Hi Folks, Yesterday I posted two branches of my own Renshaw line ( Wallace & Charles), although they are not my direct relatives they are apart of my line. I received two hits which I am almost certain are connections to my line. The first folks I have found in Eight years who are researching the same lines. Both ladies contacted me privately which is okay, but doesn't allow anyone else on the list to also see the answer and possible link to their lines. So I am choosing to post the following items to the list as someone else out there could see a connection. These articles were from local newspapers in Chester county, PA They nicely link all of these folks together. I copied them from a newspaper clipping file several years ago at the Chester County Historical Society, PA. So For Deb & Robin and any other possible relative : Obituary dated 10/17/1945 Mrs. Wallace Renshaw Ida V. Renshaw, of Downingtown, widow of Wallace Renshaw, passed away yesterday afternoon in her 85th year. The deceased was a member of the Thorndale Methodist church, the Women of the moose, of Coatesville, and the Patriotic Order of Americans in Coatesville. Surviving are three sons: William, of Downingtown; Elwood, Chula Vista, CA; and Raymond, of Coatesville. There are also nine grandchildren , 11 great grandchildren and & great- great grandchildren. Living. 2nd obit dated 10/11/1945 RENSHAW- of Downingtown, on Oct.16, 1945. Ida V. Kellum widow of Wallace Renshaw, in the 85th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family and organizations of which she was a member are invited to attend the funeral from Kliem and Wilson funeral Home 107 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, on Saturday,Oct 20, at 2:00 P.M. interment in Romansville Methodist cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening. Newspaper Article dated 9/22/1914 A birthday surprise party was given at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Renshaw, Thorndale, in honor of their son Raymond's 29th birthday. Mr. Renshaw received many pretty and useful presents. A large birthday cake was presented by his Father and Mother. The evening was spent in playing games and enjoying vocal and instrumental music. At a late hour the guests were invited to the dining room, where refreshments were served, after which all departed for their homes, wishing Mr. Renshaw many more happy birthdays Those present were; Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Renshaw, Mrs. H. Berstler, Mrs. Soulders, ( Downingtown), Mrs. Charles Bauer (Philadelphia), Mrs. Thomas Laird and son, Raymond, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Henry and family, Master Lester and Wallace Henry, Miss Blanche and Mildred Henry, Mr. & Mrs. William Renshaw (Coatesville). Miss Myrtle Myers, Miss Sue Harvey , Miss Elsie and Phebe Berstler, Miss Bessie Bolan, Miss Maybelle Hess ( Coatesville), Miss Sarah Mercer, Miss Margaret Berstler, Ed Place, Wayne Guest, Earl White (Philadelphia), Samuel Meredith, Harry McIntire, Lareaux Archer, Ray Renshaw, Ezra Dripps, and Earl Wertz ( Coatesville), David Mosteller, Master Charles and Herbert Berstler, Miss Elizabeth Moore. Wedding announcement dated 12/30/1914 RENSHAW- BERSTLER Elsie, daughter of Harry Berstler, of Downingtowm, and Raymond D. Renshaw, of Thorndale, son of Wallace Renshaw, were married at Elkton, MD on last Saturday. Both young people are well known in Downingtown.