Paul Bartlett Van Buren Genealogy

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Thomas Sayer

M, #3503, b. 1685, d. 1765
Pedigree Link

Family: Jerusha Eames/Emes (b. 1688, d. 1765)

DaughterMercy Sayer+ (b. 1720, d. 1797)
DaughterJerusha Sayer+ (b. 22 May 1721, d. before 25 June 1766)

Biography

Thomas was born on 1685. He married Jerusha Eames/Emes.

Thomas Sayer died in 1765 at age ~80.
Last Edited 28 February 2022
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Jerusha Eames/Emes

F, #3504, b. 1688, d. 1765
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Family: Thomas Sayer (b. 1685, d. 1765)

DaughterMercy Sayer+ (b. 1720, d. 1797)
DaughterJerusha Sayer+ (b. 22 May 1721, d. before 25 June 1766)

Biography

Jerusha was born on 1688. She married Thomas Sayer.

Jerusha Eames/Emes died in 1765 at age ~77.
Last Edited 28 February 2022
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Mary Heald

F, #3505, b. 10 March 1810
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Family: Joshua Foster

SonFranklin Adelbert (Frank) Foster (b. 1856)

Biography

Mary was born on 10 March 1810.

Mary Heald married Joshua Foster, son of Daniel Foster. She married Zenas Bigelow.
Last Edited 22 April 2001
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Thomas Bullock

M, #3516, b. 26 January 1767

Parents

FatherDaniel Bullock, Jr. (b. 10 November 1719)
MotherMercy Sayer (b. 1720, d. 1797)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Thomas was born on 26 January 1767 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.1,2

Thomas Bullock married Martha Peck on 11 August 1789 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.3


Thomas Bullock appeared on the census of 1790 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, which lists one male over 16 (Thomas), one male under 16 and one female.4

Thomas Bullock appeared on the census of 1800 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Last Edited 20 January 2021

Citations

  1. [S589] e-mail message from Charles (Chuck) Bullock (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Charles (Chuck) Bullock e-mail". 1 January 2001.
  2. [S492] James N. Arnold, compiler, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, 1897), Volume 3, page 435. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895.
  3. [S492] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, Volume 3, page 295.
  4. [S705] 1790 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Thomas Bullock household, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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Jerusha Sayer

F, #3517, b. 22 May 1721, d. before 25 June 1766

Parents

FatherThomas Sayer (b. 1685, d. 1765)
MotherJerusha Eames/Emes (b. 1688, d. 1765)
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Bullock (b. 7 December 1720, d. 1818)

SonSayer Bullock+ (b. 8 November 1744, d. 28 April 1838)
DaughterSusanna Bullock (b. 10 March 1746, d. 1804)
DaughterJemima Bullock (b. 18 February 1748, d. 15 April 1824)
DaughterKezia Bullock (b. 18 February 1748)
SonJoseph Bullock (b. 26 June 1751)
SonDavid Bullock (b. 31 August 1754)
SonJonathan Bullock (b. 31 August 1754)
DaughterJerusha Bullock (b. 1 June 1758)

Biography

Jerusha was born on 22 May 1721 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.1 She married Joseph Bullock on 17 April 1744 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Jerusha Sayer's husband Joseph Bullock was a cousin of Daniel Bullock. [22 April 2000 e-mail from Bill Semeyn ] Bill is their descendant.2

Jerusha Sayer died before 25 June 1766.3


Jerusha Bullock and Joseph Bullock appeared on the census of 1790 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, which lists one male over 16 (Joseph), one male under 16, and two females (probably Jerusha and a daughter).4
Last Edited 28 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Jemima Bullock Andrews
    BIRTH: 18 Feb 1748
    Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    DEATH: 15 Apr 1824 (aged 76)
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    BURIAL: First Church of Hixville Cemetery
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 83618876

    Daughter of Joseph Bullock (1720 - 1818) & Jerusha SawyerSayer (1721 - 1766). Married Stephen Andrews on 23 Sep 1773 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
    Widow of Stephen Andrews, in 76th y. --- VRs of Dartmouth to 1850, Vol 3 pg 17

    Family Members
    Parents:
    Joseph Bullock, 1720–1810

    Spouse:
    Stephen Andrews, 1740–1822

    Siblings:
    Sawyer Bullock, 1744–1838
    Susana Bullock Watson, 1746–1804
    Patience Bullock Gladden, 1772–1803
    Richard Bullock, 1773–1853. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S492] James N. Arnold, compiler, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, 1897), page 68 (Volume 2, page 265 of original record). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895.
  3. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Jemima Bullock Andrews
    BIRTH: 18 Feb 1748
    Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    DEATH: 15 Apr 1824 (aged 76)
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    BURIAL: First Church of Hixville Cemetery
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 83618876

    Daughter of Joseph Bullock (1720 - 1818) & Jerusha Sawyersic, Sayer] (1721 - 1766). Married Stephen Andrews on 23 Sep 1773 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
    Widow of Stephen Andrews, in 76th y. --- VRs of Dartmouth to 1850, Vol 3 pg 17

    Family Members
    Parents:
    Joseph Bullock, 1720–1810

    Spouse:
    Stephen Andrews, 1740–1822

    Siblings:
    Sawyer Bullock, 1744–1838
    Susana Bullock Watson, 1746–1804
    Patience Bullock Gladden, 1772–1803
    Richard Bullock, 1773–1853.
  4. [S705] 1790 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Joseph Bullock household, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
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Joseph Bullock

M, #3518, b. 7 December 1720, d. 1818

Parents

FatherRichard Bullock III (b. 1 July 1692, d. 1780)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Jerusha Sayer (b. 22 May 1721, d. before 25 June 1766)

SonSayer Bullock+ (b. 8 November 1744, d. 28 April 1838)
DaughterSusanna Bullock (b. 10 March 1746, d. 1804)
DaughterJemima Bullock (b. 18 February 1748, d. 15 April 1824)
DaughterKezia Bullock (b. 18 February 1748)
SonJoseph Bullock (b. 26 June 1751)
SonDavid Bullock (b. 31 August 1754)
SonJonathan Bullock (b. 31 August 1754)
DaughterJerusha Bullock (b. 1 June 1758)

Family 2: Marcy Bullock (b. 4 June 1733, d. 23 September 1795)

SonSquier Bullock (b. 15 February 1768)
DaughterPatience Bullock (b. 29 January 1772, d. 1803)
SonRichard Bullock (b. 20 August 1773, d. 1853)

Biography

Joseph Bullock was born on 7 December 1720 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.1 He married Jerusha Sayer on 17 April 1744 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Jerusha Sayer's husband Joseph Bullock was a cousin of Daniel Bullock. [22 April 2000 e-mail from Bill Semeyn ] Bill is their descendant.2

Joseph Bullock died in 1818 at age ~98.3


His wife, Jerusha, died before 25 June 1766, leaving him a widower.4



Joseph Bullock married Marcy Bullock, daughter of Squier Ebenezer Bullock and Mercy Martin, on 26 June 1766.5,6,7

Joseph Bullock and Jerusha Bullock appeared on the census of 1790 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, which lists one male over 16 (Joseph), one male under 16, and two females (probably Jerusha and a daughter).8
Last Edited 1 March 2022

Citations

  1. [S492] James N. Arnold, compiler, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, Marriages, Intentions, Births, Deaths (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, 1897), Volume 2, page 20. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895.
  2. [S492] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, page 68 (Volume 2, page 265 of original record.)
  3. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Jemima Bullock Andrews
    BIRTH: 18 Feb 1748
    Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    DEATH: 15 Apr 1824 (aged 76)
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    BURIAL: First Church of Hixville Cemetery
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 83618876

    Daughter of Joseph Bullock (1720 - 1818) & Jerusha SawyerSayer (1721 - 1766). Married Stephen Andrews on 23 Sep 1773 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
    Widow of Stephen Andrews, in 76th y. --- VRs of Dartmouth to 1850, Vol 3 pg 17

    Family Members
    Parents:
    Joseph Bullock, 1720–1810

    Spouse:
    Stephen Andrews, 1740–1822

    Siblings:
    Sawyer Bullock, 1744–1838
    Susana Bullock Watson, 1746–1804
    Patience Bullock Gladden, 1772–1803
    Richard Bullock, 1773–1853. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Jemima Bullock Andrews
    BIRTH: 18 Feb 1748
    Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    DEATH: 15 Apr 1824 (aged 76)
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    BURIAL: First Church of Hixville Cemetery
    Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 83618876

    Daughter of Joseph Bullock (1720 - 1818) & Jerusha Sawyersic, Sayer] (1721 - 1766). Married Stephen Andrews on 23 Sep 1773 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
    Widow of Stephen Andrews, in 76th y. --- VRs of Dartmouth to 1850, Vol 3 pg 17

    Family Members
    Parents:
    Joseph Bullock, 1720–1810

    Spouse:
    Stephen Andrews, 1740–1822

    Siblings:
    Sawyer Bullock, 1744–1838
    Susana Bullock Watson, 1746–1804
    Patience Bullock Gladden, 1772–1803
    Richard Bullock, 1773–1853.
  5. [S492] James N. Arnold, Vital Records of Rehoboth [Massachusetts], 1642-1895, Volume 3, page 343.
  6. [S1490] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage & Death Records, 1700-1850, online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage & Death Records, 1700-1850.
  7. [S1267] Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850, online www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
    Name: Mercy Bullock
    Gender: Female
    Spouse: Joseph Bullock
    Marriage Date: 26 Jun 1766
    City: Rehoboth
    County: Bristol
    Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0562559. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850.
  8. [S705] 1790 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Joseph Bullock household, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Family Explorer

Harry Renslow

M, #3519, b. circa 1859
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Biography

Harry was born on circa 1859. He married May???.


Harry Renslow and May??? appeared on the census of 1920 in 1541 South E Street, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington,
Subject: Harry A. Renslow, 1920 Census
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:02:21 -0700
From: Larry Renslow

Extracted from 1920 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm Series T625, Roll 202, E.D. 280; p. 229B (stamp); Dwelling #52, Family 75; National Archives and Record Administration, Pacific Sierra Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, California 94066, (650) 876-9009.

Enumeration date, 8 January 1920. Washington. Pierce County. Tacoma Precinct. Tacoma. 1541 South E Street.

Renslow, Harry A; head; home rented; male; white; age 61; married; can read; can write; born in Minnesota; father born in in Switzerland, mother tongue German; mother born in Ireland, mother tongue English; speaks English; barber; own shop; works on own account.

-------, May; wife; female; white; age 48; married; year of immigration 1878; naturalized 1890; can read; can write; born in Finland; father born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; mother born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

-------, Lawrence F; son; male; white; age 26; single; can read; can write; born in Minnesota; father born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; mother born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; speaks English; fireman; business type, railroad; W.

Rhoads, William; boarder; male; white; age 54; single; can read; can write; born in Colorado; father born in Colorado; mother born in Colorado; speaks English; coppersmith; W.

Notes.
1. Harry's father is from Switzerland? But, Harry's a barber from Minnesota. Don't we have a family of barbers in Minnesota? Harry A. Renslow is the same age as Hibbard A. Renslow. Hibbard was a barber in Minnesota, and I don't know where he was in 1920. Incidently, Hibbard's mother's maiden name was Boyle, and the Boyles hail from Ireland.
2. The two W's at the end of the last two lines apparently mean "works," in other words, an employee, which both men are.
3. Lawrence's father is shown as born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish. This wouldn't apply to Harry. I gather that Lawrence's actual relationship to Harry is step-son.
4. Lawrence was born in Minnesota, which suggests that May had lived in Minnesota, and that Harry and May may have met in Minnesota before moving to Washington.
--
Larry Renslow
larry@tdl.com.


He was a barber in 1921.
Last Edited 14 May 2003
Family Explorer

May???

F, #3520, b. circa 1872
Pedigree Link

Family:

SonLawrence F. Renslow (b. circa 1894)

Biography

May was born on circa 1872 in Finland. She married Harry Renslow.


May??? and Harry Renslow appeared on the census of 1920 in 1541 South E Street, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington,
Subject: Harry A. Renslow, 1920 Census
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:02:21 -0700
From: Larry Renslow

Extracted from 1920 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm Series T625, Roll 202, E.D. 280; p. 229B (stamp); Dwelling #52, Family 75; National Archives and Record Administration, Pacific Sierra Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, California 94066, (650) 876-9009.

Enumeration date, 8 January 1920. Washington. Pierce County. Tacoma Precinct. Tacoma. 1541 South E Street.

Renslow, Harry A; head; home rented; male; white; age 61; married; can read; can write; born in Minnesota; father born in in Switzerland, mother tongue German; mother born in Ireland, mother tongue English; speaks English; barber; own shop; works on own account.

-------, May; wife; female; white; age 48; married; year of immigration 1878; naturalized 1890; can read; can write; born in Finland; father born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; mother born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

-------, Lawrence F; son; male; white; age 26; single; can read; can write; born in Minnesota; father born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; mother born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish; speaks English; fireman; business type, railroad; W.

Rhoads, William; boarder; male; white; age 54; single; can read; can write; born in Colorado; father born in Colorado; mother born in Colorado; speaks English; coppersmith; W.

Notes.
1. Harry's father is from Switzerland? But, Harry's a barber from Minnesota. Don't we have a family of barbers in Minnesota? Harry A. Renslow is the same age as Hibbard A. Renslow. Hibbard was a barber in Minnesota, and I don't know where he was in 1920. Incidently, Hibbard's mother's maiden name was Boyle, and the Boyles hail from Ireland.
2. The two W's at the end of the last two lines apparently mean "works," in other words, an employee, which both men are.
3. Lawrence's father is shown as born in Finland, mother tongue Finnish. This wouldn't apply to Harry. I gather that Lawrence's actual relationship to Harry is step-son.
4. Lawrence was born in Minnesota, which suggests that May had lived in Minnesota, and that Harry and May may have met in Minnesota before moving to Washington.
--
Larry Renslow
larry@tdl.com.


