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     She was born in November 1862 at Illinois, USA, according to the 1900 census.² Alternatively, she may have been born on 14 November 1859 at Belvidere, Belvidere Twp., Boone County, Illinois, USA, according to her Find A Grave memorial page⁴; or, circa 1865 at Illinois, USA, since she was 40 in the 1905 Minnesota state census.⁵ Eleanor married Emmet Julien on 4 June 1888.^5,2,6

Census Data

     Emmett and Eleanor Julien appeared on the 1905 State Census of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Ward 11, enumerated 17 June 1905, described as an RH Clerk or an RK Clerk. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.⁵
     Emmett and Eleanor Julien appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, enumerated 11 June 1900, described as an accountant. Their daughter, Margaret, was listed as living with them. They had been married for 13 years.²
     Eleanor Julien appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan, New York, New York, in the household of Margaret J Powers.^3,7

     She was born on 4 April 1889 at Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA.⁵ Alternatively, she may have been born in April 1888 at Minnesota, USA, according to the 1900 US census^1,3; or, on 4 April 1890 at Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, according to the passenger list of the S S Alliance, arriving in New York on Aug 8 1927.⁶ Margaret married Thomas Harris Powers on 25 October 1911 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA.^2,7 Margaret Julien and Thomas Harris Powers were divorced before 15 May 1914. She was the "divorced wife of Thos H Powers, a native citizen of Philadelphia, PA" according to her passport application of May 15, 1914. After her divorce she used the name Margaret J (for Julien) Powers.^4,8

Census Data

     Margaret appeared on the 1905 State Census of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota in the household of her parents, Emmett and Eleanor Julien.¹
     Margaret appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota in the household of her parents, Emmett and Eleanor Julien.³ Margaret J Powers was included on a passenger manifest sailed on board the St Paul from Liverpool on Sep 12th, 1914. dated 21 September 1914 New York, New York, USA.⁹
     From the Minnesota Daily of Mar 7, 1919, page 5 column 2:
Pshychiatric Social Work

Mrs. Margaret J. Powers of New York has been appointed director of the Social Service department of the association's Mental Hygiene committee. Mrs. Powers is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has considerable experience in social work. The following article was sent to the Daily through her efforts.

Pshychiatric Social Work in War and Peace...¹⁰
     Margaret J Powers appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Manhattan, New York, New York, enumerated 9 January 1920, described as Director Social S(illegible) and living with her mother. She was divorced, and her mother was widowed. Other sources indicate she was Director of Social Services for the Committee On Mental Hygiene, Room 710, 105 East 22d St. (New York.)
     According to the Directory of social and health agencies of New York City, Volume 30, it "Carries on educational work throughout New York State for the prevention of mental and nervous diseases. Promotes adequate provision for the feebleminded. Conducts lectures, popular meetings, exhibits on mental hygiene; publishes and distributes literature on the causes and means for prevention of insanity. Promotes the establishment of psychopathic clinics and observation wards. Assists individuals, threatened with mental disease, to obtain immediate and competent medical and social treatment. Organizes local committees to further educational work, discover incipient cases, and assist persons discharged, recovered, from State Hospitals for the Insane. Supported by voluntary contributions. The New York
Committee on Feeblemindedness was merged with this committee.
Officers: Miss Florence M. Rhett, chrm; Dr. William L. Russell, vicechrm; Homer Folks, secy; George A. Hastings, exec, secy; Stanley P. Davis, assoc. secy; Mrs. Margaret J. Powers, social service director."^4,11 She was included on a passenger manifest for the "Berengaria" dated 11 October 1922 arriving at New York, New York, USA, from Southampton. It had sailed on Oct 3rd.¹² She was included on a passenger manifest for the 'S S Reliance" dated 8 August 1927 arriving at New York, New York, USA, from Southampton.⁶ She was included on a passenger manifest for the "George Washington" dated 13 September 1929 arriving at New York, New York, USA, from Cherbourg, France. It had sailed on Sep 5th.¹³ She was included on a passenger manifest for the "France" dated 23 September 1931 arriving at New York, New York, USA, from Le Havre, France. It had sailed on Sep 17th.¹⁴ She was included on a passenger manifest for the "Kungsholm" dated 3 January 1933 arriving back in New York, New York, USA. The round trip cruise started on 28 Dec 1932.¹⁵ She was included on a passenger manifest for the "Empress of Australia" dated 19 September 1934 arriving at Québec City, Québec, Canada. It had sailed from Cherbourg, France on Sep 11th. She was included in a list of US citizens on board.¹⁶ She was included on a passenger manifest for the "Empress of Britain" dated 26 September 1935 arriving in Québec City, Québec, Canada. It had sailed from Southampton on Sep 21th. She was included in a list of US citizens on board.¹⁷
     Margaret Julien appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of New York, New York, enumerated 2 April 1940, described as a pshycologist working in a private practice. Her son, Julien K, was listed as living with her.¹⁸

