Jessie Renwick1

F, #27541, b. circa 1878, d. 27 January 1886
Father*Walter Francis Renwick1 b. 15 Aug 1853, d. 4 Sep 1939
Mother*Harriett Ann Ruddock1 b. 27 Oct 1858, d. 28 Jan 1939
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited13 Jan 2022
     She was born circa 1878 at Nebraska, USA.1
     Jessie Renwick died on 27 January 1886 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.2
     Jessie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, Kearney County, Nebraska in the household of her parents, Walter and Hattie Renwick.1

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S12264] Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916 (Publisher: Illinois State Archives), Ancestry.com, Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, 1877-1916; cited as "Web: Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index., Jessie Renwick, Birth Year: abt 1879, Age: 7 Yr, Death Date: 27 Jan 1886, Kane, Illinois, Gender: Female; see external website: https://apps.ilsos.gov//isavital/deathSearch.do

Daniel H. McMurchy1

M, #27542, b. 12 January 1843, d. 15 May 1929
Father*Malcolm McMurchy2,3,4 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick2,3,4 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Apr 2023
     He was born on 12 January 1843 at Cobourg, Northumberland County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.5,3,6,4,7 Daniel married Laura Jane Raymond in 1878.5,6,8,7,9
     Daniel H. McMurchy died on 15 May 1929 at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 86.5,1
     
     Daniel H. McMurchy was buried on 18 May 1929 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.4,6,10
     Daniel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Jennet McMurchy.3
     Daniel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy, listed as a farm laborer.4
     Daniel and Julia McMerchy appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 22 June 1880 Their son, Frank, was listed as living with them.8
     Dan and Jennie E McMurchy appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 5 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Frank, Eva J. and Charles, were listed as living with them.7
     The following biographical information appeared at the book Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1907:
"In 1851 James and Thomas Renwick worked for James Byers, Sr., and a few years later bought of Henry Mix, a land speculator, the land now owned by James Renwick, Daniel McMurchy and Robert Hutchinson."

[Note that Daniel was a nephew of James Renwick.]11

     In the obituary of John McMurchy who died 12 March 1923, his brother, Daniel McMurchy was listed as a survivor.12 He was father of the bridegroom at the marriage of Frank A. McMurchy and Ada Sauer on 6 June 1923 at Ogle County, Illinois, USA.13,14,15,16,17,18
     Dan McMurchy was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.19
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 16 May 1929:
Death Takes A Pioneer Farmer of South Grove
Daniel McMurchy, age 86, for over 40 years a farmer in South Grove township, died at his home shortly after 5.00 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Although in falling health for over two years, Mr. McMurchy did not become seriously ill until last Sunday. The death occurred at the farm home, near Esmond.

Daniel McMurchy was horn in Coburg, Canada, January 12, 1843, coming to the United States with his parents when two years old. Mr. McMurchy located on the farm on which his death occurred 41 years ago, becoming one of the best known farmers of the community in which he made his home for so many years.

He leaves to mourn his death his widow, three children, Frank McMurchy of this city, Charles living on the farm with the mother, and Mrs. Eva Clegg of Chicago. two grandchildren. LaVerne Clegg and Louise McMurchy, and one sister, Miss Mary McMurchy of Sycamore.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, burial to be in the South Grove cemetery. Rev. N. T. Gottschall of the Methodist church at Esmond will conduct the services.10


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 18 May 1929:
Daniel McMurchy, 86, Pioneer of County Died In South Grove
Daniel McMurchy, 86, the oldest resident of South Grove township, and of a well known family of early residents of DeKalb county, died at his home four miles south of Esmond on Thursday afternoon. Although he had been failing in health for some two years, he had been ill only for a few days before his death.

Daniel H. McMurchy was born in Coberg (sic), Canada, Jan. 12, 1843, one of the six children of Malcom McMurchy and Jeanette (Renwick) McMurchy, both of whom were natives of Scotland. They emigrated to Canada, and in 1850, and when DeKalb county was hardly mor (sic) than a wilderness, they located in South Grove township.

Here they passed the remainder of their years. Here the son grew to manhood and was actively and successfully engaged in farming for some 41 years, occupying the farm on which his death occurred. There are surviving to mourn his passing the widow and three children: Frank McMurchy of DeKalb, Charles McMurchy, who occupies the home farm, and Mrs. Eva Clegg of Chicago. There are also surviving one sister, Miss Mary McMurchy of Sycamore, and two grandchildren, LaVerne Clegg and Louise McMurchy. The funeral service will be held at the home this Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock, Rev. N. T. Gottschall, pastor of the Esmond Methodist church, officiating. The interment will be in South Grove cemetery.1


     In the obituary of Laura J. McMurchy who died 14 December 1943, his husband, Dan McMurchy was listed as predeceased.9
     In the obituary of Charles McMurchy who died 27 February 1959, his father, Daniel McMurchy, was listed as predeceased.20
     Daniel McMurchy was identified as the father of Evelyn J. Clegg in Evelyn's obituary after her death on 10 October 1976.21

