James Riddell1,2,3

M, #18641, b. 10 April 1851
Father*Walter Riddell1,2,3 b. 10 Feb 1814, d. 22 Feb 1904
Mother*Mary Ann Herbert Renwick1,2,3 b. 28 Oct 1818, d. 1 Sep 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited19 May 2023
     He was born circa 1850 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.1,2,3 He was born on 10 April 1851 at Ontario, Canada.4
     James Riddell appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, Walter and Mary Riddell.2
     James Riddell appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Waltar and Mary Riddell, listed as a farmer.3
     James Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Calgary, Alberta, The Territories, enumerated 4 April 1901, described as a carpenter.5

Citations

  1. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James Riddle b: 1850 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  2. [S3404] Walter Riddell household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  3. [S3414] Waltar Riddell household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, West Northumberland, Ontario; Page #68; Family No: 248., Ancestry.com Roll: C-9983.
  4. [S3412] Rhodes household, 04 Apr 1901 Canada census, unknown repository address, Alberta; Page 4, Family No: 41., unknown repository, ? Rhodes household.
  5. [S3412] 04 Apr 1901 Canada census, unknown repository address, Alberta; Page 4, Family No: 41.

Honourable William Renwick Riddell1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #18642, b. 6 April 1852, d. 18 February 1945
Father*Walter Riddell1,4,5,6,7 b. 10 Feb 1814, d. 22 Feb 1904
Mother*Mary Ann Herbert Renwick1,4,5,6,7 b. 28 Oct 1818, d. 1 Sep 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Jan 2024
Honourable William Renwick Riddell
     He was born on 6 April 1852, on the Gifford farm, at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 William married Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen on 5 March 1884 at Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008153. His occupation was recorded as a barrister.10,2,3,11,4,5,8,9
     Honourable William Renwick Riddell died on 18 February 1945, at his home, at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, at age 92 according to Ontario Death Registration 013329.12,13,3,11,14,15,16 The informant on his death registration was his niece by marriage, Miss Burns. His wife was identified as Anne Crossen Riddell.11
     
     Honourable William Renwick Riddell was buried on 20 February 1945 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Vault, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, waiting for spring interment.11
     Honourable William Renwick Riddell was buried in a spring interment at Union Cemetery, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.12,11,18
     He was commonly known as Will.19 He was educated from 1857 to 1870 estimated years at Cobourg Grammar School, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.20
     William Riddell appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, Walter and Mary Riddell.6 Honourable William Renwick Riddell was educated from 1871 to 1878 BA (1874)
BSc (1877)
LLB (1878) at Victoria College, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.20
     William R. Riddell appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Waltar and Mary Riddell.7 Honourable William Renwick Riddell was listed as a witness to the marriage of Elizabeth Amelia Richard and Dr. George Riddell on 31 December 1880 at Coldsprings, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007819.21,22,23,24
     He won the Law Society of Upper Canada's gold medal and in 1883 was called to the bar.

He started a law practice in Cobourg, and in 1893 he moved to Toronto.

In 1891 he was elected as a "bencher" of the Law Society. In 1898 he became a QC (Queen's Counsel.)20
     William and Anna Ridell appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 20 April 1891. William was described as described as a barrister. They had two domestics within their household, one of which was 12 years old.9
     The following biographical information was published in Toronto, Ontario, 1898:
RIDDELL, William Renwick, barrister, is the s. of Walter Riddell, of the family of Riddell of that ilk, Scot., and was b. near Cobourg, Ont., Apl. 6, 1852. Ed. at Cobourg Grammar Sch., at the Coll. Inst., and at Victoria Univ., same city (B.A., 1874; B.Sc, 1876; LL.B., 1878), he became Math. Master, Ottawa Normal Sch., 1875. Called to the bar, 1883, he v/on the Law Soc.'s gold medal and stood first in all his exams., both as barrister and solicitor. He commenced to practise at Cobourg, and has there and elsewhere taken a leading position as counsel in both civil and criminal cases. He is now a mem. of the firm of Beatty, Blackstock, Nesbitt, Chadwick & Riddell, Toronto. He has served as Crown counsel in several important cases, notably the Davis murder case and the Cynthia Bell case, and has successfully defended prisoners charged with capital offences. He represented the under-graduates before the Toronto Univ. Comn., 1895. He was elected a Bencher of the Law Soc, 1891, and has been re-elected at each subsequent election. In 1896 he was recommended by the Tapper Admn. for appt. as a Q. C. Mr. R. was for some yrs. Presdt. of the Educational Soc of Eastern Ont; was Chairman for an extended period of the Cobourg Coll. Inst. Bd; was Presdt. of the Alumni Assn. of Victoria Univ., 1894-95; became a mem. of the Bd. of Regents of Victoria Univ., 1895; and was elected a Senator of Toronto Univ. , the same year. He is a life-Fellow of the Botanical Soc. of Edin. , and a trustee of Toronto Western Hospital. On the death of Jas. Crossen, prop, of the Cobourg Car Manufacturing Works (whose dau., Anna Hester, he m. 1884), he organized the Crossen Car Manfg. Co., of which he became Presdt. Politically, he is a Lib. and a Free Trader, and has held the presidency of the West Northumberland Reform Assn. In religion, he is a Presb. - 109 St. George St., Toronto, Ont; Toronto Club.25

     William R. and Anne H. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as described as a barrister. They had a housemaid, a parlour maid and a cook.8
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 18 July 1916 :
Big Honor For Near Relative of DeKalbite
The following clipping from a big Canada paper refers ot the brother of Francis Riddell of this city. Justic (sic) Riddell visited here several years ago and many local folks had the opportunity of meeting him. He is one of the big legal figures in the Dominion and has a great influence on legal affairs there. The honor that has been conferred upon him is explained thoroughly in the clipping:
The Honorable William Renwick Riddell, justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario, has accepted the invitation of the authorities of Yale University to deliver the Dodge lectures on the Responsibilities of Citizenship in the coming year/ This lectureship has been held by the most prominent Americans, including ex-President Taft, Elihu Root, Charles E. Hughes, etc; but no one not an American citizen has heretofore been selected as lecturer, excepting Viscount Bryce, when he was ambassador at Washington.26

     In the obituary of Francis Riddell who died 22 November 1916, his brother, Will Riddell of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.27,19
     The following article appeared in the Newton, Kansas Evening Kansan-Republican, 6 April 1923 :
Our Daily Birthday Party
Justice William Renwick Riddell of the Supreme Court of Ontario, born in Northumberlandand (sic) county, Ont., 71 years ago today.

Similar notices appear in newspapers across the U.S. during the early to mid-1920's - RGM.28
He and Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen returned home on 5 September 1924 through Québec City, Québec, Canada, arrviving on the Montroyal, from a trip to England. They had left from Quebec City on July 8, 1924. On William's form it appears he was travelling on Canadian Bar Association business. He gave his occupation as "judge."29
     In the obituary of Isobella Riddell who died 23 February 1931, her brother, Mr. Justice Riddell of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.30
     William Renwick and Anna Hester Riddell appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. William was described as a Justice of Appeal for Ontario. They had 5 boarders in their 11 room, brick house, valued at $20,000.31
     Honourable William Renwick Riddell, uncle of the grrom,was referenced in an article about the wedding of Walter Riddell and Mary A. McGrath which appeared on 24 August 1931 at the newspaper the, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Weddings
     RIDDELL — McGRATH
     
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. McGrath, 1007 Melrose Avenue, a very pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday, August 22, when their eldest daughter Mary, became the bride of Mr. Walter Riddell, only son of the late Mr. W. R, Riddell and Mrs. Riddell, of Peterborough, Ont., and nephew of Hon. Justice Riddell, of Toronto. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. B. J. Kennedy, O.M.I, pastor of St. Joseph's parish, Nutana.
     The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Berniece. Mr. J. McGrath, an uncle of the bride, acted as groomsman. As the bride entered the drawing room. Master Bob McGrath, her youngest brother, played the bridal march from Lohengrin.The house was
     prettily decorated with gladioli and sweet peas. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents, after which Mr. and Mrs. Riddell left on the Continental for Seattle, Vancouver. and Victoria.
     Mr. and Mrs. Riddell will be at home at 12 Kewanee Apartments, after September 30.32
     In the obituary of Robert Riddell who died 11 February 1938, his brother, Hon. W. R. Riddell of the Ontario Court of Appeal, was listed as a survivor.33
     In the obituary of Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen who died 12 February 1945, her husband, Mr. Justice W. R. Riddell was listed as a survivor.34
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Windsor Star published in Windsor, Ontario 19 February 1945:
Mr. Justice W. R. Riddell Dies at 92
     Member of Supreme Court for 39 Years
     TORONTO, Feb. 19.
     A member of the supreme court of Ontario for 39 years, Mr. Justice William Renick (sic) Riddell died at his home here early yesterday. He was 92 years old, and w as predeceased by his wife last Monday.
     BORN IN NORTHUMBERLAND
     Born in Hamilton township, Northumberland county, Ont., April 6, 1852, Mr. Justice Riddell was educated at Cobourg Collegiate Institute and Victoria University, Toronto. He was gold medallist at Osgoode Hall from where he graduated in 1883. Interviewed on his 92nd birthday last year, he said he had no intention of retiring from the bench and told newspapermen to "come back next year and each year after. I figure about another 24 years should be about right. HEALTH LEAGUE HEAD Last November he was elected to his 25th consecutive term as president of the Health League of Canada and took a leading part in that organization's fight against venereal disease. Officials of the league today expressed the deepest gratitude for the long years of continued interest Mr. Justice Riddell devoted to work in the field of health. Mr. Justice Riddell was holder of 11 honorary doctorates and was senior honorary member of the American Bar Association. He also was honorary member of 13 state bar associations, a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh. Though his position as justice of appeal in the Ontario Supreme Court took much of his time, he was working on an abridgement of Canadian law decisions, 47 volumes of which have already been published.
     WORKED HARD
     His one recipe for long life was work. On his 82nd birthday he said: I celebrate my birthday by doing as much work as I can. I think that is the best way one can keep alive. His favorite story "The funniest episode in my somewhat elongated career concerned the last report of my death. A certain United States medical record, to which he. had often been a contributor, addressed a letter to the estate of the late Justice Riddell asking an account of his early life. He wrote in reply that his executors declined to act unless they had been seated formally in their positions and had been appointed by the courts, which refused to act until I was dead. I pointed out that I was not yet 92, which is considered almost juvenile in my family, he chuckled.
     PUBLISHED WORKS
     
