At his home near Franklin, on Thursday, June 15, 1899, William G. Dennis, aged 74 years, 7 months and 29 days.

He was born in Overton county, Tennessee, October 17, 1824. He was married in his native state to Miss Elizabeth Arnett, and afterwards moved to this county. To them were born nine children - four sons and five daughters - of whom one son and four daughters survive him. He was a brother of the late Gabriel Dennis, of this city, and was well known to many of our older citizens. The remains were brought to the Rogers cemetery, where short services were conducted by the Rev. W. D. Blaylock, after which the body was laid rest in the cemetery.