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DEATH OF ROBERT H. DENNIS
Accident at Hagersville Proved Fatal-Young Man 28 Years of Age.
[Welland Telegraph, 14 November 1911]
After lying in the hospital with a broken neck for over two days, Robert H. Dennis died on Friday night.
The accident in which the injury was sustained occurred near Hagersville on Wednesday morning. Mr. Dennis fell from a load of lumber at the plant of the Crown Gypsum works. Although an operation was performed and every effort made to save his life, it was in vain.
The deceased was twenty-eight years of age. He was born in Gainsboro. His father, J.W. Dennis, and five brothers and two sisters survive.
Funeral services were held on Sunday morning at the residence of his brother on Albion Street, being conducted by the Rev. Mr. Swayze, pastor of the Disciple Church. Interment was made at Drummond Hill cemetery.
Died: 10 November 1911
if anyone has more information about Robert H Dennis, his brother on Albion St or who is father J.W.Dennis or his brothers and sisters, it would be much appreaicted
Hi Anna
I did a cursory search and his father was Joel W Dennis and mother, Eliza Ann Baughman. Eliza appears to have been buried at Drummond HIll cemetery, having died 26 December 1904. Joel reportedly died 26 February 1916.
I hope this helps in your research. B
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