Last Edited 14 May 2003
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Lawrence F. Renslow

M, #3521, b. circa 1894

Parents

MotherMay??? (b. circa 1872)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Lawrence was born on circa 1894 in Finland.
Last Edited 14 May 2003
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Mary Eddy

F, #3522
Pedigree Link

Family: Sidney W. Ranslow (b. 7 September 1850, d. 29 November 1940)

SonWilliam S. Ranslow (b. 1 June 1881, d. 7 November 1899)

Biography

Mary Eddy was born in South Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont.1 She married Sidney W. Ranslow.
Last Edited 14 September 2014

Citations

  1. [S1181] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908, online www.ancestry.com, Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    Name: William S Renslow
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 1 Jun 1881
    Birth Place: Randolph, Vermont, USA
    Father Name: Sidney W Renslow
    Mother Name: Mary
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
    Original data: State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
    State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts. Hereinafter cited as Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908.
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Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow

F, #3523, b. 23 January 1899, d. 3 July 1978

Parents

FatherWard Philo Renslow (b. 27 March 1857, d. 10 March 1946)
MotherJennie Rachel Black (b. 16 November 1867, d. 2 April 1954)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Frederick Long

SonRobert Renslow (b. 25 December 1920)

Family 2:

SonFrederick Hanson (b. circa 1922)
SonCharles Christensen

Family 3: Chris Christensen (b. 12 February 1885, d. 20 February 1933)

SonWard Philo Christensen+ (b. 22 June 1928, d. 1 March 1993)
SonGeorge C. Christensen (b. 17 November 1929, d. April 1984)
SonJames Christensen

Biography

Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow was born on 23 January 1899 in Sugar Grove, Vernon County, Wisconsin.1,2 She married Pat Hanson on 12 August 1922. Pat Hanson apparently deserted his wife Myrtle Renslow; they had no children. There evidently is no record of a divorce or the death of Mr. Hanson. According to Wendy Christensen, he may have still been alive in South Dakota in 2003.3,4 She married Chris Christensen, son of Andrew Christensen, Sr., and Catharine Mikkelsen, on 7 September 1927 NOTE: Myrtle Renslow Hanson and Christ Christensen were apparently never actually married. She was apparently still legally married to Pat Hanson, and he also had a wife still living.

Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow died on 3 July 1978 in Patrick Henry Hospital, Newport News, Newport News County, Virginia, at age 79.3,1
Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Ward Philo Renslow and Jennie Rachel Renslow in Dayton, Richland County, Wisconsin, which lists Philo Renslow, 57, born March 1843 in Wisconsin [Note: That age and birth year may be incorrect], both parents born in New York; his wife Rachal [sic], 31, born November 1868 in Illinois, father born in Kentucky, morther born in Scotland; their son George E., 5, born September 1894 in Wisconsin; and their twin daughters, Agnes A. and Eliza O., 5 months, born January 1900 in Wisconsin. Philo and Rachel had been married for 13 years, since about 1887.2 Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Ward Philo Renslow and Jennie Rachel Renslow in Tampico, Whiteside County, Illinois,
Subject: Ward P. Renslow, 1910 U.S. Census
Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 23:13:25 -0700
From: Larry Renslow

Extracted from 1910 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm
Series T624, Roll #331, E.D. 146; p. 233 (stamp); House #227, Family #232. Film rented from Heritage Quest Film Rental, P.O. Box 329, Bountiful, Utah 84011-0329, (800) 760-2455.

Enumeration date 25 April 1910. Illinois. Whiteside County. Tampico Township.

Renslow, Ward P; head; male; white; age 53; first marriage, married 23 years; born in New York; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in New Jersey; speaks English; mechanic in carpenter business, works on own account; is working, weeks out of work, 0; can read; can write; rents farm; Farm #130.

------- Rachel J; wife; female; white; age 40; first marriage, married 23 years; 9 children, 4 living; born in Illinois; father born in Kentucky; mother born in Scot., English; speaks English; trade, none; can read; can write.

------- George E.; son; male; white; age 15; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade,
none; can read; can write, not attending school.

------- Agnes M.; daughter; female; white; age 10; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks
English; trade, none; can read; can write, attending school.

------- Leonard F.; son; male; white; age 9; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade,
none; can read; can write, attending school.

------- Alice M.; daughter; female; white; age 4; single; born in Illinois; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade, none.5


Myrtle "Agnes" Renslow appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Ward Philo Renslow and Jennie Rachel Renslow in Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota,

Subject: Ward P. Renslow, 1920 U.S. Census
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:00:58 -0700
From: Larry Renslow
     
Extracted from 1920 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm Series T625, Roll 1341, E.D. 237; p. 214A (stamp); Dwelling #253, Family #293. Seen at National Archives and Record Administration, Pacific Sierra Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, California 94066, (650) 876-9009.

Enumeration date, 13 Jan 1920. North Dakota. Stutsman County. Jamestown. Ward 2. 1103 Main Street West.

Renslow, Ward P.; head; home rented; male; white; age 63; married; can read; can write; born in New York; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in New Jersey; speaks English; gatetender; ry crossing; W; 654.

