Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | Not Related to Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Dorothy Denbow
F, #1101, b. 1917
Parents
Biography
Dorothy Denbow was born in 1917.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Dorothy Faye Denbow1
F, #1102, b. 12 March 1907, d. 2 April 1994
Parents
Biography
Dorothy Faye Denbow was born on 12 March 1907 in Fultonham, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
1 She married
Ward B. Slossnagel in 1932. She died on 2 April 1994 at age 87.
1 Dorothy Faye Denbow was also known as Dorothy Faye Slossnagel.
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Citations
- [S28] Letters and emails from Ann Bohachek (Theodore email address) to Carl J. Denbow; Carl J. Denbow Personal Files (17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Athens, Ohio, USA, 45701-3718)..
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Earl Denbow
M, #1104, b. 1897, d. 1921
Parents
Biography
Earl Denbow was born in 1897. He married
Margaret Miracle in 1917 in Ohio, USA. He died in 1921 at age ~24.
Earl Denbow died in 1922 in Ohio, USA, at age ~25.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 2nd great-grandaunt of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Edith Denbow
F, #1105, b. 1821
Parents
Biography
Edith Denbow was born in 1821 in Harford, Maryland, USA. She married
William Cochrane in 1841.
Edith Denbow was also known as Edith Cochrane.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Edith Denbow1
F, #1106, b. 1906
Parents
Biography
Edith Denbow was born in 1906.
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Citations
- [S10] Thomas W. Thompson, The Thompson Geneology [sic], 2nd Edition (812 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622: Express Press Inc., 20 Jul 1979). Hereinafter cited as Thompson Genealogy.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 1st cousin 3 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Edith Clarissa Denbow1
F, #1107, b. 10 February 1871, d. February 1881
Parents

Grave stones for Susan and Edith Denbow.
Biography
Edith Clarissa Denbow was born on 10 February 1871 in Monroe, Ohio, USA
BGO+.
1 She died in February 1881 in Monroe, Ohio, USA
BGO+, at age ~10.
1 She was buried in Bracken Ridge Cemetery, near Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA.
2
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Citations
- [S10] Thomas W. Thompson, The Thompson Geneology [sic], 2nd Edition (812 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622: Express Press Inc., 20 Jul 1979). Hereinafter cited as Thompson Genealogy.
- [S1] Carl Jón Denbow has firsthand or very reliable second hand knowledge of this personal information or event.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | Grandfather of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Edward Clifford Denbow
M, #1108, b. 23 August 1881, d. 27 June 1960
Parents

edward c. denbow
Biography
Edward Clifford Denbow was born on 23 August 1881 in Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA. He married
Edna Esther Gigax, daughter of
Frank Gigax and
Esther Ardelia Haldeman, on 27 June 1906 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
1 Edward Clifford Denbow died on 27 June 1960 in Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio, USA, at age 78.
Edward Clifford Denbow was Barber on 12 September 1918 in Ashland, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
2
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Citations
- [S193] MC: Edna Gigax-Edward Denbow from Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013, database with images, FamilySearch, Carl J. Denbow Personal Files, 17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Athens, Ohio, USA, 45701-3718. Hereinafter cited as MC: Edna Gigax-Edward Denbow.
- [S398] U.S. Government, Edward C. Denbow WWII Draft Registration Card
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | Aunt of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Eleanor Sarah Denbow
F, #1109, b. 23 March 1909, d. 2003
Parents
Biography
Eleanor Sarah Denbow was born on 23 March 1909 in Vinton, Ohio, USA.
1 She married
Carl Clayton Harpster in 1932 They were divorced and remarried and then divorced for the final time in 1946.
1 She was an attorney at the divorce proceedings of Eleanor Sarah Denbow and
Carl Clayton Harpster in 1946 This was apparently the second time that they divorced. Not sure when the first time was or for how long, but they were remarried.
1 She married
Roland Fadden in 1973.
1 She and
Roland Fadden were divorced about 1985 in California, USA.
2 She died in 2003 in California, USA, at age ~94.
Eleanor Sarah Denbow was also known as Eleanor Sarah Fadden.
1 She was also known as Eleanor Sarah Harpster.
1
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Citations
- [S30] "Family Group Sheet filled out by immediate family member with information about their contemporary family". Hereinafter cited as "Contemporary FGS".
