Physician, PO Westboro, was born in Morris County, NJ, October 9, 1830. His parents were James R & Elizabeth (Dilley) Deniston. The former was born in Lancaster County, PA and the latter in Essex County, NJ. They removed to Hamilton County, Ohio & settled at Bethany, and in 1845 moved to Milford, Clermont County, where Mrs. Deniston died in August, 1846. Mr. Deniston died in Columbus in 1866, where he moved in 1862. His father, John W. Deniston, served through the long struggle of 8 years, under General George Washington, for our National Independence, and died in 1858, at the ripe age of 94 years. Capt. Deniston was reared to manhood in Bethany & Milford, and received his excellent education through the common schools. At the age of 17, he took up the study of medicine under Dr. Speese, of that county. He prosecuted the study one year, and then began the saddler's trade which he learned and followed til 1855, in Montgomery and Lynchburg. In 1855, he resumed the study of medicine, under the preceptorship of Dr. S. J. Spence of Lynchburg, with whom he remained three years. He attended the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati, and graduated with the honors of his class in July, 1859. The spring of 1859, he removed to Westboro, and after finishing his medical education he began practicing. June 15th, 1861, he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company E, 47th Regiment OVI. He was chosen First Lieutenant, and January 9,1862 he was promoted to Captain of Company E. He, with his company, served in the Army of West Virginia and participated in the engagements at Carnifex Ferry, Miller's Ferry, Meadow Bluffs, and Charleston. June 4th, 1863, Capt. Deniston resigned and returned home, and the 29th of August following he was commissioned by Gov. David Todd as Colonel of the Second Regiment of Clinton County Militia. He held this position til September, 1864, when he recruited Company C, 175th OVI. He was then elected 2nd Lieutenant, and subsequently was assigned the Captaincy of the company he recruited. He led his company mid the flying shot and shell of numerous battles. Among the leading engagements were Columbia, Spring Hill, Turnpike Station, Franklin, Nashville and Brentwood. He was Provost Marshal of Maury County, Tennessee. At the Battles of Franklin & Nashville, he acted as Major General of the 175th OVI. July 16, 1865, he, with his company, were honorably discharged at Camp Deniston, Ohio for the very valuable services they rendered. Capt. Deniston was both a valiant soldier and an efficient officer, and nobly supported the Flag of the Union. At the close of his military achievements, Capt. Deniston returned to Westboro and resumed his practice. He established a very extensive business, and as a physician he has been successful. Since August 1880, he has been employed as physician at the Ursuline Convent at St. Martin's, Brown County. November 4th, 1852, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Troutwine, a daughter of John & Maria Troutwine, and a native of Clinton County, where she was born June18,1829. Of the 7 children of this union, 4 are living as follows: Ada M; James E; Anna R; and Bessie E. Mrs. Deniston departed this life in May, 1876, and Dr. Deniston again married, this time, August 7, 1878, to Mrs. Maggie Hockett, widow of Dr. Asa Hockett and daughter of Albert & Elizabeth Hampton. Mrs. Deniston, also a native of this county, was born July 21st, 1839. Dr. Deniston & family are members of the Christian Church. Dr. Deniston is identified with the IOOF as Treasurer and is also connected with the encampment. He is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.