Rodney Dennis of Hartford, Connecticut, a brother of Mrs. Harry Finch of Red Bank, died last Friday, aged 78 years. Mr. Dennis had visited a great deal in Red Bank and was known to many of the residents here. He was a man of unusual ability and had filled many offices in Connecticut. He leaves two sons and three daughters.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, June 14, 1899

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