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George C. Renne
d.Aft 1926
- H. George C. Renne1840 - Aft 1926
- W. Harriet Allen (add)
m. 5 Nov 1868
Facts and Events
Biography
Excerpted from Jonas Water's biography in the Biographical and Genealogical Record of La Salle and Grundy Counties, Illinois, pages 491 and 492.
- George C. Renne, the father of Mrs. Clarence B. Waters and a son of Justin Renne, was born in New York, February 23, 1840, and was about eight years old when he came with his parents to Illinois, where he was reared upon the pioneer farm. He acquired a common-school education, and during the civil war, he joined the army as a private in Company D, Seventy-second Illinois Infantry, with which he served for three years. He participated in a number of battles, including the siege of Vicksburg. Becoming disabled, he was in the hospital for a time and never fully recovered, but rejoined his regiment and again rook part in active service. After the war he returned to Grundy county and was married November 5, 1867, in Norman township, to Harriet M. Allen, who was born in New Hampshire, May 11, 1846, a daughter of Rodney Allen. They have two children, - Lorena E., who was born September 23, 1870 and Jessie M., born July 24, 1873. The former was married February 2 1898 to George W. Smith, a hardware merchant at Smithshire, Illinois. The latter is the wife of Clarence B. Waters. Mr. Renne still resides upon his farm and is a progressive agriculturist of the community. His wife and daughter are members of the Universalist church, and the family is one of prominence in the community. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and has served in several township offices, including that of township clerk. He was a very loyal soldier during the war of the rebellion and is a highly respected citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Waters reside upon the old Waters homestead, for his parents are living in Mazon, where his father, Jonas Waters, has recently erected a tasteful, modern residence. He purchased seven lots there and is now spending his days in quiet retirement from business, while his son Clarence operates the home farm, managing affairs with signal ability.S1
Census
1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. Residence: Vienna, Grundy County, Illinois.[4]
| Dwelling
| Family
| Name
| Age
| Sex
| Color
| Profession
| Value
| Birth
| Marriage
| School
| Illiterate
| Disability
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| 43
| 44
| Justin Renny
| 37
| M
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| Farmer
| 800
| N.Y.
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| 40
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| Ferdinand "
| 12
| M
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| George "
| 11
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| Jerome "
| 9
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| Isabella "
| 7
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| Douglass "
| 5
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| Harris "
| 3
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References
- ↑ Waters, Jonas, in Biographical and Genealogical Record of La Salle and Grundy Counties, Illinois. (Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1900)
pp 491, 492.
- ↑ George C. Renne, in Find A Grave.
Engraved on monument in photo on Find a Grave: Asleep in Jesus / Co. D. 72nd ILL. VOL. INF. / GEORGE C. RENNE / FEB 23, 1840 - / HARRIET M. HIS WIFE / MAY 11 1846 - JUNE 20 1909
- ↑ Renne, Douglas S., in Grundy, Illinois, United States. Proof of Heirship
2:343, 29 Apr 1926.
"... but left him surviving Anna Mary Renne, his widow; George C. Renne, his brother;"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Grundy, Illinois, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule.
Illinois, Grundy County, Vienna Township, Dwelling 43, Family 44; United States Census, 1850 for George Renny, FamilySearch.org, transcription and digital image.
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