. The body was brought to Frankfort Saturday evening and was taken to Comley undertaking parlors, where it remained until the hour of funeral today.
Apoplexy was the immediate cause of Mr. Denton's demise, although he has been failing in health for several months. His illness dated from the time of the Arbor Day celebration held in Frankfort two years ago. With a number of others, Mr. Denton was seated upon the speakers stand, at the southeast corner of the square, when the structure collapsed. He received an injury to his right leg which afterward developed gangrene. Finally the limb was amputated below the knee. Since then his condition gradually weakened. He entered the Soldiers' Home last May and visited the city once since then. Mr. Denton was a resident of Frankfort for many years, during a large part of which he was a member of the police force and was also a rural mail carrier. He was a policeman for 14 years, serving two years under Marshal Jones and under George W. Bird. He proved an efficient officer, and made a host of friends in the city. While engaged as a rural mail carrier he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He left the service but returned later. Finally his failing health compelled him to retire from active work.
Although of southern birth, Mr. Denton served in the Union Army during the civil war. He first served as a member of the 57th Indiana Volunteers and after being mustered out, re-enlisted in Company I, 157th Indiana Volunteers with which he served during the remainder of the war. He was past 66 years old, having been born (sorry my program cut the rest of this obit off for some reason buty I can send you a scanned copy if you want it - just let me know)
9. Ancestry.com, 1880 Census.
10. Obituary of Martha Nettie Stratton.
11. Obituary of Florence Jane DENTON HOLCOMB, (Indiana) Frankfort Times, 30 January 1925 - page 2 - Friday.
12. Holcomb William G Florence Denton
13. 1900 Fed. Census.
14. Frankfort Times May 8 1934, Earl Denton Obituary, QUAY 3.
15. Though place of burial is not listed, Earl's obituary says he was buried at Bunnell Cemetery, Clinton Co., IN
16. Leora Howe Denton
17. Though place of burial is not listed, Earl's obituary says he was buried at Bunnell Cemetery, Clinton Co., IN
18. Frankfort Times May 8 1934, Earl Denton Obituary, QUAY 3.
19. Leora Howe Denton
20. The Frankfort Morning Times, Eva Lucille Wann Obit., NAME: Eva Lucille (Wann) Denton DEATH DATE: November
16, 1963 4:07am Clinton County Hospital DEATH PLACE: Clinton County, Frankfort, Indiana WHERE BURIED:
Greenlawn Cemetery SURVIVORS: Parents Daniel Wann and Cecilia Wann Newhart, a daughter Janna Jeanne Denton, a sister Mary Ann Smith of Jefferson and three brothers, Daniel R. Wann of Frankfort, Forest Wann of Terre Haute and Clifford C. Wann of Indianappolis. One brother and one sister preceed her in death. OTHER INFO: Mrs. Denton was employed as a bookkeeper with the American Laundry for nine years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and held membership in the local Women of the Moose organization. Mrs. Eva Wann Denton was born in Parke County, Indiana on July 21, 1925 and graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1943. SOURCE: The Frankfort Morning Times, Saturday Nov. 16, 1963 FOR PATIENTS.
21. Death Certificate, Clinton County Board of Health, Book# CH13, page 76, local # 238, This is to certify, that our records show Eva Denton doed November 15,1963 at Clinton County Hospital. Age at death- 38, Sex- Female, Color- White, Divorced. Immediate cause of death was Cancer of ascending colon with metast. Signed by F.E. Carrel, M.D., Frankfort, IN. Place of burial or removal- Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, IN. Date of Burial- 11/17/1963, Goodwin Funeral Director, Frankfort, IN.
22. Marriage Cert.,
23. John M Denton Obit.
