Harriett Mary Dennis

Born in 1867 in Stourpaine, Dorset, England.
Married in 1889 in Moordown, Holdenhurst to Leonard James Miles.
Died in 1957 in Bournemouth at age 90.

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Birth

1867 - Births in the District of Blandford in the County of Dorset.

When:   

August 6th, 1867

Where:   

Stourpaine

Name:   

Harriet Mary

Sex:   

Girl

Father:   

Philip Dennis

Occupation:   

Farm Labourer

Mother:   

Jane Dennis formerly Ainsworth

Informant:   

Jane Dennis, Mother, Stourpaine

Source: Copy of birth certificate.

1867 - Baptisms solemnized in the Parish of Stourpaine in the County of Dorset.
1867 Nov 17th No. 227: Harriet Mary; Philip & Sarah; Dennis; Stourpaine; Labourer

Source:  LDS Microfilm 1239247.

Marriage

1889 - Marriages in the Parish of Moordown, Holdenhurst in the County of Southampton.

When:   

10th August 1889

Groom:   

Leonard James Miles

Age:   

21

Condition:   

Bachelor

Profession:   

Plasterer

Residence:   

Winton

Father:   

Frederick Miles (deceased)

Father's Profession:   

Labourer

Bride:   

Harriett Mary Dennis

Age:   

22

Condition:   

Spinster

Profession:   

Laundress

Residence:   

Winton

Father:   

Philip Dennis

Father's Profession:   

Labourer

Best Man:   

Frank Miles

Maid of Honour:   

Sarah Jane Dennis

Source: Copy of Marriage Certificate.

Death

1957 - Deaths in the District of Bournemouth. - Entry 43.

When:   

Twenty seventh October 1957

Where:   

58 Emsbury Avenue, Emsbury Park

Name:   

Harriett Mary Miles

Sex:   

Female

Age:   

90 years

Occupation:   

Widow of Leonard James Miles, a Master Builder

Cause:   

Senile arterio sclerosis, Hypertension

Certified by:   

R.H. Lake MRCS

Informant:   

L.M. Miles, Daughter, Present at the death, 58 Emsbury Avenue, Emsbury Park, Bournemouth

Registered:   

Twenty eighth October 1957

Registrar:   

G. King, Registrar

Source: Copy of Death Certificate.

Ancestors

...........................................John Dennis
...........................................Sarah Read
........................Phillip Dennis
Harriett Mary Dennis
........................Jane Ainsworth
...........................................James Ainsworth
...........................................Mary Ann Knight

Brothers and Sisters

  1. Philip John Dennis (Blacksmith) was christened on the 12th of July 1863 in Stourpaine, Dorset and may have married in Oct-Dec 1888 in Blandford (Volume 5a Page 571) possibly to Ann Woolridge of Winterbourne Stickland, Dorset.
  2. Martha Dennis (Glover) was born in 1864/65 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  In 1891, Martha is a cook in Prestcot, Gloucester.
  3. Harriett Mary Dennis was born on the 6th of August and christened on the 17th of November 1867 in Stourpaine, Dorset and married on the 10th of August 1889 in Moordown to Leonard James Miles.
  4. Sarah Jane Dennis was born in 1870 in Stourpaine and christened on the 21st of March 1872 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  Witness at Harriet's wedding in 1889.
  5. James John Dennis was christened on the 3rd of February 1872 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  James may have died in Jul-Sep 1889 in Blandford (Volume 5a Page 138) at age 17.
  6. Arthur Dennis (Builder's Labourer) was christened on the 13th of October 1875 in Stourpaine, Dorset and married in Apr-Jun 1896 in South Stoneham to Emily Harriett Benham.  Emily was born in 1870/71 in Shirley, Hampshire.  They lived in South Stoneham, Southampton.
  7. Edwin Dennis was born in 1878 in Stourpaine, Dorset, and was married in Jul-Sep 1898 in Axbridge, Somerset to Elizabeth Annie Tomkins.  Elizabeth was born in 1874/75 in Wells, Somerset.
  8. Elizabeth Dennis was christened on the 18th of March 1880 in Stourpaine, Dorset.
  9. Harry Dennis was born in 1882/83 in Stourpaine, Dorset.
  10. William Dennis (Carter on Farm) was born in 1885/86 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  Possibly William Dennis born in Apr-Jun 1885 in Blandford (Volume 5a Page 254), Dorset.
  11. George Dennis was born in 1891 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  Blandford (Volume 5a Page 233).
Source: Stourpaine Census Records, Bishop's Transcripts LDS Film 1239247, Mary Dennis (descendant).

