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Metadata

Name

Dennis, Joseph Jr.

Othernames

Joe

Born

2/9/1862

Birthplace

Chasewater County, Cornwall, England

Deceased

9/24/1937

Deceased where

Golden

Places of residence

Emmigrated to the U.S. at age 5
Golden, CO (arrived age 16)

Titles & honors

Golden Police Chief, 1921-1925
Jefferson County Sheriff
Worshipful Master Golden Masonic Lodge

Father

Joseph Dennis

Nationality

English

Notes

Operated livery at northeast corner of 13th and Jackson with Carlos Lake. Served as Jefferson County Sheriff and was instrumental in preventing bloodshed at Leyden mine strike in 1914. Also served as Worshipful Masonic of Golden City Lodge #1, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons.

Occupation

Actor, Western Chivalry (1910), The Bandit King (1907), and The Best Man Wins (1909).
Law Enforcement
Livery Proprietor

Publications

Bronco Billy and the Essanay Film Company, page 262

Role

Law

Spouse

Anna (d. 1913)

Children

Orville L. Dennis
Ethel
Jeanette
Emily
Joseph E.
Orville

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0263 - Jefferson County 1932
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