Among his published works are found "legal profession in Upper Canada, The Constitution of Canada, William Kirby, F.R.S.C., "La Roche-foucault's Travels in Canada, 1795, The Salve in Canada, "Old Province Tales, Michigan Under British Rule, and many others. Beside writings in book form, Mr. Justice Riddell contributed many ai tides in literary, legal and scientific journals. His ability and scholarship were recognized by many universities which honored him with degrees. Among these were University of Toronto, Syracuse University, Trinity College, Hartford. Boston University. University of Edinburgh, McMaster University. Northwestern University, Yale University and others. He was also honored by the state bar associations of New York. Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri. Georgia, Maine, North Dakota, Vermont, Nebraska, Ohio, and the Law Academy of Philadelphia. As a student at Victoria University he specialized first in history, obtaining his B A. in 1876. He then turned to mathematical and natural sciences and obtained the degree of B.Sc. in 1876. His next academic pursuit was law and an LL.B. in 1878. As a judge he was equally at home handing down a stern judgment from the bench, delivering an official welcome to a distinguished visitor on behalf of the city or lecturing in a great American university on the superiority of the Canadian constitution. William Renwick Riddell was for a number of years mathematical master at the Ottawa Normal School. ' He was called to the Bar in 1883, and practiced law at Cobourg from 1883 until 1892. He then came to Toronto and was for a time with the firm of Fasken, Robertson and Company. Elected a bencher in the Law Society in 1892. he was re-elected every year until his appointment to the bench. He was made a Queen s Counsel In 1898. He enjoyed a very large practice and his opinion was much sought by other lawyers in important cases.
     APPOINTED JUDGE IN 1906
     In 1906 he was made a judge of the King's Bench division, and in October 1925 he was appointed a justice cf Appeal of the Second Divisional Court. As a judge he was very highly regarded by his colleagues and by the legal profession as a whole. Shortly after his appointment he created a precedent by sentencing a man to life imprisonment for negligence in connection with a railway accident. He was a member of the royal commission appointed in 1920 to enquire Into timber operations in Ontario. As a lecturer and writer Judge Riddell was widely known throughout Canada and the United States. He has delivered the Dodge lectures at Yale University and the Blumenthal lectures at Columbia. One of his favorite topics was the Canadian constitution, on which he was an authority.
     RESEARCH WORK
     
Justice Riddell did a great deal of research on Canadian history. Much of his spare time was spent poring over old records in the Dominion Archives at Ottawa or at Osgoode Hall Most of his published works have been the outcome of this research. They include: The Constitution of Canada in Its History and Practical Working, Old Provincial Tales. Travels of La Rochcfoucalt in Canada in 1795, The First Judge of Detroit and His Court, Life of Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe. and other works. Besides those writings published in book form Judge Riddell has contributed many articles to literary, legal and scientific journals. His ability and scholarship were recognized by many universities which have honored him with degrees. Besides those of his Alma Mater, Victoria University, he held honorary degrees from the University of Toronto, Syracuse University, Trinity College, Hartford, Boston University, University of Edinburgh and others. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Hociety (sic).
     GOOD FORM
     In court he was a great stickler for good form ana was always very-anxious to uphold the dignity of the court. He has often reproved barristers for what he regarded as improper or slangy language in the court room. The story is told that once while sitting as judge in a county town, in order to expedite business he consented to a night session. When the time came for the opening of court the plaintiff in the action was nowhere to be found. Judge, jury and counsel were all kept waiting. Judge Riddell began to grow impatient at the delay and every one expected that the tardy litigant would receive a stern rebuke on his arrival. When he did arrive he was most elaborately dressed and carefully groomed. The judge smiled at this deference to the importance of the occasion, and the plaintiff got off without a harsh word. Not content with being a popular judge and a great scholar. Judge Riddell took an active interest in fraternal, benevolent and educational affairs. He was a governor of the University of Toronto. At one time he was chairman of the board of trustee.-, of Cobourg Collegiate Institute, and president of the Educational Society of Eastern Ontario. He was president of the Toronto branch of the League of Nations Society, and did much to
make known in Canada the ideals and workings of the league. He was an active worker for the Toronto General Hospital. He was a Presbyterian and a Liberal. Funeral services will be held Tuesday from his home here with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.16


     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, 21 July 1945 :
$82,434 Estate Left Bv Mr. Justice Riddell
     TORONTO, July 20. fCP)
     A /[motion/] for administration of the estate of the late Justice William Renwick Riddell of the Ontario Court of Appeal revealed he left property totalling $82,434. of whicch $76,678 is personal and $5.756 realty.
     The will was executed April 26. 1934, leaving the entire estate to Justice Riddell's widow. It contained a clause that the will should become null and void should she predecease him. which she did by a short time.
     Principal items of the estate are moneys secured by mortgage, $52,197; life insurance $5,960; stocks $1,814; cash $12,135.
     Application for letters of administration was made by William Crossen James, solicitor The heirs-at-law are stated to be three nieces. Jeanette Armitage, Maple, Ont; Mary Ford and Jessie Eagleson, Canborne, Ont; and two nephews. William A. Riddell, Vancouver, and Walter Riddell, Saskatoon, Sask.35

     The following biographical information appeared at a now obsolete (2016) web page re: Ontario Courts - Former judges of the superior courts; viewed in, circa 2000:
William Renwick Riddell
1906-1913 King's Bench
1913-1925 High Court of Justice
1925-1931 2nd Division Appellate Division
1931-1945 Court of Appeal.14

Family

Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen b. 18 Apr 1863, d. 13 Feb 1945
Marriage*William married Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen on 5 March 1884 at Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008153. His occupation was recorded as a barrister.10,2,3,11,4,5,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, William Renwick Riddle b: 06 Apr 1852 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada d: 01 Feb 1945 in Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  2. [S1077] Quebec History Encyclopedia - William Renwick Riddell, online http://faculty.marianopolis.edu/c.belanger/quebechistory/…, http://www2.marianopolis.edu/quebechistory/bios/…. Hereinafter cited as QC History Ency - Wm R Riddell.
  3. [S1078] Light, Lens & Heart - Honourable William Renwick Riddell, online http://www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca/…, http://www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca/…. Hereinafter cited as LLL - Wm Riddell.
  4. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William Renwick Riddell & Anna Esther Crossen.
  5. [S3176] Herbert George Todd, Armory and lineages of Canada: comprising pedigrees with historical notes, brief biographies and family registers of prominent men of Canada, including blazons and illustrations of many armorials, and of insignia of knighthood (Yonkers, N.Y.: Todd, 1919), Page 76f: Riddell of Toronto. Hereinafter cited as Armory and lineages of Canada.
  6. [S3404] Walter Riddell household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  7. [S3414] Waltar Riddell household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, West Northumberland, Ontario; Page #68; Family No: 248., Ancestry.com Roll: C-9983.
  8. [S3471] Wm R Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario; Page 4, Family No. 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6500.
  9. [S3473] William Ridell household, 20 Apr 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Family No: 146., Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6357.
  10. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), William Renwich Riddell & Anna Esther Crossen. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  11. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: William Renwick Riddell; Death: 18 Feb 1945, 109 St. George Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Age: 92, Birth Date: abt 1853, Canada, Father: Riddell, , Spouse: Anne Crossen Riddell; Informant: Miss Burns, niece by marriage,, of Toronto, Burial: 20 Feb 1945, Mt. Pleasant Vault, Cobourg, Ont., Registration #: 013329.
  12. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Riddell," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, William Renwick Riddle b: 06 Apr 1852 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada d: 01 Feb 1945 in Canada
    Anna K. Hester Kirsop Crossen b: 18 Apr 1863 d: 13 Feb 1945 in Canada Burial: Union Cemetery.
  13. [S1077] QC History Ency - Wm R Riddell, online http://faculty.marianopolis.edu/c.belanger/quebechistory/…, William Renwick Riddell (1852-1945)."
  14. [S3174] Ontario Courts - Former judges of the superior courts, online Ontario Courts - Former judges of the superior courts, William Renwick Riddell - summary of his service"

    1906-1913 King's Bench
    1913-1925 High Court of Justice
    1925-1931 2nd Division Appellate Division
    1931-1945 Court of Appeal. Hereinafter cited as Former Judges.
  15. [S3177] Union Cemetery (Non-Denominational) Gravestone Transcript, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…, William Renwick Riddell and Anna H K Crossen. Hereinafter cited as Crossen Gravestone Transcript.
  16. [S8575] Mr. Justice W. R. Riddell Dies at 92, The Windsor Star, Windsor, Ontario, Feb 19, 1945, Page 10, coulmn 2 to 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Mr. Justice William R. Riddell - part 1; continued part 2; continued part 3; continued part 4; continued part 5. Hereinafter cited as Windsor Star.
  17. [S9275] Noted Jurist Dies in East, The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb 19, 1945, Page 9, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Justice William Renick (sic) Riddell. Hereinafter cited as The Province.
  18. [S14165] Jurist Dead, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 19 Feb 1945, Page 16, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Justice William Renick Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  19. [S5953] Fell Over Dead, Sterling Standard, Sterling, IL, Nov 25, 1916, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Francis Riddell, Father of Mrs. C. E. Sagle, Stricken At Home in DeKalb;Note that this is a very poor image and there is some interpretation required. Hereinafter cited as Sterling Standard.
  20. [S3175] Canadian Encyclopedia - Riddell, William Renwick, online Canadian Encyclopedia - Riddell, William Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Riddell, William Renwick.
  21. [S3410] George Riddell household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 20, Family No: 91, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13240.
  22. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: George Riddell (Physichan) & Elizabeth A Richard.
  23. [S3420] George Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page 6, Family No: 53., Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6432.
  24. [S3470] Dr George Riddle household, 12 May 1891 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Selkirk, Manitoba; Page 49, Family 239, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6295.
  25. [S13079] Henry James Morgan, editor, The Canadian men and women of the time: a handbook of Canadian biography (Toronto, Ontario: William Briggs, 1898), William Renwick Riddell
    Grave marker transcription:
    ; page 858. Hereinafter cited as Canadian men and women of the time.
  26. [S5957] Big Honor For Near Relative of DeKalbite, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 18 July 1916, Page 8, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Big Honor For Near Relative of DeKalbite. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  27. [S3601] Death of Francis Riddell, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Nov 29, 1916, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Death of Francis Riddell. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  28. [S5958] Our Daily Birthday Party, The Evening Kansan-Republican, Newton, KS, Apr 6, 1923, Page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, The Evening Kansan-Republican; (Newton, Kansas); 6 Apr 1923, Fri; Page 4, column 3
    Our Daily Birthday Party. Hereinafter cited as Evening Kansan-Republican.
  29. [S3472] Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell entry; Montroyal Declaration of Passenger to Canada, Sep 5, 1924, Judge William Renwick Riddell &, Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell; in Rolls T-14939 through T-15248 (Canada: Library and Archives).
  30. [S11076] Miss Isaabella Riddell Dead; Sister of Judge, Toronto Telegram (Toronto, Ontario: 24 Feb 1931), RNWMP Personnel File: Robert Riddell; Obituary clipping of Isabella Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Toronto Telegram.
  31. [S14166] William Renwick Riddell household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, West Centre, Toronto, Ontario; Page: 11; Family: 105, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27306.
  32. [S8568] Weddings: Riddell--McGrath, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Aug 24, 1931, Page 6, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Riddell--McGrath. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  33. [S10510] News in Brief, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 12 Feb 1938, Page 14, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death: Dr. Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  34. [S8577] Mr. Justice Riddell Bereaved of Wife, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 13 Feb 1945, Page 4, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Anna Kester Kirsop Grossen Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  35. [S8579] $82,434 Estate Left Bv Mr. Justice Riddell, the Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Jul 21, 1945, Page 5, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, $82,434 Estate Left Bv Mr. Justice Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.

Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen1,2

F, #18643, b. 18 April 1863, d. 13 February 1945
Father*James Crossen3
Mother*Margaret Hayden3
Last Edited18 Jan 2024
     She was born on 18 April 1863 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.4,3,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1866 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1891 census.7 Anna married Honourable William Renwick Riddell on 5 March 1884 at Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008153. His occupation was recorded as a barrister.8,9,10,11,3,12,5,7
     
     Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell died on 13 February 1945, at her home, at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 81 according to Ontario Death Registration 008267.1,14,10,13
     Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell was buried on 15 February 1945 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery Vault, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, waiting for spring interment.1
     Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell was buried in a spring interment at Union Cemetery, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.15,16
     She was also known as Anna Esther Crossen on their marriage registration.8,10,3
     William and Anna Ridell appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 20 April 1891. William was described as described as a barrister. They had two domestics within their household, one of which was 12 years old.7
     William R. and Anne H. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as described as a barrister. They had a housemaid, a parlour maid and a cook.5 She and Judge William Renwick Riddell returned home on 5 September 1924 through Québec City, Québec, Canada, arrviving on the Montroyal, from a trip to England. They had left from Quebec City on July 8, 1924. On William's form it appears he was travelling on Canadian Bar Association business. He gave his occupation as "judge."2
     William Renwick and Anna Hester Riddell appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Toronto, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. William was described as a Justice of Appeal for Ontario. They had 5 boarders in their 11 room, brick house, valued at $20,000.6
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 13 February 1945:
Mr. Justice Riddell Bereaved of Wife
     5 O'Clock Edition Service. TORONTO, Feb. 13. CP)
     Mrs. Anna Kester Kirsop Grossen Riddell, wife of Mr. Justice W. R. Riddell, died yesterday (sic) at her home here after a brief illness. Born and, educated in Cobourg, Ont., Mis. Riddell had for the last 25 years been greatly interested in the work for blinded servicemen and under-privileged children. She was a member of many welfare organizations. She was married to Mr. Justice Riddell in 1884.13


     Anna Hester Kirsop Crossen, his wife who died the previous Monday, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Mr. Justice William Renick (sic) Riddell, who died 18 February 1945.17 In the death registration of Judge William Renwick Riddell who died on 18 February 1945, Anne Crossen Riddell, deceased, was identified as his wife.11

Family

Honourable William Renwick Riddell b. 6 Apr 1852, d. 18 Feb 1945
Marriage*Anna married Honourable William Renwick Riddell on 5 March 1884 at Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008153. His occupation was recorded as a barrister.8,9,10,11,3,12,5,7 

Citations

  1. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: Hester Kirsop Riddell Anna; Death: 13 Feb 1945, 109 St. George St., Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Age: 80, Birth Date: (not given) abt 1865, Ontario, Canada, Father: James Crossen (born in Canada), Mother: Margaret Hayden (born in England), Spouse: Hon Mr Justice W R Riddeel; Informant: Miss Burns, niece, of 92 Oriole Rd, Burial: 15 Feb 1945, Mt. Pleasant vault, Registration #: 008267.
  2. [S3472] Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell entry; Montroyal Declaration of Passenger to Canada, Sep 5, 1924, Judge William Renwick Riddell &, Anna Hester Kirsop Riddell; in Rolls T-14939 through T-15248 (Canada: Library and Archives).
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William Renwick Riddell & Anna Esther Crossen.
  4. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Anna K. Hester Kirsop Crossen b: 18 Apr 1863 d: 13 Feb 1945 in Canada Burial: Union Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  5. [S3471] Wm R Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 4, Toronto West, Ontario; Page 4, Family No. 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6500.
  6. [S14166] William Renwick Riddell household, 01 Jun 1931 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, West Centre, Toronto, Ontario; Page: 11; Family: 105, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27306.
  7. [S3473] William Ridell household, 20 Apr 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Family No: 146., Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6357.
  8. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), William Renwich Riddell & Anna Esther Crossen. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  9. [S1077] Quebec History Encyclopedia - William Renwick Riddell, online http://faculty.marianopolis.edu/c.belanger/quebechistory/…, http://www2.marianopolis.edu/quebechistory/bios/…. Hereinafter cited as QC History Ency - Wm R Riddell.
  10. [S1078] Light, Lens & Heart - Honourable William Renwick Riddell, online http://www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca/…, http://www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca/…. Hereinafter cited as LLL - Wm Riddell.
  11. [S1347] "ON Deaths, 1869-1946", online Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946: Name: William Renwick Riddell; Death: 18 Feb 1945, 109 St. George Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Age: 92, Birth Date: abt 1853, Canada, Father: Riddell, , Spouse: Anne Crossen Riddell; Informant: Miss Burns, niece by marriage,, of Toronto, Burial: 20 Feb 1945, Mt. Pleasant Vault, Cobourg, Ont., Registration #: 013329.
  12. [S3176] Herbert George Todd, Armory and lineages of Canada: comprising pedigrees with historical notes, brief biographies and family registers of prominent men of Canada, including blazons and illustrations of many armorials, and of insignia of knighthood (Yonkers, N.Y.: Todd, 1919), Page 76f: Riddell of Toronto. Hereinafter cited as Armory and lineages of Canada.
  13. [S8577] Mr. Justice Riddell Bereaved of Wife, The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, 13 Feb 1945, Page 4, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Anna Kester Kirsop Grossen Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Journal.
  14. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Riddell," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Anna K. Hester Kirsop Crossen b: 18 Apr 1863 d: 13 Feb 1945 in Canada Burial: Union Cemetery.
  15. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Riddell," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, William Renwick Riddle b: 06 Apr 1852 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada d: 01 Feb 1945 in Canada
    Anna K. Hester Kirsop Crossen b: 18 Apr 1863 d: 13 Feb 1945 in Canada Burial: Union Cemetery.
  16. [S3177] Union Cemetery (Non-Denominational) Gravestone Transcript, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/…, William Renwick Riddell and Anna H K Crossen. Hereinafter cited as Crossen Gravestone Transcript.
  17. [S9275] Noted Jurist Dies in East, The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb 19, 1945, Page 9, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Justice William Renick (sic) Riddell. Hereinafter cited as The Province.

Robert Riddell1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, #18644, b. 12 September 1859, d. 11 February 1938
Father*Walter Riddell2,3,5 b. 10 Feb 1814, d. 22 Feb 1904
Mother*Mary Ann Herbert Renwick2,3,5 b. 28 Oct 1818, d. 1 Sep 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited22 May 2023
     He was born on 12 September 1859 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.1,3,4,5,8,9,6 Robert married Anna M. Smith on 6 September 1912 at Spokane, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Certificate 14197.. . It was his first marriage, and her third marriage. He was from Victoria, B.C. and she was from King County, Washington.1,10,8,9,6,11,12
     Robert Riddell died on 11 February 1938, at his home, at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, at age 78 according to his Washington state Death certificate. The informant was Anna Riddell. Note that his Victoria, B.C. obituary states that he died on "Thursday," a day earlier.13,14,5,15
      The cause of his death was given as cancer of the stomach, arteriosclerosis and senile dementia.17
     Robert Riddell was buried at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Note that the FamilySearch index of Washington Deaths and Burials records he was buried 14 Feb 1938 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota. However, this is not shown on his death certificate, and the date is the date given for his cremation.14,18
     
Northwest Mounted Police Service

     Robert Riddell began service with the NWMP on 6 July 1881 as an enlisted recruit at Fort MacLeod.14,19 On 2 May 1885 Cut Knife Hill, Poundmaker's Reserve, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, near Battlfeford, he was with Lieutenant-Colonel William Otter's Battleford Column of the Canadian Militia Field Force when they attacked Chief Poundmaker's Cree camp. He reportedly held the horses, but since they were in a poor defensive position, he would have been nearly as exposed as the combatants. Otter's command was forced to retreat to Battleford.20,14,21 On 1 July 1886, S/Sgt. Robert Riddell was promoted to officer rank after his initial 5 years of service.22,19 He ended service with the NWMP on 1 October 1888 and took up practice in the Calgary area. During his career, he had been posted at: Fort Walsh and Battleford ("F" division), Fort McLeod and Calgary ("K" division), Regina ("F" division) and Depot ("F" and "K" divisions.
End of Service - Northwest Mounted Police.22,19


Canadian Yeomanry - South African (Second Boer) War

     Robert Riddell began military service after 11 October 1899 joining the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles.23,24 Vet. Lt. R. Riddell ended his military service circa 1902 after serving in South Africa. He received his Queen's South Africa Medal with three clasps (Johannesburg, Cape Colony and Orange Free State) from HRH Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert, Duke of Cornwall and York (the future King George V) on 28 Sep 1901 in Calgary, Alberta Click here to watch a video of a similar presentation in Montreal. He later applied for and received his fourth clasp (South Africa 1902) indicating he returned to South Africa after the above presentation of medals. See the Wikipedia footnote below for details of these claps.)
End of Boer War Military Service section.25,26,24,27

     On 9 December 1918, at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, he indicated the following military service prior to his current enlistment:
          - RNWM Police 1881 to 1887,
          - South Africa 1899-1902,
          - Militia 1902 to date.
     
He was found unfit due to his age. He was a Veterinary Surgeon. He listed his wife, Anne M Riddell of 1248 11th Ave E, Vancouver as next of kin.