24. Death Certificate, Clinton County Board of Health, Book# CH13, page 76, local # 238, This is to certify, that our records show Eva Denton doed November 15,1963 at Clinton County Hospital. Age at death- 38, Sex- Female, Color- White, Divorced. Immediate cause of death was Cancer of ascending colon with metast. Signed by F.E. Carrel, M.D., Frankfort, IN. Place of burial or removal- Greenlawn Cemetery, Frankfort, IN. Date of Burial- 11/17/1963, Goodwin Funeral Director, Frankfort, IN.
25. The Frankfort Morning Times, Eva Lucille Wann Obit., NAME: Eva Lucille (Wann) Denton DEATH DATE: November 16, 1963 4:07am Clinton County Hospital DEATH PLACE: Clinton County, Frankfort, Indiana WHERE BURIED: Greenlawn Cemetery SURVIVORS: Parents Daniel Wann and Cecilia Wann Newhart, a daughter Janna Jeanne Denton, a sister Mary Ann Smith of Jefferson and three brothers, Daniel R. Wann of Frankfort, Forest Wann of Terre Haute and Clifford C. Wann of Indianappolis. One brother and one sister preceed her in death. OTHER INFO: Mrs. Denton was employed as a bookkeeper with the American Laundry for nine years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and held membership in the local Women of the Moose organization. Mrs. Eva Wann Denton was born in Parke County, Indiana on July 21, 1925 and graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1943. SOURCE: The Frankfort Morning Times, Saturday Nov. 16, 1963 FOR PATIENTSQUAY 3.
26. Helen Denton Obit.
27. Frankfort Times Obit, Served in WWII, U.S. Army, 1943-1946, in Burma, China and India and attained the rank of lieutenant. His obituary (Frankfort Times, 6 Dec 2000) reads: "Robert F. Ayres Robert F. Ayres, 75, 709 S. Williams Road, died unexpectedly at 9:52 a. m. Dec. 5, 2000, in St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital's emergency room. Mr. Ayres had lived in Huntington and Rensselaer before moving to Frankfort. He was a Frankfort High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army, 1943-1946, attaining the rank of lieutenant. He attended Butler University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1949 and his master"s degree in 1952. He performed his post-graduate work at Purdue University from 1958 to 1962. He taught at Orchard Country Day School, Indianapolis, 1948-50; taught and served as dean of boys at Frankfort High School, 1950-1959; was principal of FHS, 1959-1965; assistant superintendant of schools of Huntington County, 1965-1970; superintendent of the Rensselaer School System, 1970-75, and Community Schools of Frankfort from 1975 until his retirement in 1989. Throughout his life, he belonged to and served numerous professional and civic committees and organizations. He had served on Citizens Savings Bank board of directors for 21 years, as a member of the executive board of the Anthony Wayne Council of Boy Scouts of America, as vice president and campaign chairman of Clinton County United Way, as director of Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, as president of Frankfort Optimist and Frankfort Rotary clubs, as member of the Boys and Girls Club building committee, the American Association of School Administrators, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendants, National Education Association, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had been active in Red Cross, Big Brothers, American Retarded Childrens Association, Frankfort Board of Works, Clinton County Area Plan Commission and many others. He had earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of St. Matthew U.
28. Clinton County Health Dept., Frankfort, IN Local Record of Birth, Book # CH8A, page 64, local # 272, Clinton County Health Dept. Frankfort, Indiana Local Record of Birth This is to certify, that our records show Janna Jeanne DENTON was born in Clinton County, Indiana, June 8 1947, Name of Father- John DENTON, Father's birthplace- Indiana, Name of Mother- Eva (WANN) DENTON, Mother's birthplace- Indiana 8 JUN 1947.
29. DD214.