-------, Jennie; wife; female; white; age 52; married; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in Iowa; mother born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch; yes; trade or profession, none.

-------, Agnes; daughter; female; white; age 20; single; did not attend school; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

-------, Leonard; son; male; age 18; single; did not attend school; can
read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; salesman; wholesale groceries; W.

-------, Alice; daughter; female; age 14; single; attended school; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

Notes:
      1. In column for "Employer, employee, or works on own account," Ward and Leonard both have a W.
      2. In the margin after the end of Ward's line is the number 654. I don't know what it means.
      3. Ward is a gatetender at a "ry crossing." I take ry to mean "railroad," or perhaps, "railway."
      4. Could it be that Ward's father (Kelly Renslow 1823-?) was born in Pennsylvania?6



Myrtle "Agnes" Christensen and Chris Christensen appeared on the census of 1930 in Sarnia Township, Nelson County, North Dakota, which lists Chris Christensen, 45, born in Iowa, both parents born in Denmark; his wife Myrtle A. Christensen [born Myrtle Agnes Renslow], 29, born in Illinois, father born in New Jersey [but Ward Philo Renslow was apparently born in New York], mother born in Minnesota [but Jennie Black Renslow was apparently born in Illinois]; a son Leslie [mis-indexed as Lellie], 9, born in Wisconsin, father born in Iowa, mother born in Minnesota [apparently Chris Christensen's first wife, Eleanora Ann (Nellie) Hicks Chrisensen]; a son Ward P., age 1 1/12, born in North Dakota, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois; a son George C., age 5/12, born in North Dakota, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois; and a step-son Frederick Hanson, 8, born in North Dakota, father [apparently Frederick Long?] born in Minnesota, mother born in Illinois.7


Her husband, Chris, died on 20 February 1933 in Lakota, Nelson County, North Dakota, at age 48, leaving her a widow. #541 said 14 February 1933.8,9

Her Social Security Number was 227-92-5924, issued in 1973 in Virginia.1 She lived in 1978 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia.1

Dixie Lee Brodigan Messages

Subject: Myrtle Agnes Renslow
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:16:57 -0600
From: "Dixie Lee Brodigan"

Hi Paul.... My boyfriend is one of the sons of Agnes (Renslow) Christensen...born 1/23/1900...let me know if you receive this email.

Dixie Brodigan
*****

Subject: Myrtle Agnes Renslow
Date: Sun, 5 May 2002
From: "Dixie Lee Brodigan"

I have a copy of Myrtle's Social Security application and it states that her father was Ward P. Renslow and her mother was Jennie R. Montgomery. Myrtle died at Patrick Henry Hospital in Newport News, Virginia, on 3 Jul 1978 at the age of 79. I have conflicting birth dates for her -- 23 Jan 1899 or 23 Jan 1900. I still have a great deal to do with this family -- so many unanswered questions. She was married to Chris Christensen. I should send you a GedCom File. I have a copy of the 1930 census from North Dakota, and she was previously married to a Hanson and had one known son, Frederick Hanson who was listed as being age 8 years in 1930. Then she married Chris Christensen and had other children.

Dixie Le Brodiegan.3



Wendy & Dwight Christensen Messages

Subject: Paul Bartlett Van Buren's Genealogy
Date: Sat, 04 Jan 2003
From: Dwight Christensen
Reply-To: dpchrist@drtel.net
To: brodigan@wfeca.net, paul@vanburen.us

Dixie & Paul,

In searching some family history, I found the information included below.
Myrtle Renslow & Chris Christensen we believe to be my husband, Dwight's grandparents. His dad was Ward Philo Christensen, born June 22,1928 - died March 1, 1993. On Ward's birth certificate it stated that he was the 4th child born to Myrtle Renslow. What we are actually interested in is a date & place for the marriage of Myrtle & Chris. Also Frederick Hanson, a child born to Myrtle during her 1st marriage - your information stated he was still living and to contact you for more info. Would you have any current info for him? Anything you can share with us will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Dwight & Wendy Christensen
dpchrist@drtel.net

*****

Subject: Re: Paul Bartlett Van Buren's Genealogy
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003
From: Dwight Christensen

Paul,
We have not heard anything from anyone. We ran across some more info, that wasn't filed with our other things.

We have 2 spellings for Ward's father from Ward's birth cert.
Ward Philo Christensen, born 6-22-28 in Michigan, Nelson County, North Dakota; died 3-1-93 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, age 64
Chris Christensen born in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, age 43
Myrtle Agnes Renslow born Sugar Grove, Wisconsin, age 27

From a Death registration from Clerk of Court, Nelson County, Lakota, North Dakota:
Christ Christenson DOB 2-21-1883 Birth place Auderbon, Iowa
Date of Death 2-14-33, age 49
Father's Name Andrew Christenson born in Denmark
Mother's Name ??? Michelson born in Denmark

We also have copies of juvenile court documents involving Ward as a child, that give information about Myrtle's marriage to a Pat Hanson on August 12, 1922, and that they had no children. The information involves children she had and her other supposed marriages. I'm thinking that's probably more information then you wanted.

