Dennis Kimberly (October 23, 1790 – December 15, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician. Kimberly was born October 23, 1790, in what was then a part of New Haven, Connecticut, and is now the town of Orange, Connecticut. He was the youngest but one of the twelve children of Capt. Silas and Sarah (Smith) Kimberly. He was fitted for collegein the school at Litchfield South Farms. In early life he bestowed much time on military affairs, holding finally the rank of Major General in the Connecticut State Militia. Other public offices were thrust upon him.