Jeanie here are the last of the pages for Ebenezer.Renshaw reflections pgs.75-77. 5. Carl Elmore Renshaw b. 6 Sep 1909 m. Evalina Garner 6. Margery Evelyn Renshaw b. 25 Sep 1911 m. (1) Harvey Laments (2) Carl Meyer 7. Charles Renshaw b. 3 Sep 1913 d. 13 Aug 1938 8. Battle Bernice Renshaw b. 25 Dec 1916 m. Paul E. Happy 23 Mar 1935 9. Lawrence Woodrow Renshaw b. 9 Mar 1919 m. Bernard N. Richardson 11 July 1942. Their dau, Linda R. Hawes gave me assistance. 10. Mathyl Juanita Renshaw b. 25 July 1921 m. James Jenkins d. 6 Mar 1940 11. John Graham Renshaw b. 2 Jan 1924 m. Josephine D. Maris. I am indebted to Carl Renshaw and Linda R. Hawes for help with this branch of the family. 1.Alice May Carter, 12th child of James Buchanan and Elizabeth Livingston Renshaw, b. 4 Apr 1878 m. To. (Buck) Carter whom she outlived by many years. They had three ch: 1. Howard Carter 2. Kenneth Carter 3. Lucy Carter. It was "Aunt Alice" who lived in Tupelo, AR, keeping house for her brother, David, when his wife, Katie Thomason Renshaw, died in 1915 leaving children ranging in ages from James Carl, 22, to baby girl, Thelma Alline. Joe Herman was age nine that year and his wife, Bernice, told me how well he remembered the ministrations of their beloved Aunt Alice in their home. Alice had beautiful funeral, according to leaflets prepared for the service which was held at First Baptist Church in Carmi; In first place on the leaflet was Whittier's poem, "I know not what the future hath..... I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care". Flower girls were members of Dorcas and Phebean S.S.Classes and Pall bearers were: Ted Renshaw Lawrence Renshaw Joe Renshaw Elvis Renshaw Lewis Robert Renshaw Elbert R. Renshaw m.Orlando Burwell Renshaw b. July 1880 d. 1966 m. Bertha Smith. Remaining three ch of Ebenezer and Elizabeth Collard Renshaw are: 5. Willie Renshaw b. 1835 White Co IL 6. John Renshaw b. 1837 White Co IL pg. 75 7. Obert Renshaw b. 1839 was in the family home in the 1860 census; all three of these youngest gone from White County in the 1870 census. Bernice Long Renshaw told me about the Renshaw Reunion held in Carmi in 1935. She did not go since she was expecting her second child. Her husband, Joe Herman, went with his father, David L. Renshaw and his brothers, Fred and Clyde, from their home in Arkansas. The Carmi newspaper told it this way: "The event was held at the White County Fairgrounds with one hundred and seventeen present, the group voting to make it an annual affair on the second Sunday in August. "Mr. Elbert Renshaw, of Indianapolis, who was on the staff of the Prairie Farmer" and of Radio Station WLS, was Master of Ceremonies. Following the sumptous basket dinner, the program was held, which included a duet by Martha Ann and Marilyn Renshaw, daughters of H. W. Renshaw who sang later by request, "Red Sails in the Sunset", with another vocal solo by Mr. Charles Renshaw. Others also participated in the program which had been arranged by Mr.Elbert W.Renshaw." This account was followed by a list of those attending. My Xerox copy was not legible right at the end so I may have missed a few names. I hope not: Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Eben Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Carson & son,Charles Carter, Mrs Alice Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Orlando, daus Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Herman & baby Florence, Ruth & Mildred Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Solomon Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Oran Spence, Mr & Mrs Raymond & dau Mokler, Mr & Mrs A.T. Britton, Mr & Mrs Charles & ch Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Joe A. & Hazel Barton, Mrs Ruby and son Collard, Mr & Mrs John Robinson, Mr & Mrs Thomas E. and dau.,Wilma, all of Norris city, IL Renshaw, Elvis W. and wife Terrell, Mr & Mrs Chalon Renshaw, Mr & Mrs H.W., Martha Harlow, Mr Robert, sisters; Hallie Ann, Marilyn and Louis Ray Reinhardt, Wave Hays, Nellie Klyten, all of Madisonville, Ill Renshaw, Elvis &son Robert Louis Renshaw, Smith & son John Lee Renshaw, Isabel Renshaw, David L., son Clyde Renshaw, Mary Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Fred Renshaw, Lucy A. Renshaw, Joe Herman, all of Truman,Ark. Renshaw, John Meriweather, Mr & Mrs; Elvis James,Sophia Joy and Eleanor Orman Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Carl E. of Al-l Albion,IL Travis, Rev & Mrs C.N.; Caroline And Laverne Travis Renshaw, Mr & Mrs W.E., Indiana-polis, Ind Cotton, Mr & Mrs John Arnold, Mr & Mrs Robert E. daus Martha Elise & Lee Ann ; niece Louise Kent, all of Mt Vernon,IL Groghan, Mr. M.J. & daus Patsy Ruth & Marilyn Jo Marlin, Miss Martha; All theseof Carmi, Ill. Brooks, Carl B. of Harrisburg Ill. Hickling, Mr & Mrs Lawrence, of Epworth Zimmerman, Mr & Mrs Carl Lamonte, Mr & Mrs Harvey & sons Boyles, Mr & Mrs Martin, of Flint, Mich Tittle,Mrs Anna & son, Everatt, all of St. Louis, Mo. Elliot, Mrs Anna, of Bicknell, Ind Cotton, Mrs Margaret R., Big Spr'g, Tex Renshaw, Mr & Mrs George Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Will, all of Crossville Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Joe sons, Chas., Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Joe sons, Chas., Lawrence, John Graham and dau,Mathyl Rideout, Mrs Bertha, Sons Thomas and James Brown, Walter & William Dennis, Wayne, of Carmi Rippy, Mr & Mrs Paul E.,son Tho-mas B. Griffin, Mrs Vesta, of Maiden,Mo. Webthideter,Mr & Mrs R.D. daus, Dorothy & Catherine; son, John Renshaw, Mr & Mrs Joseph C. Raglan, Mr & Mrs Roy, dau, Dorothy Dart, Miss Dorothy Franks, Miss Velma, all Maunia Ill David L. Renshaw died one year later at his home in Truman, AR. I'M glad he had this reunion with relatives and friends. We shall now turn our attention to Renshaw families who came early to Tennessee and remained there. 77

Hi All, I apologize to those of you who have "Renshaw Reflections," however there are those on the list who do not have this book.I recieved a request to do a look up on Ebenezer Renshaw. Per the index the given name Ebenezer appears on pgs. 60,69, 70, 75. So I have scanned those pages along with the pages prior and after those requested as I felt there was additional info that might help others. Hope no one minds, Gwen pgs. 59 & 60 III. William & NANCY LEACH RENSHAW William Renshaw and Nancy Leach were married 11 May 1873 in Rowan County N.C. They were in Knox Co. TN in 1805. William is a argon or grgr-son of Abraham Renshaw. We have no way of placing these young Renshaws in their families or, indeed, their proper generations, since the parents often had children born after the eldest of their children were married and also had children. Since these Renshaws left no wills the first place to look in getting a family together, we must make many assumptions, which is frustrating, indeed. I have been in communication with all of these early Renshaws (a delightful experience) and they have given me the most assistance possible. The Richard Leach family lived quite near Abraham and his sons, Joseph and Elijah Renshaw. Several Renshaws married Leach daughters and came to Tennessee but William and Nancy went from Knox County to Logan County, KY where William died in 1815 leaving a large family. The Inventory of his estate gives us an idea of the life-style of a comfortable farm family of that day: 3 mares 6 tubs 1 pitcher 3 fillies 1 firkin 1 tumbler 1 colt 1 coffee mill sugar dish 6 cows tools salt cellar 4 bull yearlings 2 bee stands 6 tin cups 7 head sheep 1 saddle 6 spoons 5 hogs 1 raw hide 1 kettle pair stateyards 1 saw 1 skillet scythe 2 pails 1 pot Cooper's jointer 1 Do. & conifer 2 or pot hooks 24 geese 1 candlestick 3 ladles Mattock 4 bedsteads 1 hatchet 3 hoes 3 bed and furniture 1 dictionary' double tree woman's saddle 1 3 spelling books augurs 2 basins 1 small bell from 2 wheels & cards 1 tray & sifter chisels chest 2 bridles plow dish 2 sets gear reap hooks 6 plates 1 black Do. 7 bond. wt. tobacco tea canister I dun Do. 1 press 4 saucers I white-face heifer 1 churn teapot 1 brown heifer 1 little chair coffee pot 1 yellow sorrell We have no documented records of the children of William and- Nancy 59 Renshaw but some assumptions may be made. There is reason to believe that no other Renshaws were in Logan County. There were recorded two marriages of Renshaw girls; one in 1810 and one in 1817. They are included in this list which we know is incomplete: 1. James Renshaw 2. Rachel Renshaw 3. Betsy Renshaw 4. Joseph Renshaw 5. John Renshaw 6. Samuel Renshaw a. James Renshaw b. 21 Nov 1794 Rowan Co N.C. "Came across the mountains to Tennessee in his mother's arms, say some of the family. Many traditions are incorrect and often unfounded although some are related to fact and can be helpful. James was more than seven years old when they came into Knox County and had brothers and sisters, more children being born in Tennessee. After William's death, Nancy took her family to White County IL, where many of her neighbors were settling. There James married Sarah (Sally) Phipps, dau of Lock Phipps who was one of the appraisers of William's estate and probably influential in Nancy's move. James. and Sally went later to Shelby County where his brother, John, settled, then to Macon county, IL where they were to become leading citizens of the area. In addition to farming, James had a General store, leaving the farming to his sons; son Lute remaining on the family farm until after his father's death. Samuel and Ebenezer Renshaw who were near Nancy's family in White County, are not documented as brothers of James. Samuel later went to Sangamon County and was listed as James' brother by a County historian and Miss Martha Montgonery, a descendant, believes this is correct. James was an astute business man and prospered. A favorite story tells of Abe Lincoln having made his first political speech in front of Renshaw's store in Decatur, IL. These stories are probably true for Lincoln was a good politician and made his presence known, especially in the Springfield area. Ch of James and Sally Phipps Renshaw were: 1. William Renshaw 2. Lucius Renshaw 3. Charles Renshaw 4. George (Tobe) Renshaw 5. Dorinda Renshaw 6. Benjamin (Ben) Renshaw 7. John (Jack) Renshaw 1. William Renshaw b. 9 Mar 1822 White Cc IL m. 23 Dec 1847 Sarah Worthington b. 15 Oct 1826 Warren Cc TN, dau of William Samuel and Polly Barnes Worthington of McMinn- ville TN. William, an ambitious young I man, had gone to Sparta, TN to study medicine under Dr. Jesse Barnes, uncle and guardian of Sally. After their marriage they remained in Sparta where he prac- ticed medicine for about ten years. They then removed their family to Wise County, TX. The move was made that they might claim a large tract of land (a League and Labor) which Sally had inherited after her father was killed by Indians in the Texas area and the Mexican government had made grants to her and her brother as compensation. 60

Hi All here is part one of a lookup requested by Jeanie. pages 69 & 70 from "Renshaw Reflections" by Grace Parke Renshaw Ebenezer Renshaw was born in Tennessee in 1803 according to the 1850 census of White County IL where he settled at about the same time that Nancy Renshaw removed to that location. Are Samuel and Ebenezer brothers? Are they sons of William and Nancy? 1. Parents unknown lived TN, when he was born. a.Ebenezer Renshaw b. 13 Oct 1802 m. Elizabeth Collard in White Co. IL, 20 Mar 1826; she b. 1802 KY d. 9 Mar 1863 buried Kisner Farm Cemetery, where Ebenezer, was buried at his death in 1879. Ch: 1. Thomas Jefferson Renshaw 2. Rufus Renshaw 3. James Buchanan Renshaw 4. Orlando Burrell Renshaw 5. William Renshaw 6. John Renshaw 7. Obert Renshaw 1.Thomas Jefferson Renshaw b. 14 Jan 1829 White Co.,IL, as were all of Ebenezer's ch, d. 30 Nov 1896 m. 1849 (1) Nancy Ann, Miller, (2) unknown, (3) Julia A. Miller. By the year 1870, Thomas had become a prosperous farmer. In 1849 when he mar- ried Nancy, his land was listed in census at $100. The 1870 census shows a value of $3,500 with other assets at $1,800. He still lives next to the farm of Nathaniel Phipps-relative of Sallie. Perhaps this is coincidence. Ch: a. Thomas Renshaw b. 1853 (all b. White Co) b. Emily Renshaw b. 1855 c. Margaret Renshaw b. 1856 d. Sarah Renshaw d. 1858 e. Moses Renshaw b. 1860 f. Samuel Renshaw b. 1866 g. John Renshaw b. 1869 In 1850 census, Thomas had a 'farm laborer', certainly Nancy's younger brother, Moses J. Miller, age 21 and his wife, Martha age 17, living in the household. We shall find many Millers marrying Renshaws. 2. Rufus Renshaw b. 1831 m. Ellen 1854. Ch: a. Mary Renshaw b. 1856 b. John Renshaw b. 1858 3. James Buchanan Renshaw b. 1 Jan 1834. Late in life he removed to Jackson Co AR where be d. 3 Feb 1898. He m. (1) Julia Ann Frier, dau of Richard and Melinda Frier, of White Co IL both b. N.C. (2) Elizabeth Livingston b. ca 1840 Carmi, IL m. 1861 d. 17 Mar 1913, Carmi, where she apparently returned after the death of her husband in Arkansas. Ch of James and Julia: 1. Soloman Franklin Renshaw 2. George Buchanan Renshaw 3. William L. Renshaw 4. John W.Renshaw Ch: of James and Elizabeth Renshaw: 5. Ebenezer Renshaw 6. Mariette Renshaw 7. David Lafayette Renshaw 8. Nancy L. Renshaw 9. Lorinda (Dorinda? Corinda?) Renshaw 10. Albert S. Renshaw 11. Joseph Damron Renshaw 12. Alice Renshaw 13. Orlando Renshaw a. Solomon Franklin Renshaw b. 17 Aug 1856 m. Nancy E. Phillips d. 1940 bur Zion Base .Cemetery Carmi. b. George Buchanan Renshaw b. 26 Mar 1858 (all b. Carmi) m. Hattie _, d. 7 Dec 1925 c. William L. Renshaw, twin of d. John W. Renshaw b. 29 Sep 1860. Nor d. at birth? e. Ebenezer Renshaw b. 2 Mar 1862 m. 17 May 1882 Ellen Sutton. He d. 24 Mar 1939; she d. 22 Apr 1940. f. Marietta Renshaw b. 8 Apr 1864 m. Adam Hunt g. David Lafayette Renshaw b. 26 Jan 1866 m. 8 May 1882 Katie Thomason who d. 1915. He d. 24 Sep 1936 Truman,AR having gone with his fa to AR. Ch: 70

