Renn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

JohnLFaulkner — 2009-11-05 15:28:50Z

The James H. Renn, son of Harmon Renn and Tabitha Beckham was born c: 1809 in N.C. He was named in Harmons will which was dated 6 Mar 1825. This James H. Renn married Elizabeth "Betsy" Vaughn 6 May 1840 in Warren Co., N.C. The James Henderson Renn that married Jackey Faulkner was born c: 1833.
How are you related to Harmon? Can you give me some additional information and I'll see what I can add.
If you have any other ideas about who James Henderson Renn's parents might be, I sure would like to know. I am at a dead end with him.

John Faulkner

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

JohnLFaulkner — 2009-11-05 15:12:39Z

Please have them contact me. I'll be happy to see if I can help.

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

DeeAllen500 — 2009-11-05 06:31:18Z

John;

I/we have a cousin that is also looking for information about the WRENN/WREN families in NC.

et me know if you are interested and I will send you his e-mail address.

kalicokitt@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

DeeAllen500 — 2009-11-03 15:16:47Z

I am also doing research on the WRENN families. Mine are from North Carolina. This Wrenn family were living in Randolph County during the early years.

My Grandfather's parents were Thomas Jefferson Wrenn and Mary F. Ryder. They were Living in Randolph County NC. My grandfather, Thomas Arthur Wrenn moved his family to Guilford County and that is where they lived until their Deaths in 1948 and 1964. I have the names and birth dates of Grandpa's siblings and the same information about his and Dora's children and grandchildren.

I will be glad to share the information I have with you if we are the same family of Wrenns.

Dee

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

LindaRoseRenn — 2009-11-02 00:07:28Z

I have a James H Renn in my family line - son of Harmon Renn and Tabitha Beckham. I have James married to Jackey Faulkner.

Re: indiana renn family

therenns — 2009-09-14 17:30:43Z

Here's what I think I know. Supposedly the Renn brothers came to this continent during the French-Huguenot War. They settled in Canada and came to the USA, Indiana to be specific. Three of the brothers came to Missouri and settled in Jefferson City. They started a huge dairy farm in an area now known as Renn Addition. There is a window in a local church with the name Renn on it. The name supposedly was originally spelled RENNE. This makes me lean toward the French origin. There are lots of Renns around here, all decendents of the original 3 brothers. That is what I think I know.

Joseph RENN, in the bottling business, b. 1829

xd22577 — 2009-05-21 04:16:02Z

I think this Joseph is brother to my Philomena.

"Louisville Breweries" by Peter R. Guetig & Connrad D. Selle (c) 1995

Joseph RENN and Caspper FEIOCK began their bottling works in 1870 at 149 State Street (corner of State and Oak). FEIOCK left the business about 1876 and Joseph RENN sold out his interest to his son Joseph RENN, Jr. in 1879. The bottled ale and mineral water.

Joseph RENN was born in Rhenish Prussia on July 19, 1829. He came to New Albany in 1836, and worked on the Ohio River for some years. He entered the grocery and produce business in 1853 until he went into the bottling business. After he sold the bottling business to his son he operated a saloon. ....

Re: Renn Family

kellyconnie54 — 2009-04-15 01:21:36Z

Do you have any info on Oswald Bill Renn? His wife was Martha Hoffman.kellyconnie54@yahoo.com He was my Uncle

Re: indiana renn family

kellyconnie54 — 2009-04-15 01:16:16Z

I'm sorry I am Connie again. My e-mail address is kellyconnie54@yahoo.com

Re: indiana renn family

kellyconnie54 — 2009-04-15 01:11:35Z

Please I am Catherine Hoffman Staniford's Daughter, Connie.
I have Renn's in my family,but not much. Please E-mail me. Thank you

Re: My great-grandgrandfather...

kellyconnie54 — 2009-04-15 01:09:20Z

Hi, My Name is Connie, Oswald Bill Renn I believe is was my Uncle. Martha Hoffman was my Mothers sister. My Mother was Catherine Hoffman Staniford. Please get in touch with me. I don't have too much on my Mothers, Fathers side. Thank You

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

DeeAllen500 — 2009-04-07 12:34:54Z

I am looking for the WRENN/WREN families of NC. Person County NC is where most of the WRENN/WRENs were born.

Early WREN/WRENN information is very hard to find.

I will be glad to give you any WRENN/WREN information that I have.

kalicokitt@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

JohnLFaulkner — 2009-04-06 19:45:04Z

Farrah,
Check out my new website at www.faulknerfamilies.com
It has the latest info on Louisa Eliza Renn that married John Faulkner. Let me know if you would like to add any information (or correct any data) at my website. I'll be more than happy to make any changes. Also, if you have any old photo's of your ancestor's I would be happy to them as well.
John

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

JohnLFaulkner — 2009-04-06 19:40:55Z

We may have corresponded before:
Check out my new website at www.faulknerfamilies.com
It has information on your James Henderson Renn that died at Point Lookout as well as many of his descendents. Please let me know if you can add anything to my data or feel free to tell me if you have corrections.

Re: Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

christopherwrenn1 — 2008-09-26 00:01:12Z

I too am researching the Renn/Wrenn family in NC. I am nearly certain James H. Renn is my grandfather several times removed. As you may already know, he died in a prison camp in MD near the end of the Civil War. Please let me know if you have any information on James' or Jackey's parents. I will let you know if I come across anything on Eliza. By the way, I'm originally from Franklin County and have recently bought my retirement house near Henderson. Currently, I live near DC where I am stationed in the Air Force.
Chris Wrenn

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

BonGenealogy — 2008-09-04 18:14:57Z

Heh! That's too funny. My first impulse was to use some obscure name like Dunwiddyfinklestein, but my hubby is always on my case to simplify things.

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

DeeAllen500 — 2008-09-04 15:15:21Z

Bonnie, I know that JONES statement was used as an illistration, but the fact is that the children's blood father is a JONES, lol.

I just had to write you about the JONES comment so you could laugh too.

Dee

Oops!

BonGenealogy — 2008-09-03 22:41:48Z

I didn't realize I was posting under my husband's account. Sorry about that. CPWren is me.

Bonnie

RENN/WREN/WRENN FAMILY in Albany, NY

2006-10-28 14:54:16Z

Just seeking any connections to James>Patrick RENN or WREN in Albany NY (1836-1860) or Erin or Thompson, WI 1863 - 1910.

The REnns

2005-11-09 01:24:27Z

Dear RootsWeb; I would like to know all about Charles Harold REnn from Shamokin,Pa. When He was born, and when He died.,How old He was,How tall He was. He was My Uncle, but little is known about Him.Also, I would like to know when my Grandfather and My Grandmother were married, and where, and also what year.Their names are Stella and Harry REnn. Also, how old was my Grandmother. Thanks.sandykrenn@wmconnect.com

Unborn Baby

2005-11-02 00:42:33Z

Dear RootsWeb.com;I would like to know, what the name of the Unborn Child was in the Shamokin Cemetery in Shamokin,Pa. The Surname is either Siddle,Wertman or Steinhart. I would like to know what year it was born, what year it died, and where it is buried. It is suppossed to be buried with either one of these Families, of the above mentioned. Please help me find this burial.

The REnn FAmily

2005-11-02 00:20:08Z

DEar RootsWeb, I would like to know, if someone could do search on the REnn FAmily of Shamokin,Pa., I would also like to know where I can get the Obiutaries of Verna ,Betty,Jesse,and ;Harold REnn. I have been lookin all over the Internet, and I would like someone to search these Records for me, if they can. Also, I would like to know when Verna REnn was married ,and to whom.,where did they live. I would also like to know who had their Funerals and where. Please help me. sandykrenn@wmconnect.com

Medlin, Renn in NC

kmhartle — 2006-05-22 04:33:11Z

Looking for info on my ggg grandfather Britton (Billie) Medlin b. 1814 in Franklin Co,NC. Married Rowena (Rena, Renna, Roena) Renn on 18 Dec 1840 in Franklin Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Renn in NC

kmhartle — 2006-05-22 04:30:22Z

Rowena (Rena,Roena) Renn b. 1814 in Franklin Co, NC. Looking for any info on her. I know she married my ggg grandfather Britton (Billie) Medlin in Franklin Co. on 18 Dec 1840. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: Renn Family

DeeAllen500 — 2008-09-02 13:32:56Z

Carol:

I have an uncle whose name is William Henry Wrenn. I have been trying to find out the reason for that name to be used. I know that the William is after his grandfather WRENN but the Henry had me stumped. I am wondering if My WRENN family and yours could be the same.

My Thomas Jefferson WRENN was born in Guilford County NC on 24 DEC 1832 he died 11 NOV 1906 in Erect, Randolph county, NC. I have no clue where the WRENN family came from before they settled in NC.

My E-mail address is kalicokitt@yahoo.com

Any help would be appreciated.

Dee

Re: Philip Renn

DeeAllen500 — 2008-09-02 13:03:39Z

I have seen a Fleming woman in the 1850 TX census that had at least two children living with her and her husband who are listed with the Wrenn surname.

The male is Thomas Jefferson WRENN and a female child Mary WRENN. I do not remember if there was another male child or not.

The children have the same given and surnames of my line of WRENN.

The problem is that I cannot find that census record again. Just as I started to copy the census my computer list its Internet connection. I put the name Thomas Jefferson WRENN in the search block for TX and it came up with him about the age of 19. He was born in 1832 so I am guessing that he is my G-Grandfather.

If you are lucky enough to find that census. please send me a copy of it to kalicokitt@yahoo.com It is possible that we are looking for the same lady.

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

DeeAllen500 — 2008-09-02 12:49:01Z

There are no Wrenn male family members in my family willing to take the DNA test. Is there another test that will work?

Dee

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

DeeAllen500 — 2008-09-03 16:41:57Z

I am trying to find a male WRENN that will agree to taking a DNA test for the family.

There is one, but he is a "wild child" and no one knows where he is. He has fallen into the wrong crowd and is doing drugs plus other things.

I have two grandsons. They are my daughter's children. Could that work? They are 9 and 10 years old. I am a direct descendants from the WRENN family. Would they be any help for the DNA testing?

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

BonGenealogy — 2008-09-03 00:27:44Z

Dee, I'm afraid not, not for the Y-chromosome test.

You can take a DNA test that will confirm paternity (inexpensive), or confirm if you are a sibling or a cousin (about $700, when I last checked), but none of those tests will help determine a genealogical surname line.

Do you know of any males carrying the W(R)en(n) surname and descended from your grandfather or great-grandfather? If not, do you think you could track one down?

Are the guys in your family unwilling to take the test out of privacy fears? The results are confidential and can only be used for genealogical purposes.

You can't uncover health issues with this kind of test, either -- it's impossible to do so -- so they needn't worry about their insurance companies dropping them or raising their rates.

Ay, how frustrating these situations can be!

I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

BonGenealogy — 2008-08-31 23:08:34Z

The test involves rubbing a specially treated cotton swab inside your mouth, and then you send it off in the mail.

In fact, the only painful part of the test is the cost, normally $200, but DNA Ancestry is offering a half-price test through September 30, 2008. With tax, this test comes to about $118. (I paid full price for our test, and I think it was worth every penny. You guys are getting a great deal for half the price!)

We've had three DNA matches so far, all linking to Nicholas Wren and Margaret Bell of Virginia, but really, we've got so many more Renn lines out there, wouldn't it be great to have a DNA sample from every single one?

These DNA tests will only test a tiny part of your DNA: the Y-chromosome, which is passed down from father to son. If you are a female Renn you cannot take the test. However, you can ask your brother, father, uncle, or other male Renn relative to take the test for you.

More details on this offer are here:
http://wrenkin.com/2008/07/25/y-chromosome-dna-test-50-off/

Renn. Wren, Wrenn

lllzrd1 — 2005-06-01 17:46:49Z

I am looking for the William Renn Family of Guilford County North Carolina. He was found in the 1840 census. I would like to know the name of his wife and children.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: I appeal to all Renn researchers: please submit a DNA sample from your male Renn line!

cpwren — 2008-09-03 22:39:20Z

No, I'm so sorry, Dee. I wish I could say yes.

You are a Wrenn. If you married a Smith, your boy children will carry the Smith Y-chromosome. If your daughter married a Jones, her boy children will carry the Jones Y-chromosome.

This is how I came to understand it: when a child is conceived, the mother can only contribute an X-chromosome. The father, however, can contribute either an X-chromosome or a Y-chromosome. In so doing he determines the sex of the baby.

If Dad contributes an X-chromosome, the child becomes a girl. If Dad contributes a Y-chromosome, the child becomes a boy. Two Xs make a girl, but one X plus one Y make a boy.

So every male on this planet carries a Y-chromosome passed down from father to son for generations. There might be a mutation here or there as the years go by, but the y-chromosome can be recognized and compared with other descendants, making it very handy for genealogical research on surnames, which are also passed from father to son.

Your best bet is to find a related male carrying the Wrenn surname and talk him into taking a test.

Bonnie

P.S. I am so sorry about the wild child --- I don't know who suffers the most in such situations: the child living the dangerous life or the loved ones who worry about him.

