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Ancestors of George Washington Denham
Generation No. 1
1. George Washington Denham, born June 09, 1850 in Putnam, GA; died May 20, 1938 in Bernice, LA. He was the son of 2. Thomas Jefferson Denham and 3. Ann C Mappin. He married (1) Elizabeth F Grafton Abt. 1875. She was born January 06, 1854 in Mississippi, and died July 20, 1892 in Shiloh, LA. She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Grafton and Mary Jane Tyson. He married (2) Georgia A Brazel March 05, 1893 in Union Parish, LA. She was born October 12, 1865 in AR, and died Abt. February 21, 1931. She was the daughter of Benjamin J Brazeal and Vicey Haywood.
Notes for George Washington Denham:
(Attachment "D017") - 1860 Census Newton Co., MS
George is listed as 10 years old born in Georgia.
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(Attachment "D033") - 1880 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4 pg 493
George is listed as 30 years old born in Georgia, as well as both of his parents. He is listed as a farmer married to E.L. which I believe is Elizabeth Grafton. Two of his children are living with him.
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(Attachment "D034") - 1900 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4
George is listed in the Census as 49 years old married to Georgia A for 7 years. Living next door to George Denham is Mary Grafton (Elizabeth's Mother) with 3 grand children living with her (George's kids).
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(Attachment "D035") - 1910 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4 district of Bernice
George is listed in the census as 59 Years old. He is still married to Georgia Ann for 17 years now. Mary Grafton no longer lives next door to them.
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(Attachment "D036") - 1920 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4
George is listed in the census as 70 years old married to Georgia Ann. He has three of his sons living with him.
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(Attachment "D053") - 1930 Census Union Co., LA ward 4 pg208 sheet 13A
George is listed on the census as 80 years old born in born in Georgia, and still married to Georgia. He has one son living with him George.
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(Attachment "D037") John Emmitt Denham SSN Application
On the application John lists George W. Denham as his father.
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Family Memories:
George moved from Georgia to the log cabin in Lousiana he bought from a negro family, it was in foreclosure. They slept in the loft. The old farm house burned down in late 1920 or early 30's. It's been said the house burned down because of a still that was in the house. George had to borrow to rebuild a house. He had to pay $80.00 approx. a year for 10 years to repay his loan. George gave his homestead to his son Garland Denham who finished repaying the loan.
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Some say George died March 05, 1893 in Union Parish LA. However others say February 5, 1931. It's been said that George and Georgia died 3 weeks apart.
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(Attachment "D062") - Letter from GW Denham 1923 to his son John (transcribed)
Wednesday Eve., Bernice LA - December 5, 1923
Hello Johnny, your mama just received a letter from you, we more glad indeed to hear from you. Especially me for I haven't heard a word from you since you left. I met Cecil at Ruston, was very formally, impressed with him indeed. I was glad you had such a fine associate as such, and such a fine place to call home. But dear boy I was awfully disheartend to think you had the least idea of ???ing off with Young Kelley. Young had better buy a long shal he hear seeing after and coming for his wife and child. Well son I just got in from my trip. I had a nice time all around, so I am satisfied to get back home. Your mama is arriving so will just in with her.
by by
from Daddie
GW Denham
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Notes for Georgia A Brazel:
(Attachment "D038") - 1870 Census Arkansas Union Co. pg 544
In searching for Georgia as a young girl I believe I have identified who who parents are. Listed in the census page 544 there is a Benjamin Brazel who is married to what looks like Visey. Their children are Georgia A., John, and Sally. All of the family is listed as being born in Lousiana. Georgia is listed in the census as a 6 year old.
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(Attachment "D039") - 1880 Census Union Co. Lousiana - Ward 3 pg 454
Georgia is listed in the census as 15 years old born in Lousiana. Her parents are listed as Benjamin and Visey (sp?) both of which were born in Lousiana. The children are Georgia, John, Sarah, Russes (sp?), Mary Ann, Benjamin, and Sally (sp?). I believe this is the same family from the census above.
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Note: 1890 Census Lousiana is not available yet.
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(Attachment "D034") - 1900 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4
Georgia is listed as 35 years old born in Louisiana. Her father was born in Arkansas, and her mother in Louisiana. She is married to George Washington Denham and have been married for 7 years at the time of the Census.
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(Attachment "D035") - 1910 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4 District of Bernice
Georgia is listed in the Census as 45 years old. However now she is listed as being born in Arkansas, instead of Lousiana as it indicated in the 1900 Census.
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(Attachment "D036") - 1920 Census Union Co., LA - ward 4
Georgia is listed as 56 years old she is listed as being born in Louisiana as well as bother her parents.
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(Attachment "D053") - 1930 Census Union Co., LA ward 4 pg208 sheet 13A
Georgia is listed in the census as 65 years old born in Louisiana.
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(Attachment "D037") - John Emmitt Denham SSN Application
On Johns social security application he lists Georgia Brazzeal as his mother.
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Many in our family have been told we have Cherokee Indian in our line. We believe this is from the line of Georgia Brazzeal. However we've not been able to support this claim thus far.
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Georgia is buried in Junction City, Arkansas. Although many of the census reflect Georgia's birthday is in 1864 many family members dispute this, they've all been raised to believe she was born in 1865 therefore I'm changing this date to reflect this.
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More About Georgia A Brazel:
Burial: Junction City, Arkansas
Marriage Notes for George Denham and Georgia Brazel:
Marriage is listed on the Family Tree Maker CD #1 as follows:
George W. Denham m Georgie A. Brazzell 03-05-1893 in Union Parish, LA
References Sec II, Ch. 52 - (1839-1900) Book 8 pg 795
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More About George Denham and Georgia Brazel:
Marriage: March 05, 1893, Union Parish, LA
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