Person Page - 1371

     She was born circa 1853 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,3,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in March 1855 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1900 US census⁷; or, circa 1857 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since she was age 63 in the 1920 census.⁸ Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1860 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, since she may have been age 53 in the 1910 census, but it is somewhat illegible.² Jennet married Arthur Meade on 7 March 1874 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, or at Elgin in Kane County.^4,5,9,10 Jennet Maitland and Arthur Meade were divorced before June 1900.⁷
     She was commonly known as Jennie Mead.^5,11
     She was commonly known as Janet Meade in the 1910 and 1920 census.^12,8,2
     Jenetta Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of her parents, James and Mary Maitland.³
     Jennet appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, James and Sarah Maitland, listed as a domestic servant.¹
     Arthur and Jennie Mead appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 4 June 1880, described as working in a watch factory. They had two boarders that were dressmakers.⁵
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Mead was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Janet Mead appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 2 June 1900, described as a boarding house keeper. Her son, Dwight A, was listed as living with her. There were also two servants and two boarders in the household..⁷
     Jennet Maitland, his widow, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Arthur Meade, who died 16 November 1901.¹⁴
     Jennie Mead, her mother, was referenced in Dwight A Mead 's appearance in Jane Eyre published on 15 September 1909 at the newspaper The True Republican.¹¹

     Jennet Meade appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Elgin, Elgin Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 20 April 1910, described as the proprietress of a boarding house. Her son, Dewight A., was listed as living with her. She gave her marital status as widowed.²
     Janet Meade was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her son, Dwight Arthur Meade.¹⁵
     Janet Meade appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the household of ThomasD Brundage.⁸ Janet Meade accompanied her son Dwight Arthur Meade on 24 August 1928 when Dwight crossed the border at Sutton, Québec, Canada. His occupation was listed as theatrical, and he was going to the Ottawa Players Company, in Hamilton, Ontario. He was accompanied by his 75 year-old mother, Janet Meade.¹⁶
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, her sister, Janet Meade was listed as a survivor.¹²
     Jennet Maitland was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of Dwight A. Meade and Doris F. Knapp on 12 September 1937.⁶

     He was born on 14 January 1855 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,4,5,6 Walter married Evaline Duck on 6 March 1880.^4,7,5,6
     Walter Maitland died on 10 May 1944 at Elgin State Hospital, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 89.^4,5
     
     Walter Maitland was buried on 12 May 1944 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^4,5
     Walter Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Mary Maitland.²
     Walter appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, Walter Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁸
     Walter and Evelyn Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a general teamster. Their son, Arthur, was listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, Walter Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Evaline Duck who died 29 April 1940, his husband, Walter Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁷
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Sycamore Tribune published in Sycamore, Illinois 12 May 1944:


     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 19 May 1944 :

     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, on May 10, of Sycamore, IL, Walter Maitland was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of Mabel M. Maitland who died 19 January 1955, his father, Walter Maitland, was listed as predeceased.¹²

     He was born on 11 October 1856 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born on 13 November 1856 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to his Find A Grave memorial page. Note that it gives his birthplace as Colborne, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, but I don't think the county is correct. (March 2022)^{2,3,4,6,10,7,9}; or, in October 1858 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1900 census.¹¹ Robert married Effie L. Attwood on 21 January 1881 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^12,13,8 Robert married Adeline Elizabeth Fox on 29 November 1893 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^{14,7,15,16,17}
     Robert Maitland died on 19 July 1937, near Ventura, at Lake Twp., Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA, at age 80.^1,18,7,9 The informant on his death registration was his daughter, Rosina Hyde. His wife was identified as Adeline E. Fox.¹
     Robert Maitland was buried on 21 July 1937 at Amsterdam (Avery Twp.) Cemetery, Avery Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, USA.^1,7,9,19
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Mary Maitland.⁴
     Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.²
     Robert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of hismother, Sarah Maitland, listed as a farmer.³
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, Robert Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁰
     Robert and Adeline Elizabeth Mailland (sic) appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, enumerated 1 June 1900, described as a painter - house. Their children: Rosa D. and James R., were listed as living with them. He immigrated in 1870 and was naturalized. They had been married for 7 years. She had had 2 children with both living at this time.¹¹
     In the obituary of Addie Maitland who died 24 September 1903, her husband, Robert Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1905 State Census of Avery Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, enumerated in 1905. His children Robert and Rosa were listed as living with him.²¹
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Union Twp., Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, enumerated 28 April 1910, described as a widowed farmer on a rented farm. His children: Rose B. and James R., were listed as living with him.⁶
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1915 State Census of Ell Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, enumerated in 1915, described as a widower. His children Rosina and James were listed as living with him. He had been in the US for 46 years, and in Iowa for 11 years. ALthough both James and Rosina weere noted as living "with parents" I can find no record that would appear to be Robert's wife (Feb 2022.)²²
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1925 State Census of Belmont, Wright County, Iowa, enumerated in 1925, described as a widower. He had been in the US and in Iowa for 47 years. However, the 1880 census (45 years earlier) shows he was enumerated in Illinois, so this data value is questionable. His parents were James Maitland and Sarah Renwick..²³
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Belmond, Belmond Twp., Wright County, Iowa, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a widower, living by himself. He had immigrated to the US in 1869, and was a naturalized citizen.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Guy Sivwright Maitland who died 17 April 1930, Robert Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁴
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, Robert Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁵
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, of Klemie, Ia., Robert Maitland was listed as predeceased.¹⁸
     Research notes (October 2016):