Johann Renn in Hombressen, Germany

badrenn1 — 2008-01-25 00:55:34Z

I'm looking for a fellow researcher, or perhaps a cousin from this section of Germany who would be interested in helping me pick up the threads leading from the US back to Germany.

Johann Renn and his wife Christina left the Hombressen area about 1849 with 3 sons and 2 daughters: Augustus, Fredrich, Christopher, Maria Louise and Anna Christine. Johann was born 18 Jan 1802 and Christine was born 2 Sep 1803. They were a founding family for a Lutheran Church in Maryand, so I would assume that they were part of the Lutheran Church in Germany.

I would love to find out the parents of my 3rd Gr-Grandparents, and perhaps meet a few cousins along the way. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Beth Ann

Re: renn name

judithrenn — 2005-07-28 21:05:43Z

to linda bowen, hope your search is successful. do you have renn's in your family. please drop me a line.

judith

Re: renn name

judithrenn — 2005-07-28 21:05:43Z

Hi Linda,

we might be related. my gg grandfater was a gg renn.
any way there is a Renn family reunion to be held in Hopewell, Va june 25, 2005. please contact my aunt DA at daeiras@juno.com and she can fill you in on the going ons.

i am at school have to run will post another message later.

judith

Re: renn name

judithrenn — 2005-07-28 21:05:43Z

hi linda,

here is my e-mail address jrickman56@hotmail.com. if you like e-mail me instead of using the board.

judith

ps maybe you could come to the reunion. j

Re: renn name

judithrenn — 2005-07-28 21:05:43Z

hi linda,

i have no information on your ggg grandmother.

Re: The REnns

kalicokitt — 2006-03-19 15:22:35Z

I would like to continue searching for the Wrenn family. I would like to find the ancestors of Thomas Jefferson Wrenn b. 24 Dec 1832 died 11 November 1905. He married Mary Ryder in 1859. I have the parents and siblings of Mary but not for Thomas. He was called "Tom".

I am in contact with 2 of Tom's grandchildren. Only one of them has a sharp, clear mind.

Re: Bernard Renn

kalicokitt — 2007-04-23 15:47:44Z

William Wrenn is My G-G-Grandfather. Other than the names of his descendants all I know about him is that he was born in Person County NC. I would guess that he is buried in the Wrenn cemetery in Person county, NC.

Would you please send me any information that you have about his or his son Thomas Jefferson Wrenn. Thomas Jefferson Wrenn is my G-Grandfather. I would like to know the names of his siblings and his mother, if you have such information.

My e-mail address is kalicokitt@yahoo.com

I do know where Thomas Jefferson Wrenn and his Wife Mary are buried. Several of his children are also buried in that same cemetery in Franklinville, NC.

Thomas had a son names William Henry Wrenn. Uncle Will has one daughter that is still living and I am in contact with her and I feel sure that she would help us with more information.

Dee

Re: Philip Renn et al

kalicokitt — 2007-04-23 15:36:24Z

I would like to have a copy of the Wrenn family history that you have. I will gladly pay the cost of printing and mailing that family history.

My e-mail address is kalicokitt@yahoo.com If you will send me a note as to the charges I will send you my snail Mail address and the money for the shipping and printing.

Thank you,
Dee

Re: your query

kalicokitt — 2007-04-23 15:29:32Z

Do you have any information about Thomas Jefferson Wrenn b 24 Dec 1832 d 11 Nov 1905. He married Mary F. Ryder in 1859. She was the daughter of H.H. and Mary Ryder.

They lived in Randolph county, NC in a town named Erect. I believe that Thomas Jefferson's father was William Wrenn.

I have the Wrenn Family Bible that starts with Thomas Jefferson Wrenn. I will be glad to share what I have with you. This Bible gives the names of their children as well as the spouse of each one.

If the William Henry Wrenn you are speaking of is the son of Thomas Jefferson Wrenn, then I can give you information about him. He has one daughter still living.

G-Grandma Wrenn spelled the Wrenn surname as Wren in the Bible as well.

Please let me know if you have any information. My e-mail is kalicokitt@yahoo.com

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Dee

Re: Bernard Renn

kalicokitt — 2007-04-22 08:44:53Z

Yes, I do have a list of Wren/Renns living in NC. As luck would have it, Thomas Jefferson Renn is my G-Grandfather. I have also found several Renn Cousins here in NC. I have a list of all of Thomas Jefferson Renn's children and their children.