Family

Laura Jane Raymond b. 16 Feb 1854, d. 14 Dec 1943
Marriage*Daniel married Laura Jane Raymond in 1878.5,6,8,7,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7530] Death Takes A Pioneer Farmer of South Grove, Sycamore True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, May 18, 1929, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Daniel H. McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  3. [S3387] Malcom McMurchy household, Oct 29, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 370B, Ancestry.com Roll: M432_104; Image: 414.
  4. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  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., Daniel McCurchy
    Father Name:     Malcolm McMurchy, Argyleshire, Scotland
    Mother Name:     Janet Kenwick (sic), Dumfrieshire, Scotland.
  6. [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., Daniel McMurchy
    Transcription (Footstone):
    Father     Daniel     1843 - 1929.
  7. [S6548] Dan McMurchy household, Jun 5, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 2B, Ancestry.com Roll: 297; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240297.
  8. [S6547] Daniel McMurchy household, June 22, 1880 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Malta, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 121B, Ancestry.com Roll: 202; Family History Film: 1254202; Enumeration District: 033; Image: 0486.
  9. [S6551] Mrs. McMurchy Dies Tuesday at Hospital, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Dec 15, 1943, Page 1, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Laura J. McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  10. [S6550] Death Takes A Pioneer Farmer of South Grove, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, May 16, 1929, Page 1, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Daniel McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  11. [S4239] Prof. Lewis M. Gross Past and Present of DeKalb County, Illinois, I (Chicago, Illinois: Pioneer Publishing Company, 1907), Page 127 - South Grove. Hereinafter cited as Past & Present - DeKalb County.
  12. [S6552] Services For John McMurchy on Wednesday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 13, 1923, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S6561] Personals, Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, Illinois, 16 Dec 1943, Page 11, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death of Jennie McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Evening Telegraph.
  14. [S6562] Mrs. McMurchy Is Summoned Here Tuesday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, May 17, 1944, Page 1, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. Frank McMurchy née Sauer. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  15. [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., Frank Mcmurchy & Ada Sauer.
  16. [S8033] Attended Funeral, Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, Illinois, May 4, 1943, Page 10, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Attended Funeral of William Seiferman; this article gives names of relatives of Mrs. Frank McMurchy, inferring her maiden name was Sauer. Hereinafter cited as Evening Telegraph.
  17. [S8035] Frank McMurchen (sic) household, 08 Apr 1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb, Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 12, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  18. [S8036] Frank McMurchy household, 17 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 19-15, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_793.
  19. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  20. [S6553] Charles McMurchy, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Feb 28, 1959, Page 2, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Charles McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  21. [S9815] Obituaries: Evelyn J. Cleg, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Oct 1976, Page 12, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn J. Clegg née McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  22. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Jessie E McMurchy
    Grave marker transcription (Footstone):
    Daughter     Jessie E     1882 - 1899.

Walter McMurchy1,2,3

M, #27543, b. circa 31 October 1844, d. 15 February 1887
Father*Malcolm McMurchy1,2,3 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick1,2,3 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited22 Aug 2020
     He was born circa 31 October 1844 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.2,3,4
     Walter McMurchy died on 15 February 1887, at his home, at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.4,5
     Walter McMurchy was buried on 17 February 1887 at South Grove Cemetery, South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.5
     Walter appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Jennet McMurchy.2
     Walter appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy.3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the DeKalb Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 19 February 1887:
Walter McMurchy, who has been a resident of South Grove township from the day of his birth, died at his home on Tuesday, and the funeral took place on Thursday. Mr. M. was almost forth years of age; an honarable (sic), upright and industrious farmer, and was highly respected by the entire community in which he resided.5

Citations

  1. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  2. [S3387] Malcom McMurchy household, Oct 29, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 370B, Ancestry.com Roll: M432_104; Image: 414.
  3. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  4. [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., Walter McMurchy
    Grave marker transcription:
    ? McMurchy     Died Feb? 15, 1887
    Aged 42 Ys 3 Ms 15? Ds.
  5. [S6549] No title (death of Walter McMurchy), The De Kalb Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 19 Feb 1887, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Walter McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as De Kalb Chronicle.

John McMurchy1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #27544, b. 19 December 1846, d. 12 March 1923
Father*Malcolm McMurchy7,1,2,4,8 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick7,1,2,4,5,8 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Apr 2023
     He was born on 19 December 1846 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.2,3,4,9 Alternatively, he may have been born in December 1847 at Illinois, USA, in the 1900 census.5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1852 at Illinois, USA, in the 1910 census, but he was included in the 1850 census, so this is not correct.6
     John McMurchy died on 12 March 1923 at Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 76.10
     
     John McMurchy was buried on 14 March 1923 at Woodlawn (Brodie's Grove) Cemetery, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.10,3,8
     John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Jennet McMurchy.2
     John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy.4
     John McMurchy appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Malcolm McMurchy, listed as a farmer.5
     John McMurchy appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 30 April 1910, described as a farmer on a general farm. His household included his unmarried sisters Mary and Agnes.6
     John McMurchy appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 7 January 1920, described as having no occupation and living with his unmarried sister Mary.9
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 13 March 1923:
Services For John McMurchy on Wednesday
Funeral services for John McMurchy will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home on Mason court. Rev. James O'May of the Methodist church will officiate. and burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery, north of Creston.

John McMurchy was born in Dundee Kane county, on December 19, 1843, the son of Malcom and Janet McMurchy, and the third son of the family. In his youth he worked on the farm and later moved to Pierce township where he worked a farm for several years.

Leaving there he moved to California where he spent four years of his life, in various occupations. Returning to Illinois he settled on a farm in South Grove, where he made his home up until eight years ago, when he moved to Sycamore.