     Robert Maitland is referenced in my analysis of Robert Maitland and Effie L. Attwood in June 2017; I accept that Effie, the mother of Guy S Maitland was married to the same Robert Maitland who later married Adeline Fox. Guy's obituary lists J. R. Maitland and Mrs. John Hyde as his siblings. They were the children of Robert Maitland and Adeline Fox.
     This does not explain why Effie and Robert are listed in a 1940 directory of Elgin, Illinois.²⁶

     He was born on 19 July 1858 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^2,3,8,7,9 He was born circa 1868 at Canada East, United Province of Canada.⁵ George married Cora Ellen Butts on 27 August 1890.^{10,11,6,8,5,7,1,9,12}
     George Emery Maitland died on 16 July 1944 at Sycamore Hospital, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 85.^1,13,7,9
     
     George Emery Maitland was buried on 18 July 1944 at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^7,9
     George Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Mary Maitland.³ George Emery Maitland immigrated circa 1868 to Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his obituary.¹⁴
     George appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.² George Emery Maitland immigrated in 1880 to USA from Canada.⁵
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, George Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     George Emery and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 18 June 1900, described as a carpenter. Their children: Leora and Ada, were listed as living with them. Cora was the mother of 3 children, with two still living.¹¹
     George and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 16 April 1910, described as a general carpenter. Their children: Leora, Ada and George, were listed as living with them.⁶
     George E. and Cora E. Maitland appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 January 1920, described as a laborer in a factory. Their children: George M. and John L., were listed as living with them.⁸
     George Emery and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a retired carpenter. Their son, Lester, was listed as living with them. His age was given as 62 rather than 72..⁵ He lived at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, in 1932.¹⁶
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, George Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Cora Maitland who died 31 December 1938, his husband, George Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹²
     George Maitland appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, Ward 3, enumerated 22 April 1940, described as head of the household. His children: George M. and Lester J., were listed as living with him. They were living in the same house they had lived in in 1935.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, George Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 18 July 1944:


     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, on July 16, of Sycamore, IL, George Emery Maitland was listed as predeceased.¹³
     In the obituary of Adah N. Ecklund who died 28 May 1972, her parents, George Maitland and Cora Butz were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁹

     He was born on 3 July 1860 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,5 Herbert married Nellie (?) in 1892.⁴
     Herbert Maitland died on 16 August 1944 at Minnesota, USA, at age 84.^4,5
     
     Herbert Maitland was buried on 18 August 1944 at Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA.^4,5
     Herbert Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Mary Maitland.²
     Herbert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, Herbert Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Royal Maitland who died 12 February 1919, his son, Herbert Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, Herbert Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, his brother, Herbert Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, his brother, Herbert Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 18 August 1944:

