James Fitz Walter Renwick

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104164

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88411

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Walter Renwick
By Record Correspondent

HESPELER, Feb. 1. - Walter Renwick of Saskatoon, Sask., a for- mer resident of Hespeler, passed away suddenly at Toronto on Thursday.

Mr. Renwick is survived by his wife, the former Maud Schaumberg. one daughter, Mrs. R. C. Slater of Kitchener, a son, James, of Ottawa and a brother, Halbert, of Delhi.

Interment will be made in the Hespeler Cemetery Sunday after- noon at 3 o'clock.

Kitchener Daily Record Sat, Feb 01, 1947 Page 17

Walter married Alice Maud Schaumberg 14 Jul 1915, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Henry Schaumberg and Alice Poucher) was born 19 Dec 1881, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Maud Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93197

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-253050
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Schoolteacher
• Occupation: 1883, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor

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RENWICK, JAMES WEIR was born in Moffatt, Scotland in 1847, the son of Walter Renwick. following the death of his mother he came with his father to Hespeler. Here he received his preliminary education, going on to study medicine in Toronto. In 1875 he graduated from Trinity University and began to practice in the village of Scotland. After eight years he moved to Hespeler where his arrival was noted by the Dumfries Reformer of June 21, 1883:

New doctor. Dr. Renwick, son of our well known townsman, Walter Renwick Esq., has commenced the practice of his profession in the village. The doctor has practised in the village of Scotland, county of Brant, for the past eight years. We wish him success in his native village.

In 1890 he moved once more, this time to Courtland, where he practised until his death on July 8, 1914. He was survived by his widow and two sons.

Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986

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DEATH OF DR. RENWICK
Courtland Loses a Highly Respected Citizen

Death came to one of Courtland's oldest citizens on Wednesday, July 3. in the person of James Weir Renwick, M.D.. in his 68th year. He had been in 'll health for some time, but after three days: serious illness he passed to his reward.

The late Dr. Renwick, had been in the early part of his life an ardent Presbyterian. He was born at Moffatt, Scotland in 1847. After the death of his mother he came with his father to Canada and settled in Hespeler, Ont., where he received his early education, later attending Toronto and Trinity universities, from which he graduated in the year 1875 with the degree of M.D.

Moving to Scotland to practice medicine, he later married Miss Mary Sophia Beemer. of that place, who survives him with two sons, Walter and Herbert, and one daughter, Miss Swartz, to mourn his death. Later, in the year 1890, he moved with his family to Courtland, where he resided till the last call.

He was considered a very able physician, but owing to ill health, he was compelled to resign his practice a few years ago. The funeral took place under Masonic auspices in Courtland cemetery, and after the interment a memorial service was held in the Methodist church by Rev. A. S. Trueblood, pastor of the church, who also officiated at the house and grave

Walter Renwick. of Hespeler, is a brother of the deceased.

The Hamilton Spectator Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Saturday, July 18, 1914

James — Mary Sophia "Marcy" Beemer. Mary was born 21 Jul 1862, Courtland, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1934, Courtland, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Courtland United Church Cemetery, Courtland, Norfolk Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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MRS MARY RENWICK, M.D.

Mrs. Mary Sophia Renwick M.D. relict of the late James Weir Renwick, M. D., of Courtland, passed away on Saturday. Though ailing for the past few weeks, it was only on Thursday that she was seized with a stroke. The deceased, who was in her 71st year, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beemer and was born at Scotland, Ont. The late Mrs. Renwick was not only well-known in Courtland, but in the whole county, where she practiced medicine, always giving her faithful services to all during her many years of practice. She was of a calm, loving nature, sympathetic and kind, which endeared her to all those with whom she came in contact.

Her husband predeceased her in 1914: Surviving are two sons, Major Halbert R. of Delhi, Walter of Saskatoon, and two adopted daughters, Miss Yvonne of Toronto and Mrs. Charles Swartz of St. Thomas.

The funeral service took place on Monday afternoon from her late residence. Rev. Edwin Lee, Delhi, conducted the services. Interment took place in the Courtland cemetery. Pallbearers were George Ryan, John Herron, John Burnett, Bruce Herron, George Travis and William Burnett.

The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario Fri, Jun 01, 1934 Page 6

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93195
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Butcher
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1912, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler

Henry married Alice Poucher 10 Mar 1880, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice was born 12 Aug 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 1928; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Schaumberg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93196
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119281
• Occupation: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
• Residence: 1861, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Elected Office: 1866, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Occupation: 1871, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
• Elected Office: 1876, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Elected Office: 1889, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler

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Died, At Hespeler, on Monday, January 5th, 1885, Walter Renwick, Sr., A Native of Tweedsmuir, Peeblesshire, Scotland, Aged 72 Years and 20 Days. Funeral On Wednesday, Jan. 7th, at 1 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, to the Hespeler Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Hespeler, Jan. 5th, 1885.

City of Cambridge Archives Funeral Card Collection

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At Fingland, Tweeds Muir [sic], Peebleshire, Scotland, on the 18th April, Mr. William Renwick, at the advanced age of 84 years and 8 days, father of Walter Renwick, Esq., Hespeler.

Dumfries Reformer, May 16, 1866

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From at least 1859 until shortly before he died January 5th, 1885, aged 72 years, 20 days, Walter Renwick, native of Peebleshire, conducted a butcher business in Hespeler. His slaughter house was located about where Dr. Gammies' office is now and he delivered off a wagon about the Town. He served as Councillor here in 1866-67 and from 1876-83.

Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

Walter — Helen Weir. Helen was born 17 May 1825, , Scotland; died 25 Feb 1855, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland; was buried , Moffat Old Churchyard, Moffat, , Dumfries, Scotland. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Renwick
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82426

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• Name: Carl Schaumberg
• Name: Charles Schomberg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92944
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Carl married Jacobine Maria Dorothea "Dorothea" Bening 23 Apr 1852, Bernitt, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Jacobine was born 19 Aug 1825, Gnemern, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 3 Mar 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothea Bening
• Name: Jacobine Maria Dorothea "Dorothea" Schaumberg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92943
• Immigration: 1856, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran