Kenneth James McDonald1,2

M, #27709, b. 16 January 1899, d. 23 May 1982
Last Edited14 Apr 2023
     He was born on 16 January 1899 at Walnut Grove, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.3,2 Kenneth married Agnes J. Wilson circa 1923.1,3
     Kenneth James McDonald died on 23 May 1982 at Orange County, California, USA, at age 83.4
     Kenneth J. and Agnes J. McDonald appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Walnut Grove, Northern Twp., Redwood County, Minnesota, enumerated 24 April 1930, described as a banker, and the industry comment appears to read "Pres of Wales S Sld Bk".3

Family

Agnes J. Wilson b. Jan 1899

Citations

  1. [S3513] Rites are Today For Mrs. Mae Stark, 73, of Kingston, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, April 08, 1958, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3569] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2550; "Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records. No images are included"; cited as "Minnesota, Births and Christening Index, 1840-1980., Obituary: Otto Paul Berger (in the same column below highlighted link).
  3. [S3568] Kenneth J McDonald household, 24 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Walnut Grove, Redwood, Minnesota; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 64-38, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1123; Image: 919.0; Family History Library Film: 2340858.
  4. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records, Name: Kenneth James McDonald. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.

Bert Stark1

M, #27711, d. 1940
Father*Henry Stark1
Mother*Maude May Wilson1 b. 21 Jul 1884, d. 7 Apr 1958
Relationship4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited6 May 2012
     Bert Stark died in 1940.1
     In the obituary of Mae Stark who died 7 April 1958, her son, Bert Stark, was listed as predeceased.2,3

Citations

  1. [S3513] Rites are Today For Mrs. Mae Stark, 73, of Kingston, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, April 08, 1958, Page 4 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3513] True Republican, April 08, 1958, Page 4, Rites are Today For Mrs. Mae Stark, 73, of Kingston.
  3. [S6606] Mae Stark, 73, Token By Death, Belvidere Daily Republican, Belvidere, Illinois, April 7, 1958, Page 8, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Mae Stark, 73, Token By Death . Hereinafter cited as Daily Republican.

Harold Leroy Beamish1,2

M, #27712, b. 26 December 1899, d. 29 August 1980
Father*Leroy John Beamish2
Last Edited2 Jul 2022
     He was born on 26 December 1899 at Illinois, USA.3,2 Alternatively, he may have been born on 25 December 1899 at Illinois, USA, according to the Social Security Death Index.4 Harold married Mary Inez Renwick on 29 March 1926 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.1,3,5
     Harold Leroy Beamish died on 29 August 1980 at Wisconsin, USA, at age 80.4,6
     Harold Leroy Beamish registered for the draft on 10 September 1918 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 18. He stated that he was a student at Lombard University..2
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 31 March 1926 :
Harold Beamish and Mary Renwick Were Married in Chicago
Their friends in Sycamore and vicinity, where they have passed their younger years, were much interested in the marriage of Attorney Harold L. Beamish of Aurora and Miss Mary Renwick. 130 Mason Court, Sycamore, which was solemnized in Chicago yesterday, Monday, March 29.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. James O'May, former Sycamore pastor in the parsonage of the Sheridan Road Methodist church. Mr. Merritt J. Little and Miss Mary Organ, both of Sycamore, ?stood up" with the young couple.

The bride is a graduate of the Sycamore High school class of 1921, and of Northern Illinois State Teachers College, 1923, and has taught in the South Lake street school, Aurora, for the last two years.

Mr. Beamish graduated from the Sycamore High School, 1918, and from Northwestern University Law College, 1923, and was admitted to practice befor (sic) the Supreme Court of Illinois on April 12, 1923. He is associated in the practice of law with Alschuler, Putnam, Flannigan & Johnson in Aurora.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Beamish are well known as young people of high ambitions and agreeable personality and have many friends and admirers in Sycamore.

