Mary Young1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #18661, b. 1 December 1833, d. 8 February 1917
Last Edited20 Apr 2023
     She was born on 1 December 1833 at Cobourg, Upper Canada, British North America.1,2,3,4,5,7 Alternatively, she may have been born on 1 December 1832 at Cobourg, Upper Canada, British North America, since she was 67 in the 1900 census.6,8 Mary married George R. Renwick on 6 October 1851 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, George's surname is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.9,10,11,3,12,13
     Mary Young died on 8 February 1917 at Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 83.1,13
     
     Mary A. Renwick was buried on 10 February 1917 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,7,8
     She immigrated in 1839 to USA from Canada.6
     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.3
     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.11
     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
     Mary Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 20 June 1900, described as a widow and a housekeeper. She was the mother of 10 children, 9 living. Her son Robert R. Renwick was enumerated in the next household.6 She 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.14

     In the obituary of Lucy Florence Harvey who died 24 March 1907, her mother, Mary Renwick was listed as a survivor.15
     Mary Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Robert R. and Alice Renwick.5
     In the obituary of Herbert H. Renwick who died 2 September 1914, his wife, the former Mary Young, was listed as a survivor.16,17 She was a witness from the Sycamore True Republican, Saturday, July 24, 1915, Page 7:

News from Nearby Towns - Clare

Miss Margaret Harvey of Chicago is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Renwick.18
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 10 February 1917:
Mother, Pioneer, 83 Descendants
Resident Mayfield Longest of Any Person

Mrs. George Renwick

Mrs. George Renwick Who Died At Her Home In Mayfield On Thursday Morning, Mother Of Ten, Left Surviving Eighty-Three Descendants


Mrs. Mary Renwick, who, at the time of her death, had resided in Mayfield township longer than any other person; and who leaves surviving 83 descendants, died at the home of her son Robert Renwick in the township on Thursday morning at about 10:30 o'clock.

Mary Young was born in Coburg (sic) Canada, on Dec. 1, 1832, and came with her parents to the United States in early youth, and became a resident of Sycamore. Here she grew to womanhood, and on October 6, 1851, was united in marriage to George Renwick, a native of Scotland. He died on March 22, 1888. To them were born ten children, of whom there are surviving: Frank of Chicago, Edwin of Elgin, Hilan of Austin, Minn., Mrs. Vesta Wilson of Sumner, Iowa, Robert of Mayfield township, and Emmett of Rockford, Ill. She also leaves surviving 44 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Renwick was a noble mother, a kind friend and good neighbor.

The funeral services will be held at the late home this Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. The interment will be in Ohio Grove cemetery.13


     In the obituary of Robert R. Renwick who died 8 October 1951, his wife, the former Mary Young, was listed as predeceased.19
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, her mother, Mary Young, was listed as predeceased.20
     In the obituary of Vesta I. Renwick who died 29 January 1953, her mother, Mary Renwick, was listed as predeceased.21

Family

George R. Renwick b. c 1822, d. 21 Mar 1885
Marriage*Mary married George R. Renwick on 6 October 1851 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, George's surname is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.9,10,11,3,12,13 
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 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. 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. [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.
  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. [S3435] Robert R Renwick household, 15 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0028;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_284 Image: 956; FHL Number: 1374297.
  6. [S3434] Mary Renwick household, 20 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  7. [S3744] Mary Renwick nee Young, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Feb 1917, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  8. [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 A. Renwick née Young.
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [S1630] 06 Aug 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466.
  12. [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.
  13. [S3744] True Republican, 10 Feb 1917, Page 1, Mary Renwick née Young.
  14. [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.
  15. [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.
  16. [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.
  17. [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.
  18. [S3751] News from Nearby Towns - Clare, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 24 Jul 1915, Page 7 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  19. [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.
  20. [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.
  21. [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.
  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: Walter Francis Renwick.
  23. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: William Edwin Renwick.
  24. [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.
  25. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Herbert R. Renwick1,2,3,4

M, #18662, b. circa 1823, d. 29 July 1876
Father*Walter Renwick1,5,4,6 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal1,4 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Apr 2023
     He was born circa 1823 at Scotland died at age 537; or, circa 1824 at Scotland based upon his being 11 at the time they landed in New York.4 Alternatively, he may have been born on 12 October 1825 at Scotland accoding to Donna Renwick's research but not supported by a source1,3,6; or, circa 1827 at Scotland according to the 1870 census.5 Herbert married Eliza Ann Burnett on 19 March 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys and 1 girls in their family, so all are included here.8,9,5
     Herbert R. Renwick died on 29 July 1876 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, killed by a bull.1
     Herbert R. Renwick was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     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 21.4
     Herbert appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father Walter Renwick.6
     Herbert Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 19 June 1860, described as a farmer. His brother, John and father, Walter were listed as farm laborers. John's wife, Mary J. Renwick was listed as a house laborer. John and Mary had a two year old daughter, Mary A Renwick.3
     Herbert and Eliza A. Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Pierceville Post Office, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: John, Jannette and William, were listed as living with them. His father, Walter lived with the household, and there was a domestic housekeeper, 18 year old Adeline Houghtalin.5

Family

Eliza Ann Burnett b. 19 Mar 1838, d. 13 Nov 1908
Marriage*Herbert married Eliza Ann Burnett on 19 March 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys and 1 girls in their family, so all are included here.8,9,5 
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, Herbert R Renwick b: 12 Oct 1825 in Scotland Residence: 1860 Pierce Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 29 Jul 1876 in DeKalb Co., Illinois, killed by a bull Burial: 29 Jul 1876 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S1629] Walter Renwick household, 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 333, Household:
    Herbert Renwick 43
    Eliza A Renwick 31
    John Renwick 8
    Jannette Renwick 8
    William Renwick 3/12
    Walter Renwick 87
    Adeline Houghtalin 18.
  3. [S3221] Herbert Renwick household, 19 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 188, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 186.
  4. [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.
  5. [S1629] 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505.
  6. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  7. [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.
  8. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, HARBSET BURNETT, ELIZA ANN 03/19/1861 00B/0253 DE KALB.
  9. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Herbert R Renwick b: 12 Oct 1825 in Scotland Residence: 1860 Pierce Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 29 Jul 1876 in DeKalb Co., Illinois, killed by a bull Burial: 29 Jul 1876 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Eliza Ann Burnett b: 19 Mar 1838 in Branch Co., Michigan m: 19 Mar 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 13 Nov 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.

Eliza Ann Burnett1,2

F, #18663, b. 19 March 1838, d. 13 November 1908
Father*Marlin Burnett3 b. c 1798
Mother*Synthia Chesley3 b. c 1802
Last Edited18 Mar 2023
     She was born on 19 March 1838 at Branch County, Michigan, USA.1,4 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1839 at Michigan, USA, in the 1880 census.5 Eliza married Herbert R. Renwick on 19 March 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys and 1 girls in their family, so all are included here.6,7,4
     Eliza Ann Burnett died on 13 November 1908 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 70.1
     Eliza Ann Burnett was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     Eliza A. appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Union Twp., Branch County, Michigan in the household of her parents, Marlin and Cynthia Burnett.3
     Herbert and Eliza A. Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Pierceville Post Office, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: John, Jannette and William, were listed as living with them. His father, Walter lived with the household, and there was a domestic housekeeper, 18 year old Adeline Houghtalin.4
     Eliza Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 25 June 1880, described as a widow and a housekeeper. Her children: John, Jennie and Willie, were listed as living with her.5
     Eliza A. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois, in the household of John H. and Hattie L. Renwick.8
     Research notes (February 2018):
I do not think that the Eliza A Renwick buried in Colorado is this individual.9

Family

Herbert R. Renwick b. c 1823, d. 29 Jul 1876
Marriage*Eliza married Herbert R. Renwick on 19 March 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys and 1 girls in their family, so all are included here.6,7,4 
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, Eliza Ann Burnett b: 19 Mar 1838 in Branch Co., Michigan m: 19 Mar 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 13 Nov 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S1629] Walter Renwick household, 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 333, Household:
    Herbert Renwick 43
    Eliza A Renwick 31
    John Renwick 8
    Jannette Renwick 8
    William Renwick 3/12
    Walter Renwick 87
    Adeline Houghtalin 18.
  3. [S7790] Marlin Burnett household, 30 Nov 1850 to 04 Sep 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Union (township) Branch, Michigan; Page: 371B; Family: 129, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M432_347; Image: 208.
  4. [S1629] 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505.
  5. [S7789] Eliza Renwick household, 25 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 493B; Family: 68; Enumeration District: 095, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 218.
  6. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, HARBSET BURNETT, ELIZA ANN 03/19/1861 00B/0253 DE KALB.
  7. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Herbert R Renwick b: 12 Oct 1825 in Scotland Residence: 1860 Pierce Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 29 Jul 1876 in DeKalb Co., Illinois, killed by a bull Burial: 29 Jul 1876 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Eliza Ann Burnett b: 19 Mar 1838 in Branch Co., Michigan m: 19 Mar 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 13 Nov 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  8. [S3292] John H Renwick household, 05 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Aurora, Kane, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 70, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_310.
  9. [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., Eliza A Renwick
    Grave marker transcription:
    Mother     Eliza A. Renwick     Mar 19, 1839 - Nov 13, 1906.

John Renwick1,2,3,4

M, #18664, b. circa 1829, d. 1861
Father*Walter Renwick1,3,4 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 Edited5 Jan 2022
     He was born circa 1825 at Scotland based upon his being 10 at the time they landed in New York.3 He was born in 1827 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2,4 He was born circa 1829 at Scotland born about 1829 if he died in 1861, and was 32 as reported by the info related to Agnes' obituary and article.5 John married Mary Jane Whipple on 25 May 1857 at Kane County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there was 1 girl in their family.6,7
     John Renwick died in 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,4
     John Renwick was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,4
     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
     John Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Herbert Renwick, listed as a farm laborer.2

Family

Mary Jane Whipple b. 1834
Marriage*John married Mary Jane Whipple on 25 May 1857 at Kane County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there was 1 girl in their family.6,7 
Child

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, John Renwick. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3221] Herbert Renwick household, 19 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 188, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 186.
  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. [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., John Renwick.
  5. [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.
  6. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, John Renwick +Mary Jane Whipple.
  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., RENWICK, JOHN WHIPPLE, MARY JANE 05/25/1857 / 3092 KANE.

Mary Jane Whipple1,2

F, #18665, b. 1834
Father*David Whipple2 b. c 1801
Mother*Almina (?)2 b. c 1808
Last Edited5 Jan 2022
     She was born in 1834 at New York, USA.1,3,2 Mary married John Renwick on 25 May 1857 at Kane County, Illinois, USA, According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there was 1 girl in their family.4,5
     Mary Jane appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois in the household of her parents, David and Almina Whipple.2
     Mary J. Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Herbert Renwick.3

Family

John Renwick b. c 1829, d. 1861
Child

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 Jane Whipple b: 1834 m: 25 May 1857 in Kane Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3273] David Whipple household, 05 Oct 1850 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, St Charles, Kane, Illinois; Page: 105A, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M432_112; Image: 322.
  3. [S3221] Herbert Renwick household, 19 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 188, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 186.
  4. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, John Renwick +Mary Jane Whipple.
  5. [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., RENWICK, JOHN WHIPPLE, MARY JANE 05/25/1857 / 3092 KANE.

Walter Renwick1,2,3

M, #18666, b. 1827 or 1828, d. circa 1907
Father*Walter Renwick1,2 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal1,2 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited5 Aug 2023
     He was born in 1827 or 1828 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2 Walter married (?) (?) circa 1854.4,3
     Walter Renwick died circa 1907 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,3
     He was commonly known as Watt.3 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 21.2
     Research notes (September 2016):
Is this the Walter and Martha Renwick household located in California in the 1860 census?5

Family

(?) (?) d. a 1854

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, Walter Renwick b: Abt. 1828 in Dumfries, Scotland d: in
    Dekalb Co., Illinois. 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. [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.
  4. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Walter Renwick b: Abt. 1828 in Dumfries, Scotland d: in
    Dekalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +_______ _______ m: Abt. 1854 d: in DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  5. [S3222] Walter Renwick household, 03 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Contra Costa, California; Page: 551, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_57; Image: 553.

