Ralph A. Parkin1,2,3,4,5

M, #27301, b. 23 November 1875, d. 11 January 1939
Father*Sutcliff Parkin3
Mother*Arline Downs3
Last Edited17 Apr 2023
     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:
Death Claims Ralph Parkin, Near Kirkland
Ralph Parkin, 64 years old, well known farmer, died in his home, three and one-half miles southwest of Kirkland, at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been in ill health for some time but had not been seriously ill until Monday.

He was born in Mazomanie, Wis., and worked as a telegrapher for both the North Western and Milwaukee railroads. He went to Kirkland to work as telegrapher for the Milwaukee when a young man. Here, he met and married Miss Olive Renwick. Later, he gave up his position with the railroad and went to farming. He was a member of the Masonic lodge.

Besides his widow, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Arlene Parkin of Mazomanie, and a brother, Clare Parkin, of Madison, Wis. Burial was in Mazomanie.6


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

Family

Lucy O. Renwick b. 27 May 1880, d. 4 Jan 1962
Marriage*Ralph married Lucy O. Renwick in 1902 or 1903.2,3,4,6 

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., PARKIN RALPH ALLEN N/S UNK 0000033 1939-01-11 DE KALB.
  2. [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.
  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: Ralph Allen Parkin.
  4. [S3445] Ralph Parkin household, 05 May 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, South Grove, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0036, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_285; Image: 17; FHL Number: 1374298.
  5. [S3446] Ralph Parkin household, 28 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Illinois; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 41, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303; Image: 421.
  6. [S3790] Death Claims Ralph Parkin, Near Kirkland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 14 Jan 1939, Page 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  7. [S3919] Mazomanie Cemetery Records, online http://www.google.com/url, Ralph Parkin
    Block 2, Lot 89
    Date of burial: Jan 1939. Hereinafter cited as Mazomanie Cemetery Records.
  8. [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.

Sutcliff Parkin1

M, #27302
Last Edited6 Jun 2017
     He was born at England.1 Sutcliff married Arline Downs.1

Family

Arline Downs
Child

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: Ralph Allen Parkin.

Arline Downs1

F, #27303
Last Edited6 Jun 2017
     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

Family

Sutcliff Parkin
Child

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: Ralph Allen Parkin.
  2. [S3790] Death Claims Ralph Parkin, Near Kirkland, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 14 Jan 1939, Page 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Solomen Denton1

M, #27304, b. circa 1822
Father*Abel Denton2 b. c 1796
Last Edited21 Mar 2023
     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

Family

Eliza Crosby b. c 1825
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. [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.
  3. [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.

Eliza Crosby1,2

F, #27305, b. circa 1825
Last Edited21 Mar 2023
     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

Family

Solomen Denton b. c 1822
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  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: Mary Amelia Renwick [Mary Amelia Denton].
  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. [S1628] 25 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 505, Household:
    Robert Renwick 31
    Mary Renwick 22
    Maggie Renwick 1
    Eliza Denton 44
    Lizzie Denton 12
    Robert Maitland 12.
  5. [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.

Harriett Ann Ruddock1,2,3

F, #27307, b. 27 October 1858, d. 28 January 1939
Father*George Ruddock2
Mother*Fannie Cooley2
Last Edited20 Apr 2023
     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

Family

Walter Francis Renwick b. 15 Aug 1853, d. 4 Sep 1939
Marriage*Harriett married Walter Francis Renwick on 18 February 1876 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.1,2,4,8,5,7,9 
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: Walter Francis Renwick.
  2. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: Harriet Ann Ruddock Renwick
    [Harriet Ann Ruddock Ruddock].
  3. [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 HARRIET ANN N/S UNK 0000030 1939-01-28 KANE.
  4. [S3381] Walter Renwick household, 07 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Campion, Kane, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 85., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_311;.
  5. [S3385] Walter Renwick household, 02 June 1880 USA Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 053, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 751; Family History Film: 1254751; Image: 0233.
  6. [S3384] Walter F Renwick household, 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0701, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_256; Image: 933; FHL Number: 1374269.
  7. [S3386] Walter F. Renwick household, 07 or 08 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Campton, Kane, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 46-3, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 4584604; Image: 602.0; Family History Library Film: 2340258.
  8. [S3384] 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0701, They had been married for 34 years.
  9. [S3442] Kane County Marriages - R-Ri, online http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/kane/marrr-ri.html, RENWICK, W.F.     RUDDICK, HATTIE     02/18/1876. Hereinafter cited as Kane County Marriages - R-Ri.
  10. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Lavern H. Renwick, born 02 Feb 1883, died 04 Dec 1946, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  11. [S3383] Lavern Renwick household, 06 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 862, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_324; Image: 519.
  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., Ethel May Hobbs née Renwick
    Grave marker transcription:
    (footstone) Ethel May Hobbs     1895 - 1976     Wife.
  13. [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., Otis Charles Hobbs and Ethel Renwick; married 15 Mar 1913, Kane, Illinois, USA.