After a short tour they will make their home in Aurora.5

     Harold L. and Mary Beamish appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Aurora, Aurora Twp., Kane County, Illinois, enumerated 9 April 1930, described as a lawyer doing "legal work.". Their daughter, Dorothy, was listed as living with them.3
     In the obituary of Joyce Marjorie Steinmetz who died 4 August 2000, her parents, Harold L. Beamish and Mary Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.7
     In the obituary of Dorothy D. Kurtz who died 28 February 2008, her parents, Harold Beamish and Mary Renwick Beamish were listed or implied as predeceased.8

Family

Mary Inez Renwick b. c 1903
Marriage*Harold married Mary Inez Renwick on 29 March 1926 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.1,3,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3514] Funeral Saturday Mrs. Jennie Remalia Renwick, Aged 58, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 01, 1928, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, True Republican (Sycamore, Illinois);
    Wednesday, February 01, 1928
    Funeral Saturday Mrs. Jennie Remalia Renwick, Aged 58. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Harold Leroy Beamish. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  3. [S3548] Harold L Beamish household, 09 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Aurora, Kane, Illinois; Page: 12A & 12B; Enumeration District: 45-16, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 523; Image: 1035.0; Family History Library Film: 2340258.
  4. [S501] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, online 1935-2014, Name: Harold Beamish. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S3654] Harold Beamish and Mary Renwick Were Married in Chicago, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, 31 Mar 1926, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Harold Beamish and Mary Renwick Were Married in Chicago. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  6. [S3454] Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8790, Name: Harold Leroy Beamish. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin Death Index, 1959-1997.
  7. [S9287] Obituaries: Steinmetz, Joyce B., Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin, Aug 5, 2000, Page 8, column viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Joyce Marjorie Steinmetz née Beamish; continued. Hereinafter cited as Wisconsin State Journal.
  8. [S3687] Obituary - Dorothy D Kurtz, Peioria Journal Star, Peioria, Illinois, Sep 4 2008 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Dorothy D. Kurtz. Hereinafter cited as Peioria Journal Star.
  9. [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., Joyce Beamish Steinmetz.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Leroy John Beamish1

M, #27713
Last Edited11 Feb 2012

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Name: Harold Leroy Beamish. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.

Harold Fred Patterson1

M, #27714, b. 15 January 1894, d. 5 July 1975
Father*Fred Patterson2
Mother*Mrs. Fred Patterson2
Last Edited3 Jun 2023
     He was born on 15 January 1894 at Genoa, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, according to his obituary.3,1,4,5,6 Harold married Winifred Renwick, at her parent's home, on 30 June 1920 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7,8,3,2,5,6
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Harley Renwick. Her parents were listed as Mrs. H. H. Renwick.2

     Harold Fred Patterson died on 5 July 1975 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, Rockford Twp., Winnebago County, Illinois, USA, at age 81.1,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harold Fred Patterson.
Survived by his wife, Winnie Renwick. Survivor(s): H. James Patterson, John R. Patterson and Marion Fatterfield (sic). Predeceased by his parents: Fred Patterson and Mrs. Fred Patterson.4

     Harold Fred Patterson was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 3 July 1920 :
Winifred Renwick and Harold Patterson Wed
Miss Winifred Renwick, daughter of Mrs. H. H. Renwick, was united in marriage to Mr. Harold Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson, at the home of the bride on Mason court in this city, on Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed before only members of the family and a few intimate friends by Rev. Mr. Hope of Rock Falls, a friend of the family. The home was prettily decorated with carnations and ferns. The bride was attired in white net and carried a corsage bouquet of white roses. She was attended by Miss Edna Long of Joliet who wore a crepe gown of light green and carried flowers. Harley Renwick, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Harley Renwick, brother of the bride, acted as best man. A luncheon of three courses was served. After s short tour Mr. and Mrs. Patterson will be at home on a farm owned and conducted by the groom at Genoa.

They are worthy young people who begin life together with every assurance of much happiness.2

     Harold Fred Patterson was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.9
     Harold and Winifrid Patterson appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 14 April 1930, described as a farmer on a farm. Their children: John and Marion, were listed as living with them.3
     Harold Fred and Winnefred Patterson appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 13 May 1940, described as a farmer on his own farm. Their children: John, Marion and Harold J., were listed as living with them.5
     Harold Patterson, of R. R. #2, Sycamore, Mayfield Twp., DeKalb County, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his son, John Renwick Patterson.10 Harold Patterson, of Sycamore, was listed as the father of the groom in the marriage of John R. Patterson and Margaret Fridley on 13 June 1948.11
     Harold and Winifred Patterson appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 27 April 1950, described as in Real Estate Sales in the Real Estate Broker industry. Their son, Harold, was listed as living with them.6
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois, 5 July 1975.4
     In the obituary of John Renwick Patterson who died 15 September 1999, his parents, Harold Fred Patterson and Winfred Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.12
     In the obituary of H. James Patterson who died 31 December 2016, his parents, Harold F. Patterson and Winifred Renwick were listed or implied as predeceased.13

