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     He was born circa 1872 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     James H Snelgrove appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, George and Isabella Snelgrove, listed as a sailor.¹

     He was born circa 1874 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Robert M Snelgrove appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, George and Isabella Snelgrove.¹

     He was born on 31 May 1877 at Ontario, Canada.^3,5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1876 at Ontario, Canada, since he was 15 in the 1891 census.² William married Mabel Bertha Horsley on 6 June 1900 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.^6,2,4,7
     William George Snelgrove appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, George and Isabella Snelgrove.²
     William G and Mable B. Snelgrove appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 9 April 1901, described as a farm labourer.³
     William G and Mable B. Snelgrove appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Waterford, Norfolk County, Ontario, enumerated 12 June 1911. William was described as an Apple Dealer.. Their children Ernest G. and Majorie were listed as living with them.⁵
     William George and Mabel Bertha Snelgrove appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 4 June 1921. William was described as a gardener and a Methodist. Their children Ernest George, Marjorie May, Lloyd Maitland and Francis Stewart were listed as living with them.⁴ William Snelgrove of Port Hope was identified as the closest relative or friend in Canada of Ernest G. Snelgrove when he crossed the border on 24 January 1923 at Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, USA; to make a visit of 80 days. He gave Auburn as his final destination, with his aunt, Mrs. Crandall of 95 Fullerton St. as his contact.⁸
     William George Snelgrove was referenced in a news item about his purchase of Rose Maitland's farm (assuming this is the correct Will Snelgrove from Port Hope) published on 29 September 1927 at the newspaper The Colborne Express.⁹

     He was born circa 1882 at Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3
     Herbert M Snelgrove died on 14 October 1899 at Cramahe Twp., United Counties of Northumberland and Durham County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 018581.^1,3
     Herbert M Snelgrove was buried at Salem Cemetery, Cramahe Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.³ The cause of his death was given as killed by train instantly.¹
     Herbert M Snelgrove appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Brighton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario in the household of his parents, George and Isabella Snelgrove.²

     She was born on 25 March 1879 at Ontario, Canada.⁴ Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1878 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1921 census.³ Mabel married William George Snelgrove on 6 June 1900 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.^5,6,3,7
     William G and Mable B. Snelgrove appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 9 April 1901, described as a farm labourer.⁴
     William G and Mable B. Snelgrove appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Waterford, Norfolk County, Ontario, enumerated 12 June 1911. William was described as an Apple Dealer.. Their children Ernest G. and Majorie were listed as living with them.²
     William George and Mabel Bertha Snelgrove appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 4 June 1921. William was described as a gardener and a Methodist. Their children Ernest George, Marjorie May, Lloyd Maitland and Francis Stewart were listed as living with them.³

     He was born on 30 September 1904 at Brighton, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029262.^1,2,3,4 Erle married Alice Haley on 16 April 1927 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA.^5,3,6
     Erle E. Snelgrove died on 21 November 1974 at Florida, USA, at age 70.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Erle E. Snelgrove. The cause of his death was given as leukemia according to his granddaughter.⁷
     Erle E. Snelgrove was buried on 26 November 1974 at Sand Beach Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga County, New York, USA.⁵
     He was also known as Erle Ernest Snelgrove.^8,4
     Ernest G. Snelgrove appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Waterford, Norfolk County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mable B. Snelgrove.²
     Ernest George Snelgrove appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Durham County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mabel Bertha Snelgrove, listed as a gardener's son.⁹ Erle Ernest Snelgrove immigrated in 1922 to USA from Canada according to the 1930 census.³ He attempted to cross the border but was rejected on 24 January 1923 to Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, USA, to make a visit of 80 days. He gave Auburn as his final destination, with his aunt, Mrs. Crandall of 95 Fullerton St. as his contact.¹⁰
     Earl Snelgrove appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, in the household of Alice M. Haley, listed as a reporter for the "newspaper press."³ Earle E.. Snelgrove returned home on 15 October 1934 through Niagara Falls, New York, USA, identifying his nearest relative or friend as his wife Elaine Snelgrove.¹¹
     Erle Ernest Snelgrove, of Geneva, New York, registered for the draft on 14 February 1942, at the age of 37. He was employed by the Geneva Daily Times. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Alice Snelgrove. He was described as 5' 9 1/2" and 130 lbs. with gray eyes, gray hair and a light complexion.⁴
     Earle was on board the S.S. Robert E. Lee when it was torpedoed south-east of New Orleans by the German submarine U-166. The U-166 was subsequently sunk by depth charges by an escort ship. https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/ships/1981.html">Learn more here
     He had been second cook on the Canadian steam merchant Elgin when he was left in hospital in Trinadad. The Robert E. Lee was carrying survivors of three torpedoed ships as well as a number of sailors left in hosipital in Trinidad.
     Survivors arrived in New Orleans on July 31st.^12,13 Erle E. Snelgrove, of Geneva, was listed as the father of the bride in the marriage of James Edward Finn and Barbara June Snelgrove on 25 June 1947.¹⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Post-Standard published in Syracuse, New York, 26 November 1974.⁵