In addition, the RCMP Graves website indicated he served in Siberia in the "B" Squadron. The Victoria version of his obituary stated he served overseas during WWI, and since he enlisted after the armistice, it may have been in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia). B Squadron of the Royal North West Mounted Police formed the cavalry squadron of the CEF (Siberia.)28,1,14 Capt. Robert Riddell ended military service as part of general demobilization on 15 September 1919 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, having served with the No. 11 Service Company of the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps. There is no indication in his service file that he served with the Siberia expediation..
End of WWI Military Service section.1

     Robert Riddell appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, Walter and Mary Riddell.3
     Dr. Robert Riddell appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Waltar and Mary Riddell.29
     Robert appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Dr. George Riddell and Elizabeth A. Riddell, listed as a veterinary surgeon.4
     In the obituary of Francis Riddell who died 22 November 1916, his brother, Robert Riddell of Calgary, was listed as a survivor.30,7

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Capt. Robert Riddell of Vancouver began military service on 21 November 1918 at the age of 59 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, joining as a Captain in the Canadian Army Veterinanry Corp, No. 11 section. In his medical examination, he was found unfit due to his age (class C1). He was described as being 5' 11 1/2" with a medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. On his Officers' Declaration Paper, he listed his next-of-kin as his wife, Anna M. Riddell of Vancouver.1
     Robert and Annie Dillen Riddell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Victoria, British Columbia, enumerated 1 June 1921. Robert was described as described as retired (possibly stroked out) with "income".9 He and Anne D. Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Pr. Adelaide" dated 12 December 1921 arriving from Victoria, BC at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA. Their contact was her sister, Mrs. M. D. Brent of Seattle. They referenced W. Riddell of Toronto, Robert's brother, as their nearest relative in Canada. He reported having previously been in the US in Washington from 1889 to 1890, while she reported living in Illinois from 1867 to 1898. He was described as 6' tall with a medium complexion, brown hair and blue eyes. She was described as 5' 8" tall with a medium complexion, brown hair and brown eyes.31 Robert and Anna M. Dillon immigrated in July 1922 to Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, from Victoria, B.C. They gave his brother, William Riddell of ?Geo? St., Toronto as their next-of-kin in Canada.32
     Robert and Anne D. Riddell appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Centralia, Lewis County, Washington, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as having no occupation. He had come to the US in 1889, but remained an alien.6
     In the obituary of Isobella Riddell who died 23 February 1931, her brother, Capt. Robert Riddell of Seattle, was listed as a survivor.33

On 19 March 1934, Robert and Anna moved from the US giving up their immigration status, presumably to return to Canada based upon a notation on their 1922 papers when they had immigrated to Seattle.32
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Times Colonist published in Victoria, British Columbia 12 February 1938:
DR. ROBERT RIDDELL
     Word has been received in the city of the death In Seattle on Thursday of Dr. Robert Riddell, former resident of Victoria. Dr. Riddell was well known among the early residents here. He served in the Riel Rebellion and in the South African War and was overseas as a captain in the Canadian Veterinary Corps. He is survived by his widow in Seattle.15


     He was cremated on 14 February 1938 at Green Lake Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.17

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Robert Riddell34

Family

Anna M. Dillon b. 28 Mar 1867, d. 17 Jan 1943
Marriage*Robert married Anna M. Smith on 6 September 1912 at Spokane, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Certificate 14197.. . It was his first marriage, and her third marriage. He was from Victoria, B.C. and she was from King County, Washington.1,10,8,9,6,11,12 

Citations

  1. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Digitized service file - PDF format: Captain Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  2. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Robert Riddle b: 1854 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada Residence: Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  3. [S3404] Walter Riddell household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  4. [S3410] George Riddell household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 20, Family No: 91, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13240.
  5. [S4645] Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960, online Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960, Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  6. [S4648] Robert Riddell household, 03 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0020, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 2507; Image: 244.0; FHL microfilm: 2342241.
  7. [S5953] Fell Over Dead, Sterling Standard, Sterling, IL, Nov 25, 1916, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Francis Riddell, Father of Mrs. C. E. Sagle, Stricken At Home in DeKalb;Note that this is a very poor image and there is some interpretation required. Hereinafter cited as Sterling Standard.
  8. [S4646] Anna Dillon Riddell, Petition for Naturalization, Microfilm Serial: M1542; Microfilm Roll: 106., Anna Dillon Riddell (21 Jan 1937); Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.
  9. [S4647] Robert Riddell household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ward 5, Victoria (City), British Columbia; Page: 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  10. [S3411] Robert and Anne D Riddell entry; CPR List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission, Jul 1922, Robert (age 63) and Anne D Riddell (age 54); in Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957 [database on-line] (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com).
  11. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Robert Riddell and Anna M. Smith née Dillon.
  12. [S7619] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013", online Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013: Robert Riddell and Anna M. Smith (signed Annie M. Smith).
  13. [S3408] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2017 (Publisher: Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington), Ancestry.com, Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014; "Text only database. Death Certificate images are available in a similar FamilySearch database"; cited as "Washington, Death Index., Name     Robert Riddell.
  14. [S4644] RCMP Graves, online RCMP Graves search page, Veterinary Surgeon Robert Riddell - search the database by Reg# for "560" (no quotes). Hereinafter cited as RCMP Graves.
  15. [S10507] Obituaries: Dr. Robert Riddell, Times Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia, 12 Feb 1938, Page 11, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Dr. Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Times Colonist.
  16. [S10510] News in Brief, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 12 Feb 1938, Page 14, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death: Dr. Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  17. [S10512] Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: Washington. Bureau of Vital Statistics), FamilySearch, Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "Index and images"; cited as "Washington Death Certificates., Name     Robert Riddell.
  18. [S10513] Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960 , FamilySearch, Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960; cited as "Washington Deaths and Burials., Name     Robert Riddell.
  19. [S11077] Robert Riddell, North West Mounted Police (NWMP) - Personnel Records, 1873-1904 (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), Author of letter of inquiry: Florence A. Towers. Hereinafter cited as NWMP- Personnel Records.
  20. [S10530] Arnold W. Thomas, editor, The Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Directory for the year 1917 (Toronto: The Copp, Clark Company, Limited, 1916), War services of Officers, including: Riddell, R. -- R. '85, M. and C.; S.A.W.1900-1902, Queen's M. amd 4 C.. Hereinafter cited as Canadian Almanac (1917).
  21. [S10508] Cut Knife Hill, Battle of (Publisher: Indigenous Saskatchewan Encyclopedia), Indigenous Saskatchewan Encyclopedia, The Battle of Cut Knife Hill; cited as "Cut Knife Hill, Battle of.
  22. [S4644] RCMP Graves, online RCMP Graves search page.
  23. [S3413] Vets Past QRS , http://www.nda.agric.za/vetweb/#, Vets Past QRS; "I found this page using Google and have been unable to determine the home page for the file."; cited as "Vets Past QRS., Riddell, Robert (12/9.1859 - ).
  24. [S10502] Vet Lt. R. Riddell, Soldiers of the South African War (1899 - 1902) (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), Vet Lt. Robert Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Soldiers of the South African War.
  25. [S1592] Wikipedia® , the free encyclopedia, online http://en.wikipedia.org/, Wikipedia: Queen's South Africa Medal; This article describes his four clasps as follows: JOHANNESBURG (29 May 1900). Awarded to troops north of an east-west line drawn through Klip River Station (exclusive) and east of a north-south line drawn through Krugersdorp Station (inclusive) in the South African Republic.

    CAPE COLONY (11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902). For service in the Cape of Good Hope where no clasp for a specific action in the Cape had been received.

    ORANGE FREE STATE (28 February 1900 – 31 May 1902). For service in the Orange Free State where no clasp for a specific action in the Orange Free State had been received.

    SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1 January – 31 May 1902). Awarded to those who served in South Africa during 1902 and who were not eligible for the King's South Africa Medal.. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia®.
  26. [S10502] Vet Lt. R. Riddell, Soldiers of the South African War, Medals Register: R. Riddell.
  27. [S10505] Royal Visitors Delighted with Calgary, The Daily Herald, Calgary, Alberta (sic), 30 Sep 1901, Page 1, full page viewed at Newspapers.com, Royal Visitors Delighted with Calgary (banner); continued part 1; continued part 2, including list of medal recipeints. Hereinafter cited as Daily Herald.
  28. [S10511] Siberia: First World War, online WWI: Sideria, WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia). Hereinafter cited as Siberia: First World War.
  29. [S3414] Waltar Riddell household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, West Northumberland, Ontario; Page #68; Family No: 248., Ancestry.com Roll: C-9983.
  30. [S3601] Death of Francis Riddell, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Nov 29, 1916, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Death of Francis Riddell. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  31. [S10509] Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965 (Publisher: National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Ancestry.com, Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965; "This database of passenger manifess includes images of the original cards"; cited as "Washington, Passenger and Crew Lists., Robert Riddell & Annie D. Riddell.
  32. [S3411] Robert and Anne D Riddell, CPR List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission, Jul 1922, Robert (age 63) and Anne D Riddell (age 54). There is a notation added later as follows: "Abandoned Domicile March 19/34."
  33. [S11076] Miss Isaabella Riddell Dead; Sister of Judge, Toronto Telegram (Toronto, Ontario: 24 Feb 1931), RNWMP Personnel File: Robert Riddell; Obituary clipping of Isabella Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Toronto Telegram.
  34. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Herbert Riddell1

M, #18645, b. 1856, d. 1860
Father*Walter Riddell1 b. 10 Feb 1814, d. 22 Feb 1904
Mother*Mary Ann Herbert Renwick1 b. 28 Oct 1818, d. 1 Sep 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 Feb 2012
     He was born in 1856 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.1
     Herbert Riddell died in 1860 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.1

Citations

  1. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Herbert Riddle b: 1856 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada d: 1860 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."

John Payne1

M, #18646
Last Edited20 Mar 2017
     John married Agnes Elizabeth Tripp.1
     John Payne was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of John Wesley Brisco and Mabel Pearl Payne on 14 January 1933.1

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., John Wesley Briscoe & Mabel Pearl Payne; Witnesses: Earl Wilson Ritchie, Douglas, Ont and Clara May Payne, Renfrew, Ont.

Robert James Stephenson1

M, #18647, b. 3 April 1851
Father*John Stephenson2
Mother*Alice Ferguson2
Last Edited19 May 2023
     He was born on 3 April 1851 at Ontario, Canada.3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1854 at Durham County, Ontario, Canada.2 Robert married Ellen Ann Moffatt on 21 April 1875 at Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007796.5 Robert married Janet Riddell on 20 February 1894 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008518. He was a widower living in Pilot Mound, Manitoba at the time of their wedding.1,2,3
     Robert J. and Janet Stephenson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 9 May 1901, described as a farmer. Their children: Jennie and Minnie, were listed as living with them.3
     R. J. Stephenson and Janet Stephenson appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer. Their daughter Jennie was listed as living with them.4

Family 1

Ellen Ann Moffatt b. c 1851, d. b Feb 1894
Children

Family 2

Janet Riddell b. 17 Feb 1856, d. 4 Dec 1934

Citations

  1. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Jessie/Janet Riddle ........ +_______ Stephenson. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Jessie Riddell & Robt J Stephenson.
  3. [S3264] Robt J Stephenson household, 09 May 1901 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page: 13; Family: 117, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6432.
  4. [S3265] R J Stephenson household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Schedule 1, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Robert J Stephenson & Ellen Ann Moffat.
  6. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Minnie Alletta Stephenson. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  7. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Jessie May Stephenson.
  8. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, Jennie Moffatt Stephenson. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.