George Ruddock1

M, #27308
Last Edited22 Nov 2011
     He was born at England.1 George married Fannie Cooley.1

Family

Fannie Cooley
Child

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: Harriet Ann Ruddock Renwick
    [Harriet Ann Ruddock Ruddock].

Fannie Cooley1

F, #27309
Last Edited22 Nov 2011
     Fannie married George Ruddock.1 She was born at New York, USA.1

Family

George Ruddock
Child

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: Harriet Ann Ruddock Renwick
    [Harriet Ann Ruddock Ruddock].

Mary Amelia Garner1

F, #27310, b. 25 December 1867, d. 10 September 1929
Last Edited5 Jul 2022
     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 :
Among the Chicago marriage licences published this morning is Frank W. Fuller and Amelia Renwick, both of DeKalb.8

     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:
PASSES AWAY EARLY TODAY
     Mrs. Frank Fuller Dies This Morning At The Augustana Hospital, Chicago
     Suffering from shock following an operation the latter part of last week, Mrs. Frank Fuller passed away al 2:00 o'clock this morning at the Augustana hospital, Chicago. She suffered a heart attack yesterday, following which she failed rapidly until her death this morning. Mrs. Fuller had been in failing health for the past two months. Several weeks ago she entered the Glidden hospital for treatment. A few weeks ago she entered the Chicago hospital to prepare for an operation. She was somewhat improved following the operation but early this week suffered a relapse.
     Funeral services will he held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Methodist church, Dr. J. C. Spencer to conduct the services.
     A resident of this city for the past 25 years. Mrs. Fuller leaves many friends to mourn her untimely death. She was a member of the Methodist church since coming here to make her home and was also a member of the Royal Neighbors. taking an active part in the interests of both.
     Born in New York
     Mary Amelia Garner was born in Wheelerville, N. Y., on December 25, 1867. She was first united in marriage to William E. Renwick and in 1944 was united to Frank Fuller of this city, for the past several years township highway commissioner. Mrs. Fuller became a resident of this city at the time of her marriage to Mr. Fuller.
     In addition to the many friends, she leaves to mourn her death her husband and three sons, Floyd Renwick of Oak Park, Ross Renwick of Niles, Mich., and Percy Renwick of Chicago. She is also survived by four brothers and one sister, George Garner of Chicago. Ed Garner and Mrs. Laura Glass of Oakland, Calif., and Clarence and Eli Garner of this city.1


     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

Family 1

William Edwin Renwick b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Marriage*Mary married William Edwin Renwick circa 1886, since they had been married 14 years at the time of the 1900 census.4 
Divorce* Mary Amelia Garner and William Edwin Renwick were divorced before 1904.6  
Children

Family 2

Franklin W. Fuller b. 14 Sep 1856, d. 13 Dec 1940
Marriage*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 