(?) (?)1

F, #18667, d. after 1854
Last Edited3 Oct 2016
     (?) married Walter Renwick circa 1854.2,3
     (?) (?) died after 1854 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     The following biographical information appeared, 22 February 1933:
According to the obituary and article published when his sister Agnes died, there were 2 girls and 1 boy in their family.2,3

     Research notes (September 2016):
Is this the Walter and Martha Renwick household located in California in the 1860 census?4

Family

Walter Renwick b. 1827 or 1828, d. c 1907

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, _______ _______ m: Abt. 1854 d: in DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Walter Renwick b: Abt. 1828 in Dumfries, Scotland d: in
    Dekalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +_______ _______ m: Abt. 1854 d: in DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3222] Walter Renwick household, 03 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Contra Costa, California; Page: 551, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_57; Image: 553.

Elizabeth Renwick1

F, #18668, b. 26 August 1830, d. 28 August 1913
Father*Walter Renwick2 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal2 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited7 May 2023
     She was born on 26 August 1830 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.3,2,4,5,6,7,8 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1828 at Scotland based upon her being 6 at the time they landed in New York.9 Elizabeth married Abner Hawley Calhoun on 20 September 1852 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. Betsy's maiden name is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.
     According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 4 boys and 6 girls in their family, so there are 1 boy and 1 girl missing from the children listed here.10,11,12,4,13,7,3,14,8,15 She was baptized on 29 August 1886 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Plano, Kendall County, Illinois, USA. She attended the Illinois branches at Courtland and DeKalb.3
     Betsly (sic) Renwick Calhoon died on 28 August 1913 at Martin County, Minnesota, USA, at age 83.16,7
     Betsey Calhoun was buried at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7
     She was commonly known as Beth Calhoun.13 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 21.1
     Abner H. and Elizabeth Calhoun appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 30 August 1860, described as described as a farmerand Betsey was described as a housekeeper. Their daughter, Margaret M., was listed as living with them. John Calhoun enumerated in the previous household, working for Thomas Renwick may have been Abner's brother..12
     Abner and Betsy Calhoun appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 6 August 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Margaret, Walter, Ida, Chandler and Jennie, were listed as living with them.8
     Abner H. and Betsy Calhoon appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 23 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Walter R., Ida, Chandler, Jennie, Dudley, Lizzie and Delia, were listed as living with them.4
     Betsy Calhoun appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Frank and Ida Goodrich.5 In the death registration of Maggie Mae Riddell who died on 18 December 1938, Bessie Renick (sic), born in Scotland, was identified as her mother.17
     In the obituary of Nathan Chandler Calhoun who died 30 April 1939, his mother, a native of Scotland, the former Betsey Renwick was listed as predeceased.6,18

Family

Abner Hawley Calhoun b. 19 Feb 1827, d. 8 Mar 1897
Marriage*Elizabeth married Abner Hawley Calhoun on 20 September 1852 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. Betsy's maiden name is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.
     According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 4 boys and 6 girls in their family, so there are 1 boy and 1 girl missing from the children listed here.10,11,12,4,13,7,3,14,8,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Betsy Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland d: 31 Aug 1913 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Sep 1913 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  3. [S5530] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5144, Name: Betsy Renwick Calhoun
    Birth Date:     Aug 1830
    Birth Place:     Dumfreshire, Scotland
    Marriage Date:     20 Sep 1852
    Death Date:     Aug 1913
    Spouse:     Abner H Calhoun
    Source:     RLDS Deceased Files/ Early Reorganization Minutes, 1872-1905, Book D/ Courtland, Illinois, RLDS Branch Records/ DeKalb, Illinois, RLDS Branch Records
    Notes:     Betsy Renwick (Calhoun) was baptized a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 29 August 1886 at Plano, Kendall, Illinois, by W. Vickery. She was confirmed by T. Hougas, C. Madison, F. M. Cooper, and W. E. Cherry. She attended the Illinois branches at Courtland and DeKalb.. Hereinafter cited as Early Members.
  4. [S3300] Abner Calhoon household, 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0508.
  5. [S3303] T. Frank Goodrich household, June 11, 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, De Kalb, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 5, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.
  6. [S3797] Nathan Calhoun Called By Death, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 3 May 1930, Page 1 & 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Nathan Calhoun Called By Death. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  7. [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., Betsey Renwick Calhoun."
  8. [S11033] Abner Calhoun household, 06 Aug 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466b, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 256.
  9. [S3228] John J and Clara L Moment, S S Santa Rosa Passenger List, 30 July 1835; Microfilm Serial: M237;, Walter Renwick and family

    If Elizabeth and Margaret were twins, why the difference in age?, Microfilm Roll: M237_27; Line: 25; List Number: 533.
  10. [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., CALHOUN, ABNER RENNICK, BETSY 09/20/1852 A/ 145 DE KALB.
  11. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Betsy Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland d: 31 Aug 1913 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Sep 1913 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Abner Hawley Calhoun b: 19 Feb 1827 in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York m: 20 Sep 1852 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Residence: 1860 Farmer, South Grove Twp, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 08 Mar 1897 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 10 Mar 1897 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Andrew Calhoun Mother: Eleanor Roworth.
  12. [S3227] Abner H Calhoun household, 30 Aug 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 461, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 461.
  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. [S11012] Died this morning, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 08 Mar 1897, Page 1, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Abner H Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  15. [S11060] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900 (Publisher: Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research), Ancestry.com, Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900; "Original data: Jordan Dodd and Liahona Research, comp.. Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900. Index compiled from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah"; cited as "IL, U.S., Compiled Marriages., Abner Calhoun & Betsy Rennick; 20 Sep 1852, De Kalb County, Illinois.
  16. [S2701] Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017 (Publisher: Minnesota Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017; "This index can be used to order copies of the documents from VitalChek"; cited as "Minnesota, Death Index., Name: Betsly (sic) Renwick Calhoon.
  17. [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., Maggie May Riddell, Age: 79, Death Date: 18 Dec 1938, Iowa, USA; Parents: Abner Calhoun & Bess Renick.
  18. [S11034] Resident of Sycamore Is Taken Sunday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 01 May 1939, Page 10, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Nathan Chandler Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  19. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Walter R. Calhoon
    [Walter R. Calhoun]
    Age:     18
    Birth Year:     abt 1862
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Relation to Head of House:     Son
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Neighbors:     View others on page
    Occupation:     Farming
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  20. [S5331] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996; "Original data: Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images"; cited as "Iowa, Select Marriages Index., Walter R. Calhoon & Maggie E. Creenshank, Marriage Date: 01 May 1890, Clarion, Wright, Iowa.
  21. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Ida Calhoon
    [Ida Calhoun]
    Age:     16
    Birth Year:     abt 1864
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Female
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Neighbors:     View others on page
    Occupation:     At Home
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  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: Nathan C. Calhoun.
  23. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Chandler Calhoon
    [Chandler Calhoun]
    Age:     14
    Birth Year:     abt 1866
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Relation to Head of House:     Son
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Neighbors:     View others on page
    Occupation:     Farming
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  24. [S11034] Daily Chronicle, 01 May 1939, Page 10, column 5, Obituary for Nathan Chandler Calhoun.
  25. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Janet McMurchy Keast. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  26. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Jennie Calhoon
    [Jennie Calhoun]
    Age:     11
    Birth Year:     abt 1869
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Female
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Neighbors:     View others on page
    Occupation:     Attending School
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  27. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Dudley Calhoon
    [Dudley Calhoun]
    Age:     8
    Birth Year:     abt 1872
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Male
    Relation to Head of House:     Son
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  28. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Lizzie Calhoon
    [Lizzie Calhoun]
    Age:     6
    Birth Year:     abt 1874
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Female
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  29. [S3300] 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, Abner H Calhoon household

    Name:     Delia Calhoon
    [Delia Calhoun]
    Age:     4
    Birth Year:     abt 1876
    Birthplace:     Illinois
    Home in 1880:     Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois
    Race:     White
    Gender:     Female
    Relation to Head of House:     Daughter
    Marital Status:     Single
    Father's Name:     Abner H. Calhoon
    Father's Birthplace:     New York
    Mother's name:     Betsy Calhoon
    Mother's Birthplace:     Scotland
    Household Members:     
    Name     Age
    Abner H. Calhoon     53
    Betsy Calhoon     49
    Walter R. Calhoon     18
    Ida Calhoon     16
    Chandler Calhoon     14
    Jennie Calhoon     11
    Dudley Calhoon     8
    Lizzie Calhoon     6
    Delia Calhoon     4
    Milo Dixon     25
    Alma Calhoon     20
    Ella Brown     21.
  30. [S3301] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922; "This index was extracted from Cook County death certificates and registers held by the Illinois Department of Public Health. No images are included"; cited as "Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index., Name: Delia Nolte
    [Delia Calhoun].
  31. [S3302] H E Notle household, 12 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, De Kalb, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.

Abner Hawley Calhoun1,2

M, #18669, b. 19 February 1827, d. 8 March 1897
Last Edited8 Jun 2023
     He was born on 19 February 1827, Note that the 1870 census gives his birthplace as Michigan, at Pittsford, Monroe County, New York, USA.1,3,4,2,5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1828 at Michigan, USA, according to the 1860 census.6 Abner married Elizabeth Renwick on 20 September 1852 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. Betsy's maiden name is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.
     According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 4 boys and 6 girls in their family, so there are 1 boy and 1 girl missing from the children listed here.7,8,6,3,9,10,11,5,12,13 He was baptized on 29 August 1886 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Plano, Kendall County, Illinois, USA. He attended the Courtland, Illinois Branch.14
     Abner Hawley Calhoun died on 8 March 1897, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Goodrich, at DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 70.5,1,4,15,16
     
     Abner Hawley Calhoun was buried on 10 March 1897 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, An article that day said that he was a member of the Later Day Saints and was laid to rest on the Schryver farm.1,4,16,17,5
     Abner H. and Elizabeth Calhoun appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 30 August 1860, described as described as a farmerand Betsey was described as a housekeeper. Their daughter, Margaret M., was listed as living with them. John Calhoun enumerated in the previous household, working for Thomas Renwick may have been Abner's brother..6
     Abner Hawley Calhoun, of Mayfield, DeKalb County, registered for the draft in June 1863 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 36. He was a married farmer. He clained to be 26, not 36 as indicated by other sources.18
     Abner and Betsy Calhoun appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 6 August 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Margaret, Walter, Ida, Chandler and Jennie, were listed as living with them.12
     Abner H. and Betsy Calhoon appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 23 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Walter R., Ida, Chandler, Jennie, Dudley, Lizzie and Delia, were listed as living with them.3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 8 March 1897:
Died this Morning.
     Abner H Calhoun died at the home of his son-in law, Frank Goodrich, this morning and the funeral will be held at the M. E. church at half past one Wednesday,
     The deceased was a retired fanner and for the past eight years has been in very poor health, so his death was not unexpected.
     He was born in Pittsford, New York, Feb. 19, 182? and when less than three years of age moved with his parents to Michigan. Here he grow (sic) to manhood, and came to Ill., Hancock Co., in 1843. Sept. 20, 1852 he was married to Betsey Renwick and eleven children have blessed their life, eight of whom are still living: Maggie M., Walter R., Ida M . Nathan C, Jennie M., Dudley 8., Lizzie F., Delia I., all of whom are married with the exception of the youngest son, The children with the aged wife are left to mourn his death.
     Mr. Calhoun has lived in this vicinity since before the war, having setteled (sic) on a farm in Mayfield township in 1860, and made his home there until a few years ago when he moved to Iowa and of late has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs, Frank Goodrich. His farm consisted of only eighty acres In I860 but by his industry he amassed quite a considerable property, His estate consisted of 400 acres all improved.
     He was a man known to everyone for miles around his farm as an honest hard working man, kind in his family and his death will be sincerely mourned by many friends as well as relatives.5

