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Melvin Ralph Dennis was born on 27 June 1919 in Midland, Midland, Michigan.¹ He and Pearl Virginia Kummert were married on 10 November 1945 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.² He and Pearl Virginia Kummert were married on 10 November 1945 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. He died on 13 March 1983, at age 63, in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.¹ He was buried in Floral Gardens Cemetery, Bay City, Bay, Michigan.

Melvin Ralph Dennis was also known as Melvin Dennis. He was also known as Melvin Dennis. Melvin Ralph Dennis entered the Army Air Force on 10/8/1942. He served in the Pacific Asiatic Theater of Operations and was Honorably discharged on 12/18/1945, with the rank of Sergeant. SS#-365-33-794.

He lost an eye as a child from an unfortunate accident. It never interfered with his life in any way. He worked for and retired from Dow Chemical Company, Midland , Michigan.

Bay City Times Obituary, March 14, 1983, pg. 8B, Col. 3-4

Dennis, Melvin R.
Bay city MI.

Mr.Dennis passed away following a brief illness, Sunday evening, March 13, 1983, at his residence. Age 63 years, he was born June 27, 1919 in Midland, MI., and has lived in Bay City most of his life. He retired from Dow Chemical Company, Midland MI., where he was employed for 40 years. At the time of his retirement, he was Officer Manager of the Bio-Chemical Research Center. Mr. Dennis was a member of the Free Methodist Church; President of the church Trustees; Church Auditor; and a member of the Church Area Finance Comittee. During World War II, he served with the Army Air Corps as a Sergeant in the Seventh Fighter Wing Headquarters. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #485. He is survived by his wife, the former Pearl Kummert, whom he married on November 10, 1945 in Bay City. He is also survived by 3 daughters: Mrs. Dennis (Karen) Martens, Mrs. Thomas (Sandra) Kukla and Mrs. John (Jan) Wardynski, all of Bay City; 6 Grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs Ida Goss, Mrs Edna Kuhn, both of Bay City, and Mrs. Helen Ross of Kawkawlin; 4 brothers: William of Bay City, Gerald of Kawkawlin, Clarence of Allbright Shores and Mark of Rhodes, MI., several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1983 at the Free Methodist Chirch. Rev. Kenneth Rowe will officiate with interment in Floral Gardens Cemetery under the auspices of the V.F.W. Post 485. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. when the family will be present, Monday 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m., Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. He will be taken to the church to lie in state Wednesday from 12 Noon, and until services. For those who so desire, memorials will be available at the funeral home for the Free Methodist Church building Fund.

Lillian Emily Cooke was born about 1895 in Port Huron, Saint Clair, Michigan.¹ She and Minno Alphonsus Dennis were married on 16 September 1918 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.¹

Benjamin Kinsey was born about 1808 in Upper Canada. He died on 8 July 1871 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

1861 CANADA WEST CENSUS
Personal Census - Enumeration District No. - , of the [Township of Malahide], in the [County of Elgin]
Page 104
No. 37-43
House: Frame
No. of Stories: 1
No. of Families Living in House: 1

Names of Inmates: BENJAMIN KINSEY
Profession, Trade or Occupation: Farmer
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M. [Wesleyan Methodist]
Age next Birthday: 52 [1809]
Sex: M
Married or Single: M
Residents, Members of Family, M

Names of Inmates: CATHERINE KINSEY *
* [Benjamin had re-married after the 1845 death of first wife Nancy Dennis.]
Profession, Trade or Occupation: Farmer
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 53 [1808]
Sex: F
Married or Single: M
Residents, Members of Family, F

Names of Inmates: ISRAEL KINSEY
Profession, Trade or Occupation: Labourer
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 22 [1839]
Sex: M
Married or Single: S
Residents, Members of Family, M

* [Children Alvin and Alma would be from the 2nd marriage to Catherine ( ).]
* [If born in 1845, George could possibly be the child of Nancy.]
Names of Inmates: GEORGE KINSEY
Profession, Trade or Occupation: -
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 16 [1845] *
Sex: M
Married or Single: S
Residents, Members of Family, M

Names of Inmates: ALVIN KINSEY
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 11 [1850] *
Sex: M
Married or Single: S
Residents, Members of Family, M
Children attending school within the year: y

Names of Inmates: ALMA KINSEY
Place of Birth: U.C.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 11 [1850]
Sex: F
Married or Single: S
Residents, Members of Family, F
Children attending school within the year: y