Dr. George Riddell1,2,3

M, #18648, b. circa 1854, d. 27 September 1905
Father*Walter Riddell1,2,3,4 b. 10 Feb 1814, d. 22 Feb 1904
Mother*Mary Ann Herbert Renwick1,2,4 b. 28 Oct 1818, d. 1 Sep 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited1 Aug 2022
     He was born circa 1854 at Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.2,3,4,5 George married Elizabeth Amelia Richard on 31 December 1880 at Coldsprings, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007819.6,3,7,5
     Dr. George Riddell died on 27 September 1905 at RM of Louise, Manitoba, Canada.8
     George Riddell appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, Walter and Mary Riddell.2
     George Riddell appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Waltar and Mary Riddell.4
     George and Elizabeth A. Riddell appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. George was described as a Physician. His brother, Dr. Robert Riddell, who was included in the household was a Veterinary Surgeon.6
     George and Elizabeth Riddle appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 12 May 1891. George was described as a Doctor. Their children, Walter, Allen and Nettie, were listed as living with them.5
     George and Elizabeth A. Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a physician. Their children: Walter R., William A. and Jeanette, were listed as living with them. As were his niece, Mary E. Ballagh, sister-in-law, Cecilia J. Greenway and a domestic, Margaret Speedie.7 In the death registration of William Allan Riddell who died on 6 August 1958, George Riddell was identified as his father.9

Family

Elizabeth Amelia Richard b. Sep 1856
Marriage*George married Elizabeth Amelia Richard on 31 December 1880 at Coldsprings, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007819.6,3,7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1076] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of Walter Riddell per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, George Riddle b: 1860 in Hamilton Twp., Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Riddell."
  2. [S3404] Walter Riddell household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., George Riddell (Physichan) & Elizabeth A Richard.
  4. [S3414] Waltar Riddell household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, West Northumberland, Ontario; Page #68; Family No: 248., Ancestry.com Roll: C-9983.
  5. [S3470] Dr George Riddle household, 12 May 1891 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Selkirk, Manitoba; Page 49, Family 239, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6295.
  6. [S3410] George Riddell household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 20, Family No: 91, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13240.
  7. [S3420] George Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page 6, Family No: 53., Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6432.
  8. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, George Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  9. [S8583] William Allan Riddell, Death Registration 1958-09-006707 (Jun 13, 1958), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: William Allan Riddell. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Riddell, W A.
  10. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Walter Richard Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  11. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: William Allan Riddell.
  12. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), Jeanette Riddell - 13/06/1885.

James Herbert Ballagh1,2,3

M, #18649, b. 14 January 1872, d. 3 July 1947
Father*Thompson Ballagh1,3 b. c 1842, d. b 4 Apr 1881
Mother*Mary Riddell1,4,3 b. 28 Aug 1840, d. 21 Feb 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited1 Sep 2021
     He was born on 14 January 1872 at Port Hope, Hope Twp., United Counties of Durham and Northumberland, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 012026.1,4,2,3
     James Herbert Ballagh died on 3 July 1947 at Spokane, Washington, USA, at age 75.5
     He was commonly known as Herbert.4
     James H. appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddell and Mary Riddell.3
     Herbert appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddle and Mary Riddle.4 James Herbert Ballagh immigrated on 1 May 1900 to Port Huron, Saint Clair County, Michigan, USA, from Sarnia, Ontario by ferry boat.2,6 He was naturalized on 27 September 1937 at Spokane, Washington, USA.6

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: James Herbert Ballagh. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S3406] James Herbert Ballagh, Declaration of Intention, unknown file number, Name: James Herbert Ballagh (30 Jul 1937); Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.
  3. [S5647] Walter Riddell household, April 4, 1881 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 31; Family No: 143, Ancestry.com Roll: C_13240.
  4. [S3405] Walter Riddell household, Apr 6, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Ontario; Family No: 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6357.
  5. [S3408] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2017 (Publisher: Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington), Ancestry.com, Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014; "Text only database. Death Certificate images are available in a similar FamilySearch database"; cited as "Washington, Death Index., Name: James H Ballagh.
  6. [S3407] James Herbert Ballagh, Declaration of Intention, Microfilm Serial: M1541; Microfilm Roll: 39, Name: James Herbert Ballagh (27 Sep 1937); Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA.

Sarah Isabella Ballagh1,2,3

F, #18650, b. 25 May 1870, d. 2 August 1952
Father*Thompson Ballagh1,4 b. c 1842, d. b 4 Apr 1881
Mother*Mary Riddell1,4 b. 28 Aug 1840, d. 21 Feb 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited11 Jan 2023
     She was born on 25 May 1870 at Durham County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 011162.1,2,4,3,5 Sarah married Adam Martin Nisbet.2,3,5
     Sarah Isabella Ballagh died on 2 August 1952, at her farm home east of Bowden, at Alberta, Canada, at age 82.6,2,7
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Sarah Isabella Ballagh was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.2
     Sarah Ballagh appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Port Hope, Durham County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thompson and Mary Ballagh, listed as 10 months old.8
     Sarah I. appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddell and Mary Riddell.4
     M. Adam and I. Sarah Nisbet appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Bowden, The Territories (Alberta), enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer. Their children: A. Florence, T. Reginald and M. Mary, were listed as living with them.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 11 August 1952.6
     N the obituary of Isabel Elizabeth Faught who died circa May 1960, her mother, Mrs. A. M. Nisbet was listed.9
     See the footnotes below for a link to an article about their family farming tradition that appeared in the newspaper the at Calgary Herald published in Calgary, Alberta, 1 April 1964 .7

Family

Adam Martin Nisbet b. 26 Jul 1864, d. 27 Dec 1928
Marriage*Sarah married Adam Martin Nisbet.2,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Sarah Isabella Ballagh. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Sarah Isabella Nisbet née Ballagh
    Grave marker transcription:
    NISBET
    Martin Eric     Jan. 14, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1897
    Mary Margarete     Feb. 27, 1901 - Mar. 24, 1903
    Adam Martin     Adam Martin     July 26, 1864 -Dec. 27, 1928
    Sarah Isabella     May 25, 1870 - Aug. 2, 1952.
  3. [S11095] Adam Martin Nisbet household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Calgary East, Alberta; Page: 1; Family: 11, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S5647] Walter Riddell household, April 4, 1881 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 31; Family No: 143, Ancestry.com Roll: C_13240.
  5. [S11097] A. Martin Nisbet household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bowden, Central Alberta, The Territories: Page: 7; Family:71, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6550.
  6. [S11087] Dies At Bowden, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 11 Aug 1952, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. A. M. Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  7. [S11085] Farming Tradition Continues, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, 01 Apr 1964, Page 21, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Alberta Pioneers: A. Martin Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Calgary Herald.
  8. [S7341] Thompson Ballagh household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Port Hope, East Durham, Ontario; Page: 6 Family No.: 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-9979.
  9. [S11088] Ex-Innisfail Resident Dies, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 12 May 1960, Page 34, column 2, Obituary: Isabel Elizabeth Faught née Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Martin Eric Nisbet
    Grave marker transcription:
    NISBET
    Martin Eric     Jan. 14, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1897
    Mary Margaret     Feb. 27, 1901 - Mar. 24, 1903
    Adam Martin     July 26, 1864 - Dec. 27, 1928
    Sarah Isabella     May 25, 1870 - Aug. 2, 1952.
  11. [S11079] Reginald Thompson Nisbet, Death Registration 1987-09-014526 (15 Aug 1990), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Reginald Thompson Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Nisbet, R. T.
  12. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Mary Margaret Nisbet
    Grave marker transcription:
    NISBET
    Martin Eric     Jan. 14, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1897
    Mary Margaret     Feb. 27, 1901 - Mar. 24, 1903
    Adam Martin     July 26, 1864 - Dec. 27, 1928
    Sarah Isabella     May 25, 1870 - Aug. 2, 1952.

Walter Alexander Ballagh1,2

M, #18651, b. 1 November 1873
Father*Thompson Ballagh1,3 b. c 1842, d. b 4 Apr 1881
Mother*Mary Riddell1,2,3 b. 28 Aug 1840, d. 21 Feb 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited23 Dec 2020
     He was born on 1 November 1873 at Port Hope, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 033508.1,2,3
     Walter A. appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddell and Mary Riddell.3
     Walter appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddle and Mary Riddle.2

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Walter Alexander Ballagh. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S3405] Walter Riddell household, Apr 6, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Ontario; Family No: 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6357.
  3. [S5647] Walter Riddell household, April 4, 1881 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 31; Family No: 143, Ancestry.com Roll: C_13240.

Mary Esther Ballagh1,2

F, #18652, b. 31 March 1876
Father*Thompson Ballagh1,3,4 b. c 1842, d. b 4 Apr 1881
Mother*Mary Riddell1,3,4 b. 28 Aug 1840, d. 21 Feb 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited23 Dec 2020
     She was born on 31 March 1876 at Port Hope, Durham County, Ontario, Canada, Declaration of Birth 901126 signed by her mother on May 22, 1920. Her original according to Ontario Birth Registration gave her name as Mary Jane Ballagh, born in Northumberland and Durham.1,3,5,2,4
     She was commonly known as Esther.5
     Mary E. appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddell and Mary Riddell.4
     Esther appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, in the household of Walter Riddle and Mary Riddle.5
     Mary E. appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Crystal City, RM of Louise, Manitoba, in the household of Dr. George Riddell and Elizabeth A. Riddell.2
     Mary E. Ballagh appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of her mother Mary B? Ballagh, listed as a nurse (public.)6 E. Ballagh was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Mary Riddell, who died on 21 February 1937.7

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Mary Esther Ballagh. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  2. [S3420] George Riddell household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page 6, Family No: 53., Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6432.
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Mary Jane Ballagh.
  4. [S5647] Walter Riddell household, April 4, 1881 Canada census, Provo, Utah, USA, Hamilton, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page: 31; Family No: 143, Ancestry.com Roll: C_13240.
  5. [S3405] Walter Riddell household, Apr 6, 1891 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hamilton, Northumberland, Ontario; Family No: 10, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6357.
  6. [S3266] Mary Ballagh household, Jun 5, 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario; Page 9; Family 111, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), note that her middle initial appears to be a B.
  7. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name: Mary Ballagh
    [Mary Riddell].

