Dennison in Bedminster

[paulhill]

Hi, I have a Robert Dennison in my tree who was born in Bedminster about 1789 and who was a Gardener in the 1841 census.

In the "matthews" directory for 1793-94 for Bristol I found a James Dennison who was also a Gardener in Bedminster.

Does anyone know how i can find out if James was Roberts father or any other relation.

             Many Thanks, Paul.

[StintonLomas]

Hi
Don't forget to look in Somerset.

Might be worth asking on the Somerset board as well.

[paulhill]

Will do, Thanks.

[CDennison]

Hi. I have some good news for you! I have been tracing my Dennison line in Bedminster for 25 years and can shed light on your query.

The James Dennison you mention is my greatggreatgreatgreatgreat grandfather. He was indeed a gardener in Bedminster,as was his son James and grandson William.

Robert Dennison, gardener, was the son of Joseph Dennison, also a gardener in Bedminster!

James was the son of John Dennison. Joseph was the son of Joseph Dennison.

I believe John and Joseph(elder) to be brothers, who emigrated from Scotland circa 1740-1750.

All the above lived in and around North Street and West Street, Bedminster.

If you require further information, such as dates,wives,children etc, then let me know.

How are you related to Robert Dennison?

[paulhill]

Hi, This great.
I would love to know the DOB, occupation and wives of the two Joseph Dennison's, if you have the information!

I would also be interested to know any info you have on the Scottish connection.

I am descended from one of Robert Dennison's daughters, who married a man named George Caswell, who was a Miner in Bedminster.

Many Thanks for taking the trouble, Paul.

[CDennison]

Hi Paul. I will dig out what information I can find in my files on Sunday and get back to you! Colin

[CDennison]

Hi Paul.I have listed below the information that I have for the Dennison branch that you are interested in. I found that during my research in Bedminster and Bristol that there are occasions when the Dennison name becomes Dennis. This has been confirmed to me by an independent professional researcher. Beware however, as the vast majority of Dennis entries in Bristol do indeed apply to Dennis families, not Dennisons!

You stated that you found Robert Dennison, born in Bedminster,gardener, in the 1841 census. I have not found him in the Bedminster census. Did you find him in the Bedminster census, or in the census for some other area?

I hope this information will be of some use to you. I will give you some info on the Scottish link, hopefully the week after next. Regards, Colin

1755 July 31 Bedminster Bapt. Joseph son of Joseph & Mary Dennison
1776 Oct  20 Bedminster Marr. Joseph Denison & Susannah Hill botp
1777 Aug 24 Bedminster Bapt. Mary dau of Joseph & Susannah Denison
1779 Dec 26 Bedminster Bapt. Ann dau of Joseph & Susannah Dennison
1785 Apr 3   Bedminster Bapt. Sarah dau of Joseph & Susannah Dennis
                    born 1782 Jan 19
1785 Apr 3   Bedminster Bapt. Robert son of Joseph & Susannah Dennis
                     born 1785 Mar 13
1791 Apr 24 Bedminster Bapt. Susannah dau of Joseph & Susannah Dennis
                     born 1791 Mar 19
1796 May 25 Bedminster Susannah Dennis buried, aged 42
1810 July 24 Bedminster Joseph Dennis buried, aged 59
1812 Jan 26 Bedminster Bapt. Ann dau of Robert & Elizabeth Dennis.
                     born 1812 Jan 2
1814 Dec 18 Bedminster Bapt. Robert son of Robert & Elizabeth Dennison
                     West Street, Coalminer.
1818 May 10 Bedminster Bapt. John son of Robert & Elizabeth Dennison
                      West Street, Coalminer.
1820 July 16 Bedminster Bapt. Susan dau of Robert & Elizabeth Dennison
                      West Street, Gardener.
1820 Dec 24 Bedminster. John Dennison, West Street, buried aged 3y6m
1821 Jan 16 Bedminster. Susan Dennison, West Street, buried aged 7months
1822 May 26 Bedminster Bapt. John son of Robert & Elizabeth Dennison
                      West Street, Coalminer.
1838 June 9  Bedminster. Death of Elizabeth Dennison, aged 60, wife of                     
                     Roberta Dennison, coal miner. Died in White Street
1841 Census . . . . you have already seen? See my query above.
1851 Census  13 West Street, Bedminster
                      Robert Dennison   Head   62  widower  gardener, bn.Bedminster
                      Elizabeth Andrews Dau    41   widow    laundress bn.Bedminster
                      Elizabeth Andrews Gdau  13                 laundress bn.Bedminster
1858 Sept 7  St.Philip & Jacob, Bristol 
                      Marriage of Robert Dennison,60,widower,haulier 
                      residing Old Market Street.Son of Joseph Dennison,gardener.   
                      Marriage to Jane Taylor,60,widow,Old Market Street, dau of   
                      Henry Thorne, labourer.
1861 Census  Marsh Lane, Bedminster                     
                       Robert Dennison   Head 74 coalminer, bn.Bedminster
                       Jane Dennison      Wife   69 laundress,bn.Bedminster
1871 Census  Marsh Lane,Bedminster
                       Robert Dennison  Head 87 no occupation
                       Jane Dennison     Wife   80 formerly laundress
1873 June 2   Bedminster.  Death of Robert Dennison,88, coal haulier,
                      Marsh Lane
1874 June 9   St.Paul,Bristol. Death of Jane Dennison,85, widow of Robert   
                       Dennison,collier. 4 Albion Place, Bristol

[paulhill]

Hi Colin,
I'm not certain but I think my Robert Dennison is listed in the 1841 census as "Robert Denniss".

He is a Coal Miner living in West Street in Bedminster and he is living with an Ann, who could be his daughter. He is also living with a Thomas who's date of birth fits in with Robert's son, John's date of birth on the info you sent me!??!

Thanks so much for taking the time to send this information, It has certainly filled out my family tree.

                    Best Wishes, Paul. 

[CDennison]

You're very welcome! I missed one critical entry yesterday :

1808 March 7 St.Michael, Bristol .Marriage. Robert Dennison to Elizabeth Roach.

Regards, Colin.