Other information for John M. Denton:

The 1900 Fed. Census for Frankfort City, Center Township, Clinton County, Indiana--taken June 2, 1900--lists John M. Denton, age 51, both parents born in Indiana, living with wife Mary- age 49, father born in Indiana, mother born in Ohio. Also, son Earl Denton- age 9, both parents born in Indiana. They lived at 1152 E. Washington St. John is a Deputy Marshall and Mary is a Dressmaker. She has had 3 children born.

BIOGRAPHY:
From Biographical Sketches; History of Howard and Tipton Counties, 1883 Page 400:

John M. Denton, son of David and Emeline Denton, was born in NC 21 Mar 1847. He is of English-German descent and is a nephew of the celebrated geologist, William Denton of Philadelphia. When he was three years of age, his parents moved to Washington Co., IN, settled on a farm of 80 acres, and there died. At the age of 10, he removed to Orange Co., and there he attended what school he could during the winter and worked at farming during the summer. In 1862, he came to Howard Co. and worked for Oliver Moulder until his enlistment, in 1864, in the IN Vol. Inf., serving under Gen. Thomas. For 12 months he served faithfully and was mustered out at Louisville, KY. Since his return, he has been chiefly engaged in the saw and planing mill business. In 1870 he married Miss Martha Stratton, who died in 1879, the mother of two boys and two girls. Mr. Denton is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the G.A.R., and of the Friends' Society.
Frankfort Crescent News Monday, February 21, 1916, page 8
OBITUARY
Funeral of John Denton
Funeral services for the late John M. Denton, who died Friday night at 11 o'clock at the State Soldiers' Home in Lafayette, were held in this city this afternoon. Rev. E. T. Howe, pastor of the M.T. Church, officiated at services held at the Christian church at 2 o'clock. Members of the Masons, Red Men, and G.A.R. post attended the services. Burial was at Bunnell cemetery.
The body was brought to Frankfort Saturday evening and was taken to Comley undertaking parlors, where it remained until the hour of funeral today.
Apoplexy was the immediate cause of Mr. Denton's demise, although he has been failing in health for several months. His illness dated from the time of the Arbor Day celebration held in Frankfort two years ago. With a number of others, Mr. Denton was seated upon the speakers stand, at the southeast corner of the square, when the structure collapsed. He received an injury to his right leg which afterward developed gangrene. Finally the limb was amputated below the knee. Since then his condition gradually weakened. He entered the Soldiers' Home last May and visited the city once since then.

Mr. Denton was a resident of Frankfort for many years, during a large part of which he was a member of the police force and was also a rural mail carrier. He was a policeman for 14 years, serving two years under Marshal Jones and under George W. Bird. He proved an efficient officer and made a host of friends in the city. While engaged as a rural mail carrier, he suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He left the service but returned later. Finally his failing health compelled him to retire from active work. Although of southern birth, Mr. Denton served in the Union Army during the civil war. He first served as a member of the 57th Indiana Volunteers and, after being mustered out, re-enlisted in Company I, 157th Indiana Volunteers with which he served during the remainder of the war.

He was past 66 years old, having been born March 25, 1847, a son of David and Sarah Denton. He was a native of North Carolina. He came to Indiana with his parents and was married to Miss Nettie Stratton. His wife died 40 years ago. Four children were born to the couple, of whom three survive. His second marriage was to Mary M. Spray. She died December 25, 1910. Two children were born of this marriage, both surviving. The five children are: Mrs. August Holcomb of Lafayette; Miss Prudence Denton of Muncie; Samuel Denton of Arkansas; Claude Denton of Marion; and Earl Denton of Frankfort.

The deceased belonged to the Friends Church. He held membership in the Masonic order, the Red Men, and G.A.R.

David DENTON (David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 1817 in Tennessee, and died BEF 1860 in Washington Co., IN. He married Eliza Emeline Sarah BOLT 21 APR 1841 in Nashville, Brown Co., IN, daughter of James BOLT and Hannah BLOSS. She was born ABT 1823 in Virginia, and died 1858 in Washington Co., IN.

Children of David DENTON and Eliza Emeline Sarah BOLT are:

2   i. William I. DENTON was born ABT 1843.

3   ii. Rachel Jane DENTON was born ABT 1845.

+ 4   iii. John M. DENTON was born 21 MAR 1847 in Probably Crawford County, IN, and died 18 FEB 1916 in Tippecanoe CO., Lafayette, IN, State Soldier's Home.

5   iv.

Isom I. DENTON was born 15 MAY 1849 in Indiana, and died 2 OCT 1895.

6   v. David H. DENTON was born ABT 1854. He married Clara SUMMERS 15 JUL 1883 in Harrison County, Indiana.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 2

4. John M. DENTON (David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 21 MAR 1847 in Probably Crawford County, IN, and died 18 FEB 1916 in Tippecanoe CO., Lafayette, IN, State Soldier's Home. He was buried 19 FEB 1916 in Bunnell Cemetery, Clinton CO., Frankfort, IN. He married Martha Nettie STRATTON 1 SEP 1870 in Howard Co., Indiana, daughter of possibly Samuel STRATTON and possibly Holster or Sarah J.. She was born ABT 1850 in Indiana, and died 1879. He married Mary M. SPRAY 13 NOV 1884 in Clinton County, IN, daughter of Unknown SPRAY? and ? ?. She was born 16 JAN 1851 in Wayne Co., Indiana, and died 25 DEC 1910 in Frankfort, IN.

Children of John M. DENTON and Martha Nettie STRATTON are:

7   i. Samuel H. DENTON was born 1871 in Indiana. He married LILLIE?.

+ 8   ii. Florence Jane "Flora" DENTON was born JAN 1873 in Indiana, and died JAN 1925 in Lafayette, Indiana.

9   iii. Prudence DENTON was born 1878 in Indiana

Children of John M. DENTON and Mary M. SPRAY are:

10   i. Claude DENTON was born BET 17 AND 19 MAR 1880 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 13 JUL 1936 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN.

+ 11   ii. Earl "Coxey" DENTON was born 5 JUL 1891 in Indiana, and died 6 MAY 1934 in Clinton County, IN.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 3

8. Florence Jane "Flora" DENTON (John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born JAN 1873 in IN, and died JAN 1925 in Lafayette, IN. She married William G. (Gus\August) HOLCOMB 18 MAR 1896 in Clinton County, IN, son of HOLCOMB and .. He was b. SEP 1873 in NC.

Children of Florence Jane "Flora" DENTON and William G. (Gus\August) HOLCOMB are:

12   i. Infant HOLCOMB was born 1899 in Indiana, and died 1900 in Indiana.

+ 13   ii. Living HOLCOMB.

+ 14   iii. Claude G. HOLCOMB was born 1903 in Indiana, and died 16 SEP 1943 in Jasper County, Indiana.

15   iv. Living HOLCOMB.

16   v. Living HOLCOMB.

17   vi. Living HOLCOMB.

18   vii. Living HOLCOMB.

11. Earl "Coxey" DENTON (John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 5 JUL 1891 in Indiana, and died 6 MAY 1934 in Clinton County, IN. He was buried 9 MAY 1934 in Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co. IN. He married Unknown UNKNOWN. He married Leora Francis HOWE 11 SEP 1915 in Clinton County, Indiana, daughter of Charles Samuel HOWE and Ida Ann TALLEY. She was born 19 SEP 1890 in Near Kirklin, Indiana, and died 6 DEC 1964 in Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN. She was buried in Bunnell Cem. Clinton Co. IN.

Child of Earl "Coxey" DENTON and Unknown UNKNOWN is:

19   i. Ray DENTON died BEF 1964

Children of Earl "Coxey" DENTON and Leora Francis HOWE are:

+ 20   i. Mary D. DENTON died 1993 in Alabama.

21   ii. Charles William DENTON was born 1 NOV 1919 in Clinton County, Indiana, and died 5 MAY 1970 in Colorado.

+ 22   iii. John Marion DENTON was born 30 OCT 1922 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 JAN 1996 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.

+ 23   iv. Helen DENTON was born 9 JAN 1928 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 FEB 2002 in Frankfort, Indiana, St. Vincent Hosp..

24   v. Robert DENTON was born Infant, and died in In Infancy.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 4

13. Living HOLCOMB (Florence Jane "Flora" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹). He married INNA, daughter of . and .. She was born 1894 in Indiana.

Child of Living HOLCOMB and INNA is:

25 i. Living HOLCOMB.

14. Claude G. HOLCOMB (Florence Jane "Flora" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 1903 in Indiana, and died 16 SEP 1943 in Jasper County, Indiana. He married Living R..

Children of Claude G. HOLCOMB and Living R. are:

26 i. Living HOLCOMB.

27 ii. Living HOLCOMB.

20. Mary D. DENTON (Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) died 1993 in Alabama. She married Living BROWN.

Children of Mary D. DENTON and Living BROWN are:

+ 28   i. Living BROWN.

+ 29   ii. Barbara BROWN died 1988.

+ 30   iii. Sharon BROWN died ABT 2002.

