Hi Anna,
According to Jim Graves and the International Brick Collectors  
Association database, DENIES probably refers to John A. Denies (maybe  
also Dennie) who was a brickmaker in Memphis, TN, between 1925 and  
1964.  The parenthetical reference in the database makes me think that  
John was the second generation maker, so his parents may also have  
used that brand.  I'd check your local business directories.

Cheers,
Tim Scarlett


On Feb 18, 2009, at 3:15 PM, Anna Lunn wrote:

> Hello all! I recently found a brick on a mid-twentieth century site  
> with
> "DENIES" stamped on one side. I can't find this particular mark in  
> Gurcke's
> book or at any of my typical resources. Is anyone familiar with the  
> company
> that made these bricks?
>
> Thanks,
> Anna Lunn
> Weaver and Associates, LLC
> 2563 Broad Avenue
> Memphis, Tennessee 38112
> 901.452.7554
> 901.452.7803 (fax)