Irish 1901 census shows as farmer.
Children started coming to US about 1896 settling in boston area.
Of Stravanies, Cloonclare, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrum, Ireland. Some of the family is still Sligo Ireland. Francis and Mary had 12 of 15 children emmigrate to and settle in the Boston area
also sp McLaughlin
after 4 years in US went back to Ireland
Francis Hiram Dennison ~ Born in Norwood, Massachusetts November 10, 1876. An Electrician by trade; working and living in Boston, Ma. in earlier years. He passed on February 8, 1959 at their home in Quincy, Ma. He was a quiet and humble fellow. We have fond memories of them both.
shows in 1880 census as Frank H Denison and female??
had seen name as DESMON
Hannah Jane Rooney ~ Born in Carrick on Shannon, Cloonclare, Letrium, Ireland Nov. 2, 1889. Came to
USA from England May 11, 1906 to Boston, Massachusetts and worked as a Servant in a boarding house until she married Francis Hiram Dennison in Boston on April 23, 1916. They moved to Quincy, Ma. into own home by 1930. Resided there until her passing on September 4, 1959. She was a wonderful Nana to her 7 grandchildren, an accomplished cook, and loved her roses. She tatted, crocheted, and quilted for her home necessities and enjoyment.
Nanna
John Arthur Dennison ~ Born May 27, 1925 Boston, Massachusetts. Died in WWII April 6, 1945.
A private First Class 14th Armored Division. Honored with the Purple Heart Medal and the Bronze Star
Medal. He is buried at the American Cemetary for US Military in Lorraine, France. Never married
came to USA when he was about 18.(1911). Family story tells how he was very tough and mean. One story tells of how he supposedly committed some crime and wanted by the Brittish. He was very anti-Brittish. Played the fiddle.