- [S1] Carl Jón Denbow has firsthand or very reliable second hand knowledge of this personal information or event.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 3rd great-granduncle of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elijah Denbow
M, #1110, b. about September 1785
Parents
Biography
Elijah Denbow was born about September 1785.
Elijah Denbow. I'm not sure if this guy really exists. He's not listed in the Thompson Book, and I don't remember why I entered him. I'm not sure if this guy really exists. He's not listed in the Thompson Book, and I don't remember why I entered him.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 1st cousin 4 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elisha Denbow
M, #1111, b. 10 July 1834, d. 26 April 1889
Parents

Camp Ford Lithograph (original
Biography
Elisha Denbow was born on 10 July 1834 in Carroll, Ohio, USA. He married
Theodosia Reed on 9 April 1857 in Bloomfield, Washington, Ohio, USA, Ministers name: George Carr. He died on 26 April 1889 in Rosamond, Christian, Illinois, USA, at age 54.
Elisha Denbow began military service on 5 October 1861.
Residence was not listed; 28 years old.
Enlisted on 10/5/1861 as a Corporal.
On 10/5/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. OH 77th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 3/8/1866 at Brownsville, TX
He was listed as:
* POW 4/25/1864 Mark's Mills, AR (Exchanged)
Promotions:
* Sergt
After the War he lived in Pana, IL
Residence was not listed; 28 years old.
Enlisted on 10/5/1861 as a Corporal.
On 10/5/1861 he mustered into "C" Co. OH 77th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 3/8/1866 at Brownsville, TX
He was listed as:
* POW 4/25/1864 Mark's Mills, AR (Exchanged)
Promotions:
* Sergt
After the War he lived in Pana, IL.1
He ended military service on 8 May 1866 in 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, USA,
POW: 4/25/1864 Mark's Mills, AR (Exchanged)
He was a POW for ten months at Camp Ford in Tyler, Texas, where, in his own words, "I suffered much for the country."1
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Citations
- [S103] American Civil War Research Database, online, http://civilwardata.com/active/hdsquery.dll?SoldierHistory?U&438547. Hereinafter cited as civilwardata.com.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elisha Sherman Denbow
M, #1113, b. 31 October 1864, d. 21 March 1931
Parents

Elisha Sherman Denbow
Biography
Elisha Sherman Denbow was born on 31 October 1864 in Ohio, USA.
1 He married
Laura Anna Jones on 5 January 1891 in Christian, Illinois, USA. He died on 21 March 1931 in Christian, Illinois, USA, at age 66.
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Citations
- [S90] Elisha Denbow; Theodosia Denbow (widow) file; 369889 (Elisha); 394664 (Theodosia); Civil War Pensions; pub57_synthroll1197 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives).
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | Not Related to Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Eliza Denbow
F, #1114, b. August 1850
Parents
Biography
Eliza Denbow was born in August 1850 in Missouri, USA.
1
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Citations
- [S391] Sarah Paith-John Denbow Family, 1870 U.S. Census, 332; p. 29.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 1st cousin 3 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Eliza Jane Denbow
F, #1115, b. 25 September 1862
Parents
Biography
Eliza Jane Denbow was born on 25 September 1862 in Lewisville, Monroe, Ohio, USA.
1 She married
Labe Thompson in 1882.
Eliza Jane Denbow was also known as Eliza Jane Thompson.
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Citations
- [S74] Nicholas S. Toland, 1870 U.S. Census, 700 Pennsylvania Ave.; NW, Washington,, District of Columbia, USA, 20408, Clay Township, Knox County, Dwelling# 105, Family# 105, NARA Roll: M593_1229; Page: 238B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 552728.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 2nd great-grandaunt of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elizabeth Denbow
F, #1116, b. 1827, d. 1890
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Denbow was also known as Elizabeth Wise. She was also known as Elizabeth Dillon. She was also known as Elizabeth Fisher. . Not sure about birth date. Might have been twin of James, but Signe's research showed she was born in Ohio and James in Maryland. Signe had James as born in 1824; Graves record says 1827 -- same year as Elizabeth. Could, of course, have both been born in same year and not be twins -- but not too likely. Not sure about birth date. Might have been twin of James, but Signe's research showed she was born in Ohio and James in Maryland. Signe had James as born in 1824; Graves record says 1827 -- same year as Elizabeth. Could, of course, have both been born in same year and not be twins -- but not too likely.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 4th great-grandaunt of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elizabeth Denbow
F, #1117, b. 1774, d. 1848
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Denbow was born in 1774 in Harford, Maryland, USA. She married
Andrew Thompson in 1794 in Maryland, USA. She died in 1848 in Harrison, Ohio, USA, at age ~74.