If you want to add Ward's 2 brothers(that we know of) to your info this is what we know.
George Christensen DOB 11-17-1929, now deceased sometime between 1982 & 1986; was living in Newport News, Virginia. That's where Myrtle died.
James Christensen DOB 9-27-1927 (still living - last known address Andalusia, IL)

I do wish we would hear from Dixie Lee Brodigan.
Thank you again for your time and interest
Wendy & Dwight Christensen
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"Paul B. Van Buren" wrote:
Wendy & Dwight:
Thank you for your message. I have entered your info into my data base which will appear the next time that I upload to the internet. I do have a few observations/questions:
1. We apparently have several possible birthdates for Myrtle Agnes Renslow -- all around 1899 to 1901. But I found her as Myrtle Christensen in the Social Security Death Index (SSN 227-92-5994) with her birthdate of 23 January 1899.
2. We have a couple of birthdates and places for Chris/Christ Christensen. I suspect that his parents' surnames were probably spelled Christensen and Michelsen, being Danish.
3. According to Dixie Lee Brodigan, Myrtle Renslow and Pat??? Hanson had at least one child, Frederick Hanson, born around 1922.
4. I found George Christensen in the Social Security Death Index (SSN 502-32-7301). He apparently died in April 1984.
Genealogy is full of mysteries!
Paul B. Van Buren
Los Altos, CA
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Subject: Re: Renslow Genealogy
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003
From: Dwight Christensen

Paul,
Thank you for your information. We had noticed the 2 different birth dates for Myrtle. This is partly why we'd like to hear from Dixie...to find out where her information came from.

Our court documents Dated 4th day of March, 1938 state that:
Myrtle's oldest child Robert was born Dec. 25, 1920, and Frederick Long of Jamestown, ND, was the father (Birth verified). Then on August 12, 1922 , she (Myrtle) married Pat Hanson, who deserted her; they had no children. There is no records of a divorce or the death (at that time) of Mr. Hanson. Mrs. Christensen's relatives who were contacted think is still alive and living in South Dakota. Ward, George, & James, are the children of Christ Christenson, to whom Myrtle Christensen was supposed to have been married on Sept. 27, 1927. There is no record of this marriage, and Myrtle finally admitted that she was not legally married to him [Chris Christensen]. He had a wife living from whom he had not been divorced, and she, Myrtle, had no notification of her husband's [Pat Hanson] death, and she had no divorce. Mr. Christensen died in Lakota, ND, in Feb. 1933, since which time Myrtle has been on relief. The court papers also stated that she admitted to being pregnant again and who the father was.

Then in another court document, dated the 19th day of August, 1942:
Ward, George, James, & Charles Christenson are children under the age of eighteen years, to wit, of the age of 14, 13, 11, and 4 years, etc. The mother has had four illegitimate children, and she is unable to properly control or discipline said children.
Nothing was said about the oldest child (Robert) in thiis document, and on Ward's birth certificate it states that he was her fourth child. We're guessing she made an effort to leave out any information they (the Court) didn't know. When James came for Ward's funeral, he did mention a younger [older?] brother, but wasn't sure where he was. The Clerk of Court did mention finding some information involving adoption, but could not legally give that to us.

I don't believe Ward ever mentioned any brothers other than George and Jim. Dwight and his dad [Ward] were never very close. Ward was gone for sometime while Dwight was young. Dwight and I were married Dec. 11, 1982. I had a 9 yr. old son (Kory) and Dwight adopted him on Feb. 16, 1983. After Dwight's Mom (Christine) died in March of 1983, we didn't see much of Ward. The last time I remember seeing him alive was in the fall of 1984, and I was pregnant with his grandson, Jared. We also had a daughter, Destinee. Ward only saw pictures of them. Dwight has become a wonderful loving husband and father.

I apologize for once again sharing more then you probably wanted to know. But the more researching we do, the more questions we have. Thank you again for your time and we'll be in touch if we hear from anyone else.
Wendy & Dwight
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"Paul B. Van Buren" wrote:
Wendy & Dwight:
Well, this is all very fascinating! :-) Some people have really interesting lives!
Following up on Dixie's lead, I checked the 1930 census, and here is what I found:
The 1930 U.S. Census for Sarnia Township, Nelson County, North Dakota, lists Chris Christensen, age 45, born in Iowa, both parents born in Denmark; his wife Myrtle A. Christensen [born Myrtle Agnes Renslow], age 29, born in Illinois, father born in New Jersey [but Ward Philo Renslow was apparently born in New York], mother born in Minnesota [but Jennie Black was apparently born in Wisconsin]; a son Leslie, age 9, born in Wisconsin, father born in Iowa, mother born in Minnesota [apparently Chris Christensen's first wife]; a son Ward P., age 1 1/12, born in North Dakota, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois; a son George C., age 5/12, born in North Dakota, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois; and a step-son Frederick Hanson, age 8, born in North Dakota, father [Frederick Long or Pat Hanson?] born in Minnesota, mother born in Illinois. Questions:
1. What happened to Myrtle's first son, Robert, born in 1920? Adopted away?
2. Who is this Frederick Hanson, born about 1922? Did Myrtle and Pat Hanson have a son? Or is he really Robert, with the age and name changed to protect the innocent?
3. Where is James Christensen, born in 1927?