Citations

  1. [S12436] Passes Away Early Today, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 10 Sep 1929, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Mary Amelia Fuller née Garner. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  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., Amelia Fuller, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 25 Dec 1867, New York, died 10 Sep 1929, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Father Name: Peter Garner, Spouse Name: Frank, Occupation: Housewife, Cemetery Name: Fairview, DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois, Burial Date: Sep 1929.
  3. [S12336] Frank W Fuller household, 11 & 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 4A; Family: 80; Enumeration District: 25, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303.
  4. [S3253] William Edward Renwick household, 02 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb (Twp.) Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.
  5. [S3278] Cook County, Illinois Marriages Index, 1871-1920 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois Marriages Index, 1871-1920; "Illinois Department of Public Health records"; cited as "Cook County Ill Marriages., Frank W. Fuller & Amelia Rennick.
  6. [S185] Rick Moffat, Assumption, Based upon Amelia being remarried in 1904, and her information in Percy's DeKalb War Record.
  7. [S3481] "Millitary Records", Archive Ref R4; Joiner History Room Home Page; Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, Renwick , Percy J
    Emergency Contact: Mother - Mrs Frank Fuller
    Birth: 6 Mar 1891 - Elgin
    Father: William E Renwick
    Mother: M. Amelia Garner
    Marital Status: Single
    served in: Army - Artillery Inspector - Machinist. Hereinafter cited as "Soldiers & Sailors of DeKalb - Renwick, Percy J."
  8. [S12287] (no title), The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 28 Sep 1904, Page 8, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage License Issued: Fuller - Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  9. [S12346] Frank Fuller Highway Boss, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 26 Jan 1924, Page 50, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Frank Fuller Highway Boss. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  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., Amelia Fuller née Garner.
  11. [S12337] Frank Fuller Dies Friday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 14 Dec 1940, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frank William FULLER (Aged 84). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  12. [S12304] Sixth Sixth Street Resident Dies This Morning, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Jan 1938, Page 1, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Della Ione Gustafson nee Fuller (1886 - 1938). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S6357] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 , Ancestry.com, Michigan Marriage Records, 1867-1952; "Original data: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics"; cited as "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952., Ross L Ranwick and Inez B Wright; 09 Jan 1921, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  14. [S12440] In DeKalb Society Circles: Renwick - Runge, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 01 Dec 1913, Page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Renwick - Runge. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  15. [S3430] W Edwin Renwick household, 22 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0059, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_297; Image: 55; FHL Number: 1374310.

Floyd William Renwick1,2

M, #27311, b. 6 October 1886, d. 5 February 1972
Father*William Edwin Renwick3 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Amelia Garner3 b. 25 Dec 1867, d. 10 Sep 1929
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Apr 2023
     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

Family

Esther Bartlett Hutchins b. Apr 1893, d. 10 Nov 1988
Marriage*Floyd married Esther Bartlett Hutchins before June 1917.5,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records, Name: Floyd W Renwick. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.
  2. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Floyd Wm Renwick. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  3. [S3253] William Edward Renwick household, 02 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb (Twp.) Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.
  4. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Floyd Renwick. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S3421] Allan B Hutchins household, Apr 5, 1930 US Federal Census, unknown repository address, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Page: 10A; Enumeration District:16-2274, unknown repository Roll: 4584586; Image: 435.0; Family History Library Film: 2340240.
  6. [S3424] Allan Hutchins household, Jan 5, 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 19, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 168;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_362; Image: 257.
  7. [S3396] Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922 , Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922; cited as "Cook County Ill Births., Name: Edwin Allen Renwick.
  8. [S3423] L A Allen household, 25 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Joliet, Will, Illinois; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0172; Family:; 364, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_334 Image: 834; FHL Number: 1374347., Floyd Renwich, boarding in the H B Allen household.
  9. [S4046] WWI Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Floyd Wm Renwick
    He indicated he was married.
  10. [S12436] Passes Away Early Today, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 10 Sep 1929, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Mary Amelia Fuller née Garner. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  11. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Ross Levay Renwick1,2,3,4

M, #27312, b. 7 April 1888, d. 24 January 1973
Father*William Edwin Renwick5,6 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Amelia Garner5,6,7 b. 25 Dec 1867, d. 10 Sep 1929
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited5 Jul 2022
     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):
add 1940 census.19

Family 1

Berenice Bower b. c 1887
Marriage*Ross married Berenice Bower between 31 May 1909 and 5 June 1909 at Ottawa, Illinois, USA.11 

Family 2

Mary Holland b. c 1888
Marriage*Ross married Marion Runge on 24 November 1913 at Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.12,7 

Family 3

Inez Beryl Wright b. 31 Mar 1888, d. 17 Jul 1969
Marriage*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 
Child