Elizabeth Denbow was also known as Elizabeth Thompson. . It is unclear if this Elizabeth Denbow is the daughter of this John Denbow, or another John Denbow in a related line. I've put her here because her age is appropriate to be the daughter of this John Denbow and no others that I've found a record of. See Thompson Genealogy, pp. 1, 3. It is unclear if this Elizabeth Denbow is the daughter of this John Denbow, or another John Denbow in a related line. I've put her here because her age is appropriate to be the daughter of this John Denbow and no others that I've found a record of. See Thompson Genealogy, pp. 1, 3.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 5th great-grandaunt of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elizabeth Denbow1
F, #1118, b. 13 March 1744
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Denbow was born on 13 March 1744 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
1
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Citations
- [S105] "The Denbow Family (of Maryland), by Robert Barnes", 9 Aug 1992, Robert Barnes (9219 Snyder Lane, Perry Hall, MD 21128-9413), to Carl J. Denbow & James Denbow (P.O. Box 5714, Athens, OH 45701-5714); Carl J. Denbow Personal Files, 17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Athens, Ohio, USA, 45701-3718. Hereinafter cited as "The Barnes Report".
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 2nd cousin 3 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elizabeth Denbow1
F, #1119, b. 31 March 1861, d. 16 October 1932
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Denbow was born on 31 March 1861 in Rinard Mills, Washington Twp., Monore, Ohio, USA.
1 She married
William Starkey, son of
Edward Starkey and
Sarah, on 17 January 1884 in Ohio, USA, Some sources give 21 Feb 1883 as marriage date, but this may have been to obscure that her first child was born just a few months after the marriage.
2 Elizabeth Denbow died on 16 October 1932 in Ohio, USA, at age 71.
1 She was buried on 16 October 1932 Valley Cemetery,Washington,Ohio,USA.
Elizabeth Denbow was also known as Elizabeth Starkey.
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Citations
- [S45] Mabel V. Ingraham, "Ingraham Family Tree as it relates to the Denbow Family", 27 Jul 1996 (Marietta, Ohio).. Hereinafter cited as "Ingraham Family Tree".
- [S189] "Research by Gilda Haddox on her Denbow side", From 1990, Gilda Haddox (803 Edgelawn St., Parkersburg, WV 26101-7353), to Carl Jón Denbow (17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Athens, Ohio, USA, 45701-3718); Carl J. Denbow Personal Files, 17 Coventry Lane, Athens, Athens, Ohio, USA, 45701-3718. Hereinafter cited as "Gilda Haddox's Research Notes".
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 1st cousin 1 time removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elizabeth Jane Denbow
F, #1122, b. 4 May 1918, d. 30 September 2008
Parents
Biography
Elizabeth Jane Denbow was born on 4 May 1918. She married
James Blair Lightner on 16 August 1941. She died on 30 September 2008 in Ashland, Ashland, Ohio, USA, at age 90.
1 Elizabeth Jane Denbow was also known as Elizabeth Jane Lightner. .
Jane D. Lightner died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born May 4, 1918, in Ashland, to Clement Steven and Pauline I. (Grindle) Denbow. She loved her family, friends, music and children. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and became a secretary in the Ashland City Schools, serving at Pleasant and Lincoln Elementary schools, Ashland Junior High School (the old high school) and as secretary to the Assistant Principal at Ashland High School. She then moved on to Ashland College as a secretary in the music department. In 1970, she became Executive Secretary-Treasurer and Ticket Manager for the Ashland Symphony Orchestra for sixteen years under director Harold Weller.
Jane was a longtime loyal member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Crusaders Sunday school class. She played organ for the church and served as an instructor for the acolytes. She was also a member ofthe Altar Guild and was a faithful servant of God.
Jane is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Yeater of IN, Cathy (Richard) Henry of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Steve (Shannon) Yeater, Kellie Lawler, both of IN, Christin (Eric) Lehnhart of Galion and Robyn Henry of New York City; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (Patricia) Denbow and Richard (Shirley) Denbow, all of Ashland; many nieces and nephews; and a host of wonderful friends whom she will be waiting to greet in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Lightner, whom she married August 16, 1941.