Family

Winifred R. Renwick b. 21 Jun 1896, d. 30 Oct 1983
Marriage*Harold married Winifred Renwick, at her parent's home, on 30 June 1920 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.7,8,3,2,5,6 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Harley Renwick. Her parents were listed as Mrs. H. H. Renwick.2
 
Children

Citations

  1. [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., Elmwood Cemetery: Harold Fred Patterson
    Grave marker transcription:
    PATTERSON
    Winifred R.     1896 - 1983
    Harold F.     1894 - 1975.
  2. [S3608] Winifred Renwick and Harold Patterson Wed, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, Saturday, July 03, 1920, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  3. [S3554] Hatold Patterson household, 10 May1930 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield (township) DeKalb, Illinoiis; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0025; Family: 75, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S12359] Obituaries: Harold F. Patterson, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 05 Jul 1975, Page 2, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Harold F. Patterson (Aged 81). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  5. [S13733] Harold F Patterson household, 13 May 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Mayfield, DeKalb, Illinois; Sheet: 8A; Enumeration District: 19-42; Dwelling: 29; Family: 140, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S13735] Harold Patterson household, 27 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois; Sheet: 5; Enumeration District: 19-5; Dwelling: 42, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S12360] Golden Anniversary, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 06 Jul 1970, Page 9, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, 50th Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Patterson. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  8. [S3514] Funeral Saturday Mrs. Jennie Remalia Renwick, Aged 58, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 01, 1928, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, True Republican (Sycamore, Illinois);
    Wednesday, February 01, 1928
    Funeral Saturday Mrs. Jennie Remalia Renwick, Aged 58. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  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. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., John Renwick Patterson; Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942, Mayfield Twp, Dekalb, Illinois, USA, Birth Date: 06 Jun 1922, Sycamore, Illinois, Height: "5 10", Weight: "140", Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Blonde, Complexion: Light, Employer: Dekalb Agric Assn and Dekalb Co Agric Conservation Assn, Next of Kin: Harold Patterson.
  11. [S13739] Northeast Ia. Social Events - Oelwein, The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, 17 Jun 1948, Page 30, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: John R. Patterson and Margaret Fridley. Hereinafter cited as Courier.
  12. [S13736] Obituaries: John Patterson, Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa, 17 Sep 1999, Page 11, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John R. Patterson. Hereinafter cited as Quad-City Times.
  13. [S10991] Legacy.com , www.legacy.com, Legacy.com search; "Legacy publishes obituaries, but unfortunately, they are removed after a period of time. Where possible I try to find a more persistent version of the obituary"; cited as "Legacy.com., Obituary: H. James "Jim" Patterson; Died: 31 Dec 2016.
  14. [S12286] Kingston, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 11 Sep 1914, Page 3, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herbert H. Renwick (Aged 44). Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
  15. [S12358] Deaths: Winifred R. Patterson, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 31 Oct 1983, Pagr 5, column 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Winifred R. Patterson, 1896-1983 (Aged 87) part 1 and Obituary: Winifred R. Patterson, 1896-1983 (Aged 87) part 2. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.

Edward Simon Renwick1

M, #27715, b. December 1883, d. before 7 November 1929
Father*William Edwin Renwick1 b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Mother*Della Van Dusen1 b. 9 Jan 1861, d. 12 Dec 1882
Foster FatherWilliam Van Dusen2 b. 25 Apr 1867, d. 12 Nov 1935
Foster MotherCora Listy1
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited2 May 2021
     He was born in December 1883 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1,3 Edward married Lizzie Benecke.3,1
     Edward Simon Renwick died before 7 November 1929 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     
     Edward Simon Renwick was buried on 20 November 1929 at Charter Grove Cemetery, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     His name was also recorded as Edward Van Dusen.
     In the obituary of Simeon Van Dusen who died 26 July 1912, his grandson, Edwin Renwick was listed as a survivor.3
     The following article appeared in the Sycamore, Illinois The True Republican, 20 November 1929 :
Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor
     Asphyxiation Caused Death Ed. Van Dusen.
     Verdict At Inquest
   [:NB:] Member of Well Known Pioneer Family Here, Who Had Disappeared For A Week, Is Found By A Neighbor Dead at His Home on East Sycamore Street
   [:NB:"Accidental death by asphyxiation caused from breathing illuminating gas escaping from a kitchen stove," was the verdict rendered by a coroner's jury yesterday, Monday, afternoon in Kebil's undertaking parlors after an investigation was made into the death of Edward Van Dusen of Sycamore.
     Van Dusen, all his life a resident of this community, was found lying on the kitchen floor of his home on East Sycamore street at 10 a.m. Sunday by Arthur Eddy, a neighbor. An examination revealed that he had been dead for over a week. His pet cat was also found was also found lifeless on a bed in an adjoining room.
     Gas Jet Was Found Open
    [:NB:]Theories of suicide, murder and death from poison liquor were abandoned, after a gas jet was found open on a small stove placed on a shelf directly above the spot where the body was found. All gas had been discharged from the meter, a prepaid type of mechanism, and the control valve had automatically closed, it was found in an investigation late Monday morning. This was the reason advanced for the lack of an odor of gas in the house when the body was found.
     