22. John Marion DENTON (Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 30 OCT 1922 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 JAN 1996 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. He was buried 26 JAN 1996 in Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. He married Eva Lucille WANN 24 DEC 1945, daughter of Daniel WANN and Celia Jane HOLDEN. She was born 21 JUL 1925 in Fountain Co. Indiana, and died 15 NOV 1963 in Clinton County, IN. She was buried 17 NOV 1963 in Greenlawn Cemetary, Frankfort, IN. He married Martha Irene HAYES 28 JAN 1954 in Las Cruces, NM, daughter of Waldo Jefferson HAYES and Beatrice Katie GARRETT. She was born 9 SEP 1918 in Clay County, AR, and died 1 JAN 1994 in Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. She was buried 10 JAN 1994 in Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA.

Child of John Marion DENTON and Eva Lucille WANN is:

+ 31 i. Janna Jeanne DENTON was born 8 JUN 1947 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 12 DEC 2003 in Lancaster, CA.

Child of John Marion DENTON and Martha Irene HAYES is:

32 i. Judith Ann (Johnson) DENTON was born 7 SEP 1943 in Providence, Rhode Island, and died 1994 in Reno, NV.

23. Helen DENTON (Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 9 JAN 1928 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 18 FEB 2002 in Frankfort, Indiana, St. Vincent Hosp.. She married Robert F. AYRES 7 MAR 1947, son of James Madison AYRES and Living LUCAS. He was born 29 APR 1925 in Huntington Co., Indiana, and died 5 DEC 2000 in Frankfort, Indiana. He was buried 8 DEC 2000 in Bunnell Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton Co., IN.

Children of Helen DENTON and Robert F. AYRES are:

33   i. Living AYRES.

34   ii. Living AYRES.

35   iii. Living AYRES.

36   iv. Living AYRES.

37   v. Living AYRES.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 5

28. Living BROWN (Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹).

Children of Living BROWN are:

38 i. Living BROWN.

39 ii. Living BROWN.

29. Barbara BROWN (Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) died 1988. She married Living RIEBOLD.

Children of Barbara BROWN and Living RIEBOLD are:

+ 40 i. Shelley RIEBOLD died 1999.

41 ii. Living RIEBOLD.

30. Sharon BROWN (Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) died ABT 2002. She married Living RAMSEY.

Children of Sharon BROWN and Living RAMSEY are:

42   i. Living RAMSEY.

+ 43   ii. Living RAMSEY.

+ 44   iii. Living RAMSEY.

31. Janna Jeanne DENTON (John Marion DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) was born 8 JUN 1947 in Frankfort, Indiana, and died 12 DEC 2003 in Lancaster, CA. She was buried in Fairmont Mem. Park, Fairfield, Solano Co., CA. She married Living CAPUANO, son of Giuseppe CAPUANO and Anna BARBERA. She married Living CRAIG.

Child of Janna Jeanne DENTON and Living CAPUANO is:

+ 45 i. Living CAPUANO.

Descendant Register, Generation No. 6

40. Shelley RIEBOLD (Barbara BROWN¹³, Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹) died 1999. She married Living ENTERKIN.

Child of Shelley RIEBOLD and Living ENTERKIN is:

46 i. Living RIEBOLD.

43. Living RAMSEY (Sharon BROWN¹³, Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹). She married Living DAVIS.

Children of Living RAMSEY and Living DAVIS are:

47 i. Living DAVIS.

48 ii. Living DAVIS.

44. Living RAMSEY (Sharon BROWN¹³, Mary D. DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹).

Children of Living RAMSEY are:

49   i. Living RAMSEY.

50   ii. Living RAMSEY.

51   iii. Living RAMSEY.

45. Living CAPUANO (Janna Jeanne DENTON¹³, John Marion DENTON¹², Earl "Coxey" DENTON¹¹, John M. DENTON¹⁰, David DENTON⁹, David DENTON⁸, Thomas DENTON⁷, Robert DENTON⁶, Jonas\Jonah DENTON⁵, Samuel DENTON⁴, Richard DENTON³, Richard DENTON², Richard DENTON¹). She married Living LEICHTWEISZ, son of Living LEICHTWEISZ and Karolin KOLLER. She married Living FORTIER, son of Living FORTIER and Living PURCELL.

Child of Living CAPUANO and Living LEICHTWEISZ is:

52   i. Living LEICHTWEISZ-FORTIER.

Children of Living CAPUANO and Living FORTIER are:

52   i. Living LEICHTWEISZ-FORTIER.

53   ii. Living FORTIER.

54   iii. Living FORTIER.

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