Hi Al, Thanks for posting this line, it helps all of us to see where we might be connected.One just never knows where that elusive ancestor is hiding. Per Everton's Handybook for Genealogists. The Office of registrar, 304 "S" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 has births, deaths , and marriages since 1905, To verify current fees, call 916-445-2684 Prior to July 1,1905, records are available from the county recorders and the health departments of many of the larger cities. County clerks have divorce, probate, civil court, and other records. Naturalization records are kept in the county offices of the Superior Courts and in the U.S. Circuit Courts in Los Angeles and San Francisco.real estate deeds are filed in the County recorder's office. Pre-statehood lists, termed padrons, of Spanish, Mexican, and Indian residents have been published. The California State archives, room 130, 1020 "O" Street, Sacramento, CA95814, has some censuses for major California Cities from 1897 to 1938. hope this was of some help. Gwen Renshaw Maurer

Looking for information on: James H. Renshaw b. abt. 1826 m. Mary Belinda Crockett b. 3/05/1826 d. 6/16/1899 m. 1/01/1850 in Knoxville, TN. Issue: Joseph S. b. 12/11/1850 d. 1/06/1851 James b. 12/11/1852 d. abt. 1853 William B. b. 1/06/1854 d. 2/10/1854 Frank b. abt. 1855 m. Lulu Nebraska Jett abt. 1882 Seraphinia (Sophia) b. abt. 1857 Mary C. b. abt. 1859 Elizabeth M. b. 11/04/1863 d. 10/04/1882 Blanche b. abt. 1866 m. Clarence B. Brayton 11/05/1890 James Edwin b. 12/14/1852 d. 2/02/1855 Any information will be appreciated. Donna Crockett Mowery

I am seeking descendants of Hosea Renshaw & Wife Nancy. Although I am not a Renshaw descendant, I believe that Nancy may have been a McAdams & possibly a sister of my g-g Grandfather, Wm. S. McAdams. The Hosea Renshaw family is found in Washington County, Tennessee. The 1850 census lists Hosea, 49; Nancy, 44; Amanda, 19; Saraphina, 19; Elizabeth, 16; Julia, 12; Robert, 13; Jane, 10; John, 7; W., 5; Cath. R., 1. Also in the household is Mary McAdams, aged 74. I believe Mary to be Mary SLAUGHTER McAdams, my ancestor. Mary McAdams made application in 1853 for bounty land based on the service of her late husband, Robert in the War of 1812. In this application she mentioned data from a family bible. If she was living with the Renshaw's when she died, I'm hoping that bible might exist among descendants. One of Hosea & Nancy's sons, Robert, I have found to have been named Robert McAdams Renshaw. He went to Montana in the 1860s and became a gold miner there. He later moved to California where he died. The following information is found in his death certificate: California Death Certificate for Robert McAdams Renshaw. Lived at 269 N. Ivy St., Monrovia, Los Angeles County, CA. at time of death. Born Aug 1, 1836 in TN., died Feb 26, 1917, 80 yrs, 6 mo., 25 da. Was a retired miner. Lists fathers name as James Renshaw, birthplace unknown, mother's name as McAdams, birthplace unknown. Informant was Robert R. Renshaw of Atwater, CA. Dr. was C.B. Caldwell, cause of death was Cerebral Thrombosis. Buried Feb. 28 in Inglewood Cemetery, L.A. Renaken Co. of Monrovia was undertaker. Robert M. Renshaw left a son, Robert R. He is found in the California death index: California Death Index, 1940-49; listing for Robert R. Renshaw. Died 15 June 1949 in Los Angeles County, CA. Social Security # 551-10-5485. Spouse's initials: I.R. Any help would be appreciated. Would any California resident know how I might find a death certificate or obit that might list descendants of this Robert R.? Hope these names might ring a bell with some one. Al McAdams almcadams@prodigy.net

http://www.aros.net/~sanbachs/CDI.HTM At this website, I found these marriages for RENSHAWs that appear on Family Group Sheets that Yates Publishing has. You can order the record from Yates Publishing. RENSHAW, Abraha 1722 HAWKINS, Ann 1717 PA 102.000 DB JAM1 1 1738 RENSHAW, Albert BASHAM, Etta 1872 CO 528.000 DB LMB 1 1890 RENSHAW, Alfred MD WHITE, Margaret 1873 MD 518.000 DB LRB 1 1894 MD RENSHAW, George MCINTIRE, Anna 1843 OH 88.000 DB SS0 0 RENSHAW, GRANT 1867 WI WOOLLEY, MARTHA 1873 WI 8841.214 F! 1 OF WI RENSHAW, HOSEA 1801 NC , NANCY 180_ 2733.006 F! 1 RENSHAW, ISAIAH 1770 SMOOT, ESTHER 1775 2733.003 F! 1 1795 NC RENSHAW, JAMES 1772 MD SMITH, ARAMINTA 1782 PA 2733.002 F! 2 1802 RENSHAW, James 1848 PERRIN, Lizzie 968.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, JIM EN , CINDY IR 2733.004 F! 1 OF TN RENSHAW, John POLK, Anne 1666 MD 989.000 DB PKS 1 RENSHAW, John KY KERR, Mary TN 735.000 DB BWW 1 1829 IL RENSHAW, Joseph 1724 WELLS, Elizabet 111.000 DB JAM1 1 1742 RENSHAW, Milas AMELIA, 498.000 DB SH1 1 RENSHAW, Reed CLARK, Lucetta 1522.000 DB LWP 1 RENSHAW, ROBERT FREESE, MARY 2733.007 F! 1 1827 NC RENSHAW, THOMAS HAND, PHOEBE 494.000 DB BSC 1 RENSHAW, Thomas 1699 CHARVEL, Ann 1700 107.000 DB JAM1 1 1718 RENSHAW, Thomas 1723 BRICE, (Widow) 109.000 DB JAM1 1 RENSHAW, Thomas 1723 CLARK, Francis 110.000 DB JAM1 1 1734 RENSHAW, THOMAS 1813 PA MCKEAN, MARY AN 1821 2733.001 F! 2 PA RENSHAW, Willia 1822 WORTHINGTO, Sal 1826 546.000 DB JWJ 1 1847 RENSHAW, Willia KENNY, Lena 970.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Adelia KY WILLIAMSON, W. 1527.000 DB LWP 1 RENSHAW, Alice 1856 GORDON, Adam 974.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Alice 1856 RAY, John R 975.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Amanda KY YANCY, James 1526.000 DB LWP 1 RENSHAW, ANN 1755 NC SUTHERLAND, DAN 1753 NC 2919.023 F! 1 1778 NC RENSHAW, Ann 1783 MASSEY, John 1779 95.000 DB DA3 1 RENSHAW, Dora NIBLOCK, Benjam 1862 NC 1185.000 DB SS0 0 RENSHAW, DORA NIBLOCK, BENJAM 1862 NC 3944.019 F! 1 RENSHAW, ELIZA 1835 KY WOOSLEY, WILSON 1830 VA 3088.007 F! 1 1854 KY RENSHAW, Elizab 1835 KY WOOSLEY, Wilson 1830 VA 1524.000 DB LWP 1 1854 KY RENSHAW, Eugeni WRIGHT, M J 972.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Eva Do HOGG, John Wash 1848 TX 969.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, FANNIE 1863 NC NIBLOCK, FRANKL 1862 NC 3944.022 F! 2 1885 NC RENSHAW, Fannie 1863 NC NIBLOCK, Frankl 1862 NC 1210.000 DB SS0 0 1885 NC RENSHAW, Georgi WHITLEY, Bartow 50.000 DB BL1 1 RENSHAW, Hattie GORDON, M L 973.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Jane L 1837 MARLIN, William 1823 497.000 DB SH1 1 1875 NC RENSHAW, Mary CARROLL, DANIEL 1695 15.000 DB LDF 1 RENSHAW, MARY 1783 WEST, THOMAS 1777 NC 533.030 X! 1 RENSHAW, Mary A 1827 EMMERT, William 1823 3228.000 DB WTF 0 1851 RENSHAW, MARY A OF IL CLARK, J. M. 1871 TN 1225.285 F! 1 1839 TN RENSHAW, Nancy 1831 IL PRICE, John Hen 1833 IL 549.000 DB BWW 1 1853 IL RENSHAW, PHEOBE 1882 CARTWRIGHT, CLI 1883 5.000 DB BSC 1 RENSHAW, Sallie 1785 NC CRATON, Thomas 1780 SC 11392.000 DB WAY 1 NC RENSHAW, SAMANT NIBLOCK, THOMAS 1839 NC 3944.024 F! 2 RENSHAW, Samant 1839 NIBLOCK, Thomas 1839 NC 1222.000 DB SS0 0 1860 NC RENSHAW, SARAH CRATON, THOMAS 1780 SC 8234.001 P 1 OF NC RENSHAW, Sarah BULLOCK, W H 971.000 DB JWJ 1 RENSHAW, Sophro KY JONES, John W. 1525.000 DB LWP 1 Added RANSHAW also: RANSHAW, Mr. NESBIT, Miss 181.000 DB PC2 1