In the death registration of Maggie Mae Riddell who died on 18 December 1938, Abner Calhoun, born in Canada, was identified as her father.19
     In the obituary of Nathan Chandler Calhoun who died 30 April 1939, his father, Abner Calhoun, a native of New York state, was listed as predeceased.20,21

Family

Elizabeth Renwick b. 26 Aug 1830, d. 28 Aug 1913
Marriage*Abner married Elizabeth Renwick on 20 September 1852 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. Betsy's maiden name is given as Rennick in the Illinois Marriage Index.
     According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 4 boys and 6 girls in their family, so there are 1 boy and 1 girl missing from the children listed here.7,8,6,3,9,10,11,5,12,13 
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, Abner Hawley Calhoun b: 19 Feb 1827 in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York m: 20 Sep 1852 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Residence: 1860 Farmer, South Grove Twp, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 08 Mar 1897 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 10 Mar 1897 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Andrew Calhoun Mother: Eleanor Roworth. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S8079] DeKalb County's Pioneers, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Sep 8, 1897, Page 1, full page viewed at Newspapers.com, DeKalb County's Pioneers. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  3. [S3300] Abner Calhoon household, 23 Jun, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 132D; Enumeration District: 034, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0508.
  4. [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., Abner H. Calhoun.
  5. [S11012] Died this morning, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 08 Mar 1897, Page 1, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Abner H Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  6. [S3227] Abner H Calhoun household, 30 Aug 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 461, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 461.
  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., CALHOUN, ABNER RENNICK, BETSY 09/20/1852 A/ 145 DE KALB.
  8. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Betsy Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland d: 31 Aug 1913 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Sep 1913 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Abner Hawley Calhoun b: 19 Feb 1827 in Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York m: 20 Sep 1852 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Residence: 1860 Farmer, South Grove Twp, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 08 Mar 1897 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 10 Mar 1897 Ohio Grove Cemetery, Courtland Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Andrew Calhoun Mother: Eleanor Roworth.
  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. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Betsey Renwick Calhoun."
  11. [S5530] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5144, Name: Betsy Renwick Calhoun
    Birth Date:     Aug 1830
    Birth Place:     Dumfreshire, Scotland
    Marriage Date:     20 Sep 1852
    Death Date:     Aug 1913
    Spouse:     Abner H Calhoun
    Source:     RLDS Deceased Files/ Early Reorganization Minutes, 1872-1905, Book D/ Courtland, Illinois, RLDS Branch Records/ DeKalb, Illinois, RLDS Branch Records
    Notes:     Betsy Renwick (Calhoun) was baptized a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 29 August 1886 at Plano, Kendall, Illinois, by W. Vickery. She was confirmed by T. Hougas, C. Madison, F. M. Cooper, and W. E. Cherry. She attended the Illinois branches at Courtland and DeKalb.. Hereinafter cited as Early Members.
  12. [S11033] Abner Calhoun household, 06 Aug 1870 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466b, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 256.
  13. [S11060] Illinois, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900 (Publisher: Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research), Ancestry.com, Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900; "Original data: Jordan Dodd and Liahona Research, comp.. Illinois, Marriages, 1851-1900. Index compiled from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah"; cited as "IL, U.S., Compiled Marriages., Abner Calhoun & Betsy Rennick; 20 Sep 1852, De Kalb County, Illinois.
  14. [S5530] Early Members, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5144, Abner H Calhoun.
  15. [S8076] Local, Sycamore True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Mar 10, 1897, Page 3, columns 1 - 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Local News...Abner Calhoun died Monday at his home in DeKalb.... Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S8077] Cortland, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 12, 1897 viewed at Newspapers.com, Cortland (news) re: burial of Abner Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  17. [S8078] About People, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 10, 1897, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Regarding the funeral of Abner Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  18. [S4215] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, online U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, Abner Calhoun, Marital Status: Married, Age on 1 July 1863: 26, Birth Year: abt 1837, Place of Birth: New York, Congressional District: 2nd, Residence: Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records.
  19. [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., Maggie May Riddell, Age: 79, Death Date: 18 Dec 1938, Iowa, USA; Parents: Abner Calhoun & Bess Renick.
  20. [S3797] Nathan Calhoun Called By Death, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 3 May 1930, Page 1 & 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Nathan Calhoun Called By Death. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  21. [S11034] Resident of Sycamore Is Taken Sunday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 01 May 1939, Page 10, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Nathan Chandler Calhoun. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  22. [S5331] Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996; "Original data: Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. No images"; cited as "Iowa, Select Marriages Index., Walter R. Calhoon & Maggie E. Creenshank, Marriage Date: 01 May 1890, Clarion, Wright, Iowa.
  23. [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: Nathan C. Calhoun.
  24. [S11034] Daily Chronicle, 01 May 1939, Page 10, column 5, Obituary for Nathan Chandler Calhoun.
  25. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Janet McMurchy Keast. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  26. [S3301] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922; "This index was extracted from Cook County death certificates and registers held by the Illinois Department of Public Health. No images are included"; cited as "Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index., Name: Delia Nolte
    [Delia Calhoun].
  27. [S3302] H E Notle household, 12 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, De Kalb, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.

Margaret Munpey Renwick1,2,3,4

F, #18670, b. 26 August 1830, d. 3 April 1919
Father*Walter Renwick2,3,4,5 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal2,3,4 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited7 May 2023
     She was born on 26 August 1830 at Clough Brea, Scotland.2,6,7,4,5,8 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1829 at Scotland based upon her being 5 at the time they landed in New York. She died at the age of 89.3,9 Margaret married Anton Julien on 11 January 1853 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys in their family.10,11,7,8,12
     Margaret Munpey Renwick died on 3 April 1919 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA, at age 88 according to Illinois Death Registration 0009001.1,2,4 Alternatively, she died on 4 April 1919 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA, at age 88 according to her Find A Grave memorial page.12
     Margaret Munpey Julien was buried on 5 April 1919 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA.2,4,12
     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 21.3
     Margaret appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her father Walter Renwick.5
     Anton and Margaret Julien appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 20 June 1860, described as a barber. Their son, Emmet, was listed as living with them.6
     Anton and Maggie Julian appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1870, described as a barber. Their son, Emmet, was listed as living with them.8
     Anton and Margaret M Julian appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1900, described as a landlord. He was a naturalized citizen, and immigrated in 1846. She gave her year of immigration as 1845 rather than 1835. George A Bowers, a minister, was a lodger in their household.7
     Antoinette and Margaret Julien appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1910, described as having his "own income".13
     In the obituary of James Renwick who died 27 January 1914, her sister, Margaret Julian (sic) was listed as a survivor.14

Family

Anton Julien b. 1830 or 1831, d. 1915
Marriage*Margaret married Anton Julien on 11 January 1853 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys in their family.10,11,7,8,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S306] Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "IL deaths., JULIEN MARGRET MUNSEY F/W UNK 0009001 1919-04-03 LEE DIXON 19-04-04.
  2. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Margaret M. Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland Residence: 1880 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois d: 1919 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: 1919 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  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. [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: Margret Munpey Julien
    [Margret Munpey Renwick].
  5. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  6. [S3229] Anton Julien household, 20 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 342, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_198; Image: 340.
  7. [S3230] Anton Julien household, 09 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 57, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623 319.
  8. [S3392] Anton Julien household, Jun 4, 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 342, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_198; Image: 340.
  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. [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., JULIEN, ANTON RENWICK, MARGARET 01/11/1853 A/ 1148 DE KALB.
  11. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Margaret M. Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland Residence: 1880 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois d: 1919 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: 1919 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois
    .......... +Anton Julien b: 1830 m: 11 Jan 1853 in Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois d: in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois.
  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., Margaret Munpey Julien née Renwick.
  13. [S3231] Antoinette Julien household, 21 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0049, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_302; Image 848.
  14. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Anton Julien1,2

M, #18671, b. 1830 or 1831, d. 1915
Last Edited7 May 2023
     He was born in 1830 or 1831 at Bavaria.1,2,3,4 Anton married Margaret Munpey Renwick on 11 January 1853 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys in their family.5,6,7,3,8
     Anton Julien died in 1915 at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA.1,9,4
     Anton Julien was buried at Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, USA.1,4
     He immigrated in 1846 to USA from Germany.2
     Anton and Margaret Julien appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 20 June 1860, described as a barber. Their son, Emmet, was listed as living with them.2
     Anton and Maggie Julian appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1870, described as a barber. Their son, Emmet, was listed as living with them.3
     Anton and Margaret M Julian appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1900, described as a landlord. He was a naturalized citizen, and immigrated in 1846. She gave her year of immigration as 1845 rather than 1835. George A Bowers, a minister, was a lodger in their household.7
     Antoinette and Margaret Julien appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1910, described as having his "own income".10

Family

Margaret Munpey Renwick b. 26 Aug 1830, d. 3 Apr 1919
Marriage*Anton married Margaret Munpey Renwick on 11 January 1853 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. According to the obituary and article published when her sister Agnes died, there were 2 boys in their family.5,6,7,3,8 
Child

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, Anton Julien b: 1830 m: 11 Jan 1853 in Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois d: in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3229] Anton Julien household, 20 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 342, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_198; Image: 340.
  3. [S3392] Anton Julien household, Jun 4, 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 342, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_198; Image: 340.
  4. [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., Antone Julien.
  5. [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., JULIEN, ANTON RENWICK, MARGARET 01/11/1853 A/ 1148 DE KALB.
  6. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Margaret M. Renwick b: 26 Aug 1830 in Scotland Residence: 1880 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois d: 1919 in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: 1919 Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois
    .......... +Anton Julien b: 1830 m: 11 Jan 1853 in Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois d: in Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois Burial: Dixon, Lee Co., Illinois.
  7. [S3230] Anton Julien household, 09 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 57, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623 319.
  8. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Margaret Munpey Julien née Renwick.
  9. [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: Margret Munpey Julien
    [Margret Munpey Renwick].
  10. [S3231] Antoinette Julien household, 21 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Dixon, Lee, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0049, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_302; Image 848.

James E. Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #18672, b. 2 June 1832 or 3 June 1832, d. 27 January 1914
Father*Walter Renwick1,3,7 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 Apr 2023
     He was born on 2 June 1832 or 3 June 1832 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,8,4,7,9 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1830 or 1831 at Scotland3,10; or, circa 1833 at Scotland in the 1880 census.5 James married Rosina Becker on 28 February 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,13,5,4,14,9,10,15,16
     Other information from their marriage registration.12

     James Renwick died on 27 January 1914 at 1220 Charles St., Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.1,9
     
     James E. Renwick was buried on 29 January 1914 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,9
     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
     James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father Walter Renwick.7
     James Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 30 August 1860, described as a farmer. His brother Thomas was enumerated as head of the next household.2
     In the 1900 census, they reported they had been married 31 years, so married about 1869.4
     James and Rosina Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, South Grove Post Office, enumerated 28 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Marion, Thomas and Robert, were listed as living with them.13
     James and Rose Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Marion, Thomas, Robert and Rose, were listed as living with them. As was his nephew, Walter Renwick who was listed as a laborer.5
     In the obituary of Tommy Renwick who died 4 March 1883, his father, James Renwick was listed as a survivor.17
     James and Rosina Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 8 June 1900, described as retired, and married 31 years. It was recorded that he immigrated in 1845. Parents birthplaces were given as Sweden. The household also included their daughter Rose and her husband Ora G Lawbaugh. He was either a Sawyer or a Lawyer. I read as Sawyer. They had been married 1 year.4
     The following biographical information appeared at the book Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1907:
"In 1851 James and Thomas Renwick worked for James Byers, Sr., and a few years later bought of Henry Mix, a land speculator, the land now owned by James Renwick, Daniel McMurchy and Robert Hutchinson."

[Note that Daniel is a nephew of James Renwick.]18

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 4 February 1914:
James Renwick, Pioneer
Funeral of Former Well-Known and Highly Respected Citizen of South Grove Township Was Held In That Town on Thursday

[note that the repeated phrase below "ship, DeKalb county, died last Tuesday ship, DeKalb county, died last Monday" is as printed in the original]

James Renwick, a well known and esteemed pioneer of South Grove town-ship, DeKalb county, died last Tuesday ship, DeKalb county, died last Monday in Rockford, where he had made his home for a number of years.

