George Newton Dennis
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George Dennis of Farmers Branch has been very sick and last week went to Baylor hospital and submitted to an operation, the same being successful and he is getting along as well as may be hoped for under circumstances. His many friends hope it will prolong his life many years.

The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday April 19, 1929

 

Geo. N. Dennis is in Baylor hospital where he underwent an operation last Friday and at this present writing is resting nicely.

Homer A. Dennis has returned to his home in Champaign, Ill where he is teaching school. He was called here on account of his father's illness

The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday April 19, 1929
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

 


OBITUARY

George N. Dennis Dead

In Baylor hospital where he had gone some days before for an operation and treatment, George Newton Dennis, highly respected citizen of Farmers Branch passed away early Saturday morning, April 20. Funeral services and burial were held Sunday evening, funeral service being in the Methodist church in Farmers Branch. Rev. W. G. Birkner, pastor, being in charge and being assisted by Dr. G. R. Mood, presiding elder, Dr. Chas. Spraggins, and Rev. L. P. Smith. Ladies of the Eastern Star supplied music, Mrs. Joe Fields rendered a special number. At the grave the Masonic organization had charge of the service. Burial was in Webb cemetery east of Farmers Branch. Lucus Undertaking Co. had charge of the funeral and the remains were kept in Carrollton for some time at Carrollton Hardware Company while an oversize casket was secured, Mr. Dennis being a man above ordinary size, being 6 foot 4-inches in height.

George N. Dennis was the son of A. J. Dennis and Sarah Webb Dennis, pioneer citizens of Dallas county and was born, near where he was laid away, December 28, 1869, and had been a resident of the county all of his life. He was united in marriage with Miss Bessie Asbury, May 15, 1895, and the wife; a son, Homer A. Dennis; two daughters, Mrs. Larry Odom and Miss Fay Dennis, are left to mourn the loss of a husband and father. There are of his brothers and sisters remaining; two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Gravley of Farmers Branch and Mrs. E. P.. Hall of Ft. Worth; three brothers, J. I. Dennis of Farmers Branch; Rev. C. W. Dennis, pastor Methodist church at Rockwall, and J. S. Dennis of San Angelo.

Mr. Dennis was engaged in business in Farmers branch for the past thirty two years, and for two years past has been master three. He was a 32d degree Mason, member of Hella Shrine Temple, and has been past master of the local lodge at Farmers Branch anf for the past twelve or fifteen years has been its secretary. He was also member of the I.O.O.F., W.O.W., and M.W.A. lodges. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

The Carrollton Chronicle - April 26, 1929
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

 


BESSIE A. DENNIS 1872 - 1955
GEORGE N. DENNIS 1869 - 1929

Webb Chapel Cemetery, Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas

 

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