Person Page - 1366

     He was born on 23 November 1875 at Mazomanie, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.^2,3,4,5 Ralph married Lucy O. Renwick in 1902 or 1903.^2,3,4,6
     Ralph A. Parkin died on 11 January 1939 at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 63.^1,3,6
     
     Ralph A. Parkin was buried on 14 January 1939 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomanie, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.^3,6,7
     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.⁴
     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.⁵
     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
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 14 January 1939:


     In the obituary of Lucy O. Renwick, who died 4 January 1962, her husband, Ralph Parkin, was listed as predeceased.⁸

     He was born at England.¹ Sutcliff married Arline Downs.¹

     Arline married Sutcliff Parkin.¹ She was born at Boston, Massachusetts, USA.¹
     In the obituary of Ralph Parkin who died 11 January 1939, his mother, Arlene Parkin was listed as a survivor.²

     He was born circa 1822 at New York, USA.^1,2 Solomen married Eliza Crosby before 1848.^2,1
     His name was also recorded as Soloman Denton in the 1860 census.²
     Soloman and Olive Denton appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 July 1860, described as a farmer. Their children: Mary, Rebecca, Julia, Lovina, Elizabeth and Gilbert, were listed as living with them. As was his father, Abel Denton and his future son-in-law, Robert Renwick. Robert's sister, Agnes the wife of William Bryan was listed on the same census page.²

     She was born circa 1825 at New York, USA, in the 1860 census³; or, circa 1826 at New York, USA, in the 1870 census.^1,2 Eliza married Solomen Denton before 1848.^3,2
     Her name was also recorded as Olive Denton until evidence is found for a second marriage for Soloman Denton, I assume that Eliza (1870 census) and Olive (1860 census) were the same person.³
     Soloman and Olive Denton appeared on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 July 1860, described as a farmer. Their children: Mary, Rebecca, Julia, Lovina, Elizabeth and Gilbert, were listed as living with them. As was his father, Abel Denton and his future son-in-law, Robert Renwick. Robert's sister, Agnes the wife of William Bryan was listed on the same census page.³
     Eliza Denton appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Robert and Mary Renwick, listed as a domestic servant.¹

     She was born on 27 October 1858 at Winfield, Illinois, USA.^2,4,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1853 at Illinois, USA, since she was age 57 in the 1910 census⁶; or, circa 1860 at Illinois, USA, since she was age 70 in the 1930 census.⁷ Harriett married Walter Francis Renwick on 18 February 1876 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.^{1,2,4,8,5,7,9}
     Harriett Ann Ruddock died on 28 January 1939 at Saint Charles, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 80.^2,3
     Harriett Ann Ruddock was buried on 31 January 1939 at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA.²
     Walter and Hattie Renwick appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, Kearney County, Nebraska, enumerated 2 June 1880, described as a farmer. Their daughter, Jessie, was listed as living with them.⁵
     Walter and Hattie M. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Campton Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 7 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Lafirn (sic), George M., Irving T. (sic), H. Edna and Ethel M., were listed as living with them.⁴
     Walter F. and Hattie A. Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a "Keeper in Cigar Store". Their children: George M., Erwin P., Edna H. and Ethel M., were listed as living with them. His daughter-in-law (George's wife) Natalie and their children, Margaret and Charles E., were also included in the household. They had been married for 5 years.⁶
     Walter F. and Hattie Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Campton Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated circa 8 April 1930, described as a laborer on a farm.⁷

     He was born at England.¹ George married Fannie Cooley.¹

     Fannie married George Ruddock.¹ She was born at New York, USA.¹

     She was born on 25 December 1867 at Wheelerville, New York, USA.^2,3,1 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1870 at New York, USA, according to the 1900 census.^4,5 Mary married William Edwin Renwick circa 1886, since they had been married 14 years at the time of the 1900 census.⁴ Mary Amelia Garner and William Edwin Renwick were divorced before 1904.⁶ Amelia married Frank W. Fuller on 27 September 1904 at Cook County, Illinois, USA. Note that his 1924 biographical newspaper account indicated they married in 1912.^5,7,8,3,9
     Mary Amelia Renwick died on 10 September 1929 at Augustana Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, USA, at age 61.^2,1
     
     Mary Amelia Garner was buried on 12 September 1929 at Fairview Cemetery (aka Fairview Park), DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^10,2,1
     She was also known as Martha Fuller according to her husband's obituary.¹¹
     Wm Edw and M. Emelia Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 June 1900, described as a carpenter. Their children: Floyd, Ross and Percy, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 14 years, with 3 children, all living.⁴
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 28 September 1904 :

     Frank W. and Mary A. Fuller appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated circa 11 January 1920, described as a road commissioner at home.³
     Amelia Garner was referenced in a biographical article about her husband, giving her maiden name, published on 26 January 1924 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.⁹

     The following obituary appeared 10 September 1929:


     In the obituary of Della Ione (sic) Gustafson who died 11 January 1938, her stepmother, Mrs. Frank Fuller was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Frank W. Fuller who died 13 December 1940, his wife, Martha Fuller, of DeKalb, was listed as a survivor.¹¹

     He was born on 6 October 1886 at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^1,4,2,5,6,7 Alternatively, he may have been born in October 1887 at Illinois, USA, according to the 1900 census.^3,8 Floyd married Esther Bartlett Hutchins before June 1917.^5,9
     Floyd William Renwick died on 5 February 1972 at Orange County, California, USA, at age 85.¹
     Floyd appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Wm and M. Emelia Renwick.³
     Floyd Renwich appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, enumerated 25 April 1910, described as boarding in the H. B. Allen household. He and another boarder were listed as Solicitors (probably "soliciting" sales) for "Electrical Light."⁸
     Floyd William Renwick registered for the draft on 5 June 1917, at the age of 30. He was married, and living at 304 N. Pine Ave, Chicago. He was an electrical contractor employed by the public service..²
     Floyd Renwik appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Alan and Fredricka Hutchins, listed as a salesman for electrical goods.⁶
     In the obituary of Mary Amelia Fuller who died 10 September 1929, her son, Floyd Renwich of Oak Park, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Edward Simon Renwick who died before 7 November 1929, his half-brother, Floyd F (sic) Renwick was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     Floyd Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Oak Park Twp., Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Allan B. and Fredricka Hutchins, listed as a salesman for an Electrical Company.⁵

     He was born on 7 April 1888 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA. His daughter's birth registration gives his birthplace as Deconville, I.^1,8,9,10 Alternatively, he may have been born in September 1888 at Illinois, USA, according to the 1900 census.^5,2 Ross married Berenice Bower between 31 May 1909 and 5 June 1909 at Ottawa, Illinois, USA.¹¹ Ross married Marion Runge on 24 November 1913 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^12,7 Ross married Inez B. Wright, Ther declared this was a second marriage for both of them, but he had been married twice before. He was a merchant and she was a milliner, on 9 January 1921 at Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA.^3,6,10
     Ross Levay Renwick died on 24 January 1973 at Michigan, USA, at age 84.^1,13
     Ross Levay Renwick was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Ontawa Twp., Cass County, Michigan, USA.^13,4
     Ross appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Wm and M. Emelia Renwick.⁵
     Ross and Bernice Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 2 May 1910, described as both being an Operative in a Watch Factory.⁸
     Ross L. Renwick registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 29. He was living at 311 Spring St. in Elgin. Ross was a watch maker for the Elgin National Watch Company. He was married but his wife's name was not given..⁹
     In the obituary of Mary Amelia Fuller who died 10 September 1929, her son, Ross Renwick of Niles, Michigan, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Edward Simon Renwick who died before 7 November 1929, his half-brother, R. L. Renwick was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     Ross L. and Inez B. Renwick appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Niles Twp., Berrien County, Michigan, enumerated 21 April 1930, described as a Radio Merchant. She was a Saleslady in a Radio Store. Their daughter, Maxine A., was listed as living with them.³
     Ross L. and Inez B. Renwick appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Milan Twp., Cass County, Michigan, enumerated 23 April 1940, described as a proprietor, manufacturing neon signs, etc.. Their daughter, Maxine, was listed as living with them.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Inez Beryl Wright who died 17 July 1969, her husband, Ross Renwick, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Maxene Virginia Renwick who died 3 April 2006, her parents, Ross L. Renwick and Inez B. Wright were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁷ In the death registration of Maxene Virginia Feirick, who died on 3 April 2006, Ross L. Renwick was identified as her father; of Niles, Michigan.¹⁸
     Research notes (April 2021):

     He was born on 3 March 1891 at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^6,7,4,2,8 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1892 at Illinois, USA, since he was age 48 in the 1940 census.⁹ Percy married Lavinia C. M. (?) circa 1920.⁷
     Percy Jay Renwick died on 3 April 1962 at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 71.^10,11 According to military records: his wife was Lavinia M. Renwick.⁸
     Percy Jay Renwick was buried at Wildwood Burial Park, Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA.¹¹
     

Military Service

     Percy Renwick began military service on 1 May 1918 at the age of 27 he was an Automatic Machinist at Wilson & Jones Loose Leaf Co., Chicago at the time of his enlistment. He began training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and was later at Camp Hancock, Ga. and Newport News, Va. He left for overseas from Newport News in July 1918..⁵
     On 31 July 1918, he was deployed overseas. He was later gassed in the Meuse-Argonne area.¹² Cpl. Percy Renwick ended his military service after serving overseas as an inspector and machinist in ordnance repair shops of the Ordnance Department, U.S. Army on 22 July 1919 at Camp Grant, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. Note that a contemporary news article indicates he was discharged on the 24th..