Thought this would be interesting for those doing research in TN. It came from rootsweb...http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/isearch Jeanie UNICOI COUNTY, TN - MISC - Goodspeed's History of Unicoi County R. R. Emmert was born in Carter County April 15, 1862. His parents were William C. and Amanda (Renshaw) Emmert, the former born December 10, 1883, in the same county, the son of George and Mary (Hendrix) Emmert, the former a Tennessean, the son of George, who came from Germany, and was a soldier under the command of Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary war, and said to be related to Robert Emmert, whose family went to Germany after his execution. The father is a lawyer of Erwin and received a limited education in the common schools of Carter County, afterward farming and practicing his profession. He was State senator from 1875 to 1817. In 1851 he married, and their children are Nannie J., Peter W., Mary E., Delcena C., Robert R. and Ella. Our subject was educated in the country schools, and in 1886 became circuit clerk, and is a popular official, and is now associated with W. B. Clarke in publishing the "Erwin Unakean".

Hi Eeveryone: I found four listings of possible Samuel RENSHAWs that fought in the Civil War from Ohio. Below gives the NARA film number where their records can be found. These do not state the regiment the men were in, but if someone can check the NARA Microfilm, that may give us some information. Samuel RENSHAW Unit: 8 Indpt. Batt'y, Ohio Light Art'y. Rank In: Artificer Rank Out: Artificer National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000552, 0088, 00003610 Fought for: (U = Union, C = Confederate) U Samuel RENSHAW Company: A Unit: 10 Ohio Cavalry. Rank In: Private Rank Out: Private National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000552, 0088, 00003613 Fought for: (U = Union, C = Confederate) U Samuel RENSHAW Company: C Unit: 33 Ohio Infantry. Rank In: Private Rank Out: Private National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000552, 0088, 00003611 Fought for: (U = Union, C = Confederate) U Samuel RENSHAW Company: M Unit: 12 Ohio Cavalry. Rank In: Corporal Rank Out: Private National Archives Microfilm Box, Roll, and Record: 000552, 0088, 00003609 Fought for: (U = Union, C = Confederate) U Hope this can answer our questions. Tina Ellis At 09:12 AM 20/11/1999 EST, you wrote: >Check the following URL: > >carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html > >There is information about ordering a photo of "Samuel Renshaw alias Charles >Dean" at that site after you fill in "Renshaw" as the keyword. > >Eleanor > > >==== RENSHAW Mailing List ==== >Roots Surname list-- interactive search: Good place to search for all your surnames, is at this site: >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/searches/rslsearch.html > >============================== >Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. >RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. >http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi > > >

It would be interesting to know why this Samuel Renshaw went by an Alias. Anyone have an idea as to why? Whose line might he belong to. Gwen

Check the following URL: carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html There is information about ordering a photo of "Samuel Renshaw alias Charles Dean" at that site after you fill in "Renshaw" as the keyword. Eleanor

Here is a URL that has info on the data included in each census, plus additional info. ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/genealog/genealog.uscensus There is too much information to list here. The top of each page usually indicates the street or road for the people on the page. You need to find a map of the state, county, and townships for each census year. They changed frequently. You might also check variations in spellings of names. This causes people to not appear in a census. Actually they might be there but the census takers changed and their spelling habits weren't all the same.