Mr. McMurchy never married and made his home with a sister, Mary McMurchy, who kept house for him. He is survived by the sister and one brother. Daniel, living in South Grove.8

Citations

  1. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  2. [S3387] Malcom McMurchy household, Oct 29, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 370B, Ancestry.com Roll: M432_104; Image: 414.
  3. [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., John McMurchy.
  4. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  5. [S6543] Malcolm McMurchy household, June 6, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 3A; Family: 46, Ancestry.com Roll: 297; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240297.
  6. [S6544] John McMurchy household, Apr 30, 1910 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 5A; Family: 95, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_285; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374298.
  7. [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., John McCurchy
    Father Name:     Malcomb McMurchy, Scotland
    Mother Name:     Janet Hienrick (sic), Scotland.
  8. [S6552] Services For John McMurchy on Wednesday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 13, 1923, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  9. [S6545] John McMurchy household, 07 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 3, Sycamore (city), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 6A; Family: 118, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 521.
  10. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: John McCurchy.

Malcolm McMurchy1,2,3,4

M, #27545, b. 3 November 1849, d. 8 July 1908
Father*Malcolm McMurchy1,2,3 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick1,2,3,4 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Apr 2023
     He was born on 3 November 1849 at Illinois, USA.2,3,5 Alternatively, he may have been born on 3 November 1850 at Kane County, Illinois, USA.1,4,6
     Malcolm McMurchy died on 8 July 1908 at South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 58.6
     
     Malcolm McMurchy was buried.7
     Malcolm appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Pampas Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Jennet McMurchy.2
     Malcolm appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy.3
     The following biographical information appeared at the book The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois published in Chicago, Illinois, 1898:
MALCOLM McMURCHY, the present supervisor of South Grove township, is a fairly well known citizen of the county and is a practical farmer, one who has made a success of his chosen vocation. He was born in Kane county, Illinois, November 3, 1850, and is the son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy, both of whom were natives of Scotland and who were the parents of six children, as follows: Daniel, Walter, John, Malcolm, Mary and Agnes.

Malcolm McMurchy, Sr. was reared in his native land and there learned the carpenter's trade, an "occupation which he followed exclusively while yet residing in his native land. In an early day he crossed the ocean to Canada, and in 1845 came to Kane county and there worked at his trade. On the 29th of March, 1842. he married Jeannette Renwick, a daughter of Walter Renwick, both of whom were natives of Scotland. William Renwick. the paternal great-grandfather of our subject, was a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and was also a farmer by occupation He emigrated to America with his family, and in De Kalb county, Illinois, engaged in farming, a vocation at which he continued until his death at the age of eighty years. Malcolm McMurchy, Sr., came to De Kalb county in 1850, and located on his farm where our subject now resides in 1863, and there died, February 14, 1865, at the age of sixty years.

The subject of this sketch grew to manhood on his father's farm and has made farming his life work. He received a common- school education and by reading and observation has since become a well-informed man. He has a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, the old McMurchy homestead, which he has well improved and kept under the highest state of cultivation. He is quite prominent in his township and for three terms served as road commissioner, and in the spring of 1898 was elected supervisor of his township. In politics he is a thorough Republican and has voted with that party since attaining his majority. Fraternally he is a Mason, holding membership with the lodge at Creston.1

     Malcolm McMurchy appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a farmer. His household included his mother Janet and siblings Mary, Agnes and John.4
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 9 July 1908:
OBITUARY
Malcolm McMurchy, until recently supervisor of South Grove Township, died at his home, July 8th at 10 o'clock p. m., after a long and painful illness. He was a well known citizen of the county and a practical farmer, one who has made a success of his chosen vocation. The decedent was born in Kane County. Ill.. Nov. 3. 1850. his parents being natives of Scotland. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood on his father's farm in this county and has made farming his life work. He received a common school education and by reading and observation has since become a well-informed man. He was prominent In his township and served as road commissioner for three terms. In the spring of 1898 he was elected supervisor of his township, which position he held until ill health compelled him to resign. In polities he was a thorough Republican and had voted with that party since attaining his majority. Fraternally he was a mason. holding membership with the lodge at Creston. He was unmarried, his sister, Mary McMurchy. being his housekeeper. Two brothers and two sisters are left to mourn the death of Malcolm McMurchy beside numerous friends.6

Citations

  1. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  2. [S3387] Malcom McMurchy household, Oct 29, 1850 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pampa, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 370B, Ancestry.com Roll: M432_104; Image: 414.
  3. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  4. [S6543] Malcolm McMurchy household, June 6, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 3A; Family: 46, Ancestry.com Roll: 297; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240297.
  5. [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., Malcolm McMurchy.
  6. [S6554] Obituary (Malcolm McMurchy), The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Jul 9, 1908, Page 1, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Malcolm McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  7. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Malcolm McMurchy.

Mary McMurchy1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #27546, b. 17 August 1850, d. 19 April 1935
Father*Malcolm McMurchy1,3 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick1,3,4 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Apr 2023
     She was born on 17 August 1850 at Cortland Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.2,7 Alternatively, she may have been born in August 1852 at Illinois, USA,3,4,6,8; or, circa 1855 at Illinois, USA, in the 1910 census.5
     Mary McMurchy died on 19 April 1935 at age 84.2
     Mary McMurchy was buried on 22 April 1935 at Woodlawn (Brodie's Grove) Cemetery, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.2,7
     Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy.3
     Mary McMurchy appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Malcolm McMurchy.4
     In the obituary of Malcolm McMurchy who died 8 July 1908, her sister, Mary McMurchy was listed as a survivor.9
     Mary McMurchy appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of John McMurchy.5
     Mary McMurchy appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of John McMurchy.6
     In the obituary of John McMurchy who died 12 March 1923, her sister, Mary McMurchy was listed as a survivor.10
     Mary McMurchy was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.11
     In the obituary of Daniel H. McMurchy who died 15 May 1929, his sister, Mary McMurchy of Sycamore, was listed as a survivor.12,13
     Mary McMurchy appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as living alone, described as a housewife even though she had never been married. She owned her home valued at $7,000 and had a radio.8
     Mary McMurchy, her niece, was referenced in a newspaper article about Agnes Renwick on 2 January 1932 at the newspaper The True Republican.14
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 20 April 1935:
Miss McMurchy Of Sycamore Is Summoned
     Mary McMurchy, for nineteen years a resident of Sycamore, passed away last evening at 6:05 o'clock at her home at 121 Mason Court in Sycamore. Miss McMurchy had not been In good health for some time, although she bad only been seriously ill for the past three weeks.
     Born in Cortland Township on August 17. 1850 she moved with her parents to South Grove when a young girl. The home was made in that community until nineteen years ago when she came to Sycamore.
     Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon At 1:30 o'clock from the home.7

Citations

  1. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  2. [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., Mary McMurchy.
  3. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  4. [S6543] Malcolm McMurchy household, June 6, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 3A; Family: 46, Ancestry.com Roll: 297; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240297.
  5. [S6544] John McMurchy household, Apr 30, 1910 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 5A; Family: 95, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_285; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374298.
  6. [S6545] John McMurchy household, 07 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 3, Sycamore (city), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 6A; Family: 118, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 521.
  7. [S6556] Miss McMurchy Of Sycamore Is Summoned, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Apr 20, 1935, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  8. [S6546] Mary McMurchy household, Apr 4, 1930 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Ward 3, Sycamore (city), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 5A; Family: 117, Ancestry.com Roll: 510; Enumeration District: 0007; Image: 105.0; FHL microfilm: 2340245, note that she was classified as a housewife even though she had never been married!
  9. [S6554] Obituary (Malcolm McMurchy), The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Jul 9, 1908, Page 1, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Malcolm McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  10. [S6552] Services For John McMurchy on Wednesday, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Mar 13, 1923, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  11. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  12. [S6550] Death Takes A Pioneer Farmer of South Grove, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, May 16, 1929, Page 1, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Daniel McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S7530] Death Takes A Pioneer Farmer of South Grove, Sycamore True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, May 18, 1929, Page 1, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Daniel H. McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  14. [S3683] Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 2 Jan 1932, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Mrs. William Bryan Celebrates Her 96th Birthday on Tuesday. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Agnes McMurchy1,2,3,4

F, #27547, b. 19 August 1855, d. 20 May 1912
Father*Malcolm McMurchy1,2 b. 4 Mar 1802, d. 14 Feb 1865
Mother*Janet Renwick1,2,3 b. 23 Dec 1813, d. 26 Sep 1905
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited20 Oct 2016
     She was born on 19 August 1855 at Illinois, USA.5,2 Alternatively, she may have been born in August 1856 at Illinois, USA.3,4
     Agnes McMurchy died on 20 May 1912 at age 56.5
     Agnes McMurchy was buried at Woodlawn (Brodie's Grove) Cemetery, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.5
     Agnes appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Malcolm and Janett McMurchy.2
     Agnes McMurchy appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of Malcolm McMurchy.3
     Agnes McMurchy appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of South Grove Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, in the household of John McMurchy.4

Citations

  1. [S3281] S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, compiler, The Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois (Chicago, Illinois: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1898), Page 284 - Malcolm McMurchy ... son of Malcolm and Jeannette (Renwick) McMurchy. Hereinafter cited as Biographical Record of De Kalb County, Illinois.
  2. [S6542] Malcolm McMurchy household, 16 Jul 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Pierceville P.O., Pierce, De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 173, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_173; Image: 173.
  3. [S6543] Malcolm McMurchy household, June 6, 1900 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 3A; Family: 46, Ancestry.com Roll: 297; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1240297.
  4. [S6544] John McMurchy household, Apr 30, 1910 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, South Grove (township), De Kalb, Illinois; Page: 5A; Family: 95, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_285; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374298.
  5. [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., Agnes McMurchy.

John Thomas Renwick1,2,3,4,5,6

M, #27548, b. 24 May 1883, d. 10 June 1944
Foster Father*Robert Renwick7,5 b. 11 Sep 1838, d. 26 Jul 1928
Foster Mother*Mary Amelia Denton7,5 b. 11 Jan 1848, d. 14 Oct 1937
MotherMary Koenig8
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited7 Apr 2023
     He was born on 24 May 1883 at Tennessee, USA, but some sources give his birthplace as Chicago.7,9,1,2,5,6,10 John married Mary Harriett Glidden on 2 May 1910 at Spink County, South Dakota, USA.1,9,11,5,10,6,12
     John Thomas Renwick died on 10 June 1944 at DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 61.9,5
     