End of World War I USA Military Service section.^13,8

     Percy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Wm and M. Emelia Renwick.³
     Percy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, W. and Ruva E. Renwick.⁴ He was graduated at DeKalb High School, DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.¹
     Percy Jay Renwick, of Elgin, Illinois, registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 26. He was single and an unemployed Machine Setter on a screw machine. He was described as medium hieght and medium build with dark blue eyes and black hair.²
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 17 August 1918 :

     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 24 July 1919 :

     Percy Jay Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, Ward 2, enumerated 17 January 1920, described as a machinist in an iron works, lodging in the Joseph W Warren household. He was single at this time.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Mary Amelia Fuller who died 10 September 1929, her son, Percy Renwick of Chicago, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Edward Simon Renwick who died before 7 November 1929, his half-brother, Percy I. (sic) Renwick was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     Percy J. and Lavinia C. M. Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1930, described as an electrical machinist.⁷
     Percy and Lavina Benwick (sic) appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Ward 45, enumerated 2 April 1940, described as the operator of a screw machine. They had lived at the same address in 1935.⁹ Percy Jay Renwick registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942, at the age of at an unknown age . He and his wife were living at 3952 N. Bell Ave, Chicago. He was employed by Union Special Machine Company..He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as Lavina Renwick.¹⁷

     He was born on 2 February 1883 at Wasco, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1884 at Illinois, USA, since he was age 26 in the 1910 census.⁶ Lawrence married Mary Bartlett on 12 January 1905 at Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^{2,4,5,7,8,9,6}
     Lavern Hilen Renwick died on 4 December 1946 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 63.^10,2
     Lavern Hilen Renwick was buried on 7 December 1946 at Acacia Park Cemetery, Norwood, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
     He was also known as Lawrence Renwick according to the church marriage register recording their wedding, and on his son LeRoys birth registration.⁹
     Lafirn (sic) appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Campton Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Walter and Hattie M. Renwick.³
     L. H. and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of an unknown place , enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a milkman in the milk industry. Their children: Minard L. and LeRoy, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 5 years.⁶
     Lavern and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 6 January 1920, described as a foreman in a Milk Dairy. Their children: Minard and Leroy, were listed as living with them. His brother, Erwin Renwick was included in the hosuehold. He was listed as a bookbinder in a bookbindry.⁵
     Lavern H. and Mary H. Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 8 April 1930, described as a Milk Driver for a Milk Dealer. Their son, Minard L., was listed as living with them.⁴
     Lavern H. Renwick was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his son, LeRoy Walter Renwick.¹¹ Lavern Hilen Renwick, Chicago, registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 59. He was unemployed.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mary H. Renwick. He was described as 5' 8" and 170 lbs with brown eyes, gray hair and a light complexion.¹
     In the obituary of Mary H. Bartelt, who died say 12 January 1964, her husband, La Vern Renwick, was listed as predeceased.¹²

     She was born in 1883 or 1884 at Illinois, USA.^1,4,3,5 Mary married Lawrence Renwick on 12 January 1905 at Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.^{6,1,4,7,3,8,5}
     Mary H. Bartelt died say 12 January 1964.²
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Mary H. Bartelt was buried on 15 January 1964 at Acacia Park Cemetery, Norwood, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
     L. H. and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of an unknown place , enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a milkman in the milk industry. Their children: Minard L. and LeRoy, were listed as living with them. They had been married for 5 years.⁵
     Lavern and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 6 January 1920, described as a foreman in a Milk Dairy. Their children: Minard and Leroy, were listed as living with them. His brother, Erwin Renwick was included in the hosuehold. He was listed as a bookbinder in a bookbindry.⁴
     Lavern H. and Mary H. Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 8 April 1930, described as a Milk Driver for a Milk Dealer. Their son, Minard L., was listed as living with them.¹ Mary H. Renwick, her husband, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of Lavern Hilen Renwick.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Chicago Tribune published in Chicago, Illinois, 14 January 1964.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Chicago Tribune published in Chicago, Illinois, 14 January 1964.⁹

     He was born at New York, USA.¹ Webster married Lucinda Spencer.¹

     Lucinda married Webster Osborn.¹ She was born at Center, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

     (?) Bridgeland died on 22 February 1938 at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, Stillbirth.¹ She was born on 22 February 1938.¹

     She was born in July 1874 at Illinois, USA.^2,1,3,4 Vida married Frank A. Riddell in 1895 or 1896.^5,1,3,4
     Note regarding Frank A. Riddell and Vida W. Riddell: , and their children, are included in this database to avoid revisiting research on unrelated lines.⁶
     Frank and W. Vide Riddell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900 Their daughter, Jeanett, was listed as living with them.⁴
     Frank and Vide Riddell appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, enumerated 22 April 1910 Their children: Jeannette, Martha and Raymond, were listed as living with them.³
     Frank and Vida Riddell appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, enumerated 2 January 1920 Their children: Martha and Raymond, were listed as living with them.²
     Vida W. Riddell appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, enumerated 12 April 1930, described as a widow. Her son, Raymond, was listed as living with her. Her widowed sister, Etna W. Reynolds was also included in this household.¹