Friends may call Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon with Rev. John Guliano and Rev. Ignatius David officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Organ Fund at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 322 Cleveland Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr., Ashland, OH 44805. Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Mrs. Lightner.
Jane D. Lightner died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Kingston of Ashland. She was born May 4, 1918, in Ashland, to Clement Steven and Pauline I. (Grindle) Denbow. She loved her family, friends, music and children. She was a graduate of Ashland High School and became a secretary in the Ashland City Schools, serving at Pleasant and Lincoln Elementary schools, Ashland Junior High School (the old high school) and as secretary to the Assistant Principal at Ashland High School. She then moved on to Ashland College as a secretary in the music department. In 1970, she became Executive Secretary-Treasurer and Ticket Manager for the Ashland Symphony Orchestra for sixteen years under director Harold Weller.
Jane was a longtime loyal member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Crusaders Sunday school class. She played organ for the church and served as an instructor for the acolytes. She was also a member ofthe Altar Guild and was a faithful servant of God.
Jane is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Yeater of IN, Cathy (Richard) Henry of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Steve (Shannon) Yeater, Kellie Lawler, both of IN, Christin (Eric) Lehnhart of Galion and Robyn Henry of New York City; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (Patricia) Denbow and Richard (Shirley) Denbow, all of Ashland; many nieces and nephews; and a host of wonderful friends whom she will be waiting to greet in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Lightner, whom she married August 16, 1941.
Friends may call Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon with Rev. John Guliano and Rev. Ignatius David officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Organ Fund at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 322 Cleveland Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 or Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr., Ashland, OH 44805. Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Mrs. Lightner.2
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Citations
- [S46] Joseph Denbow, "Family Information -- From Joe Denbow (October 2008)," e-mail message from email address (1174 Kingwood Ct., Ashland, Ohio 44805) to Carl J. Denbow, Oct 2008, Joe Denbow said that his sister died after a difficult six week's illiness. He reported that the funeral was Saturday, 4 Oct 2008, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, in Ashland, at noon, with visitation from 10 a.m.-noon. Lunched followed the service at the church. Hereinafter cited as "Joe Denbow Email".
- [S46] Joseph Denbow, "Joe Denbow Email," e-mail to Carl J. Denbow, Oct 2008.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 3rd cousin 2 times removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elmer Denbow
M, #1123, b. 11 November 1891, d. 2 January 1972
Parents
Biography
Elmer Denbow was born on 11 November 1891 in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA. He married
Anna Katherine Wolf, daughter of
Frank Wolf and
Mary Peppinghaus, on 11 June 1915. Elmer Denbow died on 2 January 1972 in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA, at age 80. He was buried on 2 January 1972 in Pana, Christian, Illinois, USA.
Elmer Denbow was Methodist.
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Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | Granduncle of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elmer Forest ("Bob") Denbow
M, #1124, b. 13 October 1886, d. 28 October 1974
Parents

Uncle Bob Mug Shot
Biography
Elmer Forest ("Bob") Denbow was born on 13 October 1886 in Monroe, Ohio, USA.
1 He died on 28 October 1974 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA, at age 88.
1 Elmer Forest ("Bob") Denbow.
2 . Zanesville Times-Recorder, 24 Aug 1928: Elmer Denbow of Ashland, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Denbow. Zanesville Times-Recorder, 24 Aug 1928: Elmer Denbow of Ashland, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Denbow.
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Citations
- [S443] Catharine Foreaker Fedorchak, Book: Multivolume Set: Fedorchak - Family Research in Monroe County, Reprints vol(s). (Woodsfield, ,Monroe, Ohio, USA: Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, From 2001 to 2007), Reprints).
- [S1] Carl Jón Denbow has firsthand or very reliable second hand knowledge of this personal information or event.
Relationship to owner of this site and his wife: | 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Carl Jón ("Carl") Denbow Not Related to Hannah Jane Halley |
Elmer W. Denbow1
M, #1125, b. 13 March 1918
Parents
Biography
Elmer W. Denbow was born on 13 March 1918.
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Citations
- [S10] Thomas W. Thompson, The Thompson Geneology [sic], 2nd Edition (812 Boulevard, Dover, Ohio 44622: Express Press Inc., 20 Jul 1979). Hereinafter cited as Thompson Genealogy.