     John Thomas Renwick was buried on 13 June 1944 at Afton Cemetery, Afton, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.9,5,13
     John T. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Pierce Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Robert and Mary A. Renwick, listed as an adopted son, a farm laborer.7
     John T. Renwick appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, enumerated 30 April 1910, described as one of five lodgers in the John Stewart household. He was a machinist in an automobile company.2
     John and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sandwich, Sandwich Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 3 January 1920, described as a laborer in a factory. Their children: Mary L, Ross V. and John, were listed as living with them.6
     John Thomas Renwick was not referenced as a survivor in the obituary of Robert Renwick, who died in 1928, his father.14
     John and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a salesman for a grocery store. Their children: Mary, Ross, Jack, Virgine, Iilene and Lewis W., were listed as living with them.10 John Thomas Renwick registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 58. He indicated his employer was the De Kalb Agricultural Association Inc..He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as.1
     John Renwick was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of James Richard Murdock and Vergene Renwick on 4 January 1944.15
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 12 June 1944:
John Renwick Passes Away on Saturday
     Friends of John Thomas Renwick, age 61, will be shocked to learn of his sudden death on Saturday evening about 9:00 o'clock at his home on Sycamore road. He had been working in the garden and it la thought that his death was caused by a heart attack.
     Mr. Renwick was born in Chicago May 24, 1883, his foster parents being Mr and Mrs. Robert Renwick. On May 2, 1910, he was united in marriage to Mary Glidden, the home being made in thia vicinity for a number of years. He was employed by the DeKalb Agricultural Association. Mr. Renwick had a host of friends and his family was first and foremost with him.
     Surviving to mourn the sudden passing are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. A. F. Tome, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Jack Hartman of Sycamore, Mrs, Kenneth Handschug of DeKalb, and Mrs. Richard Murdock of Sycamore; three sons, Jack of Sycamore, Ross of Michigan, and Lewis serving in the United States Navy; and six grandchildren. One son, Jimmy, died la infancy.
     Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Nelson and Ronan Mortuary with Rev. F. B. Welchjohn to officiate. Burial will be in the Alton Cemetery.13


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 13 June 1944:
John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night
     The sudden death of John Thomas Renwick on Saturday evening about 8:30 o'clock, at his home on the DeKalb road, was a great shock to his family, and many friends. He was at work in his garden, when presumably he was stricken with a heart attack, to which succumbed. He was found later in the garden by his daughter.
     Mr. Renwick was born in Chicago on May 24, 1883, his foster parents being Mr. and Mrs. Robert Renwick of Maple Park. He came to Maple Park as a young lad, here growing to mature years. On May 2, 1910, he was united in marriage to Mary Glidden of DeKalb, they making their home in the vicinity for a number of years. The decedent was employed in Sycamore by the DeKalb Agricultural Association.
     Mr. Renwick was a man greatly devoted to his home and family. He was also very friendly and was liked by all who knew him. His sudden passing will mourned in the home also in the community.
     Surviving besides his grief stricken wife are four daughters, Mrs. Albert F. Tome of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jack Hartman, Sycamore; Mrs. Kenneth Handschug, DeKalb, and Mrs. Richard Murdock, Sycamore, also three sons, Jack of Sycamore, Ross of Michigan and Lewis, who is serving in the United States Navy somewhere in the British Isles, and seven grand children, one being Frances Ann Tome, who has made her home with her late grandfather. One son, Jimmy, died in infancy.
     
Funeral services were held this Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Nelson & Ronan Mortuary in DeKalb with the Rev. F. H. Weichlein in charge. Burial took place in the Alton cemetery.5


     In the obituary of Jack Renwick who died 14 December 1960, his father, J. T. Renwick, was listed as predeceased.16
     In the obituary of Mary Harriett Glidden, who died 5 August 1968, her first husband, John T. Renwick, was listed as predeceased.12
     In the obituary of Lewis W. Renwick who died 16 January 1974, his father, J. T. Renwick, was listed as predeceased.17
     Research notes (October 2016):
Look for 1940 census.18

Family

Mary Harriett Glidden b. 13 Jan 1894, d. 5 Aug 1968
Marriage*John married Mary Harriett Glidden on 2 May 1910 at Spink County, South Dakota, USA.1,9,11,5,10,6,12 
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., Name: John Thomas Renwick
    Wife: Mary H Renwick.
  2. [S3390] John Stewart household, April 30, 1910 U.S. Federal census, Provo, Utah, USA, Ward 2, Redfield, Spink, South Dakota; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 88, Ancestry.com Roll: T624_1488; Image: 367; FHL Number: 1375501.
  3. [S3609] Locals and Personals, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Mar 3, 1944, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  4. [S3619] Social and Club Activities, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, January 03, 1941, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  5. [S3624] John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night., True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 13 June 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  6. [S3635] John Renwick household, 03 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Sandwich, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303 Image: 320.
  7. [S3389] Robert Renwick household, June 5, 1900 U.S. Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Pierce, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 14., Ancestry.com Roll: T623_297.
  8. [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: John Thomas Renwick
    Presume Mary Koenig was his natural mother, since as far as I know at present, his adopted mother was Mary Denton.
  9. [S3254] "IL Deaths & Stillbirths", online Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947: Name: John Thomas Renwick.
  10. [S3634] John Renwick household, 02 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-13, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 510; Image: 227.0; Family History Library Film: 2340245.
  11. [S3375] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, online South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, Name: John Thomas Renwick. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949.
  12. [S12668] Mary Glidden Renwick Holcomb Sycamore, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 08 Aug 1968, Page 13, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary RENWICK HOLCOMB nee Glidden, 1894-1968 (Aged 76). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  13. [S12667] John Renwick Passes Away on Saturday., The Daily Chronicle, Kahoka, Missouri, 12 Jun 1944, Page 1, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John Thomas Renwick (Aged 61). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  14. [S12665] Maple Grove, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 04 Aug 1928, Page 2, column 5 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Robert Renwick in The True Republican . Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  15. [S3636] Societies and Clubs, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 4 Jan 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  16. [S3682] Receive Word Here of Accidental Death of Jack Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 16 Dec 1960, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  17. [S6578] Lewis W. Renwick, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, about 18 Jan 1974 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Lewis W. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  18. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  19. [S10423] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940 (Publisher: State Historical Society of Iowa), Ancestry.com, Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940; "Index and images"; cited as "Iowa, U.S., Births (series) and Delayed Births (series)., Mary Louise Renwick; Birth Date: 25 Aug 1911, Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, USA; Parents: John Thomas Renwick and Mary Glidden Renwick, Certificate Number: 442980, Legitimacy: Y.
  20. [S3621] Locals and Personal Brevities, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 31 May 1940, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  21. [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., Mr Ross Varnum Ren?? & Ina Lucile Spalding.
  22. [S3623] Lewis Renwick ..., The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 25 July 1947, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  23. [S3629] (no title), True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 06 Jan 1942, Page 2, column 8 viewed at Newspaper Archive, 21st birthday for Renwick twins. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Mary Koenig1

