[1] He was a descendant of Sir Anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII.
The sixth Baronet was a founder of the North-West Mounted Police in Canada, Indian agent and author.
[2] He was a Director of William Denny & Brothers Ltd, shipbuilders and engineers, of Dumbarton.
The heir presumptive is the present holder's younger brother, Thomas Francis Coningham Denny (born 1956).
The heir apparent is the present holder's only son Patrick Charles Alistair Denny (born 1985).