Seven persons took the witness stand at the inquest.
     
The first was Arthur Eddy, a next door neighbor who discovered the body. He stated that he had not seen Van Dusen since a week ago Sunday, and that thinking he might be sick, went to the home. He found the back door open, the rest of the house closed. He saw the body on the kitchen floor. A minute examination revealed to him that the body was lifeless. Deputy Sheriff Fritz Dolder was summoned.
     Testimony of Deputy Sheriff Dolder
     Dolder testified that with the exception of a small cut upon the forehead no other marks of violence could be found. The room was in good order, and from all indications death had come quickly and unexpectedly. It appeared that the man had died with acute pain registered on his face with his right hand clutching at his stomach, the deputy stated.
     Soon after the arrival of Deputy Dolder, William Van Dusen, living two miles north of Sycamore and who had associated with the deceased practically all his life, was notified. A search was made for any personal papers, but none was found. Edward Van Dusen is a nephew of William Van Dusen, the latter stated. Van Du-
     (continued on Page Six)
     sen stated that he had never known his nephew to be despondent or temperamental.
     That Van Dusen was in perfect health and in good spirits was brought out in testimony of Harry Adgate, also a neighbor of the deceased, who stated that Van Dusen and himself had gone hunting two weeks ago. In all respects Van Dusen showed no signs of despondency, Adgate stated.
     Following an examination, C. V. Kebil, the undertaker, testified that he believed death had come as the result of asphyxiation.
     Testimony of Gas Co. Head.
G. L. Sims, manager of the Illinois Northern Utilities company of DeKalb, stated on the stand that a new gas meter had been installed in the Van Dusen home on the Friday prior to the discovery of the body. He introduced W. C. Taylor of Sycamore, fitter for the gas company, who installed the new meter. Tayror said he entered the house Friday through the basement door after finding no response to his knocking. He noticed no odor of gas and removed the meter without hearing any noise in the house. He stated that every meter of the prepaid type was changed every five years for tests. There was no gas in the old meter when removed; and no gas from the new meter had been used, it was revealed in the investigation yesterday.
     Edward Simon Renwick was the son of W. E. Renwick of Elgin and was born in December, 1883, on a farm near Sycamore. A few hours after his birth his mother died and he was taken by his mother's brother, William Van Dusen. He assumed the name of Van Dusen in later life.
     He was twice married. His first wife survives, and his second wife died four years ago. He is survived by his father and three half-brothers, R. L. Renwick of Niles, Mich., Percy I. Renwick of Chicago and Floyd F. Renwick of Oak Park.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist church in Sycamore, Rev. Charles Kelley officiating. The interment will be in Charter Grove cemetery.1

Family

Lizzie Benecke
Marriage*Edward married Lizzie Benecke.3,1 

Citations

  1. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3659] True Republican, February 04, 1914, Page 11.
  3. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

William Van Dusen1,2

M, #27716, b. 25 April 1867, d. 12 November 1935
Father*Simeon Van Dusen1,3 b. 11 Apr 1833, d. 26 Jul 1912
Mother*Mary Jane Sibley1,3 b. c 1840, d. 12 May 1918
Last Edited10 Jun 2020
     He was born on 25 April 1867 at Charter Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.3 William married Cora Listy on 4 September 1889 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     William Van Dusen died on 12 November 1935 at Charter Grove, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 68.3
     
