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John Denison

1755 – 1824

Miller, brewer and militia officer in Upper Canada

MillerBrewerMilitary officer
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About John Denison

Lived 1755 – 1824 (aged 68). John Denison was a miller, brewer and military officer.

John Denison was an early settler of Upper Canada. He was a militia officer and became a member of Upper Canada's notorious Family Compact.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Miller, brewer, military officer

Family & relationships

Spouse
Sophia Taylor (Upper Canada)
Child
Charles Denison (Upper Canada)
Child
George Taylor Denison
Child
Thomas Denison (Upper Canada)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Denison's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Denison?

miller, brewer and militia officer in Upper Canada

When was John Denison born?

John Denison was born on 20 November 1755 in Yorkshire.

When did John Denison die?

John Denison died on 28 October 1824 in York.

What was John Denison's occupation?

John Denison was a miller, brewer and military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Denison

· Wikidata: Q105622518

· DBpedia: John Denison (Upper Canada)

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