     He was born circa 1863 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹
     William Maitland died before 1932 of Cobourg, Ont. Not included as a living brother of James at the time of his death in 1932 and listed as dying before Herbert in his 1944 obituary.^3,4
     William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, William Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, of Cobourg, William Maitland was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 13 March 1863 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{3,4,1,5,6,7,2} Alternatively, he may have been born in March 1865 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1900 US census.⁸ David married Luella Adelia Gardner on 12 October 1890 or 15 October 1890 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,9,8,5,6,7
     David Henry Maitland died on 5 October 1955 at Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, at age 92.^10,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of David Henry Maitland.
     David Henry Maitland was buried on 7 October 1955 at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^10,2
     Research notes:

     He was commonly known as Henry.^3,4,7,12 He immigrated in 1864 to USA from Canada (1930 census.)⁷ He immigrated in 1868 to USA from Canada (1920 census.)⁶
     Henry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.³
     Henry Maitland appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of James and Ada Maitland, listed as working on the farm.⁴ David Henry Maitland was naturalized in 1885 at USA.⁶
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, Henry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Henry and Lulu Maitland appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, described as a carpenter. Their daughter, Jenette B., was listed as living with them. He came to the US in 1872.⁸
     Henry and Lulu Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 22 April 1910, described as a teamster. Their children: Jeanett, Henry and Helen, were listed as living with them. He came to the US in 1885.⁵
     Henry D. and Luella Maitland appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Klemme, Ell Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, enumerated 10 March 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children: W. Henry and Helen, were listed as living with them.⁶
     Henry and Eulla Maitland appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 17 April 1930, described as a janitor for a farm implement dealer. Their son, William H, was listed as living with them. As was their daughter-in-law, Sylvia Maitland.⁷
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, Henry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, his brother, Henry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, his brother, Henry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, of Genoa, IL, Harry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Thomas L. Maitland who died 7 May 1948, his brother, Henry Maitland of Genoa, was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 16 July 1948 :

     In the obituary of Luella Adelia Maitland who died 20 June 1949, his husband, David H. Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Sarah B. Maitland who died 4 February 1955, his brother, Henry Maitland, was listed as a survivor.²⁰

     He was born on 31 October 1865 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^4,1 Alternatively, he may have been born in October 1866 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^2,5,6,7,8 Thomas married Emma Oral Braga on 12 June 1886 at Sycamore, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^{5,9,6,7,10,11} Alternatively, they married on 13 June 1886 at Sycamore, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his obituary.¹
     Thomas Larence Maitland died on 7 May 1948 at Rolfe, Iowa, USA, at age 82.^4,12,1
     
     Thomas Laurence Maitland was buried on 10 May 1948 at Amsterdam (Avery Twp.) Cemetery, Avery Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, USA.^4,13,12
     His name was also recorded as Thomas Larence Maitland on his son and namesake's birth registration.¹⁴ He immigrated circa 1868 to USA from Canada.⁷ He witnessed the immigration of James Maitland and Sarah Renwick in 1868 at Illinois, USA; from Canada.¹⁵
     Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.²
     Thomas Maitland appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 8 June 1880, described as a 14 year old "hired" man farming for Mason McClellend.¹⁶ He was naturalized on 1 November 1886 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, his son, Thomas Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁸
     Thomas and Emma Maitland appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Avery Twp., Hancock County, Iowa, enumerated 4 June 1900, described as a teamster. Their children: Abner, James and Ada, were listed as living with them. He came to the US in 1868.⁵
     T. L. and Emma Maitland appeared on the 1905 State Census of an unknown place , enumerated in 1905. Their children Abner, James, Adah and Laura were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Thomas and Emma Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Union Twp., Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, enumerated 30 April 1910, described as a farmer on a rented farm. Their children: Mathias J., Adah, Laura, Emma and Thomas, were listed as living with them.⁶
     Thomas L. and Emma O. Maitland appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Belmond, Pleasant Twp., Wright County, Iowa, enumerated 6 January 1920, described as the proprietor of a hotel. Their children: Laura M., Emma and Thomas L., were listed as living with them.⁷
     Thomas L. Maitland appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Polk Twp., Bremer County, Iowa, in the household of Thomas L. and Clara Elizabeth Maitland.²⁰
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, his brother, Thomas Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     The following article appeared in the Nashua, Iowa Nashua Reporter, 17 June 1936 :

     The following article appeared in the Nashua, Iowa Nashua Reporter, 25 November 1936 :

