Biographical Sketch of Thomas A. Renick, Franklin County, Missouri

>From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and 
Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing 
Company, 1888.

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Thomas A. Renick, deceased, was a prominent citizen and farmer of this
county.  He was the son of William and Julia Renick, natives, respec-
tively, of Pennsylvania and Missouri, and who was born in Franklin Co.,
Mo., July 30, 1830.  He was reared on the farm, and his educational
advantages were those of the common schools.  He was one of the leading
men of his community, was always called upon to act as auctioneer at 
the county sales, and practiced law in the magistrate courts.  December
11, 1856, he was married to Rachel, daughter of Barney Strain.  They
were the parents of nine children, two of whom are deceased.  Those 
living are Benjamin F., William J., James M., Alice B., Charles F.,
George A. and Virginia.  September 10, 1883, occurred the death of the
husband and father of this family, who deeply mourned his loss, and the
surrounding neighborhood was deprived of one of its most honored and
respected citizens.  He was a Republican in politics, and a Union man
during the late war.  He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and
was buried with Masonic honors.  A worthy member of the Baptist Church,
he always gave his hearty support to the church and ministry.  The
widow and her children still reside on the farm of about 400 acres, and
enjoy the esteem of all who know them.  The sons have all followed in
the footsteps of their father, and are industrious and possessed a good
management.  In 1887 a postoffice was established at the residence of
this family, which Benjamin F. named Japan.  William J. Renick was
appointed postmaster, which position he still holds, assisted by his
accomplished sister, Alice B.

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