There is one of Thomas Jefferson's grandchildren still living and I am in contact with her. Do you have information about Thomas Jefferson's parent's and Siblings. You may write me at kalicokitt@yahoo.com We need to make arrangements for me to send you some records and pictures.

From what I understand, their house in Erect is still standing.

Re: Renn family in IN

xd22577 — 2007-01-19 02:20:31Z

I have a Philimena RENN who married a Beedict HENN in Floyd County, IN 28, Oct 1867. born about 1846.
I bought his Civil War pension file from NARA trying to find where he was born. His siter Rosina married Jacob HORNUNG. It doesn't say who her parents were but it does list their children, Frank, Joseph, Anna May, Charles, Clara, William and Ed. If anyone is interested in it let me know and I'll email it to you.

Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.com

Looking for info on Renn/Wrenn in NC

fw31100 — 2008-06-17 19:34:30Z

I am looking for info on an Eliza Wrenn/Renn. I also have her name as Martha Wren, Elizah Weren, and Mary Liza Renn.

She was married to a John H. Faulkner and had several children: Lula, Tellie, Charles Luther, Mary Elizah, Annie Bell, and John Henry. All of the names above are on the children's birth certificates so I am not sure which one is right. I have been given some possible info on her but have not been able to verify it and am hoping someone could.

I have her marriage date to John Faulkner as 14 Feb 1877.
I have her parents as James Henderson Renn from Warren Co. and her mother as Jackey Faulkner and they were married 19 Oct 1854 in Granville Co.

I have a US Census from 1900 for John Faulkner and all of the children are listed but Eliza is not. I am guessing that she passed before 1900.

If anyone could help, I would be greatful.

Thanks,
Farrah

Re: Harriet Savilla Renn or Hattie

BruceHistree — 2005-06-16 02:49:49Z

Charlie,
I would to exchange some info, please e-mail me.
bruce_histree@hotmail.com
Thanks

Re: Philip Renn et al

rdz23 — 2008-04-09 08:15:40Z

I am trying to find out if this RENN family line... is related to my grandfather that died during WWII (Jack Renn). He was MIA in the Phillipine Islands.

Any information would be greatly appreciated !

Rose Renn

Bernard Renn family-PA to IN

SusanMarr74 — 2007-09-08 01:45:54Z

I am searching for new cousins in this family line.
Bernard Renn d.9-21-1871 Franklin Twp.,Lycoming County,PA.Married Mary ?. Son - John bc.1794 married Caroline/Catherine Funk. Children: John W. b.1832, Catherine E. b.1835, Lydia bc.1836.

If any connection please email me at: scmarr@earthlink.com

Thank you.

Re: The REnns

charlesrenn41 — 2006-04-20 05:11:30Z

I recently acquired the notebook of my cousin, Lester Ressler, Who has been doing research on the Renn family for many years. His notebook is 360 handwritten pages long,and each page has perhaps 30 names. That is a lot of Renns ! I have been entering these names in my computer which woulld make finding people easy but I am only up to the late 1890s/early 1900s and that is about half way through
his notebook. Doing a manual search, I found an entry for a Harold Wilson Renn (1905 - 1985) married to a Christine
Ammerman, and an entry for a Verna Renn, sister of William
H. Renn (1905-1984) and father of Chester Renn of Elysburg who was a classmate of mine at Shamokin High and who recently passed away. I found several entries for Betty Renn
including Betty Jane Renn(1921-1935), Betty Rae Renn
married to Roy Cook, and Betty (no middle initial) Renn married to a man named Rommelmann. Hope this is of some value to you. I can do more research for you if you are still interested.

Renn/Wrenn/Wren

bettejb55 — 2005-11-30 21:35:10Z

Looking for any information concerning:
1. John Renn/Wren/Wrenn born 1773 Kentucky County, Va..
2. John Renn/Wren/Wrenn born 1789 ( Va. Or Ky)
3. Stephen Sutton Wren born 1829 ( Kentucky).
4. Looking for mother of Rosa Wren born 1807 ( Va.or Ky)

I would appreciate any information concerning this surname. Thanks for your time.

Re: Bernard Renn

MadisonLibrary — 2005-12-12 06:26:01Z

Do you have any Renn people listed as living in North Carolina? I am looking for a William Renn who has a son by the name of Thomas Jefferson Wrenn b 24 Dec 1832 d 11Nov 1905 His wife was Mary F. Ryder and they were married 3 Feb 1859. Mary died in 1907 They were living in Erect, Randolph County, NC.