     Thomas married Margaret Julien on 25 October 1911 at Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA.^2,3 Thomas Harris Powers and Margaret Julien were divorced before 15 May 1914. She was the "divorced wife of Thos H Powers, a native citizen of Philadelphia, PA" according to her passport application of May 15, 1914. After her divorce she used the name Margaret J (for Julien) Powers.^1,4

     She was born in April 1877 at Illinois, USA.^2,3 Rose married Ora G Lawbaugh circa 1899.²
     Rose appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, James and Rose Renwick.³
     Rose Lawbaugh appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, in the household of James and Rosina Renwick.²
     In the obituary of James Renwick who died 27 January 1914, her daughter, Rose R Lawbaugh was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born in August 1871 at Illinois, USA.¹ Ora married Rose R Renwick circa 1899.¹
     Ora G Lawbaugh appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, in the household of James and Rosina Renwick.¹

     She was born on 26 October 1875 at Pleasant Valley Twp., Grundy County, Iowa, USA, according to her delayed birth registration.² Alternatively, she may have been born in October 1872 at Iowa, USA, according to the 1900 census.³ Ella married Robert H. Renwick on 3 August 1892 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.¹ Alternatively, they married in 1893, according to the 1900 census.³ Ella Blanche Billings and Robert H. Renwick were divorced. snce she remarried in 1904.⁴ Ella married William F. West on 12 October 1904 at Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, USA.⁵ A delayed birth registration for Ella Blanche Billings was made on 4 March 1937 in Los Angeles County, certified by her sister, Gertrude V. Billings.²
     Her name was also recorded as Blanche E Billings.^6,7,8
     She was commonly knownas Maude according to the 1900 census.³
     Robert H. and Ella Blanche Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a Hardware Dealer. Their son, James L., was listed as living with them.³
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 23 November 1901 :

     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 27 November 1901 :

     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 4 December 1901 :

     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 14 December 1901 :

     In the obituary of George W. Billings who died 23 November 1920, his daughter, Blanche King of San Jose, was listed as a survivor.¹¹

     He was born in January 1898 at Illinois, USA.¹
     James L. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Robert and Ella Blanche Renwick.¹

     She was born in 1881 at Illinois, USA.^1,2,4,5 Jessie married Robert H. Renwick circa 1905.^1,2,3,4,5
     Jessie M. Collison was buried at Harlem Cemetery, Harlem Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.⁴
     Jessie M. Collison died in 1958.⁴
     Robert H. and Jessie M. Renwick appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harlem Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 3 May 1910, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their daughter, Gladys M., was listed as living with them. Jessie is recorded as his second wife and they have been married for 5 years. 9 year old Gladys could be his step-daughter since it shows that Jessie was the mother of one child..¹
     Robert H. and Jessie M. Renwick appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Harlem Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 3 February 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their daughter, Gaddy, was listed as living with them. She was a widow at age 19..²
     Robert H. and Jessie M. Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 29 April 1930, described as a truck farmer, while she was a florist in the garden industry.⁵

     She was born circa 1901 at Illinois, USA.^1,2 Gladys married Charles Eckhoff before October 1918.^2,3
     She was commonly knownas Gaddy Eckhoff.²
     Gladys M. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Harlem Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Robert and Jessie M. Renwick.¹
     Gaddy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Harlem Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Robert and Jessie M. Renwick.²

     He was born circa 1885.² Charles married Gladys M. Renwick before October 1918.^1,2
     Charles Eckhoff died on 10 October 1918 at Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.²

     She was born on 21 July 1872 at Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,2 Mary married Clarence Larson.¹
     Mary Alice Renwick died on 9 February 1945 at DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 72.¹
     Mary Alice Renwick was buried on 11 February 1945 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Mary A appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Robert and Mary A. Renwick.²
     Mrs. Clarence Larson was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.³
     In the obituary of Robert Renwick who died 26 July 1928, his daughter, Alice Larson of DeKalb, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Mary Renwick who died 14 October 1937, her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Larson of DeKalb, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Mrs. Fred Ziegler who died 1 August 1941, her sister, Mrs. Clarence Larson was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born on 23 January 1870 at Smoland, Sweden.² Clarence married Mary Alice Renwick.¹
     Clarence Larson died on 24 November 1947 at DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 77.²
     Clarence Larson was buried on 26 November 1947 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.²
     Clarence Larson was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.³
     Research notes (October 2016):

     Richard married Hannah Cronk.¹
     Richard Becker died circa 1880.²
     In the obituary of Hannah Becker who died 16 April 1895, his husband, Richard Becker was listed as predeceased.²

     Hannah married Richard Becker.¹ She was born circa 1811.²
     Hannah Cronk died on 16 April 1895 at South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.²
     
     Hannah Cronk was buried on 18 April 1895 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.²
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 17 April 1895:

     He was born at Pennsylvania, USA.² George married Elizabeth Campbell.²
     His name was also recorded as George Ramody.²
     In the obituary of Lucy Anne Ramsey who died 16 July 1936, her parents, George Campbell Ramsey were listed or implied as predeceased.¹

     Elizabeth married George Campbell Ramsey.¹ She was born at Pennsylvania, USA.¹

     She was born on 26 March 1873 at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,3,4,7,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in April 1873 at Illinois, USA, in the 1900 census.² Bessie married William Anderson on 30 June 1896 at Illinois, USA, from the Sycamore True Republican, Saturday, July 11, 1896, Page 5:

Tuesday of last week [June 30th, 1896,] Miss Mae Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clark, of Mayfield, was married to Mr. Ernest Dresser, of Wheaton, at Wheaton, and on the same day Miss Bessie Renwick and William Anderson, of Summit, Ill., were joined in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Renwick, of South Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside in Iowa. -- Weekly.^8,5,2,3,4,9
     Bessie Renwick died on 19 June 1963 at Villa Rest Home, Genoa, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 90.⁶
     Bessie Renwick was buried on 21 June 1963 at Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery, Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^7,6
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Bessie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Thomas and Lucy Renwick.¹
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 11 July 1896 :

     William and Bessie Anderson appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 14 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their son, Donald, was listed as living with them. Their household also included his father, Henry Anderson.²
     William and Bessie Anderson appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1910, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their son, Donald, was listed as living with them.³
     William and Bessie Anderson appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 January 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their son, Donald, was listed as living with them.⁴
     In the obituary of Lucy Anne Ramsey who died 16 July 1936, her daughter, Besse Anderson of Sycamore, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Lucy O. Renwick who died 4 January 1962, her sister, Bess Anderson, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     She was born on 27 May 1880 at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^3,2,6,7,8,5 Lucy married Ralph A. Parkin in 1902 or 1903.^2,9,6,10
     Lucy O. Renwick died on 4 January 1962 at DeKalb County Nursing Home, DeKalb, Illinois, USA, at age 81.^8,11,12
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Lucy O. Renwick was buried on 8 January 1962 at Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery, Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^8,11
     Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of South Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Thomas and Lucy Renwick.³
     Ralph A. and Olive Parkin appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 May 1910, described as a farmer on a general farm.⁶
     Ralph A. and Olive L. Parkin appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 28 January 1920, described as living in either Esmond village or Clare village. This page of the census covers both villages. He was described as a farmer on a general farm.⁷
     Ralph A. and Olive R. Parkin appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 28 April 1930, described as a farmer on a general farm.²
     Mrs. Ralph Parkins (sic), her niece, was referenced in a newspaper article about Agnes Renwick on 2 January 1932 at the newspaper The True Republican.¹³
     In the obituary of Lucy Anne Ramsey who died 16 July 1936, her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Parkin of the Kirkland community, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Ralph Parkin who died 11 January 1939, his widow, Olive Renwick was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Belvidere Daily Republican published in Belvidere, Illinois, 6 January 1962.¹²
     In the obituary of Bessie Renwick who died 21 June 1963, her sister, Olive Parkins (sic), was listed as predeceased.¹⁵

     He was born on 26 June 1888 at South Grove, Illinois, USA.^5,1,6,2 Thomas married Effie Jane Shannon on 25 April 1911 at Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, USA.^3,7,8,9,4,6
     Thomas James Renwick died on 11 December 1967 at San Diego, California, USA, at age 79.^5,6
     Thomas James Renwick was buried at Maple (Pine Hill) Cemetery, Kirkland, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.⁶
     He was commonly known as James.⁴
     Thomas James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Thomas and Lucy A. Renwick.¹⁰
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 29 April 1911 :

     Thomas James Renwick registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 28. He listed his wife as a dependant, and reason for his exemption from service. He was a self-employed machinist in Kirkland, Illinois..²
     Thomas J. and Effie J Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Kirkland, Franklin Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a trainman for the C M & St P (Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul).¹¹
     In the obituary of Lucy Anne Ramsey who died 16 July 1936, her son, T. J. Renwick of Kirkland, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     Thomas James Renwick registered for the draft in 1941 at 375 N Commonwealth, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He was still employed by the C M St Paul & P (Chicago Milwaukee St Paul & Pacific) railway..³
     In the obituary of Lucy O. Renwick who died 4 January 1962, her brother, T. J. Renwick, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Bessie Renwick who died 21 June 1963, his brother, incorrectly referenced as Robert Renwick, Thomas James Renwick, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴

     She was born on 27 April 1941.¹
     Sylvia Marian Seymour died circa 1977.¹
     Shewas listed as a flower girl at the marriage of Benjamin Kulcycki and Jessie Kulcycki before 25 October 1946.²
     In the obituary of June Irene Seymour who died 7 December 1994, her step-daughter, Sylvia Seymour, of Montana, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Fredrick Thomas Seymour who died 22 May 2008, his daughter, Sylvia Seymour, was listed as predeceased.⁴