WILL: John Renshaw, 1822, Christian Co., KY The Commonwealth of Kentucky Christian County We the undersigned Certify that on the 6th Day of September Last John Renshaw late of this County then a Resident of the State of Misori Madison County Came to the House of James C. Clark, Sick (One of the undersigned) and Continued with him the said James until Monday Evening following the 9th of the same month at which time he Died without any Recovery. But on Saturday Evening proceeding his Death Towit on the 7th of the same month he apprehending as we Conceived his approaching desolution and Conceiving him to be of a Disposing mind was asked how he wished his property disposed of In Case he should not Recover from that sickness which he answered in the following manner (And wished us the undersigned to take notice Accordingly that is to say). First he wished all his Just Debts should be paid out of his Estate and the Residue and whole of his property both Real and personal should be Invested In his wife, Nancy Renshaw and subject to her Control under the herein after mentioned modifications (that is to say) her Controle to be Compleat during her Life or Widowhood with the Intire priviledge he himself might Exercise was he alive In Giving to her children as they may Come of Age or married as Her Circumstances might Justify or her prudence dictate. However to a final Eaqual division among his Heirs at Law But at her Death or in Case of her Intermarriage the whole of his Property both Real and personal to be Eaqually divided among his Heirs at Law. He then mentioned a Horse he had a few days before traded with the said James C. Clark for, for a Note he the said Renshaw till then held on Laurence Brasher of the State of Allabama. He said he wished the said James to sell said Horse with the mare he Rode in together with his Travelling Effects Consisting of Saddle Bridle Cleaning Clothes and some Store goods or if he had an Opportunity to send them to his Family and that the said James had full Liberty to Recend the Bargain respecting the Horse and Keep him himself and trade the note to some other person for what it might bring or what the said James Saw proper to take and in what sort of Pay and Respecting the Pursel debt and Other Business said James was Authorized by Power of Attorney to TransAct for him the said Renshaw He want him still to Seercise the same authority for the benefit of his Heirs and Particular said Respecting the Pursel Debt he wanted him the said James to act on Intire Discretion in Collecting that Debt and in what kind of pay and when and if Collected to Remit the same to said Nancy Renshaw. He was then asked if he wished the said Nancy his Exectriss he Answered that he wanted no Executor and further said not. Witness our hands December 30, 1822 Jas C. Clark Jos. Clark Hannah X Clark her mark Take notice that at the Next March Term of the Christian County Court I shall prove the foregoing Will of John Renshaw and perhaps administer on the Estate of said Renshaw. Yours ? James Clark

Shelby County Kentucky Marriages 1792 - 1800 Renshaw, Polly Brackett, Thomas 16 Dec 1799

Hello All, I inadvertantly deleted a 3 from the film # for "Our Renshaw Cousins". The correct order number is #1513338, item 4. Gwen

CONTENTS Renshaw Historical Marker .........i Foreward ..........................ii Preface ...........................v The Renshaw Name.......................1 William Renshaw and Nancy Leach ...............2 James Renshaw and Sally Phipps .................2 Dr. William Renshaw and Sarah Worthington ...7 James Addison Renshaw 22 Lucius Renshaw 51 Eva Dorinda Renshaw Hogg 73 Alice Renshaw Ray 82 Harriet Renshaw Beall 86 Charles Franklin Renshaw 98 Eugenia Belle Renshaw Wright '99 Sarah Josephine Renshaw Bullock 104 William Samuel Renshaw III Dr. John B. Renshaw 121 Our Worthington Ancestors 124 TheBarnes family .............112 The Carney Family 133 Tunnell Ancestors 134 The French Huguenots 137 Lineage Chart 138 Sources 140 Index ..................142