James Renwick was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, on June 2, 1832, and came to DeKalb county in 1850.

The funeral, which was private, was held at the home, 1220 Charles Street, Rockford, at 7 o'clock on Thursday morning, and the remains were taken to South Grove, and interred in the family lot in South Grove cemetery, a number of relatives and friends from Sycamore being present. The Rockford Star said:

In 1861 Mr Renwick was married to Miss Rosina Becker, who survives him, and to them were born five children, three of whom: Marion C. Odor of Hammond, Ind., R. H. Renwick of Argyle, Ill., and Mrs. Rose R. Lawbaugh of this city. Thomas H. Renwick of Kirkland, Ill., Robert Renwick of Maple Park, Ill., Mrs. Margaret Julian of Dixon, and Mrs. Agnes Bryan of Sycamore, Ill., are the surviving brothers and sisters.

Mr. Renwick attended the First Congregational church of this city, where he had been a communicant almost from the time he arrived in the city to make his home, which was in October 1884. He led a retired life in this city, having amassed a considerable fortune as a farmer.

Those who know Mr. Renwick best spoke of him as a kind and loving husband and father and a man who was steadfast to his friends. His wonderful memory of vents that happened in the long ago frequently was commented on by those who had his confidence. He remembered America when it was a new country and the states when many of them east of the Alleghany mountains were little more than wilderness with a town scattered here and there.9


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 5 February 1914:
DECEASED MAN IS KNOWN HERE
     AGED RESIDENT OF ILLINOIS HAD MANY FRIENDS IN IN THIS CITY[:CR:]     BROTHER OF MRS. COALH N (sic)
     Mr. Renwick, Who Passed Away at Lily Lake, Was Close Relative to DeKalb's Aged Twin, the Oldest in the State of Illinois
     James Renwick, 1220 Charles one of the best known Scots of Rockford, who had lived the life of a pioneer in both the United States and Canada, died last night (note that this was written nearly a week before publication, so this phrase is misleading) at his home after an illness that begun (sic) last June. Death was due to the infirmities of age.
     The funeral, which will be private will be beld at the home Thursday at 7 a. m. and the body will be taken by the 7:45 train to South Grove cemetery, near Kirkland. Ill., where the interment will be.
     To give the life history of James Renwick is almost like airing a history of the latter part of the Nineteenth and the early part of the twentieth century. He was born at Dumfriesshire (sic), Scotland. June 3. 1832. the son of Walter and Mary R. Renwick. He was one of sixteen children and when be was three years old his parents brought him across seas to Canada, coming on a sailing vessel that required eight weeks to make the trip across the ocean.
     To U. S. When Thirteen
     When Mr. Renwick reached his thirteenth year he left Canada and came to the United States settling in that early day at a point eight miles west of St Charles, 111., at a place known then as Canada Corners, but known today as Lily Lake. He lived as (sic) Canada Corners two years and with his family moved to a farm at Pierce, DeKalb county, where he began life for himself, serving others until he had obtained sufficient money with which to purchase a farm of his own. He bought a farm in South Grove township, and cleared it with a pair of oxen, living in a covered wagon while he was doing the work. Last summer Mr. Renwick expresses a desire to see his old homestead and his children drove him to the farm near Canada Corners.
     Three Children Survive
     In 1861 Mr. Renwick was married to Miss Rosina Becker, who survives him, and to then were born five children, three of whom survive: Marion C. Odor of Hammond. Ind., R. H. Renwick of Argyle. 111., and Mrs. Rose R Lawbaugh of Rockford, Thomas R Renwick of Kirkland. Ill., Robert Renwick of Maple Park. I11., Mrs. Margaret Julian of Dixon, and Mrs. Agnes Bryan of Sycamore. Ill., are the surviving brothers and sisters.
     He leaves numerous relatives in this vicinity.19


     In the obituary of Rosina Renwick who died 11 March 1919, her husband. It is not made clear if he predeceased her, James Renwick was listed.16

Family

Rosina Becker b. 28 Feb 1842, d. 11 Mar 1919
Marriage*James married Rosina Becker on 28 February 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,13,5,4,14,9,10,15,16 
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 Renwick b: 03 Jun 1832 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 03 Feb 1914 in his home at 1220 Charles St., Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1914 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3224] James Renwick household, 30 Aug 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 461, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 461.
  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. [S3246] James Renwick household, 08 June 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 141, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_356.
  5. [S3247] James 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. [S3495] Mrs. Marion Oder To Mark 100th Birthday Jan, 19, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Jan 16, 1962, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Marion Oder to mark 100th birthday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  7. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  8. [S1631] James Renwick household, 28 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 578, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_215; Image: 480, Household:
    James Renwick 37
    Rosina Renwick 28
    Marion Renwick 8
    Thomas Renwick 5
    Robert Renwick 10/12
    Perry Drake 19
    Isabelle McKinsey 16.
  9. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [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.
  11. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, JAMES BECKER, ROSINA 02/28/1861 00B/0244 DE KALB.
  12. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James Renwick b: 03 Jun 1832 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 03 Feb 1914 in his home at 1220 Charles St., Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1914 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Rosina Becker b: 28 Feb 1842 in Delaware Co., New York m: 28 Feb 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois by Methodist Minister, George Clarke d: 11 Mar 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1919 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Richard Becker Mother: Hannah _______.
  13. [S1631] 28 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 578.
  14. [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: Rosina Renwick
    [Rosina Becker].
  15. [S3752] Mrs. Eliza Woodley, unknown newspaper title, Illinois, Dec 21 , 1925 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Kempson Obit Book
    12-21-1925
    Mrs. Eliza Woodley...
  16. [S3754] Death of Mrs. James Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 15 Mar 1919, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Rosina Renwick née Becker. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S3737] Tommy Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Mar 1883 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Tommy Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S4239] Prof. Lewis M. Gross Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, I (Chicago, Illinois: Pioneer Publishing Company, 1907), Page 127 - South Grove
    In 1851 James and Thomas Renwick worked for James Byers, Sr., and a few years later bought of Henry Mix, a land speculator, the land now owned by James Renwick, Daniel McMurchy and Robert Hutchinson.. Hereinafter cited as Past & Present - DeKalb County.
  19. [S10411] Adoption announcement from Daily Chronicle (Page 4, column 3) to Deceased Man Is Known Here, 05 Feb 1914; Newspapers.com (unknown repository address), Obituary: James Renwick.
  20. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Robert H. Renwick.
  21. [S7298] Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940; "Original data: Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Images may not be included"; cited as "Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940., Robert H Renwick & Ella Blanche Billings.

Rosina Becker1,2,3,4,5,6

F, #18673, b. 28 February 1842, d. 11 March 1919
Father*Richard Becker5 d. c 1880
Mother*Hannah Cronk5 b. c 1811, d. 16 Apr 1895
Last Edited18 Mar 2023
     She was born on 28 February 1842 at Delaware County, New York, USA.2,3,4,7,6 Rosina married James E. Renwick on 28 February 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.8,9,10,7,4,5,11,12,13,6
     Rosina Becker died on 11 March 1919, at her home, at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 77 according to Illinois Death Registration 0015286.1,2,5,6
     
     Rosina Becker was buried on 13 March 1919 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.14,6
     James and Rosina Renwick appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, South Grove Post Office, enumerated 28 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their children: Marion, Thomas and Robert, were listed as living with them.10
     James and Rose Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 9 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Marion, Thomas, Robert and Rose, were listed as living with them. As was his nephew, Walter Renwick who was listed as a laborer.7
     In the obituary of Tommy Renwick who died 4 March 1883, his mother, Rosina Renwick was listed as a survivor.15
     In the obituary of Hannah Becker who died 16 April 1895, her daughter, Rosina Renwick was listed as a survivor.16
     James and Rosina Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 8 June 1900, described as retired, and married 31 years. It was recorded that he immigrated in 1845. Parents birthplaces were given as Sweden. The household also included their daughter Rose and her husband Ora G Lawbaugh. He was either a Sawyer or a Lawyer. I read as Sawyer. They had been married 1 year.4 In the obituary of James Renwick which printed 27 January 1914, her widow, Rosina Becker was listed as a survivor.11
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 15 March 1919:
Death Of Mrs. James Renwick
     The remains of Mrs. James Renwick of a well known family of early residents of South Grove township, were interred in the family lot in South Grove cemetery on Thursday.
     Mrs. Renwick died at her home in Rockford on Tuesday after a long period of ill health during which she had suffered from an affection of the heart.
     Her maiden name was Rosina Becker, and she was a native of Delaware county, N. Y. She was married in 1861 to James Renwick, who became a resident of this county in 1850. They removed many years ago to Rockford. Mrs. Renwick was a sister of the late John T. Becker and an aunt of E. E. Becker of Sycamore.6

Family

James E. Renwick b. 2 Jun 1832 or 3 Jun 1832, d. 27 Jan 1914
Marriage*Rosina married James E. Renwick on 28 February 1861 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.8,9,10,7,4,5,11,12,13,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S306] Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "IL deaths., RENWICK ROSINA F/W UNK 0015286 1919-03-11 WINNEBAGO ROCKFORD 19-03-12.
  2. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Rosina Becker b: 28 Feb 1842 in Delaware Co., New York m: 28 Feb 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois by Methodist Minister, George Clarke d: 11 Mar 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1919 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father:. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  3. [S1631] James Renwick household, 28 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 578, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_215; Image: 480, Household:
    James Renwick 37
    Rosina Renwick 28
    Marion Renwick 8
    Thomas Renwick 5
    Robert Renwick 10/12
    Perry Drake 19
    Isabelle McKinsey 16.
  4. [S3246] James Renwick household, 08 June 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 141, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_356.
  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., Name: Rosina Renwick
    [Rosina Becker].
  6. [S3754] Death of Mrs. James Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 15 Mar 1919, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Rosina Renwick née Becker. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  7. [S3247] James 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.
  8. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, JAMES BECKER, ROSINA 02/28/1861 00B/0244 DE KALB.
  9. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, James Renwick b: 03 Jun 1832 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 03 Feb 1914 in his home at 1220 Charles St., Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Feb 1914 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Rosina Becker b: 28 Feb 1842 in Delaware Co., New York m: 28 Feb 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois by Methodist Minister, George Clarke d: 11 Mar 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1919 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Richard Becker Mother: Hannah _______.
  10. [S1631] 28 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 578.
  11. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  12. [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.
  13. [S3752] Mrs. Eliza Woodley, unknown newspaper title, Illinois, Dec 21 , 1925 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Kempson Obit Book
    12-21-1925
    Mrs. Eliza Woodley...
  14. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Rosina Becker b: 28 Feb 1842 in Delaware Co., New York m: 28 Feb 1861 in DeKalb Co., Illinois by Methodist Minister, George Clarke d: 11 Mar 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois Burial: Mar 1919 South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: Richard Becker Mother: Hannah _______.
  15. [S3737] Tommy Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Mar 1883 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Tommy Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S6541] No title (obit uary of Hannah Becker), Sycamore True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Apr 17, 1895 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Hannah Becker. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Robert H. Renwick.
  18. [S7298] Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940; "Original data: Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Images may not be included"; cited as "Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940., Robert H Renwick & Ella Blanche Billings.

Thomas H. Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, #18675, b. 29 April 1834, d. 31 July 1921
Father*Walter Renwick1,3,9 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 Edited23 May 2023
     He was born on 29 April 1834 at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5,9,10,6,7 Thomas married Lucy Anne Ramsey on 9 March 1864 at Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,13,4,5,10,6,7,14,15
     Thomas H. Renwick died on 31 July 1921 at Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 87.1,10,15
     Thomas H. Renwick was buried at Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery, Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,10
     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
     Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father Walter Renwick.9
     Thomas H. Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 30 August 1860, described as a farmer. His brother James was enumerated in the previous household.16 He lived at South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, in 1880.1
     Thomas and Lucy Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Bessie and Lucy, were listed as living with them.5
     The following biographical information appeared at the book The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1898:
THOMAS RENWICK, who owns and operates a fine farm on section 2, South Grove township, is a native of Dumfries county, Scotland, born April 29, 1834, and is the son of Walter and Mary (Weil) Renwick, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of England. They were the parents of sixteen children, of whom our subject was fourteenth in order of birth. The family came from Scotland to America in 1835, and located first in Canada, where the father engaged in farming until 1845, when he came to Illinois, located first in Kane county and later coming to Cortland township, De Kalb county, and from there to Pierce township.