Citations

  1. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Ross Renwick. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  2. [S3425] Ross Renwick household, 02 May 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0069, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_297; Image: 347; FHL Number: 1374310., Ross Renwick household.
  3. [S3427] Ross L Renwick household, 21 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Niles, Berrien, Michigan; Page: 8A;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 977; Image: 18.0; Family History Library Film: 2340712.
  4. [S3428] Adamsville Cemetery, online http://www.migenweb.org/cass/cemeteries/avillecem.htm, Ross Levay Renwick and Inez Beryl Renwck. Hereinafter cited as Adamsville Cemetery.
  5. [S3253] William Edward Renwick household, 02 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb (Twp.) Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.
  6. [S6357] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 , Ancestry.com, Michigan Marriage Records, 1867-1952; "Original data: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867–1952. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics"; cited as "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952., Ross L Ranwick and Inez B Wright; 09 Jan 1921, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  7. [S12440] In DeKalb Society Circles: Renwick - Runge, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 01 Dec 1913, Page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Renwick - Runge. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  8. [S3425] 02 May 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0069.
  9. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Ross L Renwick. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  10. [S12438] Ross L Renwick household, 23 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Milton (township) Cass, Michigan; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 14-12; Family: 117, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  11. [S12439] Wedded to Elgin Girl, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 08 Jun 1909, Page 4, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Renwick - Bower. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  12. [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., Ross L Renwick and Marion Holland Runge; married 24 Nov 1913, Kane, Illinois, USA.
  13. [S3426] Michiana Genealogical Index, online http://www.sbags.org/MGICemetery.php, Name: Ross Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Michiana Genealogical Index.
  14. [S12436] Passes Away Early Today, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 10 Sep 1929, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Mary Amelia Fuller née Garner. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  15. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S12437] Michigan: Mrs. Ross Renwick, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, 19 Jul 1969, Page 5, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Inez B. Renwick (Aged 81). Hereinafter cited as South Bend Tribune.
  17. [S11413] Obituaries: Maxene V. Feirick, The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, 05 Apr 2006, Page B4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Maxene V. Feirick nee Renwick, 1923-2006 (Aged 82) part 1; and continued. Hereinafter cited as South Bend Tribune.
  18. [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., Maxene Virginia Feirick, Death Date: 03 Apr 2006, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA, Age: 82, Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923, South Bend, Indiana, Father: Ross L Renwick, Mother: Inez B Renwick.
  19. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  20. [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., Maxene Virginia "Mert" Feirick.
  21. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Maxine Virginia Renwick, Birth Date: 13 Jul 1923, South Bend, St Joseph, Indiana, USA, Father: Ross L. Renwick, Mother: Inez Burro Wright. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Percy Jay Renwick1,2

M, #27313, b. 3 March 1891, d. 3 April 1962
Father*William Edwin Renwick3,4,5 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Mother*Mary Amelia Garner3,4,5 b. 25 Dec 1867, d. 10 Sep 1929
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited8 May 2023
     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 J. Renwick, Shared by D. Livasy on Ancestry.com

     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 :
Percy Renwick Has Arrived Overseas
     Mrs. Frank Fuller received news this afternoon that her son, Percy Renwick has arrived safely overseas. Renwick is in the ordnance department and left several months ago for service.12

     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 24 July 1919 :
Corporal Renwick Discharged Today
     Mrs. Frank Fuller drove to Camp Grant this morning to get her son, Corporal Percy Renwick, who was recently returned from overseas duty and received his discharge this morning. Needless to say the young man will be glad to go back to DeKalb once more after his absence of a year or more.13

     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

Family

Lavinia C. M. (?) b. 7 Jul 1896, d. 16 May 1965
Marriage*Percy married Lavinia C. M. (?) circa 1920.7 

Citations

  1. [S3481] "Millitary Records", Archive Ref R4; Joiner History Room Home Page; Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, Renwick , Percy J. Hereinafter cited as "Soldiers & Sailors of DeKalb - Renwick, Percy J."
  2. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Percy Jay Renwick
    Single
    Unemployed Machine Setter. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  3. [S3253] William Edward Renwick household, 02 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb (Twp.) Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_296.
  4. [S3430] W Edwin Renwick household, 22 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0059, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_297; Image: 55; FHL Number: 1374310.
  5. [S3481] "Soldiers & Sailors of DeKalb - Renwick, Percy J", Renwick , Percy J
    Emergency Contact: Mother - Mrs Frank Fuller
    Birth: 6 Mar 1891 - Elgin
    Father: William E Renwick
    Mother: M. Amelia Garner
    Marital Status: Single
    served in: Army - Artillery Inspector - Machinist.
  6. [S3253] 02 June 1880 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb (Twp.) Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 6., This census gives his age as 9, but gives his year of birth as 1881 instead of 1891.
  7. [S3429] Percy J Renwick household, 15 Apr 1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 16-1775, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 490; Image: 93.0; Family History Library Film: 2340225.
  8. [S4080] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx, Percy J Renwick, Birth Date: 03 Mar 1891, Enlistment Date: 01 May 1918, Service Branch: Army, Service Number: 478 896, Discharge Date: 22 Jul 1919, Death Date: 03 Apr 1962, Cemetery: Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Headstone Applications for Military.
  9. [S12435] Percy Benwick (sic) household, 02 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 45, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 103-2858; Family: 21, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration, While the enumerator wrote their surname as Benwick, this is the Percy Renwick household.
  10. [S3290] WINNEBAGO COUNTY, ILLINOIS 1844 - 1981 Deaths, online http://genealogytrails.com/ill/winnebago/deathsindex.html, Percy J Renwick. Hereinafter cited as Winnebago County Deaths.
  11. [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., Percy Renwick
    Grave marker transcription:
    Percy J Renwick     Illinois Ordnance Department World War I     March 3 1891 - APril 3 1962.
  12. [S12442] Percy Renwick Has Arrived Overseas, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 17 AUg 1918, Page 1, column 8 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Percy Renwick Overseas. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S12441] Corporal Renwick Discharged Today, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 24 Jul 1919, Page 1, column 6 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Corporal Percy Renwick discharged at Camp Grant. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  14. [S12443] Joseph W. Warren household, 17 Jan 1920 USA Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 85; Family: 283, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  15. [S12436] Passes Away Early Today, Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 10 Sep 1929, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Mary Amelia Fuller née Garner. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  16. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Percy Jay Renwick.