F, #27549
Last Edited24 Jan 2012

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: John Thomas Renwick
    Presume Mary Koenig was his natural mother, since as far as I know at present, his adopted mother was Mary Denton.

Mary Harriett Glidden1,2,3,4

F, #27550, b. 13 January 1894, d. 5 August 1968
Father*Varnum Glidden5
Mother*Susan (?)5
Last Edited1 Jun 2023
     She was born on 13 January 1894 at DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.5 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1892 or 1893 at Illinois, USA.3,4,6 Mary married John Thomas Renwick on 2 May 1910 at Spink County, South Dakota, USA.1,2,3,7,4,6,5
     Other information from their marriage registration.8
Mary married Arthur H. Holcomb on 18 July 1952 at Parish House of the Federated church, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.8,5
     Mary Harriett Glidden died on 5 August 1968 at Crittenton Hospital, Rochester, Michigan, USA, at age 74.5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Ross Renwick, Lewis Renwick, Mary Lou Renwick and Vergene Murdock. Predeceased by her husband, John T. Renwick and Arthur Holcomb. Predeceased by her parents: Varnum Glidden and Susan Glidden. Predeceased: Jack Renwick, Jim Renwick and Mrs. Kenneth Handshug.5

     Mary Harriett Glidden was buried on 8 August 1968 at Afton Cemetery, Afton, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.5
     John and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sandwich, Sandwich Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 3 January 1920, described as a laborer in a factory. Their children: Mary L, Ross V. and John, were listed as living with them.6
     John and Mary Renwick appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as a salesman for a grocery store. Their children: Mary, Ross, Jack, Virgine, Iilene and Lewis W., were listed as living with them.4
     Mary Harriett Glidden was referenced in a newspaper article about Iilene Aida Renwick and Vergene A. Renwick on 6 January 1942 at the newspaper The True Republican.9
     Mrs. John Renwick was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of James Richard Murdock and Vergene Renwick on 4 January 1944.10
     In the obituary of John Thomas Renwick who died 10 June 1944, her widow, Mary Glidden was listed as a survivor.2,7
     Mrs. John Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about a family dinner at the home of Mrs. Joe Klass published on 24 November 1944 at the newspaper The True Republican.11

     Mary Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about a visit by Lewis W. Renwick, her son, published on 25 July 1947 at the newspaper The True Republican.12

     Mary Renwick was referenced in a newspaper article about a showerfor her granddaughter, Mrs. Jervis Milam who was recently married published on 27 July 1948 at the newspaper The True Republican.13

     In the obituary of Jack Renwick who died 14 December 1960, her mother, Mrs. J. T. Renwick, was listed as a survivor.14
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois, 8 August 1968.5
     In the obituary of Lewis W. Renwick who died 16 January 1974, her mother, Mary Harriett Glidden, was listed as predeceased.15
     Research notes (April 2023):
Check for 1940 & 1950 census for Mary Harriett Glidden.16

Family 1

John Thomas Renwick b. 24 May 1883, d. 10 Jun 1944
Marriage*Mary married John Thomas Renwick on 2 May 1910 at Spink County, South Dakota, USA.1,2,3,7,4,6,5 
Children

Family 2

Arthur Hiram Holcomb b. 7 Jul 1875, d. 28 Jun 1956
MarWitReg*
     Other information from their marriage registration.8
 
Marriage* Mary married Arthur H. Holcomb on 18 July 1952 at Parish House of the Federated church, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.8,5 

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., Name: John Thomas Renwick
    Wife: Mary H Renwick.
  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: John Thomas Renwick.
  3. [S3375] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, online South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949, Name: John Thomas Renwick. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949.
  4. [S3634] John Renwick household, 02 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 19-13, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 510; Image: 227.0; Family History Library Film: 2340245.
  5. [S12668] Mary Glidden Renwick Holcomb Sycamore, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 08 Aug 1968, Page 13, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary RENWICK HOLCOMB nee Glidden, 1894-1968 (Aged 76). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  6. [S3635] John Renwick household, 03 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Sandwich, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 37;, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303 Image: 320.
  7. [S3624] John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night., True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 13 June 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, John Thomas Renwick Dies Saturday Night. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  8. [S3535] Arthur Holcomb, Mrs. Mary Renwick United in Marriage, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 22, 1952, Page 2, column 3 & 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  9. [S3629] (no title), True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 06 Jan 1942, Page 2, column 8 viewed at Newspaper Archive, 21st birthday for Renwick twins. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  10. [S3636] Societies and Clubs, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 4 Jan 1944, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  11. [S3627] Local and Personals, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 24 Nov 1944, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  12. [S3623] Lewis Renwick ..., The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 25 July 1947, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  13. [S7011] Societies and Clubs, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1948, Page 2, column 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  14. [S3682] Receive Word Here of Accidental Death of Jack Renwick, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 16 Dec 1960, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  15. [S6578] Lewis W. Renwick, undated newspaper clipping Joiner History Room, Illinois, about 18 Jan 1974 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, Lewis W. Renwick. Hereinafter cited as clipping Joiner History Room.
  16. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  17. [S10423] Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940 (Publisher: State Historical Society of Iowa), Ancestry.com, Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940; "Index and images"; cited as "Iowa, U.S., Births (series) and Delayed Births (series)., Mary Louise Renwick; Birth Date: 25 Aug 1911, Carroll, Carroll, Iowa, USA; Parents: John Thomas Renwick and Mary Glidden Renwick, Certificate Number: 442980, Legitimacy: Y.
  18. [S3621] Locals and Personal Brevities, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 31 May 1940, Page 5 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  19. [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., Mr Ross Varnum Ren?? & Ina Lucile Spalding.
  20. [S3653] Locals and Personals, The True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Jan 5, 1945, Page 2 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Minnie Townsend1,2,3,4