The subject of this sketch was in his infancy when he accompanied his parents to Canada, and was but eleven years of age when he came with them to Illinois. His education was obtained principally in the common schools of this state. He started in life for himself at the age of eighteen years, working on a farm by the month at ten dollars. On the 9th day of March, 1864, he married Lucy A. Ramsey, a native of South Grove township, De Kalb county, and a daughter of George Ramsey, who was born in Pennsylvania, and a farmer by occupation who came to Illinois in 1838, first locating in Monroe township, Ogle county, Illinois, where she was born. By this union three children have been born: Bessie, Lucy O., and Thomas J.

Starting in life without a cent and receiving no aid from any source, Mr. Renwick has made a success and has now seven hundred and twenty acres of as fine land as there is in De Kalb county, all being well improved, with good buildings and properly drained. In politics he is an ardent Republican and has held the office of road commissioner. As a man he enjoys the utmost confidence and respect of all who know him.17

     Thomas and Lucy A. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 16 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, Thomas James, was listed as living with them. They had been married 36 years. Lucy had 3 children, all of them living..4
     The following biographical information appeared at the book Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1907:
"In 1851 James and Thomas Renwick worked for James Byers, Sr., and a few years later bought of Henry Mix, a land speculator, the land now owned by James Renwick, Daniel McMurchy and Robert Hutchinson."

[Note that Daniel is a nephew of James Renwick.]18

     Thomas and Lucy Anne Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 22 April 1910, described as having his own income. His widowed sister-in-law, Sarah A Brandon was also in the household. This census indicated he immigrated in 1845, not 1835..7
     In the obituary of James Renwick who died 27 January 1914, his brother, Thomas H. Renwick was listed as a survivor.8
     Thomas and Lucy Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 3 January 1920, described as being born in Illinois rather than Scotland.6
     In the obituary of Lucy Anne Ramsey who died 16 July 1936, her husband, Thomas Renwick was listed as predeceased.15
     In the obituary of Lucy O. Renwick who died 4 January 1962, her parents, Tom Renwick and Mrs. Tom Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.19
     In the obituary of Bessie Renwick who died 21 June 1963, his father, Thomas H. Renwick, was listed as predeceased.20

Family

Lucy Anne Ramsey b. 31 Jan 1843, d. 14 Jul 1936
Marriage*Thomas married Lucy Anne Ramsey on 9 March 1864 at Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,13,4,5,10,6,7,14,15 
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, Thomas Renwick b: 29 Apr 1834 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 31 Jul 1921 in Kirkland, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Aug 1921 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3224] James Renwick household, 30 Aug 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 461, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 461.
  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. [S3282] Thomas Renwick household, 16 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 17, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  5. [S3284] Thomas Renwick household, 10 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 230A; Enumeration District: 41, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0703.
  6. [S3443] Thos Renwick household, Jan 3, 1920 US Federal Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Kirkland (village), Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 27, Ancestry.com Roll: T625_303; Image: 198.
  7. [S3444] Thomas Renwick household, 22 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Kirkland (village), Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_284; Image: 831; FHL Number: 1374297.
  8. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  9. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  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., Thomas Renwick"
    Inscription from attached grave marker photo:
    Thomas Renwick
    Born Dumfries-shire, Scotland, Apr 29, 1834
    Died Kirkland, Ill. July 31, 1931
    His Wife
    Lucy A. Ramsay
    Born Monroe Center, Ill. Jan. 31, 1843
    Died South Grove Twp. July 14, 1936
    Thomas J. Renwick
    Born Kirkland, Ill. June 26, 1888
    Died Oceanside, Calif. Dec. 11, 1967
    Effie J. Shannon
    Born Kirkland, Ill. Nov. 1, 1890
    Died Deb. 9, 1980.
  11. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, THOMAS RAMSEY, LUCY A 03/09/1864 00B/0503 DE KALB.
  12. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Thomas Renwick b: 29 Apr 1834 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 31 Jul 1921 in Kirkland, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Aug 1921 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Lucy Anne Ramsay b: 31 Jan 1843 in Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois m: 09 Mar 1864 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Jul 1936 in at daughter Lucy's home, Kirkland, DeKalb Co, Illinois Burial: Jul 1936 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: George Campbell Ramsay.
  13. [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: Lucy Ann Renwick
    [Lucy Ann Ramody].
  14. [S3493] Aged Kirkland Woman Claimed, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 18, 1936, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Lucy Anne Renwick nee Ramsey. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  15. [S12269] Aged Woman's End Hastened By Heat Wave, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, 21 Jul 1936, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lucy Renwick (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Belvidere Daily Republican.
  16. [S3225] Thomas Renwick household, 30 Aug 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 461, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 461.
  17. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 246 ff - Thomas Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  18. [S4239] Prof. Lewis M. Gross Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, I (Chicago, Illinois: Pioneer Publishing Company, 1907), Page 127 - South Grove
    In 1851 James and Thomas Renwick worked for James Byers, Sr., and a few years later bought of Henry Mix, a land speculator, the land now owned by James Renwick, Daniel McMurchy and Robert Hutchinson.. Hereinafter cited as Past & Present - DeKalb County.
  19. [S12666] Olive Parkin Dies At 81, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, 06 Jan 1962, Page 6, column 5 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Obituary: Olive Parkin nee Renwick (Aged 81). Hereinafter cited as Belvidere Daily Republican.
  20. [S6618] Mrs. Bess Anderson Dies, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, 28 June 1963 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Mrs. Bess Anderson Dies. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  21. [S3676] Local, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 11 July 1896, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  22. [S6619] Mrs. Bess Anderson, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, June 20, 1963, Page 2, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Bess Anderson nee Renwick (Aged 90). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  23. [S3252] Ralph A Parkin household, 28 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 19-36, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 51; Image: 647.0; Family History Library Film: 2340245.
  24. [S6583] Mrs. Olive Parker (sic) Dies, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, about 09 Jan 1962 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Olive Parkin née Renwick. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  25. [S3251] Thomas Renwick household, 19 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 17, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  26. [S3755] Near-By Towns - Kirkland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 19 Apr 1911, Page 7 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Lucy Anne Ramsey1,2

F, #18676, b. 31 January 1843, d. 14 July 1936
Father*George Campbell Ramsey3
Mother*Elizabeth Campbell3
Last Edited23 May 2023
     She was born on 31 January 1843, 4 miles west of Kirkland, at Monroe Center, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,2 Lucy married Thomas H. Renwick on 9 March 1864 at Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,3,4,5,13,7,9,10,2
     Lucy Anne Ramsey died on 14 July 1936 at Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 93 at her daugher Lucy Parkin's home.14,1,3,10,6,2
     Lucy Anne Ramsey was buried on 16 July 1936 at Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery, Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,3,10,15,2
     
     Her name was also recorded as Lucy Ann Ramody (sic) on her death registrtation, but no image is included with this source that woud verify this.3
     Thomas and Lucy Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Bessie and Lucy, were listed as living with them.5
     Thomas and Lucy A. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 16 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, Thomas James, was listed as living with them. They had been married 36 years. Lucy had 3 children, all of them living..4
     Thomas and Lucy Anne Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 22 April 1910, described as having his own income. His widowed sister-in-law, Sarah A Brandon was also in the household. This census indicated he immigrated in 1845, not 1835..9
     Thomas and Lucy Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 3 January 1920, described as being born in Illinois rather than Scotland.7
     Lucy A. Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Ralph A. and Olive R. Parkin, her mother-in-law.8
     Mrs. Thomas Renwick, her sister-in-law, was referenced in a newspaper article about Agnes Renwick on 2 January 1932 at the newspaper The True Republican.16
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 18 July 1936:
Aged Kirkland Woman Claimed
     Mrs. Lucy Anne Renwick, 93, and During lifetime a Resident of South Grove, Kirkland, Accorded Rites on Thursday by Many
     Final respects to a life of longevity and service were Thursday afternoon accorded at Kirkland to Mrs. Lucy Anne Ramsey Renwick who succumbed, Tuesday evening at her home following an extended illness.
     Mrs. Renwick, mother of Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Sycamore and Mrs. Ralph Parkin of Kirkland, had reached her 93rd year on Jan. 31st. age and ailments aggravated by the intense heat of the past two weeks, were contributing causes in her passing.
     Lucy Ann Ramsey, daughter of the George Campbell Ramseys, was [born in] Franklin township on Jan. 31. 1843 and had spent her entire life within South Grove and Kirkland communities where she was widely and favorably known.
     She became Mrs. Thomas Renwick on Mar. 9, 1864 in nuptials at Kirkland. The husband preceded her in July of 1921. Since that time the widow has made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Parkin.10


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Belvidere Daily Republican published in Belvidere, Illinois 21 July 1936:
AGED WOMAN'S END HASTENED BY HEAT WAVE
     MRS. LUCY RENWICK, LIFELONG RESIDENT OF KIRKLAND COMMUNITY, DIED TUESDAY EVENING AT AGE OF 93 YEARS — LAST RITES WERE HELD ON THURSDAY
     The intense heat that has been experienced since July 6 and infirmities of age, were attributed as causes of the death of Mrs. Lucy Renwick. age 93, lifelong resident of Kirkland community, who expired last evening at 6:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Parkin, three and one-half miles southwest of the village, with whom she had resided for the past 15 years. Mrs. Renwick's passing brings sorrow to a wide circle of friends.
     Last rites will be held on Thursday afternoon at the home ot her son, T. J. Renwick, residing in Kirkland, with Rev. C. J. Hewitt pastor of the Kirkland Methodist church, officiating. Interment will be in Maple cemetery.
     Mrs. Renwick was born on Jan. 31, 1843, in Franklin township, four miles west of Kirkland, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell Ramsey. She was united in marriage on Mart 9, 1864, to Thomas Renwick who died, on July 31, 1921. Surviving besides the daughter with whom she made her home and the son, mentioned above, is another daughter, Mrs. Besse. Anderson of Sycamore, and two grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.
     She lived most of her life in Kirkland and South Grove townships and was one of the best known women of the community.2


     In the obituary of Lucy O. Renwick who died 4 January 1962, her parents, Tom Renwick and Mrs. Tom Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.17
     In the obituary of Bessie Renwick who died 21 June 1963, her mother, Mrs. Thomas Renwick, was listed as predeceased.18

Family

Thomas H. Renwick b. 29 Apr 1834, d. 31 Jul 1921
Marriage*Lucy married Thomas H. Renwick on 9 March 1864 at Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.11,12,3,4,5,13,7,9,10,2 
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, Lucy Anne Ramsay b: 31 Jan 1843 in Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois m: 09 Mar 1864 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Jul 1936 in at daughter Lucy's home, Kirkland, DeKalb Co, Illinois Burial: Jul 1936 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: George Campbell Ramsay. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S12269] Aged Woman's End Hastened By Heat Wave, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, 21 Jul 1936, Page 7, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lucy Renwick (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Belvidere Daily Republican.
  3. [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: Lucy Ann Renwick
    [Lucy Ann Ramody].
  4. [S3282] Thomas Renwick household, 16 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 17, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  5. [S3284] Thomas Renwick household, 10 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 230A; Enumeration District: 41, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0703.
  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., Lucy Ann Ramsay Renwick"

