The source of this article is the Renshaw papers file in the PA Historical Society: RENSHAW OF YORK COUNTY, PA AND Maryland In August 16, 1750 John Renshaw, warranted a tract of land consisting of 100 acres situated in Newberry Township York County, Pa. A caveat was entered Sept. 21,1765, against granting him a patent for same. (PA. Ar. 3rd Ser. Vol,II., p. 316) It may be that failing to secure this land in York County, PA he went over into Maryland to settle. In 1781, a John Rensher (Renshaw served in the Revolutionary War an was from York County, and received Depreciation pay for his services.(PA. Ar. 5th See. Vol. IV, p. 476: 6th Ser. Vol. II, p. 632, 785) Among the Bedford County warrantees we find John Renshaw and Charles Renshaw both of which applied for 400 acres of land in that county, July 19, 1794. (Pa. Ar. 3rd Ser. Vol, XXV p. 610) MARYLAND: The census for the state of Maryland, 1790 shows that Joseph Renshaw was living In -Harford County-with two sons over 16, one under 16, and 8 females; John Renshaw in same county, listed, himself, 1 son under 16 and four females and Philip Renshaw also in Harford County, with himself ,two sons under 16 and wife. ( Maryland Census 1790 p. 73)