Lavern Hilen Renwick1

M, #27315, b. 2 February 1883, d. 4 December 1946
Father*Walter Francis Renwick2,3 b. 15 Aug 1853, d. 4 Sep 1939
Mother*Harriett Ann Ruddock2,3 b. 27 Oct 1858, d. 28 Jan 1939
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited23 May 2023
     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

Family

Mary H. Bartelt b. 1883 or 1884, d. s 12 Jan 1964
Marriage*Lawrence married Mary Bartlett on 12 January 1905 at Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.2,4,5,7,8,9,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Lavern Hilen Renwick, Military Draft Date: 1942, Birth Date: 02 Feb 1883.
  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., Lavern H. Renwick, born 02 Feb 1883, died 04 Dec 1946, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  3. [S3381] Walter Renwick household, 07 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Campion, Kane, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 85., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_311;.
  4. [S3382] Lavern H Renwick household, 08 Apr 1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 2729; Family: 280, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 470; Image: 228.0.
  5. [S3383] Lavern Renwick household, 06 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 862, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_324; Image: 519.
  6. [S12382] L H Renwick household, 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0061; Family: 183, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S3442] Kane County Marriages - R-Ri, online http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/kane/marrr-ri.html, RENWICK, LAVERNE     BARTLET, MARY     01/12/1905. Hereinafter cited as Kane County Marriages - R-Ri.
  8. [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., Laverne Renwick and Mary Bartelt; married 12 Jan 1905, Kane, Illinois, USA.
  9. [S12138] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947 (Publisher: Gustavus Adolphus College & Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center), Ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947; "Original data: Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths/Burials (Swedish Churches), Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota, USA. Images of registers are included"; cited as "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records., Lawrence Renwick & Mary Bartelt, Marriage Date: 12 Jan 1905, Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA, Church: Geneva Lutheran Church.
  10. [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 LAVERN H M/W UNK 0034238 1946-12-04 COOK CHICAGO.
  11. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Leroy Walter Renwick; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Illinois, USA, Birth Date: 10 Oct 1907, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Height: 5 10, Weight: 134, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Brown, Complexion: Sallow, Employer: Acorn Venetian Blind Works, Next of Kin: Lavern H Renwick.
  12. [S12266] Death Notices: Renwick, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 14 Jan 1964, Page 39, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary H. Renwick (corrected). Hereinafter cited as Chicago Tribune.
  13. [S10481] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922 (Publisher: Illinois Department of Public Health. Division of Vital Records, Springfield.), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922; "Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878–1922. Illinois Department of Public Health. Division of Vital Records, Springfield. No images"; cited as "Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index., Renwick; 10 Oct 1907; Parents: Lawrence Renwick & Mary Bartel.
  14. [S12265] Death Notices: Renwick, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 13 Jan 1964, Page 47, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary H. Renwick (corrected). Hereinafter cited as Chicago Tribune.