Is not genealogy fascinating? And time-consuming? :-)

I have not shared your info with the Renslow group, but you may want to do so.
Paul B. Van Buren
Los Altos, CA
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Subject: Re: Renslow Genealogy
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003
From: Dwight Christensen

Paul,
Fascinating? YES! We're feeling a little overwhelmed and maybe confused, by all the information. I still can't believe that the first time I typed in Myrtle's name, all this information was there. I actually started my search at www.stateofillinois.com. Dwight will be interested to see your latest info. Last night when we had a chance to talk, he did say his dad (Ward) had talked about 2? older brothers, but never names. He thought one was in Calif. (But that info was from when Dwight was young). They must have been from Chris' 1st marriage.

I went back to the Ancestry.com and checked the information you had added. When you listed Chris & Myrtle's children, you listed James 1st. Is that because he's listed as still living? James' was not born in 1927 as you have below (question #3); he was born Sept. 20, 1931. Did you have a birth date for Frederick Hanson before our information added to the confusion?

Also from your information, we've discovered that both of Myrtle's parents died in Jamestown, ND, and her mother is buried in Highland Home Cemetery. We can hardly wait for Spring so we can check that out. Jamestown is just 60 miles from us.
Once again, "THANK YOU!" for your interest, time and information. We've really appreciated everything and look forward to keeping in touch with you.

Dwight & Wendy.
Last Edited 17 June 2010

Citations

  1. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Philo Renslaw [sic] household, Dayton, Richland County, Wisconsin.
  3. [S429] e-mail message from Dixie Lee Brodigan (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Dixie Lee Brodigan e-mail". 5 May 2002.
  4. [S541] e-mail message from Wendy Christensen (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Wendy Christensen e-mail". 19 & 21 January 2003.
  5. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
  6. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
  7. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Chris Christensen household, Sarnia Township, Nelson County, North Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
  8. [S541] e-mail message from Wendy Christensen (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Wendy Christensen e-mail". 19 January 2003.
  9. [S865] e-mail message from Marie Christensen Leighton (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "Marie Christensen Leighton e-mail". 21 March 2009.
Family Explorer

Alice Renslow

F, #3524, b. circa 1906

Parents

FatherWard Philo Renslow (b. 27 March 1857, d. 10 March 1946)
MotherJennie Rachel Black (b. 16 November 1867, d. 2 April 1954)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Alice was born on circa 1906.
Alice Renslow appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Ward Philo Renslow and Jennie Rachel Renslow in Tampico, Whiteside County, Illinois,
Subject: Ward P. Renslow, 1910 U.S. Census
Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 23:13:25 -0700
From: Larry Renslow

Extracted from 1910 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm
Series T624, Roll #331, E.D. 146; p. 233 (stamp); House #227, Family #232. Film rented from Heritage Quest Film Rental, P.O. Box 329, Bountiful, Utah 84011-0329, (800) 760-2455.

Enumeration date 25 April 1910. Illinois. Whiteside County. Tampico Township.

Renslow, Ward P; head; male; white; age 53; first marriage, married 23 years; born in New York; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in New Jersey; speaks English; mechanic in carpenter business, works on own account; is working, weeks out of work, 0; can read; can write; rents farm; Farm #130.

------- Rachel J; wife; female; white; age 40; first marriage, married 23 years; 9 children, 4 living; born in Illinois; father born in Kentucky; mother born in Scot., English; speaks English; trade, none; can read; can write.

------- George E.; son; male; white; age 15; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade,
none; can read; can write, not attending school.

------- Agnes M.; daughter; female; white; age 10; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks
English; trade, none; can read; can write, attending school.

------- Leonard F.; son; male; white; age 9; single; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade,
none; can read; can write, attending school.

------- Alice M.; daughter; female; white; age 4; single; born in Illinois; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade, none.1


Alice Renslow appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Ward Philo Renslow and Jennie Rachel Renslow in Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota,

Subject: Ward P. Renslow, 1920 U.S. Census
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:00:58 -0700
From: Larry Renslow
     
Extracted from 1920 US Census, population schedule, NARA Microfilm Series T625, Roll 1341, E.D. 237; p. 214A (stamp); Dwelling #253, Family #293. Seen at National Archives and Record Administration, Pacific Sierra Region, 1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, California 94066, (650) 876-9009.