Malcolm McMurchy1,2,3

M, #18653, b. 4 March 1802, d. 14 February 1865
Father*Malcolm McMurchy2
Last Edited11 Feb 2024
     Malcolm married Janet Renwick.4 He was born on 4 March 1802 at Argyllshire, Scotland.1,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1802 at Switzerland according to the 1850 census.3 Malcolm married Janet Renwick on 29 March 1842 at Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.7,8,2,3,6,4
     Malcolm McMurchy died on 14 February 1865 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 62.1,2
     Malcolm McMurchy was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     Malcolm and Jennet McMurchy appeared on the 1850 U.S. Federal Census of Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 29 October 1850, described as a carpenter. Their children: Daniel, Walter, John and Malcolm, were listed as living with them. It is not clear if Ellen McMurchy was also their daughter or possibly a relative. Note that the official enumeration date was June 1, so even though this info was taken in October, ages should reflect the earlier effective date.3
     Malcolm and Janett McMurchy appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Pierceville Post Office, enumerated 16 July 1860, described as a farm laborer. Their children: Daniel, Walter, John, Malcolm, Mary and Agnes, were listed as living with them.6
     The following biographical information appeared at the book The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1898:
Malcolm McMurchy, Sr. was reared in his native land and there learned the carpenter's trade, an "occupation which he followed exclusively while yet residing in his native land. In an early day he crossed the ocean to Canada, and in 1845 came to Kane county and there worked at his trade. On the 29th of March, 1842. he married Jeannette Renwick, a daughter of Walter Renwick, both of whom were natives of Scotland. William Renwick. the paternal great-grandfather of our subject, was a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and was also a farmer by occupation He emigrated to America with his family, and in De Kalb county, Illinois, engaged in farming, a vocation at which he continued until his death at the age of eighty years. Malcolm McMurchy, Sr., came to De Kalb county in 1850, and located on his farm where our subject now resides in 1863, and there died, February 14, 1865, at the age of sixty years.2

     The following information is from my personal research at the newspaper The True Republican recorded in Sycamore, Illinois, 22 February 1933:
According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 4 boys and 2 girls in their family, so all of them have been identified.
     This would seem to indicate that Ellen who was included in the 1850 census was not a daughter.3,9

     

Family

Janet Renwick b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
MarriageMalcolm married Janet Renwick.4 
Marriage* Malcolm married Janet Renwick on 29 March 1842 at Clarke Twp., Durham County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.7,8,2,3,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Malcolm McMurchy b: 03 Apr 1802 in Argylshire, Scotland m: 29
    Mar 1842 in Canada Residence: 1836 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada Property: 1914 Esmond, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Feb 1865 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1865 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  3. [S3387] Malcom McMurchy household, Oct 29, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 370B, Ancestry.com Roll: M432_104; Image: 414.
  4. [S14469] Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858 (Publisher: The Archives of Ontario, Toronto), FamilySearch, Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858; "Images of district marriage registers. Most marriage entries are between the 1830s and 1850s, but there are a few entries earlier and later"; cited as "Canada, Ontario District Marriage Registers., Malcom McMurdy (I read McMurchy) & Janet Renwick, Event Type: Marriage, Event Date: 27 Mar 1842, Event Place: Home Township, Algoma, Canada West, British Colonial America, Other People: Jane Renwick & David Renwick.
  5. [S3254] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 , Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947; ""Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records."; cited as "IL Deaths & Stillbirths., Daniel McCurchy
    Father Name:     Malcolm McMurchy, Argyleshire, Scotland
    Mother Name:     Janet Kenwick (sic), Dumfrieshire, Scotland.
  6. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  7. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Jeanette Renwick b: 23 Dec 1813 in Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland d: 26 Sep 1905 in South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Sep 1905 (Woodlawn) Brodie's Grove Cemetery, Creston, Ogle Co., Illinois
    ...+Malcolm McMurchy b: 03 Apr 1802 in Argylshire, Scotland m: 29
    Mar 1842 in Canada Residence: 1836 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada Property: 1914 Esmond, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Feb 1865 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1865 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  8. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Malcom McMurchy & Janet Renwick.
  9. [S3662] Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 22 Feb 1933, Page 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Agnes Bryan née Renwick, continued. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: John McCurchy
    Father Name:     Malcomb McMurchy, Scotland
    Mother Name:     Janet Hienrick (sic), Scotland.
  11. [S6552] Services For John McMurchy on Wednesday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 13, 1923, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.

Mary Ann Reed1,2

F, #18654, b. circa 1823, d. 13 February 1899
Last Edited6 Aug 2023
     She was born circa 1823 at Montréal, Québec, Canada,3,2,4; or, in 1824 at Montréal, Québec, Canada,1; or, circa 1825 at Vermont, USA.5 Mary married William Renwick in 1844 at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.6,7,2,5,4,8
     Mary Ann Reed died on 13 February 1899 at Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, Ryan farm, west of Sycamore.1,2,9
     
     Mary Ann Reed was buried on 16 February 1899 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.10,9
     Her name was also recorded as Marian on her daughter Ida's death registration.11
     William and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 11 July 1860, described as a farmer. Their children: Eliza, Mary, George, Abby S, Walter and Janette, were listed as living with them.4
     William and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Malta Post Office, enumerated 14 September 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: George, Abbie, Walter, Jennie and Ida, were listed as living with them.3
     William and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1880, described as a farmer.5
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 15 February 1899:
Mrs. William Renwick
     Mrs. Mary Renwick, relict of William Renwick, died at the home of her son, Walter Renwick, on the Ryan farm just west of Sycamore, at 8 o'clock Monday morning, age 74 years. Deceased had long been in poor health and fell an easy victim to the grip. Her husband, William Renwick, died six years ago. Of the children surviving, Mrs. Jonathan Woodly resides at Cortland; Mrs. Matthias Belles, at Clinton, Ia; George at Freeport; Mrs. Jennie Gordon, at Kingston; Mrs. Sarah Anderson at Chicago; and Walter and Susie at Sycamore.
     The funeral services will be from the M. E. church, Thursday at 11 o'clock, with the interment at Ohio Grove.9


     In the obituary of George Renwick who died 13 November 1922, his parents, William Renwick and Mary Ann Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.12
     In the obituary of Eliza Jane Renwick who died circa 20 December 1925, her mother, Mary Ann Renwick was listed as predeceased.13
     In the obituary of Ida B. Fullager who died 10 June 1934, her parents, William Renwick and Mrs. William Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.14
     In the obituary of Walter W. Renwick who died 19 October 1934, Mary Ann Reed was listed as predeceased.15
     In the obituary of Janette Renwick who died 16 October 1953, her mother, Mrs. William Renwick, was listed as predeceased.16
     Research notes (October 2016):
Why does her obituary not mention Abbie and Ida.9

Family

William Renwick b. 24 Dec 1817, d. 12 Feb 1893
Marriage*Mary married William Renwick in 1844 at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada.6,7,2,5,4,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Mary Ann Reed? b: 1824 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada m: Abt. 1841 in probably Canada d: 13 Feb 1899 in home of her son Walter, on the Ryan farm west of Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1899 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S2354] Susan Hewitt, online www.ancestry.com, Susan Hewitt (Durham, North Carolina), downloaded viewed Nov 2009, Mary Ann Reed.
  3. [S1632] William Renwick household, 14 Sep 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Malta, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 449, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_215; Image: 222.
  4. [S3269] William Renwick household, 11 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pampas, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 160, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 160.
  5. [S3245] William Renwick household, 09 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 229D; Enumeration District: 41, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0702.
  6. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, William Renwick b: 24 Dec 1816 in Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1860 Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 12 Feb 1893 in South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 16 Feb 1893 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Mary Ann Reed? b: 1824 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada m: Abt. 1841 in probably Canada d: 13 Feb 1899 in home of her son Walter, on the Ryan farm west of Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1899 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  7. [S1632] 14 Sep 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Malta, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 449, Household:
    William Renwick 54
    Mary A Renwick 44
    George Renwick 18
    Abbie Renwick 16
    Walter Renwick 13
    Jennie Renwick 11
    Ida Renwick 7.
  8. [S3662] Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 22 Feb 1933, Page 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Agnes Bryan née Renwick, continued. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  9. [S6532] Mrs. William Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 15 Feb 1899, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Mary Renwick
    Grave marker transcription:
    RENWICK
    William Renwick ...?...     1817 - 1893
    Mary Ann His Wife Born in ...?... Canada     1824 - 1898.
  11. [S3254] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 , Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947; ""Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records."; cited as "IL Deaths & Stillbirths., Name: Ida B. Fullagar.
  12. [S12384] Dies On Way To His Home, DeKalb Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 14 Nov 1922, Page 2, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: George Renwick. Hereinafter cited as DeKalb Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S3752] Mrs. Eliza Woodley, unknown newspaper title, Illinois, Dec 21 , 1925 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Mrs. Eliza Woodley.
  14. [S11599] Resident For 35 Years Here Dies Sunday, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, 11 Jun 1934, Page 3, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ida B. Fullagar née Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Belvidere Daily Republican.
  15. [S3669] W. W. Renwick, 76, Passes Here, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 20 Oct 1934, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Walter W. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S3675] Obituaries - Mrs. Jennie Gordan (sic), True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 20 Oct 1953, Page 8 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. Jennie Gordan (sic). Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S3671] Eliza Jane Woodley Died at Cortland on Last Night, Aged 86, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 23 Dec 1925, Page 1 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Eliza Jane Woodley née Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Abbie Eigenschenk [Abbie Renwick].
  19. [S2354] Susan Hewitt, viewed Nov 2009, Walter Renwick.
  20. [S9963] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908 (Publisher: State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska.), Ancestry.com, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908; "This database contains an index and images of marriage records from select counties in Nebraska covering the years 1855-1908"; cited as "Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records., Thomas Gordon & Jennie Renwick, Marriage Date: 05 Mar 1890, Grand Island, Nebraska, USA, Marriage County Office: Hall.

James Maitland1

M, #18655, d. 1814
Last Edited26 Feb 2016
     James married Isobell MacNeill before 1808.2
     James Maitland died in 1814 at Scotland.3
     His name was also recorded as William Maitland.3
     Research notes:
Are William and James the same person? Need to reconcile sources.4

Family

Isobell MacNeill
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Henry Maitland b: 02 Feb 1808 in Campbelton, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 21 Feb 1842 in Presbyterian Church in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada by
    Rev. McCleary Residence: Brighton, Ontario, Canada d: 09 Aug 1879 in Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Burial: 1879 Presqu'ile Point, Ontario, Canada Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  3. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 407 ff - James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  4. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  5. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James* Maitland b: 12 Jul 1812 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire,
    Scotland Christening: 14 Jul 1812 Cambeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 09 Mar 1841 in Canada Immigration: 01 Jun 1831 Left Scotland at age 17 Residence: Abt. 1860 (Cole's Wharf), Colborne, Ontario, Canada d: 07 May 1875 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: May 1875 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill.

Isobell MacNeill1

F, #18656
Last Edited18 Jan 2012
     Isobell married James Maitland before 1808.2

Family

James Maitland d. 1814
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Henry Maitland b: 02 Feb 1808 in Campbelton, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 21 Feb 1842 in Presbyterian Church in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada by
    Rev. McCleary Residence: Brighton, Ontario, Canada d: 09 Aug 1879 in Presqu'ile Point, Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada Burial: 1879 Presqu'ile Point, Ontario, Canada Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S394] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth/christening date of children.
  3. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James* Maitland b: 12 Jul 1812 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire,
    Scotland Christening: 14 Jul 1812 Cambeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 09 Mar 1841 in Canada Immigration: 01 Jun 1831 Left Scotland at age 17 Residence: Abt. 1860 (Cole's Wharf), Colborne, Ontario, Canada d: 07 May 1875 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: May 1875 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill.