     She was born on 21 November 1907 at Brighton, Northumberland and Durham Counties, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 032198.^1,4,5,3,6 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1907 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.² Marjorie married Barnet I. Romm on 25 July 1937 at Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.^7,4,6
     Margery May Snelgrove died on 1 April 1986 at age 78.⁸
     Margery May Snelgrove was buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, USA.⁸
     Majorie Snelgrove appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Waterford, Norfolk County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mable B. Snelgrove.²
     Marjorie May Snelgrove appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Durham County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mabel Bertha Snelgrove.⁹ Marjorie May Snelgrove attempted to cross the border but was rejected on 13 September 1928 to Buffalo, New York, USA, by train for a permanent job at Metropolitan Hospital, Welfare Is., New York. Next of kin was her father, William.^3,5
     Majorie Snelgrove appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of New York, New York, Welfare Island, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as a Student Nurse at the Metropolitan Hospital..¹⁰ She was naturalized on 23 August 1934 at New York, New York, USA.¹¹
     Barnet and Marjorie Romm appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, enumerated 8 April 1940, described as a medical doctor in private practice.⁴
     Barnet and Marjorie Romm appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, enumerated 5 April 1950, described as a physician, doctor self employed in the medical industry. Their children: Jay, were listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of Erle E. Snelgrove who died 21 November 1974, his sister, Marjorie Romm, of New York City, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Jay W. Romm who died 11 April 2013, his mother, Marjorie Snelgrove, was listed as predeceased.¹³

     She was born in January 1864 at Ohio Grove Twp., Mercer County, Illinois, USA.^1,4 Ada married George Hilan Renwick on 15 October 1885 at Illinois, USA.^1,5,6,3,4
     Ada Gandy died on 8 July 1943 at Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, USA, at age 79.^7,4 The cause of her death was given as a stroke which occurred the previous day.⁷
     
     Ada Gandy was buried on 11 July 1943 at Ohio Grove Cemetery, Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.⁴
     Hilane G. and Ada Renwick appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Walter D., Arthur J., Jessie A. and Charles L., were listed as living with them.¹
     G. H. and Ada Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa, enumerated 27 April 1910, described as a farmer on a general farm.. Their children: Arthur, Jessie, Louise, Russel and Joseph, were listed as living with them. Ada had 7 children of which 6 were living.⁵
     George H. and Ada Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota, enumerated 27 January 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. His son, Lewis was listed as his partner, and Russel was a farm laborer.. Their children: Jessie, Lewis, Russel and Joseph, were listed as living with them.⁸
     George H. and Ada Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as having no occupation. Their children: Jessie A. and Gilbert R., were listed as living with them. Gilbert's age is given as 27. Jessie's age was given as 27, rather than 37.⁹
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 26 October 1935 :

     The following article appeared in the Sumner, Iowa Sumner Gazette, 5 July 1943 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois circa 12 July 1943:


     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, her wife, Ada Gandy, was listed as predeceased.¹²

     He was born on 7 May 1886 at Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^2,4,5,1,6 Walter married Bertha A. Smith.^4,5
     Walter Douglas Renwick died on 27 September 1963 at age 77.¹
     Walter Douglas Renwick was buried at Hawkeye Cemetery, Hawkeye, Fayette County, Iowa, USA.¹
     Walter D. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Hilane and Ada Renwick.²
     Walter and Bertha A. Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Bethel Twp., Fayette County, Iowa, enumerated 30 April 1910, described as a farmer on a General Farm.⁵
     Walter Douglas Renwick registered for the draft on 12 September 1917 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 31. He was listed as a farmer..⁶
     Walter D. and Bertha Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa, enumerated January 1920, described as a farmer on a General Farm. Their children: Affie, Evelyn and Vernon, were listed as living with them.⁴
     The following article appeared in the Sumner, Iowa Sumner Gazette, 24 August 1933 :

     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, his son, Walter Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his son, Walter Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Evelyn C. Merrill who died 10 May 2010, her parents, Walter Renwick and Bertha Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁰

     Fred married Fred Patterson.¹
     In the obituary of Harold Fred Patterson who died 5 July 1975, his parents, Fred Patterson and Mrs. Fred Patterson were listed or implied as predeceased.²

