Vann, Elizabeth C. Denny, 1884-1977.

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Civic leader, genealogist, author; Richmond, Virginia.

From the description of Papers, 1920-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553520

Elizabeth C. Denny Vann (1884-1977) and her sister Margaret C. Denny Dixon (1882-1964) were genealogists and authors who were also active in civic affairs in Richmond, Virginia. The result of their research can be seen in four books which they coauthored. These books were the following: Denny Genealogy, 3 vols. (1944-1951); Brumback-Hotsinpiller Genealogy (1961), and also a pamphlet, Virginia's First German Colony [Germanna] (1961). In addition to publishing the results of their research the sisters made numerous public appearances, such as the annual Germanna Family Reunions, in order to keep in contact with their relatives.

From the guide to the Elizabeth C. Denny Vann and Margaret C. Denny Dixon Papers, 1920-1977, (The Library of Virginia)

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creatorOf Elizabeth C. Denny Vann and Margaret C. Denny Dixon Papers, 1920-1977 Library of Virginia
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associatedWith Bramback family. family
associatedWith Denny family. family
associatedWith Dixon, Margaret C. Denny, 1882-1964, person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Virginia
Virginia--Orange County
Orange County (Va.)
Frederick County (Va.)
Germanna (Va.)
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Germans
Ironwork
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Birth 1884

Death 1977

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