    Inscription from attached grave marker photo:
    Thomas Renwick
    Born Dumfries-shire, Scotland, Apr 29, 1834
    Died Kirkland, Ill. July 31, 1931
    His Wife
    Lucy A. Ramsay
    Born Monroe Center, Ill. Jan. 31, 1843
    Died South Grove Twp. July 14, 1936
    Thomas J. Renwick
    Born Kirkland, Ill. June 26, 1888
    Died Oceanside, Calif. Dec. 11, 1967
    Effie J. Shannon
    Born Kirkland, Ill. Nov. 1, 1890
    Died Deb. 9, 1980.
  7. [S3443] Thos Renwick household, Jan 3, 1920 US Federal Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Kirkland (village), Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 27, Ancestry.com Roll: T625_303; Image: 198.
  8. [S3252] Ralph A Parkin household, 28 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 19-36, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 51; Image: 647.0; Family History Library Film: 2340245.
  9. [S3444] Thomas Renwick household, 22 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Kirkland (village), Franklin, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0023, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_284; Image: 831; FHL Number: 1374297.
  10. [S3493] Aged Kirkland Woman Claimed, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 18, 1936, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Lucy Anne Renwick nee Ramsey. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  11. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, THOMAS RAMSEY, LUCY A 03/09/1864 00B/0503 DE KALB.
  12. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Thomas Renwick b: 29 Apr 1834 in Dumfries, Scotland Residence: 1880 South Grove, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 31 Jul 1921 in Kirkland, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: Aug 1921 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Lucy Anne Ramsay b: 31 Jan 1843 in Franklin Twp., DeKalb Co., Illinois m: 09 Mar 1864 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Jul 1936 in at daughter Lucy's home, Kirkland, DeKalb Co, Illinois Burial: Jul 1936 Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery Mausoleum, DeKalb Co., Illinois Father: George Campbell Ramsay.
  13. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Thomas Renwick"
    Inscription from attached grave marker photo:
    Thomas Renwick
    Born Dumfries-shire, Scotland, Apr 29, 1834
    Died Kirkland, Ill. July 31, 1931
    His Wife
    Lucy A. Ramsay
    Born Monroe Center, Ill. Jan. 31, 1843
    Died South Grove Twp. July 14, 1936
    Thomas J. Renwick
    Born Kirkland, Ill. June 26, 1888
    Died Oceanside, Calif. Dec. 11, 1967
    Effie J. Shannon
    Born Kirkland, Ill. Nov. 1, 1890
    Died Deb. 9, 1980.
  14. [S306] Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "IL deaths., Note that the following index entry appearrs to have the year incorrect based upon other sources

    RENWICK LUCY ANN F/W Y-93 0029584 1935-07-14 DE KALB SOUTH GROVE - -.
  15. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Lucy Ann Ramsay
    Grave marker transcription:
    Thomas Renwick
    Born Dumfreis shire, Scotland, Apr 29, 1834
    Died Kirkland, Ill. July 31, 1921
    His Wife
    Lucy A. Ramsay
    Born Monroe Center, Ill. Jan 31, 1843
    Died South Grove Twp., July 14, 1936
    Thomas J Renwick
    Born Kirkland, Ill, June 26, 1888
    Died Oceanside, Calif. Dec. 11, 1967
    Effie J. Shannon
    Born Kirkland, Ill. Nov. 1, 1890
    Died Feb. 9, 1980.
  16. [S3683] Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 2 Jan 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S12666] Olive Parkin Dies At 81, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, 06 Jan 1962, Page 6, column 5 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Obituary: Olive Parkin nee Renwick (Aged 81). Hereinafter cited as Belvidere Daily Republican.
  18. [S6618] Mrs. Bess Anderson Dies, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, 28 June 1963 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Mrs. Bess Anderson Dies. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  19. [S3676] Local, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 11 July 1896, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S6583] Mrs. Olive Parker (sic) Dies, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, about 09 Jan 1962 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Olive Parkin née Renwick. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  21. [S3251] Thomas Renwick household, 19 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 17, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.

Agnes Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, #18677, b. 29 December 1835, d. 20 February 1933
Father*Walter Renwick10,1,2,3,11 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal10,1,2,11 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited5 Aug 2023
     She was born on 29 December 1835 at Orono, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Upper Canada, British North America,10,1,2,3,4,5,6,12,9,11; or, circa 1837 at Scotland n the 1910 census.7 Agnes married William Bryan on 22 March 1858 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.13,14,2,4,6,9,11,15
     Agnes Bryan died on 20 February 1933 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 97 Illinois Death Registration 0190051.2,11
     
     Agnes Renwick was buried on 23 February 1933 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,2
     She immigrated in 1844 to USA from Canada according to the 1900 census6 or in 1840 from Canada according to the 1920 census.12
     Agnes appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her father Walter Renwick.3 Agnes Renwick was naturalized in 1856 at USA.12
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 July 1860, described as a farm laborer. Their son, William, was listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was also a farm laborer.5
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 6 August 1870, described as a farm laborer. Their children: George and Mary, were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was a farm laborer.4
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 17 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: George, Mary and Walter, were listed as living with them. As was His brother, Dan Bryan (or possibly Don.)9
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 18 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, Walter D., was listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was also listed as a farmer..6
     In the obituary of William Bryan who died 30 April 1908, her wife, Agnes Renwick was listed as a survivor.16
     Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Walter Bryan.7
     In the obituary of James Renwick who died 27 January 1914, her sister, Agnes Bryan was listed as a survivor.17
     Agnes Bryant (sic) appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of James S. and Mary Ellen Shaw.12
     Agnes Bryan was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.18
     In the obituary of Robert Renwick who died 26 July 1928, her sister, Agnes Bryan of Sycamore, was listed as a survivor.19
     Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of James and Mary Ellen Shaw.8
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 2 January 1932 :
Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday
Not very many people live to celebrate a 96th birthday but Mrs. William Bryan of this city has just been given this privilege.

Twenty-four of Mrs. Bryan's relatives gathered at the home of her niece Miss Mary McMurchy on Mason Court Tuesday noon to pay honor to this lovely old lady and to enjoy the delicious birthday dinner. The guests were seated at two long tables which were beautifully decorated with choice hot house flowers -- gifts to the honoree.

Mrs. Bryan has three living children, Mrs. James Shaw and Walter Bryan of this city and George Bryan, of Randolph, Neb., who with their families were present, together with the company of nieces and nephews and other relatives who included Mrs. Ralph Parkins and Mrs. Thomas Renwick of Kirkland and Mrs. Robert Renwick of Maple Park. Mrs. Bryan has two grandchildren and five great grandchildren, all of whom were present at this happy gathering.

Mrs. Bryan was born in Canada but has lived practically all her life in this vicinity, bringing up her family in Mayfield, where she and her husband, the late William Bryan owned a large farm. Mr. Bryan passed on in 1908. Of late years Mrs. Bryan has made her home with her daughter Mrs. James Shaw on Mason Court, where she is the best loved lady in the neighborhood. She is a remarkable woman, whose memory is still alert and whose health is good, and whose evening of a well spent life makes those around her realize how lovely a cheerful, kindly, sunshinny old age may be; they were reminded too, as Mrs. Bryan sat among them with the snow of time upon her head "that the points of earth are whitest which are nearest to heaven."20     

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 22 February 1933:
Mrs. A. Bryan Dies At Age 97
     Sycamore's Oldest Citizen Succumbs
     MAYFIELD PIONEER
     Funeral Services at Home of Daughter, Mrs. James Shaw, 137 Mason Court, Thursday Afternoon. -- Interment at Ohio Grove.
     
Mrs. Agnes Bryan, one of DeKalb county's oldest pioneers and Sycamore's oldest resident, aged 97 years, answered the summons of the Grim Reaper on Monday evening, Feb. 20, at 10 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Shaw, 137 Mason Court, in this county. She had been confined to her bed but four days, when she slipped quietly and peacefully into that Greater Sleep.
     Mrs. Bryan is another outstanding pioneer of Mayfield township, over whose life history there lingers a touch of reverence for the nobility of her womanhood and an added veneration for her long span of years.

     Near Century Mark
     Although the milestones of her earthly pilgrimages had son nearly reached the century mark, the sunset of her life was measured not alone by years, but by those finer and deeper attributes of character which endeared her to all whom she has known in the intimate associates of her lifetime of four score and seventeen years.
     Her home, with family and friends about her was Mrs. Bryan's greatest pleasure in her abundant life. She was able to read without glasses, and kept well-informed on the live issues of the day. She possessed an apt power of acquisition and her remarkable retention of memory was the admiration and marvel of all. She retained an active interest in life and proved herself an enviable companion for wither youth or age.

     Rare Gift of Friendship
     Her gift of friendship becomes, with her passing, a rare and priceless heritage which will be cherished by family, friends and neighbors as a treasured memory of her sweet dignity, her kindness of manner and her keen appreciation of life and its blessings.
     Agnes Renwick was born Dec. 29, 1835, at Orono, Canada, and died in her ninety-eighth year in Sycamore on Feb. 20, 1933. She was the last of 16 children, being next to the youngest child of Mary Wiel and Walter Renwick, prominent DeKalb county pioneers of Mayfield township.
     The family resided in Canada during the early years of her life, removing to Canada Corners in Kane county in 1842. She lost her mother at the tender age of seven years, at the age of 12, it became her duty to assist her sisters in the care and responsibility of the home.
     She was married March 22, 1858, to William Bryan of Pierce township. After a year's residence in Pierce township, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan moved in 1864, to Mayfield township where they made their home until Mr. Bryan's death. For the past 19 years, Mrs. Bryan had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Shaw in this city. She was a member of the Methodist church of Sycamore.

     Suffered Broken Hip.
     Six years ago last October, Mrs. Bryan suffered a fall which resulted in a broken hip. She rallied from this unfortunate accident in a manner most remarkable for one of her years. She has received the most solicitous and devoted care through the years from her daughter, Mrs. James Shaw, who survives, George Bryan, a son, of Randolph, Neb., and Walter Bryan of Sycamore, also survive.
     Funeral services will be held at the late home Thursday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m., Rev. H. S. Roblee, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Ohio Grove cemetery.
     The True Republican is indebted
     (Continued on Page Two)
     to W. H. Bilney, Sycamore's well-known historian, frr the following article, which was written in its entirety by Mr. Bilney, when Mrs. Bryan had reached the advanced age of 93 years, Dec. 28, 1928.
     Let us go back about 124 years; the scene is in Bonny Scotland, the land of the mistletoe, the heather and the thistle. Numerous castles, among them Andrew Carnegie's "Scibo Castle," also the late Queen Victoria's beloved Balmoral Castle in the countryside. Near Dunfries (sic) lived a lad and lassie - Walter Renwick, age 29, who thought that "it is not good for a man to be alone." and Mary Weil, age 20 and an orphan, who agreed with him. So they both agreed to "love, cherish and obey" until death do them part.
     They also remembered the Biblical injunction to multiply and replenish the earth.

     Children Born In Scotland
     Now let us see how well they kept their vows:
     In due time a baby boy was born, died, not named. Walter Renwick, being of Scotch thrift and honesty, plodded on and on with his farm work, while Mary, the young bride, attended the household duties. One by one the little ones came until there were thirteen little Renwicks, eight boys and five girls, living.
     The father had little hope of anything better than being a "hewer of wood and drawer of water" very likely after reading Elizabeth Barrett Browning's beautiful poem, "The Cry of the Children" of which I quote a few lines:
     "They looked up with their pale and sunken faces, and their looks are sad to see, your old earth, they say is very dreary, our young feet, they say, are very weak. Few paces have we taken, yet are weary, our grave rest is very for (sic) to seek?"

     Immigrated to America
     Now Walter and Mary decided to come to the new world, so they took their 13 little ones, six boys and seven girls, and boarded a sailing vessel in June, 1835. After a voyage of eight weeks or 56 days, or 1,244 hours, they landed in Canada in August. On Dec. 29, 1835, five months after landing, a new baby girl was born, called Agnes. 'Ere long a boy babe was born, the last of 15, eight boys and seven girls, 15 living, all at home.
     In 1842 they came to Canada Corners, Kane county, and lived in a log cabin of one room and a loft above. In 1844 they settled near maple
     Park.Mrs. Agnes Bryan, the 15th child of this family of 16, is the only living survivor. She was married to William Bryan in 1858. After living in Pierce, a short time later they came to Mayfield in 1863.
     Mrs. Bryan has lived in Sycamore some 15 years with her daughter, Mrs. James Shaw, at 137 Mason Court. One son, George, lives in Randolph, Neb., and Walter or "Watt" in Sycamore. She has four generations living.