Sarah Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #18658, b. 16 April 1822, d. 12 September 1894
Father*Walter Renwick7,2,6 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal7,2 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited22 May 2023
     She was born on 16 April 1822 at Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, listed as being born in Canada West in the 1861 census.7,3,5,8,9,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1820 at Scotland based upon her being 15 at the time they landed in New York.2 Sarah married James Maitland on 9 March 1841 at Newcastle District, Wentworth County, Upper Canada, British North America, in the 1861 census, his wife is listed as Mary. Based upon other sources, I assume this is the same person.

According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 10 boys and 5 girls in their family, so 1 boy and 2 girls are missing.10,11,3,12,4,8,9,13,14
     Sarah Renwick died on 12 September 1894, at the home of her son George, at Sycamore, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 72.7,15,16
     
     Sarah Maitland was buried on 14 September 1894 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7,16,6
     She was found on a passenger list for the "Ann" which sailed from Liverpool with her parents Walter and dated 30 July 1835 arriving at. Their destination was Upper Canada. Both Walter and his son, William gave their occupation as a farmer. Janet and William may have been twins since they were both 21.2
     James and Sarah Maitland appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census (delayed) of Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West, enumerated 12 January 1852. James was described as a farmer. Their children, John, Jane, James and Robert, were listed as living with them.4
     James and Mary Maitland appeared on the 1861 United Province of Canada Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, enumerated 14 January 1861. James was described as described as a carpenter. Their children, John, Jane, James, Jenetta, Robert, Walter, George and Herbert, were listed as living with them. They were living in a frame house.8 James and Sarah Renwick immigrated in 1868 to Illinois, USA, from Canada.17 She immigrated in November 1868 to DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, from Canada.9
     James and Sarah Maitland appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a carpenter. Their children: James, Jennet, Walter, Robert, George, Herbert, William, Henry, Thomas and Sarah, were listed as living with them.3
     Sarah Maitland appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1880, described as keeping house. Her children: Robert and Sarah B., were listed as living with her.5
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 15 September 1894:
Obituary
     Mrs. James Maitland died at the home of her son George, in Sycamore, Wednesday, September 12, after an illness of ten days from cholera
     morbus.Sarah Renwick was born in Johnstown Parish, Scotland, April 16, 1822. At the age of 13 she came with her parents to Canada. On March 9, 1841, she was united in marriage to James Maitland, and with him came to DeKalb county in November, 1868. Mr. Maitland died May 7, 1875, and since that time she had resided in Sycamore.
     To Mr. and Mrs. Maitland were born fifteen children, eleven of whom survive them. The children are: Mrs. John Allen of Trenton, Canada; James Maitland, Sycamore; Mrs. Arthur Mead, Elgin; Walter, Robert, George, Sycamore; Herbert, Hitchcock, Dakota; Henry, Sycamore; William, Brighton, Canada; Thomas, Messervy, Iowa; and Mrs. Theodore Weitzel, Sycamore.
     Deceased was highly esteemed by her neighbors for many noble traits of character. Forty years ago she united with the Presbyterian church. She was one of seven sisters, and is the first of the number to be called by death.
     The funeral was from the Methodist church, Friday morning, at half past ten, the services being in charge of Rev. A. T. Horn. The interment was in the cemetery at Ohio Grove.16


     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, her mother, Sarah Renwick was listed as predeceased.17
     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, her mother, Sarah Maitland was listed as predeceased.18
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, Sarah Renwick was listed as predeceased.19
     In the obituary of Sarah B. Maitland who died 4 February 1955, her mother, Sarah Maitland, was listed as predeceased.20
     In the obituary of David Henry Maitland who died 5 October 1955, her mother, Sarah Maitland, was listed as predeceased.21

Family

James Maitland b. 12 Jul 1812, d. 7 May 1875
Marriage*Sarah married James Maitland on 9 March 1841 at Newcastle District, Wentworth County, Upper Canada, British North America, in the 1861 census, his wife is listed as Mary. Based upon other sources, I assume this is the same person.

According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 10 boys and 5 girls in their family, so 1 boy and 2 girls are missing.10,11,3,12,4,8,9,13,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Sarah* Renwick. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3228] John J and Clara L Moment entry; S S Santa Rosa Passenger List, 30 July 1835, Walter Renwick and family; in New Yoirk Passenger Lists; Microfilm Serial: M237; (Washington, D.C: National Archives and Records Administration), Microfilm Roll: M237_27; Line: 25; List Number: 533.
  3. [S3285] James Maitland household, 25 July 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 597A, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 522.
  4. [S3286] James Maitland household, 12 Jan 1852 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Darlington, Durham, Canada West; Page 29, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) roll C_11718.
  5. [S3287] Sarah Renwick household, 04 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 126D; Enumeration District: 034, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0702.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Sarah Maitland née Renwick.
  7. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Sarah* Renwick b: 16 Apr 1822 in Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries,
    Scotland Immigration: 1835 Scotland to Canada d: 12 Sep 1894 in son George Maitland's home, Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 14 Sep 1894 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  8. [S3447] James Maitland household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cramahe, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 72, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  9. [S3526] Obituary - Mrs. James Maitland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, September 15, 1894, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Sarah* Renwick b: 16 Apr 1822 in Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries,
    Scotland Immigration: 1835 Scotland to Canada d: 12 Sep 1894 in son George Maitland's home, Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 14 Sep 1894 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +James* Maitland b: 12 Jul 1812 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire,
    Scotland Christening: 14 Jul 1812 Cambeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 09 Mar 1841 in Canada Immigration: 01 Jun 1831 Left Scotland at age 17 Residence: Abt. 1860 (Cole's Wharf), Colborne, Ontario, Canada d: 07 May 1875 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: May 1875 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill.
  11. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 407 ff - James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  12. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., James Maitland and Sarah Renwick
    Witnesses: Wm Renwick & Henry Maitland.
  13. [S3662] Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 22 Feb 1933, Page 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Agnes Bryan née Renwick, continued. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  14. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: James Maitland."
  15. [S3520] Father Time's Harvest, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, January 09, 1895, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Father Time's harvest. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S3526] True Republican, September 15, 1894, Page 2, Mrs. James Maitland.
  17. [S3530] Funeral Today for James Maitland, 83, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Feb 3, 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S3762] Walter Maitland, Local Resident 70 Years, Dies, True Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, May 12, 1944, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Walter Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Tribune.
  19. [S3598] Herbert Maitland Former Resident, Dies in Minnesota, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 18 Aug 1944, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary:Herbert Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S3519] Obituaries, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 08, 1955, Page 8 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Sarah BeardsleySarah Beardsley. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  21. [S3525] Obituaries - David Maitland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, October 7, 1955, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Charle L. Riegard. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  22. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: John Allan & Jane Maitland.
  23. [S5302] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964, online Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1966, James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as Missouri Death Certificates.
  24. [S1987] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 (Publisher: State Historical Society of Iowa), Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967; "This ancestry.com database provides and index of Iowa deaths, including images of the death registration document"; cited as "Iowa, U.S., Death Records., Robert Maitland, Age: 80, Death Date: 19 Jul 1937, Saint Augusta, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA; Parents: James Maitland & Sarah Renwick, Spouse: Adeline E Fox.
  25. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Robert Maitland
    Grave marker transcription:
    MAITLAND
    Adeline E     1874 - 1903
    Robert      1856 - 1937.
  26. [S3254] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 , Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947; ""Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records."; cited as "IL Deaths & Stillbirths., Name: George Emery Maitland.
  27. [S3525] True Republican, October 7, 1955, Page 4.
  28. [S3519] True Republican, February 08, 1955, Page 8.

James Maitland1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #18659, b. 12 July 1812, d. 7 May 1875
Father*James Maitland1 d. 1814
Mother*Isobell MacNeill1
Last Edited22 May 2023
     He was born on 12 July 1812 at Campbelltown, Argyllshire, Scotland.1,3 James Maitland was christened on 14 July 1812 at Campbelltown, Argyllshire, Scotland.1 Alternatively, he may have been born on 20 July 1812 at Argyllshire, Scotland,2; or, circa 1818 at Upper Canada, British North America, according to the 1861 census.5 James married Mary Brown before 1839.2,7 James married Sarah Renwick on 9 March 1841 at Newcastle District, Wentworth County, Upper Canada, British North America, in the 1861 census, his wife is listed as Mary. Based upon other sources, I assume this is the same person.

According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 10 boys and 5 girls in their family, so 1 boy and 2 girls are missing.8,2,3,9,4,5,10,11,6
     James Maitland died on 7 May 1875 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 62.1,2,10,6
     James Maitland was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.6
     He immigrated in 1835 to Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, from Scotland.2,12
     James and Sarah Maitland appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census (delayed) of Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West, enumerated 12 January 1852. James was described as a farmer. Their children, John, Jane, James and Robert, were listed as living with them.4
     James and Mary Maitland appeared on the 1861 United Province of Canada Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, enumerated 14 January 1861. James was described as described as a carpenter. Their children, John, Jane, James, Jenetta, Robert, Walter, George and Herbert, were listed as living with them. They were living in a frame house.5 James and Sarah Renwick immigrated in 1868 to Illinois, USA, from Canada.12
     James and Sarah Maitland appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a carpenter. Their children: James, Jennet, Walter, Robert, George, Herbert, William, Henry, Thomas and Sarah, were listed as living with them.3
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his husband, James Maitland was listed as predeceased.13
     The following biographical information appeared at the book The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1898:
...James Maitland, Sr., was a Highlander, born in Argyleshire, Scotland, July 20, 1812, and who emigrated to Canada in 1835, locating near Darlington. He was a carpenter and ship builder by trade, and about 1S54 moved to Colburn, Canada, where he was employed at his trade at Cole's wharf some eight years. He then returned to Darlington where he engaged in farming until 1868, when he removed to Malta, Illinois, where he again worked at his trade. He first married Mary Brown, of Darlington, and in 1841 married Miss Sarah Renwick, who was the mother of our subject. She was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, April 16, 1822, and who came to America in 1835, her parents settling near Darlington, Canada. She was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Guthrie) Renwick, also natives of Scotland. Her death occurred in Sycamore, Illinois, September 12, 1894. The paternal grandfather, William Maitland, was a native of Scotland, where his death occurred in 1814.2

     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his father, James Maitland was listed as predeceased.12
     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, his father, James Maitland was listed as predeceased.14
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, James Maitland was listed as predeceased.15
     In the obituary of Sarah B. Maitland who died 4 February 1955, his father, James Maitland, was listed as predeceased.16
     In the obituary of David Henry Maitland who died 5 October 1955, his father, James Maitland, was listed as predeceased.17

Family 1

Mary Brown
Marriage*James married Mary Brown before 1839.2,7 
Child

Family 2

Sarah Renwick b. 16 Apr 1822, d. 12 Sep 1894
Marriage*James married Sarah Renwick on 9 March 1841 at Newcastle District, Wentworth County, Upper Canada, British North America, in the 1861 census, his wife is listed as Mary. Based upon other sources, I assume this is the same person.