     He was born in December 1887 at Illinois, USA.^4,5,1,2,7 He was born on 21 December 1888 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.⁸ John married Ellen Berg on 29 December 1913 at Sheldon, Houston County, Minnesota, USA.^9,1,2
     John Arthur Renwick died on 1 October 1975 at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA, at age 87.¹⁰
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Arthur Renwick.
     John Arthur Renwick was buried on 3 October 1975 at Hawkeye Cemetery, Hawkeye, Fayette County, Iowa, USA.^11,10
     He was commonly known as Art.¹⁰
     Arthur J. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Hilane and Ada Renwick.⁵
     Arthur appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa in the household of his parents, G. and Ada Renwick, listed as a farm laborer.⁴
     John A. Renwick registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, USA, at the age of 29. He was listed as a farmer with a wife and 2 children..⁸
     John Arthur and Ellen Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Forest Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota, enumerated January 1920, described as a farmer on a general farm. Their children: Howard, Robert and Irene Geraldine, were listed as living with them.¹
     John A. and Ellen Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Windsor Twp., Fayette County, Iowa, enumerated circa 15 April 1930, described as a farmer on a General Farm. Their children: Howard, Robert, Irene and James, were listed as living with them.²
     An article about Walter Renwick and Mrs. Walter Renwick hosting several of their children and grandsons for dinner published on 24 August 1933 at the newspaper the Sumner Gazette referenced Arthur Renwick, their son.¹²

     John A. and Ellen Renwick appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Bethel Twp., Fayette County, Iowa, enumerated 26 April 1940, described as a farmer. Their children: Howard, Robert, Irene and James, were listed as living with them.⁷ John Arthur Renwick registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942, at the age of at an unknown age . He was farming.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as Ellen Renwick.¹³
     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, his son, Arthur Renwick was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his son, Arthur Renwick, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵

     She was born in March 1893 at Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4
     Jessie A. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Hilane and Ada Renwick.¹
     Jessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa in the household of her parents, G. and Ada Renwick.³
     Jessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of her parents, George and Ada Renwick.⁴
     Jessie Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.⁵
     Jessie A. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of her parents, George and Ada Renwick.²
     An article about Walter Renwick and Mrs. Walter Renwick hosting several of their children and grandsons for dinner published on 24 August 1933 at the newspaper the Sumner Gazette referenced Jessie Renwick, their daughter.⁶

     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, her daughter, Jessie Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, her daughter, Jessie Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     He was born on 26 September 1895 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^2,3,1
     Charles Lewis Renwick died on 19 June 1954 at Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA, at age 58.⁴
     He was commonly known as Lewis.³
     Charles L. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Hilane and Ada Renwick.²
     Louise appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa in the household of his parents, G. and Ada Renwick.⁵
     Charles Lewis Renwick registered for the draft in 1917 at Fayette County, Iowa, USA, at the age of at an unknown age .¹
     Lewis appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of his parents, George and Ada Renwick.³
     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, his son, Louis Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his son, Louis Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁷

     He was born on 6 September 1902 at Illinois, USA.^4,1,2,3,5
     Gilbert Russell Renwick died on 8 January 1969 at Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, at age 66.^1,5
     He was commonly known as Russel.^4,2
     Russel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa in the household of his parents, G. and Ada Renwick.²
     Russel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of his parents, George and Ada Renwick.⁴
     Gilbert R. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of his parents, George and Ada Renwick, listed as "poultry" and "Chickens."³
     An article about Walter Renwick and Mrs. Walter Renwick hosting several of their children and grandsons for dinner published on 24 August 1933 at the newspaper the Sumner Gazette referenced Russel Renwick, their son.⁶

     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, his son, Russel Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his son, Russel Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     He was born on 7 June 1904 at Illinois, USA.^1,2,3,4 Joseph married Harriet (?) circa 1926.⁴ Joseph married Eleanor Joan Madsen on 4 April 1938 at Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA.⁵
     Joseph Meachum Renwick Sr died on 13 April 1975 at Mower County, Minnesota, USA, at age 70.²
     He was commonly known as Joe.⁶
     Joseph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census Banks Twp., Fayette County, Iowa in the household of his parents, G. and Ada Renwick.³
     Joseph appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Darwin Twp., Meeker County, Minnesota in the household of his parents, George and Ada Renwick.¹
     Joseph and Harriet Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Austin, Austin Twp., Mower County, Minnesota, enumerated 14 April 1930, described as a labourer in a garage.⁴
     An article about Walter Renwick and Mrs. Walter Renwick hosting several of their children and grandsons for dinner published on 24 August 1933 at the newspaper the Sumner Gazette referenced Joe Renwick, their son.⁷

     In the obituary of Ada Renwick who died 8 July 1943, his son, Joe Renwick was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of George Hilan Renwick who died 12 October 1951, his son, Joseph Renwick, was listed as a survivor.⁹

     She was born on 26 September 1913.^3,1 She was born on 26 September 1914 at Minnesota, USA.² Eleanor married Joseph Meachum Renwick Sr on 4 April 1938 at Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota, USA.³
     Eleanor Joan Madsen died on 1 March 1980 at Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 65.^1,2
     Her name was also recorded as Elinor Madsen.³

     She was born circa 1907 at Minnesota, USA.¹ Harriet married Joseph Meachum Renwick Sr circa 1926.¹
     Joseph and Harriet Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Austin, Austin Twp., Mower County, Minnesota, enumerated 14 April 1930, described as a labourer in a garage.¹