     Age of Children 1,173 Years.
     Father Walter Renwick, Brother Walter Renwick, Son Walter Bryan, Nephews Walter McMurchy, Walter Maitland, Walter Calhoun, Walter Renwick.
     [UND:][Note that ages below are as they were in 1929 when she was 93]
     ( name )     age     boys     girls
     Mr. Walter Renwick          88      9     7
     Mrs. Mary Weilor Renwick     52
      16 children:
     1. Boy, died in infancy
     2. Mrs. Jennie McMurchy     89     4     2
     3. William Renwick          77     4     6
     4. Mary Riddle          88     8     4
     5. Mrs. Gene Maitland     93     2     3
     6. Mrs. Sarah Maitland     72     10     5
     7. George Renwick     63     6     4
     8. Herbert Renwick     53     2     1
     9. John Renwick          32          1
     10. Walter Renwick          80     1     2
     11. Mrs. Margaret Julien     89     2
     12. Mrs. Beth Calhoun     83     4     6
     13. James Renwick          84     3     2
     14. Thomas Renwick     87     1     2
     15. Mrs. Agnes Bryan     93     3     1
      Birthday, Dec. 29, 1938.
     16. Robert Renwick          90          2

     Mrs. Bryan will observe her 93rd birthday on Saturday, December 29. Of the family of 16, seven boys and seven girls, 15 of them grew to manhood and womanhood. All of them married and reared families. Their total number of children is 89; 48 boys and 41 girls. There was one pair of twins, Mrs. Adolph Julien and Mrs. Abner Calhoun. There have been seven golden weddings, including Mrs. Bryan's; the other six were Mary Riddle, William Renwick, Margaret Julien, James, Thomas and Robert Renwick. Two widows are living, Mrs. Tom and Robert Renwick. Of the 15 children there were no second marriages.
     As Mrs. Bryan is a follower of John and Charles Wesley, when Father Time calls as he is sure to all of us, Mother Bryan will greet him with a smile and her children will rise up and call her Blessed.
     My simple tribute to this noble soul will be:
     Soft may her body rest
     As on her mother's breast,
     Whose love stands all confessed
      'Mid binding tears.
     But may her soul so white
     Rise in triumphant fight
     And in God's land of light
      Spend endless years
      -- Wm. H. Bilney.11

Family

William Bryan b. Dec 1828, d. 30 Apr 1908
Marriage*Agnes married William Bryan on 22 March 1858 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.13,14,2,4,6,9,11,15 
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, Agnes Renwick b: 29 Dec 1835 in Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 02 Feb 1933 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1933 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [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: Agnes Renwick Bryan
    [Agnes Renwick Renwick].
  3. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  4. [S3456] George Renwick household, Aug 6, 1870 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466, Ancestry.com M593_215; Image: 256.
  5. [S3457] William Bryan household, 13 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 170, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 170; Family History Library Film: 803173.
  6. [S3458] William Bryan household, 11 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  7. [S3477] Walter Bryan household, 22 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0028, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_284; Image: 966; FHL Number: 1374297.
  8. [S3478] James Shaw household, Apr 4, 1930 US Federal Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-7, Ancestry.com Roll: 510; Image: 105.0; Family History Library Film: 2340245.
  9. [S3480] William Bryan household, 17 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, De Kalb, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 028, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0340.
  10. [S167] James.xls , Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, URL not applicable; "Mary Gow provided a spreadsheet containing some of her research related to the Moffat and Renwick families. It includes sources and has proven reliable."; cited as "James.xls., Agnes and Robert born in Canada abt 1836 and 1838.; Sheet 4.
  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. [S3479] James Shaw household, 07 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 3, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 46, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303; Image: 520.
  13. [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., BRYAN, WILLIAM RENWICK, AGNES 03/22/1858 00B/0012 DE KALB.
  14. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Agnes Renwick b: 29 Dec 1835 in Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 02 Feb 1933 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1933 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +William Bryan b: Abt. 1828 in England m: 22 Mar 1858 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  15. [S6529] William Bryan, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 02 May 1908, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: William Bryan. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S6530] William Bryan, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, abt 6 May 1908 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Obituary: William Bryan; From an obituary in the De Kalb Chronicle, we know the funeral occurred on May 1, 1908. Therefore he died on April 30th.. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  17. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  19. [S12665] Maple Grove, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 04 Aug 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Robert Renwick in The True Republican . Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S3683] Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 2 Jan 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

William Bryan1,2,3,4,5

M, #18678, b. December 1828, d. 30 April 1908
Father*(?) Bryan
Last Edited18 Mar 2023
     He was born in December 1828 at Luffenham, Rutland, England.1,2,3,4,5 Alternatively, he may have been born on 17 December 1829.6 William married Agnes Renwick on 22 March 1858 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7,8,9,2,3,4,10,5
     William Bryan died on 30 April 1908 at Mayfield, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 79.1,5,11
     
     William Bryan was buried on 1 May 1908 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.5
     He immigrated in 1851 or 1852 to New York, USA, from England.6,5 He immigrated in 1857 to USA from England according to the 1900 census.3
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 July 1860, described as a farm laborer. Their son, William, was listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was also a farm laborer.12
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 6 August 1870, described as a farm laborer. Their children: George and Mary, were listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was a farm laborer.2
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 17 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: George, Mary and Walter, were listed as living with them. As was His brother, Dan Bryan (or possibly Don.)4
     William and Agnes Bryan appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 18 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, Walter D., was listed as living with them. As was his brother, Daniel Bryan who was also listed as a farmer..3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the DeKalb Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 30 April 1908:
Mayfield Resident Dead
     Mr. William Bryan, well known in this vicinity died at his home in Mayfield this morning. The funeral will be held at his late home at 10 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning. The cause of his death was appoplexy (sic) after but a few hour's illness. The deceased was the father of Mr. George Bryan, whose home is northwest of DeKalb.11


     The following obituary appeared in an undated newspaper clipping or transcription 1 May 1908 :
William Bryan
The demise of William Bryan of Mayfield Wednesday marks the passing of one of the earliest residents if this section.

Born in England, Dec. 17, 1829, he came to New York in 1852, and three years later to Illinois, where he with others went through the hardships of a pioneer life.

On March 22, 1857, he was united in marriage to Agnes Renwick , to whom were born four children, a son Albert, dying in infancy. Two sons, George and Walter and a daughter, Mrs. James Shaw are residents of Mayfield. The wife, a brother, Daniel, and a sister in England, also survive.

The deceased celebrated his golden wedding anniversary on March 22 this year, proving a most happy event, surrounded by their many relatives.

The funeral occurred today at 10 a.m. The remains were interred at Ohio Grove.6


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 2 May 1908:
William Bryan
     William Bryan, for many years a respected resident of this county, died at his home in Mayfield on Wednesday morning of this week.
     He was born in North Luffenham, Rutlandier, England, over 80 years ago. He became a resident of New York State in 1851 and of Illinois in 1855. He was united in marriage to Agnes Renwick on March 22, 1858, and ever since his marriage had been a resident of this county. To this union were born six (sic) children, of whom there are surviving Mrs. Mary Shaw, Walter and George Bryan, who, with the wife mourn his loss. There are also a surviving brother, Daniel, and a sister in England.
     Mr. Bryan was a consistent member of the Methodist church.
     The funeral services were held at the home Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and the interment was in the Ohio Grove cemetery.5


     Mr. Bryan, his husband, was referenced in a newspaper article about Agnes Renwick on 2 January 1932 at the newspaper The True Republican.13
     In the obituary of Agnes Bryan who died 20 February 1933, her husband, William Bryan was listed as predeceased.10

Family

Agnes Renwick b. 29 Dec 1835, d. 20 Feb 1933
Marriage*William married Agnes Renwick on 22 March 1858 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7,8,9,2,3,4,10,5 
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, William Bryan b: Abt. 1828 in England m: 22 Mar 1858 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  2. [S3456] George Renwick household, Aug 6, 1870 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 466, Ancestry.com M593_215; Image: 256.
  3. [S3458] William Bryan household, 11 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_297.
  4. [S3480] William Bryan household, 17 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, De Kalb, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 48B; Enumeration District: 028, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0340.
  5. [S6529] William Bryan, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 02 May 1908, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: William Bryan. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  6. [S6530] William Bryan, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, abt 6 May 1908 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Obituary: William Bryan; From an obituary in the De Kalb Chronicle, we know the funeral occurred on May 1, 1908. Therefore he died on April 30th.. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  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., BRYAN, WILLIAM RENWICK, AGNES 03/22/1858 00B/0012 DE KALB.
  8. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Agnes Renwick b: 29 Dec 1835 in Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 DeKalb, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 02 Feb 1933 in Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1933 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +William Bryan b: Abt. 1828 in England m: 22 Mar 1858 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 1908 in DeKalb Co., Illinois Burial: 1908 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  9. [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: Agnes Renwick Bryan
    [Agnes Renwick Renwick].
  10. [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.
  11. [S6531] Mayfield Resident Dead, The De Kalb Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Apr 30, 1908, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death of William Bryan. Hereinafter cited as De Kalb Chronicle.
  12. [S3457] William Bryan household, 13 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 170, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 170; Family History Library Film: 803173.
  13. [S3683] Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 2 Jan 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Robert Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, #18679, b. 11 September 1838, d. 26 July 1928
Father*Walter Renwick1,2,3,5,7 b. 20 Dec 1783, d. 11 Apr 1871
Mother*Mary Weal3,1,2,5 b. c 1793, d. 1842
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited24 Nov 2023
     He was born on 11 September 1838 at Clarke Twp., Durham County, Upper Canada, British North America.1,2,3,4,9,5,6,7,10 Alternatively, he may have been born in September 1837 at Upper Canada, British Colonial America, according to the 1900 census.11 Alternatively, they married on 3 July 1866. This would appear to be a reliable date since the information may have come from his surviving widow.10 Robert married Mary Amelia Denton on 3 July 1867 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. The 1930 census indicates she was 16 or 18 (the second digit is indistinct) not 19.
     The 1910 census indicates Mary had 3? children, with 2 living at the time of the census. This is consistent with the chihldren included here since John T was an adopted son. There may be a missing deceased child.12,13,4,14,5,15,6,16,8
     Robert Renwick died on 26 July 1928, at his home, at Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 89 according to Illinois Death Registration 0450256 and his obituary.2,3,5,17
     His obituary did not mention John Thomas Renwick.17
     Robert Renwick was buried on 28 July 1928 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.2,3,5,10
     He immigrated in 1845 to USA from Canada.18,11
     Robert appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father Walter Renwick.7 Robert Renwick was naturalized in 1857 at USA.18 He immigrated in 1860 to USA from Canada. Note that he was enumerated in the US in the 1850 census, so this date is too late. It may have been intended to show he was naturalized in 1860.8
     Robert Renwick appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Soloman and Olive Denton, listed as farm labour.9
     Robert and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Pierceville Post Office, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their daughter, Maggie, was listed as living with them. The household included his mother and sister, Eliza Denton and Lizzie Denton.
What is his relationship to Robert Maitland who was working on his farm? If he was the son of Sarah Renwick and James Maitland, he was enumerated twice.
.14
     Robert and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 19 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Maggie E. and Mary A, were listed as living with them.6
     Robert and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, John T., was listed as living with them.11
     Robert and Mary C. Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 19 April 1910, described as having his own income, and a boarder, 21 year old George Marmer..8
     In the obituary of James Renwick who died 27 January 1914, his brother, Robert Renwick was listed as a survivor.19
     Robert and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated circa 5 January 1920.4
     Robert Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.20
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 28 July 1928:
Services Held at Maple Park for R. Renwick
     Funeral services were held this afternoon at two o'clock at Maple Park for Robert Renwick. whose death occurred at his home there on Thursday of this week. Burial was in the Ohio Grove cemetery, a number of friends from DeKalb and Sycamore attending the rites.
     Mr. Renwick was born in Canada. September 11. 1838, living in Canada until seven years old, when the family moved to Illinois, locating on a farm in Pierce township. Mr. Renwick lived in Pierce until 19 years old, when he became a resident of Maple Park..
     Mr. Renwick was united in marriage to Miss Mary Denton on July 3. 1866, who with two daughters survive the pioneer resident. The two daughters are Mrs. Fred Zeigler of Maple Park and Mrs. Clarence Larson of South Sixth street. One sister Mrs. Agnes Bryan of Sycamore, also survives.10