Enumeration date, 13 Jan 1920. North Dakota. Stutsman County. Jamestown. Ward 2. 1103 Main Street West.

Renslow, Ward P.; head; home rented; male; white; age 63; married; can read; can write; born in New York; father born in Pennsylvania; mother born in New Jersey; speaks English; gatetender; ry crossing; W; 654.

-------, Jennie; wife; female; white; age 52; married; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in Iowa; mother born in Scotland, mother tongue Scotch; yes; trade or profession, none.

-------, Agnes; daughter; female; white; age 20; single; did not attend school; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

-------, Leonard; son; male; age 18; single; did not attend school; can
read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; salesman; wholesale groceries; W.

-------, Alice; daughter; female; age 14; single; attended school; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in New York; mother born in Illinois; speaks English; trade or profession, none.

Notes:
      1. In column for "Employer, employee, or works on own account," Ward and Leonard both have a W.
      2. In the margin after the end of Ward's line is the number 654. I don't know what it means.
      3. Ward is a gatetender at a "ry crossing." I take ry to mean "railroad," or perhaps, "railway."
      4. Could it be that Ward's father (Kelly Renslow 1823-?) was born in Pennsylvania?2

Last Edited 25 June 2010

Citations

  1. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
Family Explorer

Cassie Bell Davis

F, #3525, b. circa 1879

Parents

FatherDavid Henry Davis
MotherIsabell Searles
Pedigree Link

Family: Ell Gardner Renslow (b. 23 May 1865, d. 29 September 1927)

SonFay Merle Renslow+ (b. 10 February 1901, d. 1 September 1965)
SonRay E. Renslow (b. circa 1902)
DaughterFlossie Isabelle Renslow (b. circa 1905)

Biography

Cassie was born on circa 1879. [1920 Census of Waterloo, Blackhawk County, Iowa]. She married Ell Gardner Renslow on 13 December 1899 in Dayton, Richland County, Wisconsin.

     Subject: Ell G. and Cassie (Davis) Renslow, 1901 News
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 16:04:59 -0700
From: Larry Renslow

Extracted from West Branch, Richland Rustic, Richland Center, Wisconsin, 16 February 1901, p. 1.
Photocopy provided by Charles George Renslow, Chicago, Illinois. Brewer Library, Richland County History Room - Attn. Twylah Kepler, 325 North Central Avenue, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581,
(608) 647-6444 (ask for County History Room.)


...Henry Davis received the good news Sunday that he is grandpa to twin boys born to his daughter, Mrs. Cassie Renslow. . .

Homely Jim

Notes:
      1. The newspaper date, 16 February 1901, was a Saturday. The previous Sunday was 10 February 1901, which is the birthdate given in the SSDI for Fay Merle Renslow, one of the twins.
      2. West Branch, the article title, would be a locality within Richland County.
      3. Homely Jim was the pseudonum of the writer.

Extracted from [article title unknown], Richland Rustic, Richland Center, Wisconsin, 3 August 1901, p. 1. Photocopy provided by Charles George Renslow, Chicago, Illinois. Brewer Library, Richland County History Room - Attn. Twylah Kepler, 325 North Central Avenue, Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581, (608) 647-6444 (ask for County History Room).


. . . Miss Maggie Davis, of Mill Creek, spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Cassie Renslow . . . E. G. Renslow has been laid up for the past few days with a serious attack of rheumatism . . . Tom Nalep and
Floyd Davis took dinner at E. G. Renslow's Sunday . . .
     
Lady Grace

Notes.
      1. Floyd Davis was Cassie's brother.
      2. Lady Grace was the pseudonum of the writer.
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Cassie Bell Renslow and Ell Gardner Renslow appeared on the census of 1920 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, at 23 Ackermandt Street.

Renslow, Ell G; head; rents home; male; white; age 54; married; can read; can write; born in New York; father born in New Jersey; mother born in New Jersey; speaks English; trade, none.

-------, Cassie; wife; female; white; age 41; married; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in Ohio; mother born in Ohio; speaks English; trade, none.
------, Ray E.; son; male; white; age 18; single; not attending school; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; machinist in factory; employee.
-------, Fay M.; son; male; white; age 18; single; not attending school; can read; can write; born in Wisconsin; father born in New York; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; truck driver for ice company; employee.
-------, Flossie I.; daughter; female; white; age 15; single; not attending school; can read; can write; born in Illinois; father born in New York; mother born in Wisconsin; speaks English; trade, none.
Notes:
      1. In the margin at the end of Ray's line is the number 362.
      2. In the margin at the end of Fay's line is the number 711.
      3. The enumerator recorded nothing to indicate that Ell was working or had a trade.1

Last Edited 20 December 2002

Citations

  1. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com.
Compiler: Paul Van Buren
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