Renshaw, Richard Males in Household 1/ 2/ 0/ 1/ 0/ 2/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 1/ 0/ 0/ 0 Females in Household 1/ 0/ 1/ 0/ 0/ 1/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ 0 Regarding the 1830 and 1840 census: "Both sexes were divided into "narrower" categories by ages, with thirteen possible age groupings given for both males and females. These are: -5 , 5-10, 10-15, 15-20, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70, 70-80, 80-90, 90-100, 100+.

1900 Soundex Census Maryland - R520 pt.2 Montgomery County: Renshaw, Eliza, b. Jun 1830, a. 70, bp. MD * Enumerated with Warren V. Magruder, Son - in- Law ( see Thomas Renshaw pt.1) Renshaw William D., born Jan 1836, age 64, birth place (bp) PA Vol. 17 ED. 16 Margaritte, (w) b. Feb 1846, a.54, bp. PA Maggie V., (d) b. Aug 1860, a.39, bp. PA William G. (s), b.Jan 1864, a. 36, bp. MD Bohanan, Tula May, (d) May 1870, bp. MD Bohanan, Thomas J., (Son-in-Law), b. Jan 1872, a.28, bp VA Mabel V., (GD), b. May 1898, a.2, bp. MD Renshaw, John W., b. Jan 1837, a.63, bp. MD * Vol. 56 Ed.58 Mary C. (w), b. May 1870 a.30, bp. VA Hettie W., (d), b. Sept 1882 a. 17, bp. MD Sarah b. (d), b. Mar 1891, a.9, bp. MD Charles, (s), b. Mar 1894, a.5, bp. MD Mary C. (d), b. Mar 1895, a. 4, bp. MD Winifred, (d), b.Mar 1896, a.3, bp. MD Lewis, (s), b. Dec 1897, a. 2, bp.MD *This obviously was a second marriage, boy did he make up for lost time. Renshaw, James, b. Oct 1857, a.47, bp. MD Vol.19 Ed.24 William, (brother), b.Feb 1862, a.38, bp. MD Joseph, (brother), b. Sept 1863, a. 36, Bp. MD Bessie C., (S-I-L), b. Sept 1873, a. 26, bp. MD William C., (nephew), b.Aug 1898, a.1, bp W.Va. Catherine, (niece), b. Oct 1899, a. 2/12, bp. MD Elizabeth, (S-I-L), b.Sept 1869, a. 31, bp. MD * *Elizabeth is obviously the wife of one of the brothers, however she is listed in the order given, so which one she is the wife of is hard to determine. Somerset County, MD: Renshaw, Thomas, b. June 1856 , a. 45, bp. MD, Enumerated with Susie A. Groscup (sister) Renshaw, Stanley W., b. Mar 1862, a. 38, bp. MD Vol. 42 Ed.75 Annie, (w), b. Feb 1868, a.32, bp. MD Herman, (s), b. Jan 1890, a.10, bp. MD * Hattie, (d), b. Jan 1890, a. 10, bp. MD * Olive, (d), b. Mar 1893, a. 8, bp. MD *Twins Renshaw, Thaddious W., b. Nov 1835, a. 64, bp. MD Could not read Vol # Ed.69 Renshaw, Archie, (s), b. May 1866, a. 34, bp. MD Annette, (D-I-L), b. Sept 1870, a. 29, bp, MD Leonard A., (GS), b Nov 1894, a. 5, bp. MD Mary L., (GD), b. Apr 1896, a. 4, bp. MD Helen F., (GD), b Feb 1900, a.2/12, bp. MD Renshaw, Mary, b. Jan 1837, a. 63, Bp. MD Enumerated with Charles R. Williams, relationship is stated as partner. Renshaw, Hester (Race is black), a. 50, bp.MD John, (s), a. abt 18, bp. Md Baily, Woodland, (A) a. abt 16, bp. MD Waters, Charles W. (B), a. abt 48, bp. MD Sallie, (S-I-L), a.abt 35, bp. Md Washington County MD: Renshaw, Harvey, b Aug 1872, a. 27, bp. PA residing in Easton, WA county, MD Laura, (w), b. Dec 1872, a. 27, bp. PA Earnest A., (s), b.Oct 1899, a.8, bp.PA Grubb, Maria, (Mother-in- law), b.sept 1828, a.71, bp. PA