Mary H. Bartelt1,2

F, #27316, b. 1883 or 1884, d. say 12 January 1964
Father*John C. Bartelt2 b. 1855, d. 27 Jan 1938
Mother*Henrietta Lange3 b. 17 Jan 1853, d. 27 Mar 1942
Last Edited23 May 2023
     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.
Survivor(s): Minard Renwick, LeRoy Walter Renwick and Natalie Renwick. Predeceased by her husband, La Vern Renwick. Predeceased: Sanford Renwick. In addition, she was survived by siblings: Mollie Bone and Paul Bartelt; and predecesed by John and Edward Bartelt, and Cora Vickers.9

     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

Family

Lavern Hilen Renwick b. 2 Feb 1883, d. 4 Dec 1946
Marriage*Mary married Lawrence Renwick on 12 January 1905 at Geneva Lutheran Church, Geneva, Kane County, Illinois, USA.6,1,4,7,3,8,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3382] Lavern H Renwick household, 08 Apr 1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 2729; Family: 280, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 470; Image: 228.0.
  2. [S12265] Death Notices: Renwick, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 13 Jan 1964, Page 47, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary H. Renwick (corrected). Hereinafter cited as Chicago Tribune.
  3. [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., Laverne Renwick and Mary Bartelt; married 12 Jan 1905, Kane, Illinois, USA.
  4. [S3383] Lavern Renwick household, 06 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 862, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_324; Image: 519.
  5. [S12382] L H Renwick household, 21 April 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Elgin, Kane, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0061; Family: 183, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [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., Lavern H. Renwick, born 02 Feb 1883, died 04 Dec 1946, Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  7. [S3442] Kane County Marriages - R-Ri, online http://www.genealogytrails.com/ill/kane/marrr-ri.html, RENWICK, LAVERNE     BARTLET, MARY     01/12/1905. Hereinafter cited as Kane County Marriages - R-Ri.
  8. [S12138] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947 (Publisher: Gustavus Adolphus College & Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center), Ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947; "Original data: Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths/Burials (Swedish Churches), Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, Minnesota, USA. Images of registers are included"; cited as "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records., Lawrence Renwick & Mary Bartelt, Marriage Date: 12 Jan 1905, Geneva, Kane, Illinois, USA, Church: Geneva Lutheran Church.
  9. [S12266] Death Notices: Renwick, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 14 Jan 1964, Page 39, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary H. Renwick (corrected). Hereinafter cited as Chicago Tribune.
  10. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Lavern Hilen Renwick, Military Draft Date: 1942, Birth Date: 02 Feb 1883.
  11. [S10481] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922 (Publisher: Illinois Department of Public Health. Division of Vital Records, Springfield.), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922; "Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878–1922. Illinois Department of Public Health. Division of Vital Records, Springfield. No images"; cited as "Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index., Renwick; 10 Oct 1907; Parents: Lawrence Renwick & Mary Bartel.

Webster Osborn1

M, #27317
Last Edited22 Nov 2011
     He was born at New York, USA.1 Webster married Lucinda Spencer.1

Family

Lucinda Spencer
Child

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: Rhoda Elizabeth Bridgeland
    [Rhoda Elizabeth Osborn].

Lucinda Spencer1

F, #27318
Last Edited22 Nov 2011
     Lucinda married Webster Osborn.1 She was born at Center, Pennsylvania, USA.1

Family

Webster Osborn
Child

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: Rhoda Elizabeth Bridgeland
    [Rhoda Elizabeth Osborn].

(?) Bridgeland1

F, #27319, b. 22 February 1938, d. 22 February 1938
Father*Alfred Aquilla Bridgeland1 b. 7 Feb 1898, d. 8 Mar 1995
Mother*Grace Elizabeth Smith1 b. 11 Jun 1900, d. 3 May 1992
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited25 Mar 2015
     (?) Bridgeland died on 22 February 1938 at Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, Stillbirth.1 She was born on 22 February 1938.1

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: Baby Girl Bridgeland.

Vida W. Riddell1

F, #27320, b. July 1874
Last Edited5 Aug 2023
     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 Vida W. Riddell and Frank A. 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

Family

Frank A. Riddell b. 22 Nov 1870, d. 29 Jul 1929
Marriage*Vida married Frank A. Riddell in 1895 or 1896.5,1,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3400] Vide W. Riddell household, 12 Apr 1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 553; Image: 516.0.
  2. [S3399] Frank Ridtell household, 02 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Precinct 10, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 134;, Ancestry.com Roll: T625_403 Image: 58.
  3. [S3401] Frank Riddell household, Apr 12, 1910 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Ward 3, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0118, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_321; Image: 237; FHL Number: 1374334.
  4. [S3403] Frank Riddell household, 01 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Princeton, Bureau, Illinois; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 25., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_239.
  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: Frank A. Riddell.
  6. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).