F, #27551, b. October 1867
Father*George F. Townsend1 b. May 1836, d. 21 Apr 1903
Mother*Casia M. Chapman1,4 b. 7 Jun 1840, d. 22 Jan 1928
Last Edited19 Mar 2023
     She was born in October 1867 at Wisconsin, USA.1,3,4,5 Minnie married David Herbert Riddell circa 1899.1,6,3,4,7
     Minnie A. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in the household of her parents, George and Casia M. Townsend.1 Mrs. David Riddell played the music at the wedding of John Joseph Helming and Minnie M. Riddell on 10 October 1905 at the newspaper, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.8
     David and Minnie T. Riddell appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 21 April 1910, described as a Conductor on a RailRoad. Their son, Walter T., was listed as living with them. As was hs mother-in-law, Casia Townsend.4
     David H. and Minnie Riddell appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated circa 28 January 1920, described as a Conductor on a RailRoad. Their son, Walter, was listed as living with them.3
     In the obituary of David Riddell who died 6 February 1923, her wife, Minnie Townsend was listed as a survivor.7
     Mrs. David Riddell was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.9
     Minnie Townsend appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 18 April 1930, described as a widow. Her son, Walter, was listed as living with her. There was also a roomer in the household.5
     Minnie Riddell appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 April 1940, described as not having an occupation. As were her sister-in-law, Minnie Helming and niece, Anna Sagle. They had lived together since at least 1935.10

Family

David Herbert Riddell b. 16 Jul 1866, d. 6 Feb 1923
Marriage*Minnie married David Herbert Riddell circa 1899.1,6,3,4,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3395] Geo F Townsend household, 01 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 403., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_261.
  2. [S3396] Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922 , Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922; cited as "Cook County Ill Births., Name: Walter Townsend Riddell.
  3. [S3397] David H Riddell household, c28 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 14, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1336, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_324.
  4. [S3398] David Riddell household, 21 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0706, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_256; Image: 1085; FHL Number: 1374269.
  5. [S3816] Minnie Ridell household, Apr 18, 1930 US Federal Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2265;, Ancestry.com Roll: 505;Image: 69.0; FHL microfilm: 2340240.
  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., Name: David H. Riddell
    Father Name: Francis Riddell
    Mother Name: Georgia Thompson
    Spouse Name: Minnie T. Riddel.
  7. [S10416] Died Two Months After Being Crushed By Cars, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Feb 1923, Page 4, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Death of David Riddell. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  8. [S5968] Miss Riddell Is A Bride, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, Oct 11, 1905, Page 1, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Miss Riddell Is A Bride. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  9. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  10. [S5967] Minnie Ridell household, 05 Apr 1940 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 16-369; Family: 66, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T627_785.
  11. [S3396] "Cook County Ill Births", online Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922: Walter Townsend Riddell.

George F. Townsend1

M, #27552, b. May 1836, d. 21 April 1903
Last Edited19 Mar 2023
     He was born in May 1836 at New York, USA.1 George married Casia M. Chapman in 1870.1
     George F. Townsend died on 21 April 1903 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 66.2
     George F. and Casia M. Townsend appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 1 June 1900, described as a clerk. Their daughter, Minnie A., was listed as living with them. As was his son-in-law, David H. Riddell.1

Family

Casia M. Chapman b. 7 Jun 1840, d. 22 Jan 1928
Child

Citations

  1. [S3395] Geo F Townsend household, 01 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 403., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_261.
  2. [S3301] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922; "This index was extracted from Cook County death certificates and registers held by the Illinois Department of Public Health. No images are included"; cited as "Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index., George F Townsend.

Casia M. Chapman1,2,3

F, #27553, b. 7 June 1840, d. 22 January 1928
Father*William A Chapman3
Mother*Catherine Mercer3
Last Edited19 Mar 2023
     She was born on 7 June 1840 at Youngstown, Ohio, USA.3,1,2 Casia married George F. Townsend in 1870.1
     Casia M. Chapman died on 22 January 1928 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 87.3
     Casia M. Chapman was buried on 25 January 1928 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.3
     George F. and Casia M. Townsend appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 1 June 1900, described as a clerk. Their daughter, Minnie A., was listed as living with them. As was his son-in-law, David H. Riddell.1
     Casia Townsend appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in the household of David and Minnie T. Riddell.2

Family

George F. Townsend b. May 1836, d. 21 Apr 1903
Child

Citations

  1. [S3395] Geo F Townsend household, 01 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 13, Cook, Illinois; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 403., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_261.
  2. [S3398] David Riddell household, 21 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0706, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_256; Image: 1085; FHL Number: 1374269.
  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: Casia M. Townsend
    Father Name: William A. Chapman
    Mother Name: Catherine Mercer
    Spouse Name: George F. Townsend.