Family OF JAMES RENSHAW AND SALLY PHIPPS submitted by Martha Montgomery, great-great granddaughter of James Renshaw) James Renshaw b. 21 NOV 1794 Rowan Co. North Carolina d. 19 JAN 1860 Decatur, Illinois a. 16 SEP 1819 White Co., Carmi, Illinois to Sarah (Sally) Phipps, daughter of Lock Phipps b. 1804 Nelson Co., Kentucky d. FEB 1878 Decatur, Illinois Nine children: 1. William. Renshaw b. 9 MAR 1822 White Co., Illinois d. 20 MAY 1887 Decatur, Texas m. 23 DEC 1847 at McMinnville, Tennessee to Sarah (Sallie) Worthington b. 16 OCT 1826 Warren Co., Tennessee d. 16 AUG 1904 Decatur, Texas 2. Lucius Renshaw b. 27 Oct 1824 White Co., Illinois d. 27 DEC 1862 m. (1) 8 OCT 1848 to Emily Susan Heser (Hesser) b. 3 JUL 1828 m. (2 11 FEB 1858 at Carlinville, Illinois to Martha Jane Walker b. 22 OCT 1838 d. 21 AUG 1925 bur. Fairlawn Cem., Decatur, Illinois (Martha Jane Walker Renshaw m. (2) William Taggert 6 MAR 1872) 3. Mary Frances Renshaw b. 1825 White Co., Illinois d. 1887 m. 1 JAN 1844, Samuel A. Smallwood 4. Charles Lewis Renshaw b. 29 JUN 1827 Shelby Co Illinois d. 1914 Hennessey, Oklahoma m. 15 MAR 1849 to Elizabeth A. Morris b. 1829 d. 12 MAR 1913 pg. 5 5. Dorinda Renshaw b. 1831 Macon Co., Illinois d. 16 OCT 1853 m. 5 MAR 1851 at Macon Co.. Illinois to Ferdinand Taggert b. 6 APR 1812 (Ferdinand married (1) Ann Hesser sister of Emily Hesser who married Lucius Renshaw) 6. George W. (Tobe) Renshaw b. 27 OCT 1833 Macon Co. d. ca 1865 m. 18 FEB 1855 to Mary Jane Stewart who later married Silas Nobles 7. Jerome Renshaw - died young 8. Benjamin Renshaw b. 1837 Macon Co., Illinois d.15 APR 1887 never married 9. John (Jack) Renshaw b. 1 MAY 1839 d. 25 MAR 1899 m. 27 MAR 1860 to Anna Steele pg.6

Hi folks, I received the following post from Doris Moore. My husband's Renshaw line is: William Renshaw (1790-1815) and Nancy Leach James Renshaw and Sarah "Sally" Phipps Charles Lewis Renshaw and Elizabeth Morris Benjamin Joseph Renshaw and Mary Agnes McCarty Maybelle Renshaw and Roy Moore Robert Moore I think from looking at some material sent by a cousin that Charles Lewis and Dr. William were brothers. Is that correct? If so, I am very interested in purchasing a copy of the book you mentioned on the Renshaw cousins. Thanks, Doris Moore I wish to make it clear to everyone I am NOT SELLING this book. I have no idea where it can be purchased! The film/order number (#151338 ) I referenced in my previous post, is the Mormon Library catalog number. It is on microfilm and can be rented through them. You then can view it at their facility and make copies. Our local facility charges 25 cents a page. Which is why I only have portions of this book. I am happy to share those pages I have and will scan and post any request to the list for all to view. Please post all requests to the RENSHAW list, so that all will be aware of what data is being requested. It also would be a good idea that when responding to a post on the list, other than of a personal nature, you respond to the list with your query or answer. This way we can all see what lines and everyone is working on. There may be some member who has that piece you are looking for, but is unaware who needs it. Under separate post will be the information I do have Doris is looking for. Thanks, Gwen

The n I met Margaret Tatum, daughter of Logan Wright, who has documented the Renshaw, Worthington. Tunnell, and Carney lines. She seems to be a true genealogist and I am sure will have and more to add at a later date. It was her persistence that made it possible for those interested to become members of Colonial Dames of XVII Century, Sons or Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Daughters of American Colonists, Huguenot Society of the Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia and Magna Charts Dames. Johnie Mae Morgan paved the way by discovering our eligibility to the Daughters of the American Revolution through the Worthington Tunnells and Carney lines. I met Charles Greathouse in 1976 when he visited a sister-in-law in San Antonio. We compared notes (I had never met Charles before) and not long after this meeting he sent me a large envelope with copies of material he had collected on the Renshaw and Hogg family. I was sorry to hear of his death in 1980. Somewhere along the way we visited with Dr. John Beall before his death. --He gave us addresses of Beall descendants and later sent copies of the land grant and field notes for the survey in Wise County. It seems that he worked in the Texas land grant office while attending the University of Texas and had written for copies of this Worthington Survey. Dr. Beall died before I had an opportunity to thank him for his assistance. After my retirement, when I started working on this compilation in earnest, I discovered the names he gave were invaluable for I was able to complete this Beall line fairly rapidly. I discovered another genealogist in Francis Copass Bowen. Although Francis died before I ever had the opportunity, to know him, his wife Nellie Fox Bowen has been most helpful in sharing information on the Beall and Bowen lines. Chasing descendants has been like working a jig saw puzzle, but gradually you have all fallen into place. There are still a few blanks which I have been unable to complete. I had been led to believe that Frank Renshaw, son of Charles Franklin Renshaw, died young. Much to my surprise I recently found that he grew up, married and had a wife named Zelma, and that they later moved to California and had a daughter who is married. There may be children. Also I have been unable to contact the descendants of Margaret Bullock Garbarino or William Bullock. If anyone knows these cousins, please let me know and I will write an addendum. How can I ever forget the wonderful Sunday when Fern McAfee spent the entire afternoon with me giving me names, dates and addresses of those Bealls who were missing. I am also indebted to her for the copy of Lute Renshaw's "Stories of old Trail Drivers of Long Ago" which she brought that day. In 1972, Mrs. L. W. Renshaw sent me a complete listing of the descendants of Lute Renshaw, as also did Ralph Renshaw. When I asked later for an update, all you Lute Renshaw descendants were just great to respond. Had this history not been started in 1972, 1 doubt that I ever would have had the nerve or energy to tackle it. So many of mother's cousins were living then and I had heard their names enough that I knew where to start. It was the summer of 1972 that Doris and I visited with Evelyn Hardy in Bridgeport, Texas. She permitted me to make a copy of her mother's memoirs "I'll Carry You Back" which gave us information on the Will Renshaw line. She also gave me the name and address of bar daughter, Hope Hardy Cray, who was most helpful in assisting in giving addresses for the descendants in the Will Renshaw line.

HISTORICAL MARKER Location: U.S. 380, five and a half miles east of Decatur DR.WILLIAM RENSHAW (1822-1887) Born in Illinois, William Renshaw studied medicine and set up practice in Sparta, Tennessee. His wife Sarah received from the Mexican government a grant of land in Texas, where her father Samuel Worthington lost his life in a colonization attempt in 1828. Dr. Renshaw traveled to Texas in 1853 to locate his headright, which encompassed many acres of Wise County north of this marker site. Dr. Renshaw returned to Sparta and served two terms in the Tennessee Legislature before moving his family to Texas in 1859 . The first doctor to settle permanently in Wise County, Dr. Renshaw was often away from home for long periods, with a practice extending from Denton to Jacksboro. The Renshaws organized one of the county's earliest schools, taught by J. D. White, for their own and neighbor children. After the Civil War, the family moved to Decatur, where Dr. Renshaw and his son Lute opened a drugstore. They were devout Baptists and supported Decatur Baptist College. Dr. Renshaw died in 1887 and was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Decatur. As his ten children married, each received a portion of the Worthington survey. Two family members still own part of the property. A number of descendants became doctors. (1976) FOREWORD When Johnie Mae Horgan published Early Years in the Life of the Renshaw Family in 1971, many of us became interested in the family line that Dr. William Renshaw and Sarah Worthington Renshaw established in Texas. With the encouragement of Bernice Bullock, wife of Randolph Bullock, and promises of assistance from my sister, Doris Tipps, I agreed to compile a family history of the Renshaw Family. I was to collect data on the descendants, and Johnie Mae Morgan was to continue to add to her research on our progenitors. Although I was born on my grandfather-Ad Renshaw's place near Decatur, we moved to Denton when I was five years of age, so I did not grow up knowing all these Renshaw cousins. It has been a revelation and a pleasure to become ac- quainted by correspondence with so many cousins throughout the United States. Yes, I knew my first cousins but had lost contact with most. This project has served to pull us all together, for a short time, again. My husband became so impressed with the number of responses that he suggested the title Our Renshaw Cousins. We Wilson children in Denton looked forward to the annual two week summer visit of our grandmother, Lizzie Renshaw. Not only because she helped with the endless chores of a large family by churning, snapping beans and peeling peaches for canning and preserving, but most of all because she told stories of Indians and pioneer days in Wise County. I can see her now, sitting in her chair on the back porch, peeling peaches and saying, "Now which story do you want me to tell? Your grandfather thought he shot an Indian," and she was off. At times my stories may be more Lizzie Perrin Renshaw than Ad Renshaw but what Grandma described reflects the experience of both families in the early pioneer home. My college history professor urged me to record those stories, but youth proscrastinates and this was the day before tape recorders, so we must depend on a dimming memory and the assistance of others. Our children and grandchildren in this age of space and T.V. have not had the opportunity of hearing those early day stories that are now history, and the generation who have heard those stories is already beginning to dwindle. It is my intent to preserve some of this early family history, and perhaps some day when they are old enough to care, our descendants will find that they have a heritage of which they can be truly proud. I When this project was started in 1972, I was pleased to discover that there, were many Renshaws who had collected a great deal of information on our ancestors and were willing to share with me. No one seems to have made a complete study of the over 500 descendants. Our Renshaw Cousins is a compilation of the research of many people. I take credit only for collecting the information and recording It to the best of my knowledge and ability. Through the years, Johnie Mae Horgan continued to send the results of her tireless search. In addition, we are indebted to Dr. Horace Renshaw, who shared much information before his death, and to this wife Carol Jim for pictures and later material. ii