Names of Inmates: Sarah Fuller
Place of Birth: U.S.
Religion: W.M.
Age next Birthday: 24
Sex: F
Married or Single: S
Residents, Members of Family, F
______________________________

1871 Census of Canada
Schedule No. 1.- Nominal Return of the LIving
Province: Ontario
District No. 6 East Elgin
Sub-District No. C Township of Malahide, Division No. 4
Page 52 & 53
Houses Inhabited: 205
Families: 205
Line: 20 & 1-4

Names: KINSEY, BENJAMIN
Sex: M
Age: 63 [1808]
Country or Province of Birth: Ont
Religion: Maneese
Origin: German
Profession, Occupation, or Trade: Farmer
Married or Widowed: M

Names: KINSEY, CATHARINE
Sex: F
Age: 63
Country or Province of Birth: Ont
Religion: Maneese
Origin: German
Profession, Occupation, or Trade: -
Married or Widowed: M

Names: KINSEY, ALVIN
Sex: M
Age: 21
Country or Province of Birth: Ont
Religion: Maneese
Origin: German
Profession, Occupation, or Trade: Farmer
Married or Widowed: -

Names: KINSEY, ALMA
Sex: F
Age: 21
Country or Province of Birth: Ont
Religion: Maneese
Origin: German
Profession, Occupation, or Trade: -
Married or Widowed: -

Names: Fuller, George
Sex: M
Age: 26
Country or Province of Birth: Ont
Religion: Maneese
Origin: German
Profession, Occupation, or Trade: -
Married or Widowed: -
______________________________

http://www.findagrave.com
Benjamin Kinsey
Birth: unknown
Death: Jul. 8, 1871
66th year
Spouse:
Nancy Kinsey (__ - 1845)
Children:
Joseph Kinsey (__ - 1863)
Burial: Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Created by: Polar Bear Mom
Record added: Feb 09, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial # 47924600.

Jane Kinsey was born on 16 September 1842 in Elgin County, London District, Canada West. She and Wilson Armstrong were married on 23 March 1863 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹ She died on 26 February 1924, at age 81, in Tawas, Iosco, Michigan.

Jane Kinsey immigrated in 1889.²

Wilson Armstrong was born in March 1842 in Ireland. He and Jane Kinsey were married on 23 March 1863 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.¹ He died on 24 August 1923, at age 81, in Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan.

Wilson Armstrong immigrated in 1889.²

Thomas Armstrong was born on 11 June 1865 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. He died on 5 May 1946, at age 80, in Burton, Genesee, Michigan.

Thomas Armstrong was a Farmer/Saw Mill Carpenter.^1,2 He immigrated in 1889.¹

Nancy Ann Armstrong was born on 1 December 1866 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. She died on 21 December 1947, at age 81, in Burton, Genesee, Michigan.

Martha J. Armstrong was born on 23 May 1871 in Malahide Township, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She died on 9 June 1924, at age 53, in Fremont, Isabella, Michigan.

William David Armstrong was born on 31 December 1874 in Elgin County, Ontario, Canada. He died on 14 February 1927, at age 52, in Tawas City, Iosco, Michigan.¹

William David Armstrong was a Farmer.² He immigrated in 1889.²

John R. Armstrong was born on 5 January 1878 in Ontario, Canada.¹ He died on 10 August 1951, at age 73, in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.

Rose Ann Aldrich was born in 1880 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. She died in 1923, at age ~43, in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.

Owen Armstrong was born on 11 December 1907 in Rose City, Ogemaw, Michigan.¹ He and Alice Mary Hamblin were married on 12 January 1929 in Clarkston, Oakland, Michigan.² He died on 18 April 1977, at age 69, in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.

Alice Mary Hamblin was born on 10 June 1910 in Mount Clemens, Macomb, Michigan. She and Owen Armstrong were married on 12 January 1929 in Clarkston, Oakland, Michigan.¹ She died on 2 April 1987, at age 76, in Sacramento, Sacramento, California.

Alice Armstrong was born in November 1929 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan. She died in 1930, at age ~1, in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan.

Owen John Armstrong was born in November 1930 in Michigan. He died on 12 October 2000, at age 69, in Michigan.

Thomas Guy Armstrong was born on 20 March 1934 in Michigan. He died on 10 May 1937, at age 3, in Michigan.

Robert James Armstrong was born on 2 August 1936 in Michigan. He died in May 1975, at age 38, in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.