Birth
1870 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
John Renno, age 54, works at Print Works, b. Canada. He cannot read or write. He is married to Angelica, age 45, b. Canada. She cannot read or write. Children are: Joseph, 18, works in Print Works, Edward, 16, at home, Frank, 7, at home, Mary, 12, works in cotton mill, Delia, 6, at home, Israel, 3, at home. Delia, Frank and Israel were born in MA, others all born in Canada. Edward's age is off by a few years. Also living nearby are: Peter Renno, 18, works for ? Factory, Almira, 21, Peter, 11 mos. Living with John Renno and family is Philip March, age 19, b. MA, parents b. MA. He is a field laborer.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1880 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
John Reno and his family are living on West St. John is 68, b. Canada, parents b. Canada. His wife is Angella, 61. Children are: Mary, 20, Frank, 18, Delia, 16, Israel, 12.
1889 Marriage / PartnerFrank Xavier (François) RENAUD and Sophie Josephine LAMOTHE 25 September 1889, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
He was 28 years old.
1890 Birth of ChildFrank Xavier RENAUD "THE GREAT RENO" was born 29 July 1890, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 29 years old.
1891 Birth of ChildGeorge Elzear RENAUD was born 24 November 1891, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 30 years old.
1892 Birth of ChildIda Delima RENAUD was born 12 December 1892, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 31 years old.
1893 Death of ChildIda Delima RENAUD died 15 April 1893, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 32 years old.
1893 Birth of ChildLaura Agnes RENAUD was born 25 December 1893, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 33 years old.
1895 Birth of ChildElzear Leon Theodore RENAUD was born 10 June 1895, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 34 years old.
1896 Birth of ChildMarie Sophie RENAUD was born 12 September 1896, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 35 years old.
1897 Birth of ChildJoseph Henry Charles RENAUD was born 29 September 1897, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 36 years old.
1898 Death of ChildJoseph Henry Charles RENAUD died 15 April 1898, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 37 years old.
1899 Birth of ChildJoseph A. RENAUD was born 9 March 1899, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 38 years old.
1899 Death of ChildMarie Sophie RENAUD died 19 December 1899, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 39 years old.
1900 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Francois X Reneau
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Residence: Southbridge town (south of river but north of South St. & Main St.), Worcester, Massachusetts
Birth Date: Jan 1861
birthPlace: Massachusetts
relationship to head-of-household: Self
spouse Name: Sophie Reneau
spouse titles:
spouse birth Place: Massachusetts
father Name:
father titles:
father birthPlace: Canada Fr
mother Name:
mother titles:
mother birthPlace: Canada Fr
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household Name:
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
years Married: 11
estimated marriage year: 1889
mother how many children:
number living children:
Immigration Year:
enumeration District: 1678
Sheet Number and Letter: 24A
Household ID: 427
reference number: 32
gsu Film Number: 1240694
Image Number: 00283
Household Gender Age
Francois X Reneau M
spouse Sophie Reneau F
child Francois X Reneau M
child George E Reneau M
1900
1900 US Federal census, State of Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester City, Ward 3, Sup Dist 1, Enum Dist 1823, collected by Robert H. Chamberlain on 6/ 1/ 1900, Sheet 3A
Worcester City Dept of Corrections, line 36
Frank X. Renaud, prisoner, 39, married 11 years, born Mass, parents Canada, harness maker
1901 Birth of ChildMarie Rose Delima RENAUD was born 17 May 1901, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 40 years old.
1902 Birth of ChildMarie Blanche Albina RENAUD was born 22 December 1902, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 42 years old.
1904 Birth of ChildMarie May Ella RENAUD was born 16 August 1904, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 43 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1910 Mill St., Southbridge, Massachusetts
Frank A. Renaud living on Mill St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts at age 49, living with wife Sophia J. age 50, son Frank Jr. age 19, son George E. age 18, daughter Blanche A. age 7, daughter May E. age 6.
1913 Death of ChildMarie Blanche Albina RENAUD died 25 June 1913, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Frank Xavier (François) was 52 years old.
1914 Marriage of ChildFrank Xavier RENAUD "THE GREAT RENO" married 2 February 1914, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA to Eva D GENDRON
1920 Mill St., Southbridge, Massachusetts
Frank X. Renaud living on Mill St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts at age 58, living with wife Sophie, son George 28, daughter May Ella 15.
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1930 Southbridge, Massachusetts
Renaud, Francois X., head, 69, married at 29, b. MA, parents b. Canada, dryer in woolen mill
Sophie, wife, 56, married at 23, b. CT, parents b. CT
George E., son, 38, b. MA, mechanic in auto repair shop
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
Death — 193528 November 1935
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 74.
Obituary
Francois X. Renaud
SOUTHBRIDGE, Nov. 28. - Francois X. Renaud, 74, died suddenly at his home tonight, 170 Mill street. He is a native of Southbridge and leaves his wife, Sophie (Lamothe) Renaud, two sons, George and Francois, Jr., all of Southbridge; a daughter, Mrs. May Cartier, of Fiskdale.
The funeral arrangements, in charge of Undertaker Daniel T Morrill, are incomplete.
Source / record details
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 29, 1935
Frank Xavier (François)
RENAUD
Sophie Josephine LAMOTHE
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