Denton James Larimer1,2

b. 18 June 1870, d. 19 September 1942
FatherJames M.K. Larimer2 b. 1819, d. 1890
MotherEliza J. McKee2 b. May 1827, d. 1911
Birth18 Jun 1870 Denton James Larimer was born on 18 Jun 1870 in Virginia.1,2 
  He was the 3rd son, and youngest child, in a family of 8 children. An older brother died in 1886, followed by a sister in 1888. 
Cens-190019 Jun 1900  Following his father's death in 1890, Denton assumed the role of head of the family. In 1900 he was enumerated farming in the Holston District of Washington County with his mother and sister Sarah also in the home. Denton was 30 years old and single.3 
Marriage He married Viola Keys.4 
Death19 Sep 1942 Denton died on 19 Sep 1942 at age 72.1 
Burial He was buried at Friendship Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Last Edited23 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 202. Stone reported to read: Denton J. Larimer, 18 Jun 1870-19 Sep 1942.
  2. [S163] Jas M.K. Larimer household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 50B, dwelling 428, family 428. Dec. 2007, image 50 of 54. Household includes: Jas M.K. Larimer61, farmer; Eliza J., 52, wife; Sarah M., 28, dau; Mary A., 23, dau; Joanna, 20, dau; Laura, 17, dau; Wm A.V., son; Jas D., 10, son; all b. VA.
  3. [S574] Denton J. Larmer household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 114, sheet 13B, dwelling 238, family 240, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Dec. 2007, image 26 of 73. Household includes: Denton J. Larmer [sic], 29 [or 30, hard to read], b. June 1870, sgl, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer, owns farm; Eliza, mother, 72, wid, b. May 1827, mother of 8 children, 4 are living, b. VA, parents b. VA; Sarah M., sister, 49, b. Oct. 1850, VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 202. Monument for Denton J. Larimer also inscribed: Viola Keys Larimer, his wife, 5 Jan. 1888--.