     In the obituary of J. Matt Maitland who died 17 March 1939, his father, T. L. Maitland was listed as a survivor.^23,24
     T. L. Maitland attended the funeral of his grandson, Thomas M. Maitland on 17 June 1939 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.²⁵
     The following article appeared in the Nashua, Iowa Nashua Reporter, 24 December 1941 :

     In the obituary of Walter Maitland who died 10 May 1944, his brother, Thomas Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁷
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, his brother, Thomas Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁸
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, of Nashua, Ia., Thomas Maitland was listed as a survivor.²⁹
     In the obituary of Robert L Crooks who died 26 February 1945, his grandfather, T. L. Maitland was listed as a survivor.³⁰
     The following article appeared in the Mason City, Iowa Globe-Gazette, 14 June 1945 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Nashua Reporter published in Nashua, Iowa 12 May 1948:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Nashua Reporter published in Nashua, Iowa 19 May 1948:

     She was born on 6 May 1867 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^6,1,2,3,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1870 at Canada according to the 1910 and 1920 census.^4,8 Sarah married Theodore Weitzel before 1894.⁹ Sarah married William Centennial Beardsley in November 1906.^2,10,8,5
     Sarah B. Maitland died on 4 February 1955 at DeKalb Public Hospital (Glidden Memorial Hospital), DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 87.^2,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Sarah B. Maitland was buried on 7 February 1955 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^2,5
     Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, James and Sarah Maitland.⁶
     Sarah B. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of hermother, Sarah Maitland, listed as attending school.¹
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Weitzel was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     William A. and Sadie B. Beardsley appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated circa 1 April 1910, described as an elextrician doing telephone wiring. Sadie was listed as having 1 child and it was not living in their household. They had been married 3 years and indicates it was the first marriage for both of them.⁸
     Sarah Beardsley was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, William Centennial Beardsley.¹²
     Wm. C. and Sarah Beardsley appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Eastland, Eastland County, Texas, enumerated 22 January 1920, described as an electrician for the Elect. Supply Co..⁴
     William C. and Sarah B. Beardsley appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1930, described as a construction electrician.³
     In the obituary of James Maitland who died 31 January 1932, her sister, Mrs. W. C. Beardsley was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, her sister, Mrs. William Beardsley was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, her sister, of Genoa, IL, Sarah Beardsley was listed as a survivor.¹⁵
     In the obituary of William Beardsley who died 18 December 1945, her wife, Sarah Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Thomas L. Maitland who died 7 May 1948, his sister, Sarah Beardsley of Genoa, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois, 8 February 1955.²
     In the obituary of Sarah R. Gardner who died 1 October 1985, her mother, Sarah Weitzel, was listed as predeceased.¹⁷

     He was born circa 1850 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹
     Robert Maitland died before 1856 Assume that this "Robert" passed away before the second Robert was born in about 1856.²
     Robert Maitland appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹

     He was born circa 1839 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2
     John Maitland died before 1932 of Bay City, Mich. Not included as a living brother of James at the time of his death in 1932, and mentioned as dying before Henry in 1944.^3,4
     John Maitland appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹
     John Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of his parents, James and Mary Maitland.²
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his brother, of Bay City, Mich., John Maitland was listed as predeceased.⁴

     She was born in February 1847 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,6,7,8 She was born on 24 February 1854 at Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to the 1901 census.³ Jane married John Allen on 3 November 1868 at Colborne, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^5,4,9,6,10
     Jane Maitland died before 1932 not included as a living sister of James at the time of his death in 1932.¹¹
     She was commonly known as Jean Allen.¹² Her name was also recorded as Gean Allen according to the 1911 census.⁷
     Jane Maitland appeared on the 1851 Canadian Census of Darlington Twp., Durham County, Canada West in the household of her parents, James and Sarah Maitland.¹
     Jane Maitland appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Canada West in the household of her parents, James and Mary Maitland.²
     John M. and Jane Allan appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Trenton, Trenton Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. John was described as a baker and a Caada Presbyterian. Their children, Maud and Malcolm, were listed as living with them.⁶
     John and Jane Allen appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Trenton, Trenton Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, enumerated 27 April 1891. John was described as a baker. Their children, Maude and Malcolm, were listed as living with them. Another baker, John Sinclair was included in this household.⁹
     In the obituary of Sarah Renwick who died 12 September 1894, her daughter, Mrs. John Allen was listed as a survivor.¹³
     Jane appeared on the1901 Canadian Census of Trenton, Trenton Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, in the household of Thomas Gothard and Maud Gothard.³
     Gean appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Trenton, Trenton Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, in the household ofThomas H Gotherd and Marg M Gotherd.⁷
     Jean appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Trenton, Trenton Twp., Hastings County, Ontario, in the household of Thomas Gothard and Maud Gothard.⁸

