John Denson

b. circa 15 July 1859, d. 2 July 1951
  • John Denson was born circa 15 July 1859 in Texas. According to his death certificate, his mother's name was Lizzie Ann.
  • He married Vandy Andrews on 5 April 1887 in DeWitt County, Texas.
  • John Denson and Vandy Andrews appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in DeWitt County, Texas, at Mission Valley, Cuero Road. Other members of the household included Emmett Denson, Elizabeth Denson, Eugene Denson, Otto Denson, Lillian Denson, Ulysee Denson, Charlie Denson and Sarah Christine Denson.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1910 census.
  • John Denson and Vandy Andrews appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Texas. Other members of the household included Eugene Denson, Ulysee Denson, Charlie Denson and Sarah Christine Denson.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1920 census.
  • John Denson and Vandy Andrews appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in DeWitt County, Texas, at Cuero & Victoria Road. Other members of the household included Charlie Denson.
  • He was a farm operator, according to the 1930 census.
  • John Denson and Vandy Andrews appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, at 210 Gonzales Street enumerated a few households from thier daughter Lizzie's husband Percy's sister Minnie Mathis.
  • John Denson died on 2 July 1951 in Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas, at 606 South Gonzales Street at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Sarah Christine Denson.
  • Vandy Andrews became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Thomaston Community Cemetery, Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 22 Feb 2017

Family: Vandy Andrews b. 1 August 1868, d. 23 July 1962