Douglas James Denby was the son of John Albert and Hazel (Howe) Denby. He married Idabell Mary West, date unknown, and together they had 7 children, two now deceased, Lea Lynne who passed away on February 12, 2007 at the age of 49 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI and Jeffrey James Denby who passed away July 14, 2008 at the age of 54 in Gladwin, MI. Doug was a truck driver employed by a Lansing Construction firm. Doug was 50 years old when he died of a heart condition.

Social Security Death Index
about Douglas Denby
Name: Douglas Denby
Born: 22 Feb 1920
Died: Jul 1970
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

U.S. Obituary
Name: Douglas J. Denhy
Gender: Male
Death Age: 50
Birth Date: abt 1920
Residence Place: MASON Douglas ,1 .
Death Date: Abt 1970
Death Place: Lansing
Obituary Date: 23 Jul 1970
Obituary Place: Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Mother:
Hazel Sheader
Spouse:
Ida-hell
Child:
Cynthia Johnson
Diana Denby
Gi-netta
Lea
Denise
Jeffrey
Siblings:
John
Wayne
Kenneth
Lucille Clutter
Irene Anderson
Laura Day

U.S. World War II Draft Registration
Name: Douglas James Denby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 22
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1920
Birth Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
Residence Place: Holt, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Registration Date: 14 Sep 1942
Registration Place: Holt, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Employer: M F Allen -Guernsey Milk Co
Weight: 140
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 4
Next of Kin: John A Denby
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Douglas James Denby Self (Head)
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Douglas J Denby
[Douglas I Denby]
Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 10
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Williamston, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Map of Home: Williamston, Ingham, Michigan
Street Address: East Grand River St
House Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 6
Family Number: 196
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
John A Denby 47 Head
Hazel Denby 37 Wife
Laura H Denby 15 Daughter
Irene A Denby 12 Daughter
Douglas J Denby 10 Son
John R Denby 8 Son
Kenneth E Denby 3 Son
Wayne F Denby 1 Son

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Douglas Denby
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Home in 1940: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan
Map of Home in 1940: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 52A
Institution: State Prison Southern Michigan
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 1
Douglas Denby Michigan 1940 Blackman Township, Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
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