Walter Townsend Riddell1,2,3

M, #27554, b. 8 June 1907, d. 12 February 1972
Father*David Herbert Riddell1,2,4 b. 16 Jul 1866, d. 6 Feb 1923
Mother*Minnie Townsend1,2,5,4 b. Oct 1867
Relationship4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited5 Dec 2020
     He was born on 8 June 1907 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.6,1,2,5
     Walter Townsend Riddell died on 12 February 1972 at Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 64.6,7
     Walter T. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in the household of his parents, David and Minnie T. Riddell.2
     Walter appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois in the household of his parents, David and Minnie Riddell.8
     In the obituary of David Riddell who died 6 February 1923, his son, Walter Riddell was listed as a survivor.4
     Walter Riddell was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.9
     Walter appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois in the household of hismother, Minnie Townsend.5

Citations

  1. [S3396] Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922 , Ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Births Index, 1878-1922; cited as "Cook County Ill Births., Walter Townsend Riddell.
  2. [S3398] David Riddell household, 21 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 14, Cook, Illinois; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0706, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_256; Image: 1085; FHL Number: 1374269.
  3. [S10415] Howard Valentine Dies in Prison Camp, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 02 Oct 1945, Page 1, columns 2 & 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Howard Valentine Dies in Prison Camp. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  4. [S10416] Died Two Months After Being Crushed By Cars, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 10 Feb 1923, Page 4, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Death of David Riddell. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  5. [S3816] Minnie Ridell household, Apr 18, 1930 US Federal Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 2265;, Ancestry.com Roll: 505;Image: 69.0; FHL microfilm: 2340240.
  6. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Walter Riddell. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  7. [S3431] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1908-1988, online Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1908-1988, Name: Walter T Riddell. Hereinafter cited as Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index.
  8. [S3397] David H Riddell household, c28 Jan 1920 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago Ward 14, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1336, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_324.
  9. [S6565] Society, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1923, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Renwick Reunion; and continued. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.

William A Chapman1

M, #27555
Last Edited30 Apr 2012
     William married Catherine Mercer.1

Family

Catherine Mercer
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: Casia M. Townsend
    Father Name: William A. Chapman
    Mother Name: Catherine Mercer
    Spouse Name: George F. Townsend.

Catherine Mercer1

F, #27556
Last Edited30 Apr 2012
     Catherine married William A Chapman.1

Family

William A Chapman
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: Casia M. Townsend
    Father Name: William A. Chapman
    Mother Name: Catherine Mercer
    Spouse Name: George F. Townsend.

Martha Riddell1

F, #27557, b. 1901 or 1902
Father*Frank A. Riddell2,1 b. 22 Nov 1870, d. 29 Jul 1929
Mother*Vida W. Riddell2,1 b. Jul 1874
Last Edited7 May 2012
     She was born in 1901 or 1902 at Illinois, USA.2,1
     Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Frank and Vide Riddell.1
     Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Frank and Vida Riddell.2

Citations

  1. [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.
  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.

Raymond Riddell1

M, #27558, b. circa September 1909
Father*Frank A. Riddell2 b. 22 Nov 1870, d. 29 Jul 1929
Mother*Vida W. Riddell2 b. Jul 1874
Last Edited30 Jan 2012
     He was born circa September 1909 at Illinois, USA.2,1
     Raymond appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Frank and Vide Riddell.1
     Raymond appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Frank and Vida Riddell.2
     Raymond appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of hismother, Vida W. Riddell, listed as a Stock Clerk in a General Retail Store.3

Citations

  1. [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.
  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. [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.

Jeannette Riddell1

F, #27559, b. August 1898
Father*Frank A. Riddell1,2 b. 22 Nov 1870, d. 29 Jul 1929
Mother*Vida W. Riddell1,2 b. Jul 1874
Last Edited7 May 2012
     She was born in August 1898 at Illinois, USA.1,2
     Jeanett appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Frank and W. Vide Riddell.2
     Jeannette appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Frank and Vide Riddell.1

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

Frank A. Riddell1,2

M, #27560, b. 22 November 1870, d. 29 July 1929
Father*Silas Riddell2
Mother*Sarah Vernon2
Last Edited5 Aug 2023
     He was born on 22 November 1870 at Millersburg, Millersburg Twp., Mercer County, Illinois, USA.3,2 Frank married Vida W. Riddell in 1895 or 1896.2,4,5,3
     Frank A. Riddell died on 29 July 1929 at Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA, at age 58 His occupation was given as a Freight Agent.2
     Frank A. Riddell was buried on 31 July 1929 at New Boston, Mercer County, Illinois, USA.2
     Note regarding Frank A. Riddell and Vida W. Riddell: , and their children, are included in this database to avoid revisiting research on unrelated lines.6
     Frank and W. Vide Riddell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, enumerated 13 June 1900 Their daughter, Jeanett, was listed as living with them.3
     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.5
     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.7
     October 2016 Research notes:
review 1900 census to determine if his initial is included in his name. Also, in the 1920 census, which reading of surname do I read?6

Family

Vida W. Riddell b. Jul 1874
Marriage*Frank married Vida W. Riddell in 1895 or 1896.2,4,5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3402] Frank Riddell household, 13 Jun 1910 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Bureau, Illinois; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 25., United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T623_239.
  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: Frank A. Riddell.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  7. [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.