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 4 August 1928:
Maple Grove
     Robert Renwick was born in Canada in September, 1883 (sic), and died at his home here July 26, 1928, after being in poor health for several months. He came to Pierce township, DeKalb county, Illinois, when be was seven years of age with his parents. He was united in marriage July 3, 1866, to Miss Mary Denton and they resided on a farm in Pierce township until nineteen years ago when they moved into Maple Park where they had since resided. To them were born two daughters: Mrs. Maggie Zeigler, of Maple Paik, and Alcie (sic) Larson of DeKalb who with the widow, several grandchildren and great grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Bryan are left to mourn his death. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home and the interment was in Ohio Grove cemetery.17


     In the obituary of Mary Renwick who died 14 October 1937, her husband, Robert Renwick, who was not mentioned by name, was listed as predeceased.21
     In the obituary of John Thomas Renwick who died 10 June 1944, his foster father, Robert Renwick was listed as predeceased.22,23

Family

Mary Amelia Denton b. 11 Jan 1848, d. 14 Oct 1937
MarrAltAlternatively, they married on 3 July 1866. This would appear to be a reliable date since the information may have come from his surviving widow.10 
Marriage* Robert married Mary Amelia Denton on 3 July 1867 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. The 1930 census indicates she was 16 or 18 (the second digit is indistinct) not 19.
     The 1910 census indicates Mary had 3? children, with 2 living at the time of the census. This is consistent with the chihldren included here since John T was an adopted son. There may be a missing deceased child.12,13,4,14,5,15,6,16,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S167] James.xls , Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, URL not applicable; "Mary Gow provided a spreadsheet containing some of her research related to the Moffat and Renwick families. It includes sources and has proven reliable."; cited as "James.xls., Agnes and Robert born in Canada abt 1836 and 1838.; Sheet 4.
  2. [S306] Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "IL deaths., RENWICK ROBERT M/W UNK 0450256 1928-07-26 KANE MAPLE PARK 28-07-27.
  3. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Descendents of William Renwick per Donna Renwick," e-mail message from confidential (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Robert Renwick b: Sep 1838 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 Pierce, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 26 Jul 1928 in Maple Park, Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Jul 1928 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  4. [S1627] Robert Renwick household, 10 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 1B; Family: 19; Enumeration District: 111, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_374; Image: 1117.
  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., Name: Robert Renwick.
  6. [S3388] Robert Renwick household, 19 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 167B; Enumeration District: 037, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0577.
  7. [S3391] Walter Renwick household, Oct 30, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 371B, Ancestry.com Illinois; Roll: M432_104; Image: 416.
  8. [S3460] Robert Renwick household, 19 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Maple Park, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0091, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_297; Image: 675; FHL Number: 1374310.
  9. [S3226] Soloman Denton household, 13 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 170, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 160.
  10. [S12664] Services Held at Maple Park for R. Renwick, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 28 Jul 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Renwick (1838 - 1928). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  11. [S3389] Robert Renwick household, June 5, 1900 U.S. Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14., Ancestry.com Roll: T623_297.
  12. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, ROBERT DENTON, MARY A 07/03/1867 00C/0265 DE KALB.
  13. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Robert Renwick b: Sep 1838 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 Pierce, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 26 Jul 1928 in Maple Park, Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Jul 1928 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Mary Ann Denton b: 1848 in New York m: 03 Jul 1867 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Oct 1937 in Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Oct 1937 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  14. [S1628] Robert Renwick household, 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 333.
  15. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Mary Amelia Renwick [Mary Amelia Denton].
  16. [S3389] June 5, 1900 U.S. Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14., Robert Renwick household
    Married 32 years at the time of this census.
  17. [S12665] Maple Grove, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 04 Aug 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Robert Renwick in The True Republican . Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  18. [S1627] 10 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 1B; Family: 19; Enumeration District: 111, Household Members: Name Age
    Robert Renwick 81
    Mary Renwick 71.
  19. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  21. [S12663] Mrs. Renwick of Maple Park Dies Suddenly, The Daily Chronicle, Kahoka, Missouri, 14 Oct 1937, Page 11, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Renwick nee Denton (Aged 90). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  22. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: John Thomas Renwick.
  23. [S3624] John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night., True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 13 June 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  24. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Mary Alice Renwick Larson.

Mary Amelia Denton1,2

F, #18680, b. 11 January 1848, d. 14 October 1937
Father*Solomen Denton1,3 b. c 1822
Mother*Eliza Crosby1 b. c 1825
Last Edited24 Nov 2023
     She was born on 11 January 1848 at New York, USA.4,5,1,6,7,3,2 Alternatively, she may have been born on 23 January 1848 at New York, USA.8 Alternatively, they married on 3 July 1866. This would appear to be a reliable date since the information may have come from his surviving widow.9 Mary married Robert Renwick on 3 July 1867 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. The 1930 census indicates she was 16 or 18 (the second digit is indistinct) not 19.
     The 1910 census indicates Mary had 3? children, with 2 living at the time of the census. This is consistent with the chihldren included here since John T was an adopted son. There may be a missing deceased child.10,11,5,12,13,1,6,14,15
     Mary Renwick died on 14 October 1937, at her daughter's home, at Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 89 according to Illinois Death Registration 0000310 and her obituary.16,4,1,8,17
     
     Mary Renwick was buried on 16 October 1937 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.4,1,8,17
     Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Soloman and Olive Denton.3
     Robert and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Pierceville Post Office, enumerated 25 July 1870, described as a farmer. Their daughter, Maggie, was listed as living with them. The household included his mother and sister, Eliza Denton and Lizzie Denton.
What is his relationship to Robert Maitland who was working on his farm? If he was the son of Sarah Renwick and James Maitland, he was enumerated twice.
.12
     Robert and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 19 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their children: Maggie E. and Mary A, were listed as living with them.6
     Robert and Mary A. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, John T., was listed as living with them.7
     Robert and Mary C. Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 19 April 1910, described as having his own income, and a boarder, 21 year old George Marmer..15
     Robert and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated circa 5 January 1920.5
     Mrs. Robert Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.18
     In the obituary of Robert Renwick who died 26 July 1928, his wife, the former Mary Denton, was listed as a survivor.19
     Mary Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Maple Park, Virgil Twp., Kane County, Illinois, in the household of Fred and Margaret Teigler, listed as a widow.2
     Mrs. Robert Renwick, her sister-in-law, was referenced in a newspaper article about Agnes Renwick on 2 January 1932 at the newspaper The True Republican.20
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 14 October 1937:
Mrs. Renwick of Maple Park Dies Suddenly
     Maple Park, Oct. 14 — Taken suddenly ill yesterday afternoon Mrs. Mary Renwick, age 90 and one of the oldest residents of the Maple Park community, died at her daughter's home here at 8:00 o'clock this morning. Mrs. Renwick had not been in good health, due to the infirmities of her advanced age, for some time but she was not taken seriously ill until yesterday afternoon. She had been a resident of the Maple Park community her entire life.
     The death is mourned by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Larson of 412 South Sixth Street DeKalb, and Mrs. Maggie Ziegler of Maple Park. Mr. Renwick died a number of years ago. One brother, Gilbert Denton of Denver, Colo., and five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
     Mary Denton was born in New York State on January 23, 1848, the daughter of Solomon and Eliza Denton. When she was seven years of age the family moved to Maple Park, where she has since resided.
     Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home in Maple Park, Interment to be in the Ohio Grove cemetery.17


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 23 October 1937:
Funeral rites were held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeigler for her mother, Mrs. Mary Denton Renwick, who passed away Thursday morning after only a day's illness. Mary Denton Renwick was born in New York Jan 22, 1848 and when 7 years of age moved with her parents to Maple Park and had lived in this vicinity ever since. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Ziegler of Maple Park and Mrs. Clarence Larsen of DeKalb. One brother, Gilbert Denton, a resident of Denver, Colo., five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive. Rev. Diener of Pierce Evangelical church conducted the funeral services. Burial was in the family lot in Ohio Grove cemetery.8


     In the obituary of John Thomas Renwick who died 10 June 1944, her foster mother, Mrs. Robert Renwick was listed as predeceased.21,22

Family

Robert Renwick b. 11 Sep 1838, d. 26 Jul 1928
MarrAltAlternatively, they married on 3 July 1866. This would appear to be a reliable date since the information may have come from his surviving widow.9 
Marriage* Mary married Robert Renwick on 3 July 1867 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. The 1930 census indicates she was 16 or 18 (the second digit is indistinct) not 19.
     The 1910 census indicates Mary had 3? children, with 2 living at the time of the census. This is consistent with the chihldren included here since John T was an adopted son. There may be a missing deceased child.10,11,5,12,13,1,6,14,15 
Children

Citations

  1. [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: Mary Amelia Renwick [Mary Amelia Denton].
  2. [S3459] Fred Teigler (sic) household, 11 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Maple Park, Kane, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 45-99, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 525; Image: 1026.0; Family History Library Film: 2340260.
  3. [S3226] Soloman Denton household, 13 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 170, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 160.
  4. [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 Denton b: 1848 in New York m: 03 Jul 1867 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Oct 1937 in Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Oct 1937 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois. Hereinafter cited as "Desc W Renwick."
  5. [S1627] Robert Renwick household, 10 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 1B; Family: 19; Enumeration District: 111, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_374; Image: 1117.
  6. [S3388] Robert Renwick household, 19 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 167B; Enumeration District: 037, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Image: 0577.
  7. [S3389] Robert Renwick household, June 5, 1900 U.S. Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14., Ancestry.com Roll: T623_297.
  8. [S6534] No title (obituary Mary Renwick nee Denton), True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Oct 23, 1937 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mary Denton Renwick. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  9. [S12664] Services Held at Maple Park for R. Renwick, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 28 Jul 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert Renwick (1838 - 1928). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  10. [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., Groom Bride Date Vol./Page License No. County
    RENWICK, ROBERT DENTON, MARY A 07/03/1867 00C/0265 DE KALB.
  11. [S1075] Donna Renwick, "Desc W Renwick," e-mail to Rick Moffat, Sept 7, 2005, Robert Renwick b: Sep 1838 in Clarke Twp., Durham Co., Ontario, Canada Residence: 1880 Pierce, DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 26 Jul 1928 in Maple Park, Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Jul 1928 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois
    .......... +Mary Ann Denton b: 1848 in New York m: 03 Jul 1867 in DeKalb Co., Illinois d: 14 Oct 1937 in Kane Co., Illinois Burial: Oct 1937 Ohio Grove Cemetery, DeKalb Co., Illinois.
  12. [S1628] Robert Renwick household, 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration M593_215; Image: 333.
  13. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Robert Renwick.
  14. [S3389] June 5, 1900 U.S. Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14., Robert Renwick household
    Married 32 years at the time of this census.
  15. [S3460] Robert Renwick household, 19 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Maple Park, Virgil, Kane, Illinois; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0091, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_297; Image: 675; FHL Number: 1374310.
  16. [S306] Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 (search page); "Index only, copies may be order"; cited as "IL deaths., RENWICK MARY A N/S UNK 0000310 1937-10-14 KANE.
  17. [S12663] Mrs. Renwick of Maple Park Dies Suddenly, The Daily Chronicle, Kahoka, Missouri, 14 Oct 1937, Page 11, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Renwick nee Denton (Aged 90). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  18. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  19. [S12665] Maple Grove, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 04 Aug 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Robert Renwick in The True Republican . Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  20. [S3683] Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 2 Jan 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  21. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: John Thomas Renwick.
  22. [S3624] John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night., True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 13 June 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  23. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Mary Alice Renwick Larson.