Hi Everyone, The following obit is for a member of my line. It mentions his a son and daughter who were residing in Texas. I could really use some help locating any living descendants. Has anyone come across any of these folks. Thanks, Gwen William E. Renshaw, 69, of 114 West Lancaster Ave.., Downingtown, PA, died shortly before midnight on Thursday In Coatesville Hospital. Renshaw was well-known In the county, particularly in Coatesville, PA, where he was employed as a recorder for many years at Lukens Steel company. For a number of years, Renshaw was a well-known baseball umpire and took an active interest In all sports. He was a member of the Minquas Fire company, Downingtown. He is survived by his widow Esther Williams Renshaw; two sons, Harold W. Renshaw, Downingtown; John F. Renshaw, San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Iona R.. wife of James DeFalco, of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Elwood Renshaw, of Chula Vista, Calif., and Raymond Renshaw, of Caln, PA; and six grandchildren. The funeral services will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Keim and Wilson Funeral Home, Downingtown, PA.

Hi Folks, I have just checked genforum for new posts and saw several of you are searching these line. For you folks here is a source for your lines. Bernice Everitt wrote a book titled " Our Renshaw Cousins" published in 1984. I rented this book on microfilm several years ago. This is not my line, but did photocopy some portions of the book.Which include James Renshaw & Sally Phipps line, Some on James Addison Renshaw & Family Lucius Renshaw. will be happy to share what I have. Should you live close to LDS family history center the book maybe ordered on micro film. ORDER # 151338 item 4. also according to LDS library catalog microfilm copy of this book is in the ILL. State Archives. For those who haven't seen this book. It is full of family stories & data as well as photos of various family members. hope this helped some of you. happy researching, Gwen

Hi Betty, Came across this obit today in my files. I had kept it because of the MOODY Surname as one of my lines connect with a Moody. But know one of yours does too. Could this group belong to your line? Gwen Renshaw Maurer Headline: John L. Renshaw, 74, retired salesman Publication Date: February 27, 1995 Source: Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, FA Page: B-3 Subjects: Region: Pennsylvania Obituary: John L. Renshaw, 74, of 1913 Oregon Pike, Apartment D4, died Saturday evening at Lancaster General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Arlene M. Moody Renshaw, who died in 1969. Born in Burlington, Vt., he was the son of the late Joseph and Bessie Mable Renshaw. Employed by the Pennfield Feed Company as a salesman, he retired in 1985 after working there 30 years. After that he worked for Red Rose Graphics, Lancaster. He graduated from Green Mountain Junior College, Burlington, then transferred to the University of Connecticut, where he graduated in 1952 with a bachelor of science degree in poultry science. A member of First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, he was an usher there for 30 years. During World War H, he served as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, at the rank of lieutenant commander. Surviving are a son, Geoffrey of Baltimore; a daughter, Lynn Renshaw of Lancaster; and a sister, Mary Marshall of Hyannis, Mass.

On 22 July 1795 Jacob Keller let John Willcockson (Wilcoxon), both of Rowan County, North Carolina, have 164 acres on both sides of Bear (Bare) Creek. next to the old survey of said Keller, for 100 pounds. The deed was witnessed by Elijah Renshaw and William Butler and proved by the latter in August 1795. [Note 29] source: [will0002.txt] Family History: John Willcockson; 1721 - c 1800: Chester Co, PA Copyright © 1990 by William G Scroggins. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. Bill Scroggins BillScroggins@classic.msn.com USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged ... http://c-23.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/pa/chester/history/family/will000 2.txt 04/23/99, 68007 bytes - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----