1900 Maryland Census Soundex R520 Baltimore county: Renshaw, Charles - B. Dec 26, 1866 age 34, birthplace (bp.) MD Vol 13 ED.10 Residing at 1006 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD Enumerated with Elizabeth E. Rutledge (sister to Charles) Renshaw, Robert L. - b.Dec 1, 1858 a. 41, bp. MD Vol. 13 Ed.10 Enumerated with Elizabeth Rutledge (sister to Robert) Renshaw, George - b. Nov 1859 age 40, bp. MD Vol. 15 Ed 207 Mary F. (w) b. Mar 1861 a. 39, bp. MD Edwin C. (s) b. Jan 1891 a. 9, bp. MD George W. (s) b. Dec 1895 a. 4, bp. MD Herbert H. (s) b.July 1897 a. 2, bp. MD Earnest M. (s) b. May 1899 a. 1, bp. MD Renshaw, James - b. Feb 1849, age 51, bp.MD Vol. 18 Ed. 148 Dalia, (w) b. Dec 1851, age 48, bp. MD Dorchester County: Renshaw, Charly -b. May 1878 age 22, bp. MD could not read Vol. & Ed #'s Eve L., (w) b. July 1896, a. 19, bp. MD Unnamed baby, (D) b. Mar 1900 age 2/12, bp. MD Woodland, Katie E., (S-I-L) b.Jan 1888 age 12, bp.MD Renshaw, Heneretta, b. Sep 1848, a.59, bp. MD Vol.13 ED.98 Living with her brother-in-law, David W. Wolff Renshaw, Henry Sr., b. 1840 a. 60, bp. MD Vol.29 ed.33 Jennie, (w) b.Jan 1861, a. 39, bp. MD North, Margaret, ( Stepdaughter), b.Apr 1885 a. 15, bp. MD North, Annie N., (Stepdaughter), b.Mar 1896 a. 4, bp MD Montgomery County: Renshaw, Samuel, b. Apr. 1837, a. 63, bp.MD Vol. 36 Ed 52 Alice, (w) b. Dec 1856, a. 44, bp. MD Mary F., (d), b .Dec 1877, a.22, bp. MD Lousia, (d), b. Jan 1890, a. 10, bp. MD Hattie, (d), b.Aug 1885, a.14, bp. MD Renshaw, Thomas, b. Oct 1823, a.77, bp. MD Vol. 36 Ed. 58 Annie M., (w), b. May 1843, a.57, bp. MD Magruder, Mattie, (d), b.Nov 1866, a. 34, bp. MD Magruder, Eugene, (S-I-L), b. Mar 1867, a.33, bp. MD Magruder, Eugene, (GS), b.Apr 1899, a.1, bp. MD

A list of all the passengers aboard the Belgian Royal and U.S. Mail Steamship Lapland from Antwerp to New York calling at Southampton, 26 May 1920 RENSHAW, Dr. John W. RENSHAW, Mrs.

SS Bothnia Liverpool to New York 4 October 1876 DISTRICT OF NEW YORK -- PORT OF NEW YORK William Renshaw 49 male Gentleman Emma Renshaw 42 female Matron Alfred Renshaw 15 male Student Visca C Renshaw 3 female Child

Hi everyone, Here is a copy of the results of a commercial surname research request, obtained by one of my cousins. She didn't say who she had purchase it from, however thought you all might enjoy. Now I myself can document Renshaw's as early as 1620's in the USA. - Gwen The Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname Renshaw The- most- ancient -surname of Renshaw makes an impressive claim to being one of the oldest Anglo / Saxon surnames on record. The history of -the name is closely woven into the intricate tapestry of the ancient chronicles of England. Professional -researchers have carefully scrutinized such ancient manuscripts as the Doomsday Book (1086), the Ragman Rolls, (1291-1296), the Curia Regis Rolls, The Pipe Rolls the Hearth Rolls, parish registers, baptism's, tax records and, other ancient documents and found the first record of the name Renshaw in Lancashire, where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early - Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Many different spellings were encountered in the research of your surname. Although your name, Renshaw, occurred in manuscripts and documents, from time to time the surname was also officially spelled Renshaw, Olerenshaw, and these variations in spelling frequently occurred, even between father & son. Scribes and church officials, often traveling great distances, even from other countries, frequently spelt the names they were recording as they heard it. As a result the same person could find different spellings of the name recorded on birth, baptismal, marriage and death certificates as well as the other numerous records such as tax and census records. The Saxon race gave, birth to many English surnames not the least of which was the surname Renshaw. The Saxons were invited into England by the ancient Britons, in the 5th century. They were a race of fair skinned people living along the Rhine valley as far northeast as Denmark They were led General / Commander Hengist Horsa. The Saxons settled in the county of Kent, on the southeast coast of England Gradually, they probed north And westward, and during the next four hundred years forced the ancient Britons back into Wales and Cornwall in the west; Cumberland to the north. The Angles, on the other hand, occupied the eastern coast, the south folk In Suffolk, north folk in Norfolk. Under Saxon rule England prospered under a series of High Kings, the last of which was Harold. In 1066, the Norman invasion from France occurred and their victory at the Battle of Hastings. Subsequently, many of the vanquished Saxon land owners forfeited their land to Duke William and his invading Norman nobles. Generally, the Saxons who remained in the south were not treated well under Norman rule, and many-moved northward to the midlands, Lancashire and Yorkshire away from Norman oppression. This notable English family name, Renshaw, emerged as an influential name in the county of Lancashire where they were recorded as a family of great antiquity seated as Lords of the manor of Renshaw and estates in that shire, just outside Liverpool, they being neighbors of the Bolds. They branched to Derbyshire where they named their estates Renishaw. By the 16th century a branch of the family had headed north into Scotland. Meanwhile their seat remained at Renshaw Hall in Lancashire. They flourished on their estates for several centuries, intermarrying with other distinguished families of the area. Notable amongst the family at this time was Renshaw of Renshaw Hall. During the Middle Ages the surname Renshaw flourished and played an important role in local affairs and in the Political development of England. During the 15th, 16th, l7th, and 18th centuries, England was ravaged by plagues and religious conflict. Puritanism, the newly found political fervor of Cromwellianism, and the remnants of the Roman Church rejected all non-believers, each promoting their own cause. The conflicts between Church groups, the Crown and political groups all claimed their followers, and their impositions tithes, and demands on rich and poor alike broke the, spirit of men and many turned away from religion. Many families were freely encouraged, to migrate to Ireland, or to the "colonies". Some were, rewarded with grants of lands, others were banished. Some families were forced to migrate to Ireland. Where they became known as the "Adventurers for land in Ireland". Protestant settlers undertook to keep their faith, being granted lands previously owned by the Catholic Irish. They were known as the "Undertakers" There is no evidence that the family name migrated to Ireland, but this does, not -preclude the possibility of there scattered migration to that country". The New World offered -better opportunities and some migrated voluntarily, some were banished mostly for religious, reasons. Some left Ireland disillusioned, but many left directly from England, their home territories. Some- also moved to the European continent. Members of the family name Renshaw sailed aboard the huge armada of three masted sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships such as the Hector, the Dove and the Rambler, were pestilence ridden, sometimes 30% to 40% of the passenger list never reaching their destination, their numbers reduced by dysentery, cholera, small pox and typhoid. In North America, included amongst the first migrants which could be considered a kinsman of the surname Renshaw, or a variable - spelling of that family name was Henry Renshaw settled in Virginia in 1763 with his wife Isabella; Christopher Renshaw arrived in Philadelphia in 1750; David, Francis, Hugh, James, William Renshaw a arrived in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1870. >From the port of entry many settlers made their way west, joining the wagon trains to the prairies or to the West Coast. During the War of Independence, many loyalists made their way north to Canada about 1790, and became as the United Empire Loyalists. Contemporary notables of this surname, Renshaw, include many distinguished contributors; Sir Charles Renshaw of East Dereham in Norfolk. During, the course of our research we also determined the many Coats of Arms granted to different branches of the family name. The most ancient grant of a Coat of Arms found was; Silver and black - with the heraldic birds all counterchallenged. The Crest is; A silver crescent within a gold crescent.

Hi Everyone, I have just recently returned from attending the USS RENSHAW Ships reunion, held in Seattle, WA. this ship was named after several of the members of the Philadelphia Renshaw family, namely Commodore James Renshaw, Lt. Commander Richard T. Renshaw & Lt. Commander William Bainbridge Renshaw, who died going down with his ship in the battle of Galveston Bay, Texas, rather than surrender his ship to the confederates. I thought you all might enjoy reading the tribute handed out by the ships historian. Mr. Donald McCurry. U.S.S. RENSHAW DD/DDE - 499 1942-1970 World War 11 - Korea - Vietnam Renshaw was bred for World War Two. She still sails, but now in our memories of a time that we were challenged and were ready. There were orders to be carried out, bells to be answered and an enemy that had to be defeated before victory would be ours. The price would not be cheap, there would be sweethearts lost forever, family who would not rest until our return, and nineteen of our shipmates who paid with their lives for the freedom that we hold so dear. We fought and won with honor Another crew, another war. This time in a place called Korea. seemingly endless days and nights on station fighting an enemy that we don't see. More lost sweethearts, more families enduring the loneliness of our absence, more fighting. We win this war too, but we don't sail victorious into Pusan Day, we just win and go home. The peace that Renshaw won is short. She is mature now, but holds her place on station in the Gulf of Tonkin without complaint. Her guns have been silenced by politics. This is not a destroyerman's war. Jets launch on battle missions from the carrier that we proudly shadow. We watch as fewer return. Peace will again prevail, but this time without a clear victor. The days are shorter now and technology has won the battle of time. Last bell, last watch, last crew. Renshaw has met every demand and challenge with honor and has raised two generations of destroyermen. So long, but mot good bye, go in peace gallant ship. D. L. McCurry - Ship's Historian, 1999

Hi Folks, These are the Renshaw's listed in Philadelphia for 1861. 1861 Philadelphia City Directory Renshaw, Alexander B. merchant, market abt 4th, h 1108 Wallace Renshaw Anna E., widow Robert W., school teacher 1221 Vine Renshaw Francis porter, r 1106 Milton Renshaw George butcher r 230 N 11th Renshaw Hugh, laborer 1. r 1106 Milton Renshaw James liquor store, 1222 Brinton Renshaw James widow Hugh, r 1106 Milton Renshaw Lewis, clerk, Bank North America h N, 12th Renshaw Richard, attorney at law, 7215 Sansom Renshaw Richard, carpenter, r 110 Milton Gwen

Hi Steve Henzel & All. Several weeks ago Steve asked for a look up in the 1885, Shawnee county, Kansas census. This census being a state census was not indexed. Not having the time to review both rolls of micro film for this county, I brought them home to review at my local LDS. Steve was hoping to find his ISAAC RENSHAW, yesterday I was finally able to complete this look up. Sorry to say I did not find ISAAC, in Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. now I know this is disappointing for Steve, however it at least indicates he moved to Topeka after 1885. I was really hoping to find him, as this census gave you a lot of information on an individual, that the Federal census doesn't. I did find a RENSHAW in Shawnee Co., KS. George W. Renshaw, age 30 (abt 1855), single , occupation farmer, born in Michigan- moved from Michigan to Kansas, living in Tecumseh, Shawnee, Co.,KS. Sure hope he belongs to one of you! Steve, if you can get to that 1895 state census, I bet you will get a lot of info on Isaac. Have you checked to see if it is available through LDS? happy hunting, Gwen

Robert Hodge Index to the Virginia Star, Fredericksburg Star, and Daily Star, 1877-1926 The microfilm reels of the Virginia Star, Fredericksburg Star, and Daily Star are available in Fredericksburg at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library and at Simpson Library at Mary Washington College. http://www.mwc.edu/cgi-bin/fn/vs.cgi?all=renshaw&lsp-license=gstanton970113 Last First Description Date of Issue Renshaw, Frank died 14 Jan 1922

http://198.17.62.51/cgi-bin/drawer/disk19/CC150/0223/R1555?62 Iradell RENSHAW Rank: V (or a check mark) Bat: Rice's Vol. 19 page 23 <<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>> http://198.17.62.51/cgi-bin/drawer/disk19/CC150/0223/R1555?63 Isreal RENSHAW Rank: V (or a check mark) Bat: Rice's Vol. 19 page 23 <<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>> http://198.17.62.51/cgi-bin/drawer/disk19/CC150/0223/R1555?64 Joseph RENSHAW Rank: V (or a check mark) Co: I Reg: 40th Vol 4 page 418 <<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>> http://198.17.62.51/cgi-bin/drawer/disk19/CC150/0223/R1555?65 William T. RENSHAW Rank V (or a check mark) Co: I Reg 40th Vol. 4 page 418 <<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>-<<>>

Hi all, I thought I would add to the Renshaw fun with a Renshaw family legend and mystery. I posted a message to this list earlier with details about some of the characters in this drama, so I won't repeat myself. In reading through some of my grandfather's papers, I found the following story, as told by my grandfather, James Edgar McDonald, Sr. (1907-1979): [I have added some details in brackets] 'My maternal grandfather, Joseph Spriggs Renshaw, was born on November 28, 1841, and passed away May 5, 1905. His mother [Lavina/Lavinia/Levina Spriggs] died in March of 1886. His mother was first married to Isaac Renshaw. To this marriage was born Joseph Spriggs Renshaw and at least one other child - Robert or Charles Renshaw. Quite a family legend revolves around this second son. It seems that he had left home when a youngster, and the family lost all contact with him. In the 1890s, there appeared at the home of Joseph Spriggs Renshaw [presumably near the "S" Bridge on the Ohio River, Triadelphia, Ohio County, West Virginia] a man who claimed he was the brother of my grandfather. There seemed to be facial resemblances, and the family was inclined to accept the story as truth. The man said there was a considerable Renshaw estate in Chicago which was to become their inheritance. It waited only for the signature of Joseph Spriggs Renshaw on the paper which he carried. As soon as this little matter was taken care of, then the estate could be admitted to probate and quickly the division of the estate could be made with a considerable amount of property and money coming to my grandfather. Usually when matters of importance came up, my grandfather sought the counseling of one of the Thornburg brothers, nearby residents and friends. He did not consult them at this time. After signing the paper, this was the last time my grandfather ever saw or heard of this supposed brother and the estate, too. Evidently, no inquiry was ever made concerning the "brother's" identity or the estate's authenticity. It is conjectured that by the signing of the paper, my grandfather forfeited or "signed over" whatever claim he might have had to the estate. It might also have been just a "hoax." Some years later [presumably before 9/27/1905], when my mother [Anna Laura Renshaw McDonald] was working for the Paull Mattress Company in Wheeling [West Virginia], a salesman who sold pillows for a Chicago firm asked my mother her name, and when she told him it was "Renshaw," he then asked if she was related to the Renshaw family in Chicago. He remarked that they were quite wealthy and prominent in Chicago.' I have only just read this story, and I have not yet tried to research it, but I thought I would offer it up to this list for a little fun/comment/research assistance. Does anybody have any ideas as to what the truth is about this story? Swindle? Hoax? Other? Any ideas on what Renshaw estate this may have been? Any record of the second son, Robert/Charles Renshaw? Enjoy! Brian ==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==*==* Brian and Ellen McDonald casamcd@airmail.net http://www.cyberramp.net/~mcdon/

