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Facts and Events
Biography
- JOHN H RENICK. farmer: P. O., Huntsvine; was born Jan. 4, 1804, in Clarke Co., O. His father, Robert Renick, was a native of Greenbrier Co., Va., and was there married to Mary Hamilton. She was of Irish descent, and her father, William Hamilton, served as Colonel in the Revolutionary war. In the spring of 1799, Robert came to Clarke Co., this State, and raised a crop, and the following winter moved his family, which then consisted of his wife and three children, to his new home. He died there Oct. 23, 1828, and his wife, April 4, 1814.
- When 16 years old, John commenced working out, and for six years gave his earnings to his father. He was married Dec. 18, 1828, to Elizabeth'Rea, who was boni in Kentucky in 180(3, and was brousrht to this State the same year. He came to this county in 1833, and bought a farm of new land near Lewistown, on which he lived until the spring of 1872, when he moved to where he now lives.
- His wife died Oct. 12, 1876, having borne him eight children, four of whom are dead. The eldest, James H., died in Cleveland, where he was engaged in the stave business, and Robert H. from disease contracted in the army. Those living are—Nancy J., Mary E., Louisa I, and John K. All are married, the son living on the oli I homestead.
- He was again married June 28,1877, to Mrs. Sarah Stevenson, widow of William Stevenson. She was born May 10, 1828, in Licking Co., being a daughter of Alexander King. Mr. Renick has served as Trustee and Treasurer, and he and his wife belong to the United Presbyterian Church, in which he has been Elder many years. He is a Republican and cast his first vote for Henry Clay.
References
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
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