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Note: Farmer in Milam Township, Macon County, Illinois in 1893 -----
1900 Census: John W. Renfro, born Oct 1862, 37, married 11 years, farmer; wife Cora B., born Oct 1875 in Wisconsin, 24, married 11 years, 3 of 3 children living; Rosa E., born Apr 1891, 9; Myrtie L., born Oct 1894, 5; Albert A., born Aug 1896, 3; cousin William M. Atterberry, born Oct 1847, 52, married 32 years, farm laborer; living in Dora Twp., Moultrie Co., Illinois (film T623_332, ED97, sheet 8, p126A, 12 Jun)
1910 Census: John W. Renfro, 45, 1st marriage of 21 years, farmer; wife Cora B, 33, 1st marriage of 21 years, born Wisconsin; Myrtle L., 16; Arthur A. 13; Charles 6; father-in-law Frank Osgood, 74; mother-in-law Mary, 64; living in Tonti Twp., Marion Co., Illinois (film T624_307, ED156, sheet 3A, p276, 21 Apr)
1920 Census: John W. Renfro, 57, farmer; wife Cora 44; Charlie 16; mother-in-law, Mary Osgood, 73, widowed; living in Tonti Twp., Marion Co., Illinois (film T625_393, ED198, sheet 6A, p118, 5-6 Feb)
1930 Census: John Renfro, owns home, 67, farmer; wife Cora B. 54; mother-in-law Mary Osgood, 83, widowed; living in Stevenson Twp., Marion Co., Illinois (film T626, ED39, p5B, 16 Apr)
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Marion County Democrat, Salem Illinois, March 5, 1936----OBITUARY --John Wesley Renfro, son of Moses and Catherine Renfro, was born in Wayne County Oct. 14, 1862, and died at his home near Salem, Feb. 9, 1936, having come to this county in 1907. His age was 73 years, 3 months and 26 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Osgood Feb 17, 1889. For almost forty seven years they lived a happy and peaceful life together where love and harmony reigned supreme. To this union four children were born: Mrs. Myrtie Ray, Mrs. Rosa Groff and Charlie all of near Salem. One son, Arthur having preceded him in death seven years ago.
He leaves to mourn their loss his loving wife, three children, seventeen grandchildren and Will Renfro of Decatur and a sister, Mrs. Isa Lee of Lake City, Iowa, one brother and sister having preceded him in death. Besides these many other relatives and friends.
Truly it can be said of him that he was a kind and loving father and husband. He was a good citizen and a good neighbor. His good disposition and brotherly spirit will be missed by all.
He was converted during the revival at Cubbage chapel in 1933, united with the church, and has been a faithful member. He attended church as such as his health would permit.
As we think of him today, we do not feel that he is dead, but that he sleepeth and that our great father will care for him through eternity.
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