Descendants

    <<<< See Harry Miles's brothers and sisters >>>>
     

 

Census

1871 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 0830890 ED 7 Page 8.

East St. Cottage, Stourpaine.
 

Philip Dennis Head Mar 32 Ag. Lab. Dorset Gillingham
Jane Do. Wife Mar 25 Glover Do. Stourpaine
Philip John Do. Son . 8 Scholar Do. Do.
Martha Do. Daur . 6 Do. Do. Do.
Harriet Do. Daur . 4 Do. Do. Do.
Sarah Jane Do. Daur . 9mo . Do. Do.

1881 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 1341504 ED 7 Page 14.

East Street, Stourpaine.
 

Phillip Dennis Head Mar 37 Ag. Lab. Dorset Gillingham
Jane Do. Wife Do. 35 Glover Do. Stourpaine
Harriett Do. Daur Unm 13 Glover Do. Do.
Sarah Do. Do. Do. 10 Scholar Do. Do.
James Do. Son Do. 9 Do. Do. Do.
Arthur Do. Do. Do. 5 Do. Do. Do.
Edwin Do. Do. Do. 3 Do. Do. Do.
Elizabeth Do. Daur Do. 1 . Do. Do.

 

1881 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 1341504 ED 7 Page 6.

Water Street, Stourpaine.

Harriet's brother Philip and sister Martha are living with their grandparents.
 

James Ainsworth Head Mar 71 Ag. Lab. Dorset Stourpaine
Mary A. Do. Wife Mar 67 . Do. Spettisbury
Philip J. Dennis Grandson Unm 18 Blacksmith Do. Stourpaine
Martha Do. " Daur Do. 16 Glover Do. Do.

1891 Census - Holdenhurst, Hampshire. - LDS Microfiche 6096015-4 ED 28 Page 24.

Wellington Road, Winton, Holdenhurst, Hampshire.
 

Leonard J. Miles head M 22 Plasterer Hants Holdenhurst
Harriett M. Do. Wife M 23 . Dorset Stourpaine
Frank R. Do. Son . 3 months . Hants Winton

1891 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfiche 6096744, 3 of 4, Entry 82.

Corner, 2 rooms, Stourpaine.

Three of Harriet's brothers are living with their grandfather, James Ainsworth.
 

James Ainsworth Head Widr 81 Agricultural Labourer Dorset Stourpaine
Arthur Dennis Grand Son S 16 Agricultural Labourer Do. Do.
Edwin Do. Grand Son   12 Cowboy Ag. Do. Do.
William Do. Grand Son   5 Scholar Do. Do.

1901 Census - 19 Windsor Road, Winton, Southamptonshire.

Parish of Moordown, St. John the Baptist.

Leonard J. Miles Head M 32 Plasterer Hants. Winton
Harriet M. Do. Wife M 33   Dorset  Stourpaine
Frank R. Do. Son   10   Hants. Winton
Lily M. Do. Daur   7   Do. Do.
Alice B. Do. Do.   5   Do. Do.
Rose Do. Do.   3   Do. Do.
Harry C. Do. Son   9mo   Do. Do.

1901 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - RG 13/1973 Page 8.

Ash.

Harriet's parents and two youngest siblings.

 

Philip Dennis Head M 61 Carter on Farm Dorset Gillingham
Jane Do. Wife M 52 Glover Do. Stourpaine.
William Do. Son S 15 Carter on Farm Do. Do.
George Do. Son S 10   Do. Do.

 

Homes and Schools

Occupation

Hobbies and Interests

Other Comments

Treated at Boscombe Hospital near Christchurch for a stomach tumor.

Harriett was a happy and quiet woman. She had account number 3 at the Bournemouth Coop!

Other descendants:

Mary Dennis of Worcestershire (mary@dennis11.freeserve.co.uk)
William Dennis (c1780) and Harriet Woolfry
John Dennis (1811) and Sarah Read
Philip Dennis (1839) and Jane Ainsworth
Edwin Dennis (1878) and Elizabeth Tomkins
Edwin Dennis (1902) and Daisy Jelly

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