Renfrew - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Symon Renfrow

Thd33fro — 2010-05-20 22:12:47Z

Yes, there really was a Symon Renfry, Renfree, Refo.
Symon had two named children, baptized in 1652: Simon and Hester. Robert Renfree was also in Barbados m. Susan Holmes in 1662 and Mary Evans in 1667 with ten acres of land. Robert was listed in Barbados until 1679.Then on Hotton's list for VA about 1690.

See Barbados Records under Baptisms 1637- 1800. Compiled and edited by Joanne NcRee Sanders, genealogical publishing co., Baltimore, 1984 p. 3:
In St. Michael Parish, p. 25 of vol. RL1/1, records for year of 1652. Feb. 14 Hester ye dau of Simon Rensfree, and Jan 4, Symon ye son of Simon Renfrey. The early Symon transported to James Citty in VA colony by Jeremiah Dickenson on May 6, 1638. (See Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 1, p. 86. He must have left VA, as no trace of him after arrival, went to Barbados.

Jane RENFREW Berlin 1915-2009 b.Kensington, Pa

Lace_Lynch — 2009-11-17 15:15:31Z

KNOX, PA. – Jane Berlin, 94, born Nov. 25, 1915 in New Kensington, Pa. to Marcus Lindsay and Mabel (Armitage) Renfrew.

She graduated from Salem High School in 1933 and from Griffith School of Beauty Culture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1935.

She married Samuel L. Berlin on Jan 11, 1937.

They moved from Pittsburgh to Salem Township in 1944.

She was past president and lifetime member of Dehart-Rossman Wenner American Legion Auxiliary No. 997 in Lamartine, Pa. and was a member of the Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church.

She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and also quilting, oil painting, ceramics, knitting & crocheting, traveling, playing cards, hunting, and fishing. She loved gardening, and had numerous beds of Iris and other flowers around.

She loved her extended family, especially caring about anyone who was having any kind of problems in their lives. She loved company, and always had a sweet smile, a cup of coffee and a piece of pie or cake for anyone who dropped by. If it was mealtime, there was always room at the table for more people and there was always plenty of food, as if she had prepared it expecting guests. She was always joking and laughing, and seemed to have a never ending supply of energy. She would wear out the younger people around her just trying to keep her in tasks to do. She wallpapered, painted houses inside and out, sawed firewood, mowed the lawn, helped haul in hay, and was always ready to help others with any task which needed done.

She is survived by son, Samuel L. Berlin Jr; a daughter-in-law, Nancy J. (Vasey) Berlin of Austintown, Ohio; grandson, Michael (Fabiane) Berlin of Brecksville; granddaughter, Rhonda (Michael) Pierce of South Euclid, Ohio; and great-grandchildren, Grace Pierce, Sean Pierce and Bruno Berlin; and sister, Attossa Henry of Knox, Pa.

She was preceded in death by death by her parents; her husband, Samuel L. Berlin; sister, Grace Whitling; and brothers, Lindsay Renfrew, Lawrence Renfrew and David Renfrew.

In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to Staff Appreciation Fund, Shepherd Of The Valley, 1500 McKinley Ave., Niles, OH. 44446 (330) 544-0771.

Youngstown Vindicator

New DNA Site

RandallBaker1 — 2009-08-20 23:04:24Z

There is now a new site for the Renfro DNA Project, for those that are interested.

http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/renfro

We still need participants, so please consider this research option and help spread the word. All variant spellings - Renfrew, Renfrey, Rentfro, etc. are welcomed and encouraged to join.

Thanks,
Randall Baker
Administrator
Renfro DNA Project

Re: Renfrew Family of Ireland, and later Pennsylvania and Ohio

RoseAnneEdwardsUtley — 2009-08-12 15:23:54Z

I previously emailed you....didn't know you too are with ancestry....any luck in your research???

The Renfro DNA Project

RandallBaker1 — 2009-03-24 01:25:21Z

I'm pleased to announce that The Renfro DNA Project is now officially up and running. The project is being hosted by Family Tree DNA.

You can visit the project at http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Renfro/ to take a look around or to join up. The project just launched today, so we need some participants to submit their DNA for testing.

