Person Page - 1378

     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

     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 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:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 18 May 1929:


     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

     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:

     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:

     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 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:

     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:

     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

     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:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 13 June 1944:


     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):

     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.
     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):

     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

     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

     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

     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

     William married Catherine Mercer.¹

     Catherine married William A Chapman.¹

     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

     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

     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

     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: