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Cecil Samuel Dennis was born on 12 June 1905 in Warwick, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 He died on 22 June 1924, at age 19, in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He was buried on 25 June 1924 in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.¹

Willis James Dennis was born on 1 August 1912 in Point Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.²

Glenn Francis Dennis was born on 11 July 1917 in Point Edward, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He died on 25 September 1991, at age 74, in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 He was buried in ? Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.¹

Glenn Francis Dennis was also known as Glen Francis Dennis. Glenn was in 7th Field Artillery Regiment (Canada) durin WW ll.

Cora E. Conner was born in August 1871 in Michigan.^1,2 She was born in August 1871 in Washington, Macomb, Michigan.² She and Arthur Dennis were married on 22 February 1892.³ She died on 17 June 1934, at age 62, in Tuscola County, Michigan.^4,5 She was buried in Indian Fields Township Cemetery, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan.⁴

Anna E. Swadling was born in May 1875.^1,2 She was born about 1876 in Canada.² She and Edward Dennis were married on 14 March 1892 in Michigan.³ She died on 16 January 1960, at age 84.⁴

Anna E. Swadling was also known as Anna Swadling. She immigrated in 1881.² She was naturalized in 1919.²

Theodora (Dora) Mary Neal was born on 21 March 1886 in Tuscola County, Michigan.¹ She and William N. Dennis, Sr., were married on 25 December 1902 in Wisner, Tuscola, Michigan.² She died on 18 October 1954, at age 68, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.¹

Theodora (Dora) Mary Neal was also known as Theodora "Dora" Mary Neal. She was also known as Theodora Mary Neal.

Ida Esther Dennis was born on 24 August 1904 in Tuscola County, Michigan.^1,2,3,4 She and John Edward Goss were married on 25 December 1924 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^5,4 She died on 11 November 1985, at age 81, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^2,3,6 She was buried on 14 November 1985 in Floral Gardens, Midland, Michigan.

This story was discovered by Violet Dennis Sylvester after her Aunt Ida Died. She believes that Ida Dennis may have confused the origins of the Dennis family in Ontario with that of the Shively's or even the Tice family.

Ida Esther Dennis Goss's Story of the Dennis Family History:

In the early part of the 19th Century two brothers, John and James Dennis took passage from Wales, England for America, arriving in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Not long after their arrival, John , attracted by the tales of the west, decided to seek a fortune, while James remained in Ontario and soon met and married a Miss Sarah Tice. They homesteaded in Oxford County where the family of seven was born, five boys and two girls (Henry ,Sara, Peter, George, Jonathan, and Caroline.)

The Shively family were early settlers in the state of Pennsylvania, of Quaker and Mennonite Faith. The father died when the youngest was about 3 years of age. The eldest child, Catherine, married a wealthy neighbor, Jessis Weaver, who soon after moved to Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, where the family remained until grown up. There names were Catherine, Eliza, Frederic, Anna, David and Ester.

Following the marriage of George J. Dennis to Ether Shively on October 28, 1866, they resided near Elmer, Ontario for some time, then moved to Forrest, Ontario, where four children were born.(Arthur-6/16/1867, Lansing- 1/25/1869, Edward- 4.14.1870, George- 6/30/1872).

In the spring of 1880 they moved to Chase Twsp., Lake County, Michigan. where William was born on 9/12/1880. In the fall of 1882, the family moved to Indianfields Twsp., Tuscola County, Michigan, where they resided until Oct. 1892. Then they moved to Akron Twsp. Tuscola County, Michigan. On July 25, 1904 mother Ester Dennis departed from this life and on July 28th was laid to rest in Demerest Cemetery, Akron Twsp. Father, George Dennis died *?@(?1925 in Bay City and buried in the family lot in Demerest Cemetery.

In the early part of the 19th century in England, Robert Neal and Caroline Southgate came to America and settled in Livingston County, Michigan and a few years later after moved to Tuscola County, near Wisner, where eight children- 5 boys and 3 girls - grew up and married. (Walte, Eliza, John, Temperance, James, Charles, Lydia and Arthur.

James R. Neal married Mary Ann Causley of Bay City on July 3, 1879. To this union were born Louis, Maud, Bertha, Dora, Raymond, Robert, and Lela.

William Denis and Dora Neal were married at the home of her parents.

John Edward Goss was born on 29 July 1888 in Tyrone, Livingston, Michigan.¹ He and Ida Esther Dennis were married on 25 December 1924 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^2,3 He died on 12 April 1956, at age 67, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.

John Edward Goss was a Chipper in Foundry.¹ John Edward Goss was in WW I and drove a team of mules for the Ambulance Group out of Bay City, Michigan. He also used to "break" young horses so they pull wagons for farmers. Since young horses didn't like harnesses, it required patience and determination to train them, especially to work together as a team.

Evelyn Esther Goss was born on 28 March 1929 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.¹ She and Wallace (Wally) Leonard Shannon were married on 29 June 1947. She died on 12 December 1969, at age 40, in Midland, Midland, Michigan. She was buried in New Calvary Cemetery, Midland, Michigan.²

Wallace (Wally) Leonard Shannon was born on 17 April 1927 in Standish, Arenac, Michigan.^2,1,3 He and Evelyn Esther Goss were married on 29 June 1947. He was married on 23 May 1970.^4,5 He died on 16 November 2001, at age 74, in Midland, Midland, Michigan.^6,3 He died on 16 November 2001, at age 74, in Midland, County, Michigan, USA.⁶ He died on 19 November 2001, at age 74, in Midland, Midland, Michigan.⁶ He was buried on 20 November 2001 in New Calvary Cemetery, Midland, Michigan.^5,37

Wallace (Wally) Leonard Shannon was in Consumers Power. Wally worked for Consumers Power He served in the U.S. Navy. He was in the Navy when he and Evelyn eloped, much to the dismay of Evelyn's parents. After she passed away, leaving 8 daughters, Wally married Shirley Odette Ferguson on May 23, 1970. She had 3 daughters and 4 sons. Between the two of them they had 15 kids!

Obituary Notice, Midland paper, 2001-11-16:
Wallace L. "Wally" Shannon, 74, of Midland, loving husband and proud father of 15 children and 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, died Friday, November 16, 2001, at his residence. He was born April 17, 1927 in Standish, Mich., son of the late Henry and Ruth (LaClair) Shannon and proudly served with the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. He married his wife of 31 years, Shirley Ann (O'Dette) Ferguson May 23, 1970. Wally was employed by Consumers Power and retired after 37 years of service. He was a founding member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2141 in Midland serving as the Grand Knight of the council three times. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Coucil #414 in Bay City and served with its Color Corps and as a Faithful Navigator. Wally was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving besides his wife Shirley, are his 14 children and their spouses, Diana Glazier of Arizona, Nadine and Lavern Duby of Saginaw, Gladys and Gerry Bills of Arizona, Jonni Kay Shannon of Midland, Lisa Shannon and Kim Musante, both of Arizona, Lori and Jeff Fortman of Midland, John and Lynette Ferguson of Saginaw, Kathleen and Michael Ludwig of Midland, Don and Wanda Ferguson of Midland, Peggy and Brian Schindler of Florida, Scott and Darlene Ferguson of Midland, and Steven Ferguson of Florida. Also surviving are his 29 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his brother, Henry "Red" Shannon; his sister-in-law, Nancy Shannon and his brother-in-law and his wife, Edward and Ruth Goss. Mr. Shannon was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn (Goss) Shannon Dec. 12, 1969; his daughter Kelly Shannon Firth Dec. 18, 1997; one sister, Loretta Shannon; one brother, Anthony Shannon; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Ida Goss; one grandson, and one niece and two nephews. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001 from Blessed Sacrament Catholic. The Rev. Father Rick Filary and Deacon Mike Jankoviak will both officiate with inurnment to take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 in New Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Shannon's family will receive friends at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of services. A Christian Vigil service will take palce at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Monday evening. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the International Diabeter Center at the MidMichigan Medical Center or MidMichigan Hospice.

George James Dennis was born on 31 August 1906 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^1,2 He was born on 31 August 1906 in Washington, Macomb, Michigan.¹ He was born on 31 August 1906 in Midland, Michigan, USA.³ He died on 18 March 1912, at age 5, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^3,4,2 He was buried on 22 March 1912 in Demorest Cemetery, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan.^4,2,5

Alma May Dennis was born on 30 June 1908 in Midland County, Michigan. She was born on 30 June 1908 in Washington, Macomb, Michigan. She was born on 30 June 1908 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.¹ She died on 18 March 1910, at age 1, in Washington, Macomb, Michigan. She died on 27 March 1910, at age 1, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.^1,2 She was buried on 29 March 1910 in Demorest Cemetery, Akron, Tuscola, Michigan.^3,2,1,4