As a surname project, we are concerned with Y-DNA which is passed from father to son each generation. For that reason, any submitted DNA will have to be from a male Renfro (or any variant spelling of the last name). For female researchers, it will be necessary to have a male relative that fits the criteria to submit their DNA.

Please visit our project page where you can learn more about DNA testing and how it relates to genealogical research. Also, any help in spreading the word would be greatly appreciated!

Randall Baker
Administrator
The Renfro DNA Project

Alexander Renfrew, Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia, Canada

Marlgau — 2009-02-22 15:54:32Z

I am looking for information on Alexander Renfrew of Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia, Canada. The information that I have is that he was born in 1770 and died March 28, 1847. He is buried in Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia. He married Elizabeth Umlah (1765-1845). Their daughter, Isabella Renfrew, married John Marvin and they lived in Glen Margaret as well. I can find no records in Nova Scotia for Alexander Renfrew prior to this time. I am interested in knowing where he came from and how he came to settle in Nova Scotia.

Agnes Renfrew of Los Angeles, CA

wolnduffy — 2007-03-01 19:41:02Z

Searching for information about Agnes Renfrew, who is tied into our DUFFY family.

RENFREW, Augustus Timothy

Julie_Helm — 2005-11-26 16:09:05Z

Someone suggested I try Renfrew instead:

Augustus Timothy (Renfroe) Renfrew was born in Scotland and immigrated to the USA sometime before 1880's. He had 2 sons,
Clarence and Albert Clark, both born in Amarillo, Texas in 1880's (guessing).

I am looking for any information on his origin in Scotland and any other family members.

Re: More Info. Concern. Renfrew Genealogy

paulrenfrew_1 — 2005-09-10 11:57:44Z

The following website, Renfrew@innernet.net, appears to be broken or has a number of broken links. This seems like a valuable source. Has anyone used this location with a more recent URL?

Scotland information

paulrenfrew_1 — 2005-09-10 10:59:49Z

Looking for history of Alexander Renfrew from Paisley Scotland. His some, Alexander came to Massachusetts.

Robert Adam b abt 1844 in Paisley

awdavidson1 — 2005-08-29 07:12:29Z

Would sks please do a 1851 Census lookup for me.
Robert Adam was married 12 June 1863 in Johnstone. He is listed as a Private in the Renfrew Militia. His parents are given as Thomas Addam, coal pit labourer, and Elizabeth Gibson.
On his death in 1908 his parents are shown as David Adam, farmer, and Maggie Gibson.
I'm sure it is the same person and the marraige is to Mary Morning and the death certificate gives the same name as his (deceased) wife.
It would help if I could track down 9 year old Robert in the 1851 Census to confirm who his parents are.
Alan

Renfrew Family of Ireland, and later Pennsylvania and Ohio

2004-10-06 23:13:08Z

Symon Renfrow

ksss60 — 2004-01-10 01:57:46Z

Was there really a Symon Renfrow, circa 1600's. Who was he?

Aird, Hendry, Campbell

2003-11-12 16:56:55Z

Looking to establish contact with any relatives of Margaret (nee Aird) Campbell, widow of James Campbell, firewood merchant and daughter of Margaret Aird (nee McLachlan) wdho died in 1993 and/or her granddaughter Catherine Hendry residing at 53 South Street, Greenock at that time.
They are distant relations on my father's side.

Marian Renfrew

P_Heckerman — 2002-10-29 02:31:02Z

I am searching for Marian Renfrew in the Auburn, CA. are. Parents were Anna Belle and Thomas Atkins. Any information greatly appreciated. Via e-mail "noel@mindspring.com

Catherine Renfrew

MichelleBarbour — 2002-07-15 05:23:48Z

Searching for info. on my GG Grandmother and her family.
Catherine Renfrew was born 19 aug. 1832 in Douglas and Died 29 november 1895 Old Kilpatrick. Catherine married Hugh Graham born abt 1837 in Ireland

Catherine parents are Andrew Renfrew C 1802, Died 7 may 1872 Strathblane. & Agnes Young C 1811 Kilbride and Died 21 Aug. 1882 Cardoss
Andrew and Agnes married 29 Oct. 1820 KIlbride.( I know this makes her only 11 years of age)

Anyone information would be much appreciated!!