     She was born on 16 December 1820.^1,3 Louisa married Marshall Stark on 5 October 1841.^1,4,2
     Louisa Tyler died on 1 July 1892 at age 71.³
     Louisa Tyler was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.³
     In the obituary of Ada Lousa Stark who died 17 December 1932, her mother, Louisa Stark was listed as predeceased.^5,6

     Harmon married Mary Jane Patton.³

     She was born in November 1862 at Illinois, USA.² Hattie married John H. Renwick on 18 May 1887 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,2,3
     Hattie L. Griffeth died on 12 April 1934 at Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, USA, at age 71.¹
     Her name was also recorded as Hattie L Griffith.³
     John H. and Hattie L. Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, described as a "Corset Cutter". Their son, Herbert Perry, was listed as living with them. His sister, Jennie A. Rolfe; mother-in-law, Rudy Giffith and mother. Eliza A. Renwick were also in his household. Hattie had had one child, Jennie had had none, Rudy and Eliza each had had three. All of these children were living at the time of the census..²

     He was born on 13 February 1889 at Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois, USA.^3,2,4,1,5 Herbert married Alma Mathilda Arndt circa 1910.^4,6,5
     Herbert Perry Renwick died on 21 December 1958 at age 69.⁷
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Herbert Perry Renwick.
     Herbert Perry Renwick was buried at Mount Emblem cemetery, DuPage County, Illinois, USA.⁷
     Herbert Perry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois in the household of his parents, John and Hattie L. Renwick, listed as at school.²
     Herbert Perry Renwick registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 28. He reported that he had a wife and child. He claimed he should be eligible for an exemption because his wife was in poor health. He was the foreman of the Repair Department at Aurora Automotive Machinery..¹
     Perry and Alma Renwick appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Byron Street, enumerated 7 January 1920, described as a tool inspector.. Their daughter, Luella, was listed as living with them.⁴
     Herbert P. and Alma Renwick appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as Vice President of "Auto Accessorie". He was 20 and Alma was 19 when they married in about 1910.⁶
     Herbert P. and Alma M. Renwick appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a tool & die maker in a tool & die factory. Their daughter, Luella J., was listed as living with them.⁵
     In the obituary of Alma M. Renwick who died 13 December 1941, her husband, H. Perry Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁹ He registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He reported that he was employed at Forward Tool and Manufacturing Company.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as Luella Renwick.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Chicago Tribune published in Chicago, Illinois, 22 December 1958.⁸

     She was born in October 1818 at New York, USA.² Rhoda married Avil Griffeth.^2,1
     Rudy Giffith appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois, in the household of John H. and Hattie L. Renwick.²

     Avil married Rhoda Brown.^2,1
     Avil Griffeth died before 1900.²

     He was born circa 1863 at Illinois, USA.² Oscar married Jannette Renwick on 23 December 1886 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.^3,2,1
     Oscar and Jennie Rolfe appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Denver, Colorado, enumerated 20 April 1910, described as a railroad conductor. They had been married 24 years and were childless. His divorsed brother-in-law, William Renwick was part of the household and listed as a street-car motorman.²

     She was born on 6 October 1910 at Illinois, USA.^4,3,5
     Luella J. Renwick died on 25 June 1983 at Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 72.⁶
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.⁵
     Luella appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Perry and Alma Renwick.⁴ Luella Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in the household of Herbert P. Renwick and Alma Renwick.³
     Luella J. appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Herbert and Alma M. Renwick, listed as a stenographer in the insurance industry.¹
     In the obituary of Alma M. Renwick who died 13 December 1941, her daughter, Luella Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁷ She, her daughter, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of Herbert Perry Renwick.⁸
     In the obituary of Herbert Perry Renwick who died 21 December 1958, his daughter, Luella Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Chicago Tribune published in Chicago, Illinois, 29 June 1983.⁵
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.