     William Van Dusen was buried on 14 November 1935 at Charter Grove Cemetery, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.3
     In the obituary of Simeon Van Dusen who died 26 July 1912, his son, William Van Dusen was listed as a survivor.1
     In the obituary of Edward Simon Renwick who died before 7 November 1929, his Uncle and foster-father, William Van Dusen was listed as a survivor.2
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Sycamore Tribune published in Sycamore, Illinois 13 November 1935:
William Van Dusen Dies At His Home In Charter Grove
Suffered Stroke Two Weeks Ago; Funeral Will Be Held Thursday
William Van Dusen. 68. passed away yesterday morning at his home in Charter Grove at 4:55 a. m. Fifteen days ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which was followed by complications causing his death.
Mr. Van Dusen was born April 25, 1867 at the home where he died. He had always lived in the vicinity of Charter Grove and received his education in the schools there.

His parents were Simeon Van Dusen and Mary Jane Sibley, who preceded him in death; the father having passed away July 25, 1912 and the mother May 12, 1918. Mr. Van Dusen was born in Cuyahoga county, Ohio and Mrs. Van Dusen was born in Clarendon. N. Y. After coming to this state they lived on their farm in Charter Grove.

William Van Dusen married Miss Cora Listy at Sycamore Sept. 4, 1889. Three children were born to this union. Simeon Joseph Van Dusen, who lives on the home farm, Mrs. Grover Lucas also of Charter Grove and Guy Van Dusen of Chicago. The three children and their mother, Mrs. Cora Van Dusen survive. He leaves also two grand sons, Clifford and Donald Van Dusen and one great grand child. Robert Lee Van Dusen and one brother Frank Van Dusen all of this vicinity.

The funeral rites will be accorded at Charter Grove church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. James O'May of Western Springs officiating and burial will be made in the Charter Grove cemetery.4

Family

Cora Listy
Marriage*William married Cora Listy on 4 September 1889 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1 

Citations

  1. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  3. [S6579] William Van Dusen Dies At His Home In Charter Grove, Sycamore Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, Nov 13, 1935 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, William Van Dusen. Hereinafter cited as Sycamore Tribune.
  4. [S6579] Sycamore Tribune, Nov 13, 1935, William Van Dusen
    Also see William Van Dusen (Sycamore True Republican - Nov 13, 1935.

Della Van Dusen1

F, #27717, b. 9 January 1861, d. 12 December 1882
Father*Simeon Van Dusen1 b. 11 Apr 1833, d. 26 Jul 1912
Mother*Mary Jane Sibley1 b. c 1840, d. 12 May 1918
Last Edited27 Apr 2022
     She was born on 9 January 1861.2 Della married William Edwin Renwick before 1882, since she died in that year.1
     Della Van Dusen died on 12 December 1882 at age 21.3,1,2
     In the obituary of Simeon Van Dusen who died 26 July 1912, her daughter, Della Van Dusen was listed as predeceased.1
     Della Van Dusen, her mother, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of Edward Simon Renwick, who died before 7 November 1929.4

Family

William Edwin Renwick b. 5 Aug 1858, d. 1 Feb 1940
Child

Citations

  1. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S3680] Dlivasy, Simeon VanDusen in "Message Boards > Localities > North America > United States > States > Illinois > Counties > DeKalb > RENWICK", listserve message to Ancestry Message Board, Apr 5, 2005, Della Van Dusen RENWICK. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry Message Board - Renwick.
  3. [S3516] James Renwick, Pioneer, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11, Column 3 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: James Renwick, Pioneer. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  4. [S3659] (no title, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, February 04, 1914, Page 11 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Dead A Week On Kitchen Floor. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.