Hi betty & everyone, Posting this one as in Betty's line she had a Telah Moody. this man was the Brother of the William Renshaw in my previous post. So any help on these would also be appreciated. thanks, Gwen Obtained from newspaper clipping file, Chester County Historical Society, Chester County, PA Walter Renshaw Obituary 2//1959 Walter D. Renshaw, 79, of 1081 South St., Pottstown, - a native of Phoenixville and former Pottstown borough employee for 25 years, died Saturday night in Pottstown Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for 16 days. Mr. Renshaw was a gauge inspector at the sewage disposal plant on Moser Road, until retiring a year ago. He also worked at the former McClintock-Marshall Steel Co. 1 Mr. Renshaw was a son of the late Isaac and Ellen (Condy) Renshaw, and moved to Pottstown 36 years ago. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Greenover) Renshaw, and a member of Christ Episcopal Surviving besides his widow are two daughters, Eleanor R., wife of Millie J. DeBlase, of 849 South St., Pottstown, and Elizabeth G., wife of Edward G. Cregor, of Charlotte and Mervine St., Pottstown; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Moody, of Drexel Hill. Services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. George A. Lineker, rector, will officiate and burial will be in Morris cemetery, 'Phoenixville. The Houck Funeral Home, 112 North Washington St., Pottstown, is In charge of arrangements.

Hi everyone, I need help locating any descendants of this family. They are a part of my line and may also, be someone's on this lists as well.The survivors listed as residing in Chula Vista, CA. I seem to think I have seen posted some where. Can anyone help? Also any help on the ones listed in Texas, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gwen William E. Renshaw obit 7/2/1952- source Chester County, PA Historical Society, newspaper clipping file. William E. Renshaw, 61, of 114 West Lancaster Ave.., Downingtown, died shortly before midnight on Thursday In Coatesville Hospital. Renshaw was well - known in the county, particularly In Coatesville 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 William's Renshaw; two: sons, Harold W. Renshaw, Downingtown; John E. 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; and six grandchildren. The funeral services will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Keim and Wilson Funeral Home, Downingtown.

1920 Soundex State of Delaware: These are all the Renshaw families found in the soundex and are all in the county of New Castle.>>>> Gwen Renshaw Maurer Ranshaw( Renshaw) James age 30 Bp. DE Vol. 9 E.d. 149 Anna, a. 27, bp. DE James, a. 8, bp. MD Mildred, a. 6, bp. DE Ruth, a.3 3/12 bp. DE Clyde, a. 1 5/12 bp. DE Renshaw, Samuel J. age 66, bp. DE Vol.6 E.D. 33 Ada, a. 55, bp. Wilmington, DE Lober, Eva, (S-I-L) a. 25 DE Renshaw, Samuel E., (s) a. 25, bp DE Roberts, Edmund (L) a. 35 bp. Wales Heimman, John E., (L)a. 5 bp. PA Renshaw, Wilmer E., age 39 bp. DE Vol. 8 E.D. 158 Ada A (w) a. 37, bp. DE Herman (s) a. 15, bp. De Now folks, with many thanks to STEPHEN DILLARD, who obtained these W.W.I draft cards. The following data from those cards indicate these are the same 3 men listed above. It also appears people told little white lies about their ages back then as well. Renshaw , James b. May 12, 1888 in Wilmington, DE residing at 624 W. Third St., Wilimington, De Occupation- auto mechanic Renshaw, Samuel b. July 6, 1894 in Wilmington, DE residing at 625 W. Third St. Wilmington, De ( House # is not a typo, so either recorded wrong on card or hose next door, but obviously related.) Occupation- Chauffeur Renshaw, Wilmer Edward b. July 9,1878 b. Delaware residing at 76 Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE Occupation - Hauling contractor ....................Is he related two James & Samuel?

Philadelphia Public Ledger Death Index: - 1852-1857 This was one of the City of Philadelphia, PA Newspapers - RENSHAW A.B. 5/10/53 Alexander B. 4/20/52 Ann M. 4/20/52 Anne Eliza 6/1 /53 Ellen 6/30/57 James 7/15/54 James 8/18/55 James 7/14/56 James 6/29/57 James 6/30/57 Jane 7/15/54 Jane 7/14/56 Lewis Harry 6/1/53 Sally C. 4/20/52 Rebecca 7/15/54 Robert 6/l/53 Robert 12/2/54 Robert 7/14/56 Sally C. 4/20/52 This is all the information given- If you see a name that interests you the death index for Philadelphia, PA be ordered through FHC. Gwen