Michelle

Andrew parents are William Renfrew and Helen Dunn who married 17 may 1788

Polloshaw R C Church Records

C SHIRLEY — 2002-05-27 00:42:43Z

Can someone please tell me if there are any records available for the R C Church in Pollkshaw before 1830 thankyou. Also how far is Pollokshaw from Thornliebank.
I'm looking for Peter Carlin born circa 1830/35 fathers name Peter Carlin also, mother name is Sarah OBrian. Peter married 27 April 1855 to Mary Quinn or Queen, she was born in Blackwater Ireland her father was James Queen/ Quinn, mother Catherine McCulloch. Thank you

Magdaline Renfrew

2001-04-30 21:10:42Z

I am hoping to find some information about Magdaline Renfrew. I believe that she migrated to the Gippsland region of Australia when she was very young and has grown up there and had a family. If anyone has any information it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Renfrew is One Of The Names at an Ellingwood site: 14 Generations in America + 6,000 Allied Names

2001-02-12 16:02:31Z

RENFREW is one of the surnames at the following site. I just thought I would let everyone know, just in case someone is looking for their ancestors.

http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/e/l/l/Robert-K-Elli...

At this site the following surnames are found:

Ellingwood, Edwards, Lewis, McCarthy, Woods, Karr, Regan, Drennan, Minor, Evans, Lovins, Tyler, Gist, Hinton, Hill, Ricketts, Waggoner, Simons, Davis, McGee, Clow, Palmer, Wilson, Moore, Wadkins, Viney, Pelton, Punchard, Lawley, Teel, Sellers, RENFREW, Chilton and de Forest.

More Info. Concern. Renfrew Genealogy

2000-12-09 01:17:47Z

My name is Shelley and I live near Sydney, Austarlia, and I am looking for a lady by the surname of Renfrew of Ohio around 1851 married to a William Evans. She is my great, great grandmother. On my search, a lady gave me this information. I don't know if it will help anyone but I will give it just in case it will.

There is a book: Several Ancestoral Lines of James P. Renfrew and his wife, Ella Black, married at Mirabile, Mo, August 31, 1871 with "A Full Genealogical History of their Descendants to 1925" by James P. Renfrew, Past President Oklahoma Press Association and Founder of Renfrew's (Alva) Record, Alva, Oklahoma. The LDS Library may have a copy on microfilm and also the Alva Public Library, Alva, Oklahoma has a copy. The first Renfrew in the book is James b. 1676 d: 1832.

You also might want to check out the site: Renfrew@innernet.net, if I remember correctly this is where you can see and hear about the Renfrew Museum.

Shelley.

More Info. Concern. Renfrew Genealogy

2000-12-09 01:14:51Z

John RENFREW, Paisley, abt 1709

2000-01-26 19:48:23Z

Looking for John RENFREW b.abt 1709, Paisley, m. abt1734 to Agnes FORSTER in Paisley. Offspring believed to be Margaret(1735), Jean(1738), James(1745). any info gratefully received and descendents of Jean avail if interested.

Renfrew, Renfew,

2000-01-04 09:38:09Z

There is a museum in Waynesboro, PA called the Renfrew Museum (very small). They may assist any of you in finding Renfrew info: http://www.innernet.net/renfrew is their website address. Somehow my family is related, but because my family was "colored", no one talked about it. Does anyone have information re: a Renfrew from PA who may have had children or a child by Hannah,Mary or Sallie Brown circa 1800-1820? Feel free to email responses to: marshalljeannek@hotmail.com

Anderson Watson (A.W.) Renfrow

1999-08-16 13:56:01Z

Looking for ancestors of Anderson Watson (A.W.) Renfrow (or Renfrew, Renfro, Renfroe...) b. 1816 in Carroll, Georgia; d. 1862 in Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Virginia in Civil War battle. Was married to Martha Jackson. Email prcncpts@swbell.net