Simeon Van Dusen1,2

M, #27718, b. 11 April 1833, d. 26 July 1912
Last Edited15 Sep 2023
     He was born on 11 April 1833 at Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.1 Simeon married Mary Jane Sibley on 18 March 1858.1,2
     Simeon Van Dusen died on 26 July 1912 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 79.1
      Alternatively, he died on 25 July 1912 at age 79 according to a news report about his death.2
     Simeon Van Dusen was buried on 28 July 1912 at Charter Grove Cemetery, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.1
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 27 July 1912:
Simeon VanDusen
     Funeral Next Sunday Afternoon of Well Known Citizen Nearly Seventy Years A Resident of Sycamore
     Simeon VanDusen, a popular citizen and pioneer of DeKalb county who had been a resident of Sycamore township for nearly 70 years, died at his home on East Sycamore street in this city at about 5 o'clock on Thursday evening.
     Mr. VanDusen had for a number of years been badly crippled by rheumatism, and for the last few years had been able to walk only with great difficulty, yet he was always cheerful. It must have been of such as he that it has been said: "The cheerful live longest in years, and afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness is the offshoot of goodness." For about seven weeks he had been confined to his bed. His death was attributed to asthma and heart failure and complications.
     Simeon VanDusen was born in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, on April 11, 1833, and was ten years of age when he settled in DeKalb county. He worked on the farm summers and attended the district school winters , and continuously resided on the old homestead farm, three miles northeast of this city, until his removal to Sycamore. He brought it to a high state of cultivation, and gained a wide reputation as an industrious and skillful farmer.
     About 10 years ago Mr. VanDusen removed to Sycamore, and where he had since made his home.
     On March 18, 1858, Simeon VanDusen and Miss Mary J. Sibley were united in marriage. She was a daughter of Harris and Lavinia Sibley, who came from Clarendon, N.Y., and settled in St. Charles, Kane county, Ill., when the daughter was five years of age. She survives at the age of 72 years. To Mr. and Mrs. VanDusen were born two sons and a daughter. William, the oldest who now conducts his father's farm of 200 acres, married Miss Cora Listy and they have three children. The second son, Frank, who resides in Sycamore, married Miss Susie Bennett, and they have two children. The only daughter, Della, died in 1882 at the age of 24 years. She married Ed. Renwick, who resides in DeKalb, Ill. Their son Edwin married Lizzie Benecke, and they have been making their home with the grandparents.
     Mr. VanDusen had been an active Republican ever since attaining his majority, and had served almost continuously in public office, having been constable, highway commissioner for 12 years, and school trustee of the township for nearly35 years. He had filled most of the offices in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
     A man of positive opinions, he was yet abroad and catholic, and a genial and agreeable companion. His comments on the early history of this country and descriptions of pioneer life were always
     entertaining.The funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. J.P. Brushingham, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating, and the interment will be Charter Grove cemetery.1


     In the obituary of William Van Dusen who died 12 November 1935, his father, Simeon Van Dusen was listed as predeceased.2
     In the obituary of Frank Van Dusen who died 17 October 1951, his parents, Simon (sic) Van Dusen and Mrs. Simon (sic) Van Dusen were listed or implied as predeceased.3

Family

Mary Jane Sibley b. c 1840, d. 12 May 1918
Marriage*Simeon married Mary Jane Sibley on 18 March 1858.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  2. [S6579] William Van Dusen Dies At His Home In Charter Grove, Sycamore Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, Nov 13, 1935 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, William Van Dusen. Hereinafter cited as Sycamore Tribune.
  3. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Obituary: Frank Van Dusen.

Mary Jane Sibley1

F, #27719, b. circa 1840, d. 12 May 1918
Father*Harris Sibley2
Mother*Lavinia (?)2
Last Edited15 Sep 2023
     She was born circa 1840 at Clarendon, New York, USA.2 Mary married Simeon Van Dusen on 18 March 1858.2,1
     Mary Jane Sibley died on 12 May 1918.1
     In the obituary of Simeon Van Dusen who died 26 July 1912, his wife, Mary J. Sibley was listed as a survivor.2
     In the obituary of William Van Dusen who died 12 November 1935, her mother, Mary Jane Sibley was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Frank Van Dusen who died 17 October 1951, his parents, Simon (sic) Van Dusen and Mrs. Simon (sic) Van Dusen were listed or implied as predeceased.3

Family

Simeon Van Dusen b. 11 Apr 1833, d. 26 Jul 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S6579] William Van Dusen Dies At His Home In Charter Grove, Sycamore Tribune, Sycamore, Illinois, Nov 13, 1935 viewed at Joiner History Room Obituary Database, William Van Dusen. Hereinafter cited as Sycamore Tribune.
  2. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.
  3. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Obituary: Frank Van Dusen.

Harris Sibley1

M, #27720
Last Edited23 Oct 2016
     Harris married Lavinia (?).1
     In the obituary of Simeon Van Dusen who died 26 July 1912, his father-in-law, Harris Sibley was listed as predeceased.1

Family

Lavinia (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S3658] Simeon VanDusen, True Republican, Sycamore, Illinois, July 27, 1912, Page 1 viewed at Illinois Digital Newspaper Collection, Obituary: Simeon VanDusen. Hereinafter cited as True Republican.