According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 10 boys and 5 girls in their family, so 1 boy and 2 girls are missing.8,2,3,9,4,5,10,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James* Maitland b: 12 Jul 1812 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire,
    Scotland Christening: 14 Jul 1812 Cambeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 09 Mar 1841 in Canada Immigration: 01 Jun 1831 Left Scotland at age 17 Residence: Abt. 1860 (Cole's Wharf), Colborne, Ontario, Canada d: 07 May 1875 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: May 1875 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 407 ff - James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  3. [S3285] James Maitland household, 25 July 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 597A, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 522.
  4. [S3286] James Maitland household, 12 Jan 1852 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Darlington, Durham, Canada West; Page 29, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) roll C_11718.
  5. [S3447] James Maitland household, January 14, 1861 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cramahe, Northumberland, Canada West; Page 72, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-1055-1056.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., James Maitland."
  7. [S646] Rick Moffat, Assumption based upon birth or baptism/christening date, Assume that Mary Brown was the mother of John since James did not remarry to Sarah until 1841.
  8. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Sarah* Renwick b: 16 Apr 1822 in Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries,
    Scotland Immigration: 1835 Scotland to Canada d: 12 Sep 1894 in son George Maitland's home, Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 14 Sep 1894 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +James* Maitland b: 12 Jul 1812 in Campbeltown, Argyllshire,
    Scotland Christening: 14 Jul 1812 Cambeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland m: 09 Mar 1841 in Canada Immigration: 01 Jun 1831 Left Scotland at age 17 Residence: Abt. 1860 (Cole's Wharf), Colborne, Ontario, Canada d: 07 May 1875 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: May 1875 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: James* Maitland Mother: Isobell MacNeill.
  9. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., James Maitland and Sarah Renwick
    Witnesses: Wm Renwick & Henry Maitland.
  10. [S3526] Obituary - Mrs. James Maitland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, September 15, 1894, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  11. [S3662] Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 22 Feb 1933, Page 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Agnes Bryan née Renwick, continued. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  12. [S3530] Funeral Today for James Maitland, 83, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Feb 3, 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  13. [S3526] True Republican, September 15, 1894, Page 2, Mrs. James Maitland.
  14. [S3762] Walter Maitland, Local Resident 70 Years, Dies, True Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, May 12, 1944, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Walter Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Tribune.
  15. [S3598] Herbert Maitland Former Resident, Dies in Minnesota, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 18 Aug 1944, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary:Herbert Maitland. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S3519] Obituaries, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 08, 1955, Page 8 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Sarah BeardsleySarah Beardsley. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S3525] Obituaries - David Maitland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, October 7, 1955, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Charle L. Riegard. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: John Allan & Jane Maitland.
  19. [S5302] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1964, online Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1966, James Maitland. Hereinafter cited as Missouri Death Certificates.
  20. [S1987] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 (Publisher: State Historical Society of Iowa), Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967; "This ancestry.com database provides and index of Iowa deaths, including images of the death registration document"; cited as "Iowa, U.S., Death Records., Robert Maitland, Age: 80, Death Date: 19 Jul 1937, Saint Augusta, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA; Parents: James Maitland & Sarah Renwick, Spouse: Adeline E Fox.
  21. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Robert Maitland
    Grave marker transcription:
    MAITLAND
    Adeline E     1874 - 1903
    Robert      1856 - 1937.
  22. [S3254] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 , Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947; ""Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records."; cited as "IL Deaths & Stillbirths., Name: George Emery Maitland.
  23. [S3525] True Republican, October 7, 1955, Page 4.
  24. [S3519] True Republican, February 08, 1955, Page 8.

George R. Renwick1,2,3,4

M, #18660, b. circa 1822, d. 21 March 1885
Father*Walter Renwick1,3 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal1,3 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Feb 2023
     He was born circa 1822 at Scotland based upon his being 13 at the time they landed in New York.3 Alternatively, he may have been born between 1823 and 1824 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland, since he was 58 in the 1870 census. Dumfriesshire is not given in the census1,5; or, in 1825 or 1826 at Scotland since he was 35 in the 1860 census.6,4 George married Mary Young on 6 October 1851 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, George's surname is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.7,8,5,6,9,10
     George R. Renwick died on 21 March 1885, in his home west of Mayfield, at Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to a published death notice.11 Alternatively, he died on 22 March 1885 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his Find A Grave memorial page, but no sources are cited.1,12
     George R. Renwick was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,12
     He was found on a passenger list for the "Ann" which sailed from Liverpool with his parents Walter and dated 30 July 1835 arriving at. Their destination was Upper Canada. Both Walter and his son, William gave their occupation as a farmer. Janet and William may have been twins since they were both 21.3
     George and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 3 July 1860, described as a farmer, and she was listed as a housekeeper. Their children: Francis and Edward, were listed as living with them.6
     George and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Sycamore Post Offce, enumerated 6 August 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Frank W., Edwin W., Mary I., George H., Vesta I., Robert and Herbert, were listed as living with them.5
     George and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 15 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: William E., Hiland G., Vestie I., Robert, Herbert, Jessie, Emmet J. and Lucy F, were listed as living with them.4 George R. Renwick was referenced in the biographical information that appeared about Robert R. Renwick in 1907 at the book Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA:
ROBERT R. RENWICK
Among the prosperous and representative agriculturists of Mayfield township may be numbered Robert R. Renwick, who owns and operates one hundred and fifty-seven acres of well improved land on section 29. He was born on this place August 15, 1866, a son of George and Mary (Young) Renwick, who were natives of Scotland and Canada respectively. They came to the United States in 1835, settling on the farm which is now the home of our subject.

Robert R. Renwick pursued his education in the district schools near his father's home. He was early trained to the duties of the home farm, assisting his father in the cultivation of the land and the care of the crops, so that he was well fitted to continue work along this line when he started out in life on his own account. With the exception of a brief period of two years he has spent his entire life on this farm and during the years that have come and gone he has worked diligently and earnestly in his efforts to acquire a competence. He has brought the fields under a high state of cultivation and each year harvests rich and abundant crops as a reward for the care and labor which he bestows upon the fields. He is practical and progressive in all that he does, keeping everything about his place in a good state of repair, so that his property is numbered among the valuable farms of Mayfield township.

Choosing a companion and helpmate for life's journey, Mr. Renwick was married December 17, 1890, to Miss Alice Rote, a daughter of Samuel Rote, a farmer of Mayfield township, and his sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Two children, a son and daughter, have come to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Renwick : Clive Duaue, who was born July 19, 1892; and Gladys Irene, born May 11, 1900.

Mr. Renwick gives stalwart support to the republican party and has taken an active interest in its work, having served as tax collector of his township, while for the past twelve years he has served as school director, the cause of education finding in him a warm friend. Fraternally he is identified with the Modern Woodmen of America, belonging to camp No. 47, at Sycamore, while both he and his wife hold membership relations with the Methodist Episcopal church in their township. They are a highly esteemed couple of their community, having a host of warm and lasting friends, while Mr. Renwick is everywhere known as a substantial and reliable man in his business transactions.13

     In the obituary of Lucy Florence Harvey who died 24 March 1907, his father, George Renwick was listed as predeceased.14
     In the obituary of Herbert H. Renwick who died 2 September 1914, his father, George Renwick was listed as predeceased.15,16
     In the obituary of Mary Young who died 8 February 1917, his husband, George Renwick was listed as predeceased.10
     In the obituary of Robert R. Renwick who died 8 October 1951, his father, George Renwick, was listed as predeceased.17
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his father, George Renwick, was listed as predeceased.18
     In the obituary of Vesta I. Renwick who died 29 January 1953, his father, George Renwick, was listed as predeceased.19

Family

Mary Young b. 1 Dec 1833, d. 8 Feb 1917
Marriage*George married Mary Young on 6 October 1851 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, George's surname is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.7,8,5,6,9,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, George R. Renwick b: 1823 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1860 Mayfield Twp. DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 22 Mar 1885 in in his home near Mayfield, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1885 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S1630] George Renwick household, 06 Aug 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 256, Household:
    George Renwick 46
    Mary Renwick 37
    Frank W Renwick 15
    Edwin W Renwick 11
    Mary I Renwick 9
    George H Renwick 8
    Vesta I Renwick 5
    Robert Renwick 3
    Herbert Renwick 2/12.
  3. [S3228] John J and Clara L Moment entry; S S Santa Rosa Passenger List, 30 July 1835, Walter Renwick and family; in New Yoirk Passenger Lists; Microfilm Serial: M237; (Washington, D.C: National Archives and Records Administration), Microfilm Roll: M237_27; Line: 25; List Number: 533.
  4. [S3369] George Renwick household, 15 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 130D; Enumeration District: 034, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0504.
  5. [S1630] 06 Aug 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466.
  6. [S3223] George Renwick household, 03 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 127, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 127.
  7. [S310] Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 , Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index., RENNICK, GEORGE YOUNG, MARY 10/06/1852 A/ 827 DE KALB.
  8. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, George R. Renwick b: 1823 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1860 Mayfield Twp. DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 22 Mar 1885 in in his home near Mayfield, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1885 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Mary Young b: 01 Dec 1833 in Canada m: 06 Oct 1851 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois by Rev. Crossett d: 08 Feb 1917 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1917 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  9. [S3662] Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 22 Feb 1933, Page 1 & 2 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Agnes Bryan née Renwick, continued. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [S3744] Mary Renwick nee Young, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Feb 1917, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mary Renwick née Young. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  11. [S3761] Obituary, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 25 Mar 1885, Page 1 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Death Notice: George Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  12. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., George Renwick.
  13. [S4240] Prof. Lewis M. Gross Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, II (Chicago, Illinois: Pioneer Publishing Company, 1907), Page 52 & 53 - Robert R Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Past & Present - DeKalb County.
  14. [S3750] Mrs. H. L. Harvey, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 27 Mar 1907, Page 8 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  15. [S3742] Herbert H Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 5 Sep 1914, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Herbert H. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S12286] Kingston, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1914, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herbert H. Renwick (Aged 44). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  17. [S6622] Final Rites Held for Robt. R. Renwick, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, 12 Oct 1951 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Final Rites Held for Robt. R. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  18. [S3487] Obituaries - Renwick G H, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, October 16, 1951, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, George H. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  19. [S3507] Vesta Wilson Dies Sunday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 03, 1953, Page 1 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Vesta Wilson Dies Sunday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S3254] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947 , Ancestry.com, Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947; ""Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records."; cited as "IL Deaths & Stillbirths., Name: Walter Francis Renwick.
  21. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: William Edwin Renwick.
  22. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Mary Irene Fuller née Renwick
    Grave marker transcription:
    Frank W. Fuller     1857 -
    Irene M. His Wife      1860 - 1901
    Floyed     1881 - 1881
    (footstone) Frank W. Fuller 1851 - 1940.
  23. [S3744] True Republican, 10 Feb 1917, Page 1.
  24. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi