Simon Martin Rennels 
Simon Martin was born on April 3rd, 1860 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL. Simon Martin's father was William Riley Rennels and his mother was Mary Jane Gilbert. His paternal grandparents were James+ Rennels and Mary+ Connelly. He had a brother and two sisters, named James Wilder, Mandilla Catherine and Mary Alma. He was the second oldest of the four children. He had four half-brothers and two half-sisters, named Silas Emery, Elsworth, Ivory Franklin, William Walter, Child and Vieve May. He died at the age of 84 on July 31st, 1944 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL.General Notes
Coles County, IlL Obituaries:
Simon Rennels
August 1, 1944
"Simeon M. Rennels, 84, native of Hutton township, widely known and highly respected farmer and livestock producer, residing 6 miles southeast of Charleston, was found dead in his barn yard about 7 o'clock Monday evening. It was believed that his death, due to a heart ailment, occurred about two hours earlier. He had been in failing health for some time. The body, taken to the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, will be returned to the Rennels' residence at 5 o'clock this afternoon, where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the Whetstone church at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. The burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery.
Mr. Rennels, son of Riley and Mary Jane Gilbert Rennels, born in Hutton township, April 3, 1860, was married to Miss Laura Ingram, January 16, 1886. 7 children were born to the union, 3 having preceded their father in death. Mrs. Rennels died several years ago. Mr. Rennels leaves a son, Arlin Rennels, of Hutton, 3 daughters, Mrs. A.H. Schlenker of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Alex Blakley of Gary, Ind., and Miss Oma Rennels at home. He also leaves 3 grandchildren, Arlin Rennels, Jr., a prisoner of war in a German camp; Mrs. Maxine Frame of Ottawa, Ill., and Robert Schlenger of Tulsa, Okla. Ivan Rennels and Walter Rennels, both of Hutton township, are surviving half-brothers, and Mrs. Viva Tremble of Charleston is a half sister.
Mr. Rennels, for years a leader in the republican politics of Hutton, was engaged in extensive...?... farming and dealing in livestock. He was considered to be an expert in producing and raising sheep for the city markets. It is estimated that he had marketed several thousand head of sheep during his life time.
He was a regular attendant at the Whetstone church and had attended the Sunday school and evening services held at the church last Sunday. He had made a business visit to Charleston the Saturday before.
Mr. Rennels was a kindly man in nature, enjoyed the friendship of his friends and their jokes. He permitted every one the right to enjoy his own opinions and was not given to arguments.
Hutton township and Coles county has lost a time honored man and citizen. [contributed by Src. #154]"
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.10 Jun 1729
- b.28 Feb 1754 in Durham, NH d.15 Feb 1832
- b.17 Feb 1781 in Sussex Co, DE d.12 Aug 1866 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL
- b.~ 1756 d.1781
- b.12 Feb 1807 in Bourbon, KY d.12 Jul 1883 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL
- b.~ 1764
- b.14 Jan 1787 in VA d.26 Dec 1867 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co. IL
- b.~ 1738
- b.~ 1766 in Augusta Co., (W) VA
- b.~ 1738 d.< 1771
- b.21 Nov 1837 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL d.23 Dec 1916 in Coles Co., IL
- b.~ 1720 in Co Armagh, Northern Ireland d. in SC or NC
- b.28 Jun 1744 in PA d.24 Jul 1798 in Spice Island IN, according to familysearch.org site
- b.~ 1724
- b.10 Mar 1788 in Crab Creek, Wilkes, Co., NC/ Alternate POB given d.08 Jun 1853 in Hutton Twp., Coles, IL
- b.20 Oct 1746 in KY d.12 Jul 1824 in Spice Valley, Lawrence, IN
- b.14 Feb 1807 in Grayson, KY d.12 Feb 1885 in Coles, IL.
- b.14 Jan 1725 in Montgomery Co., PA
- b.06 Jun 1758 in Moreland Twp., Philadelphia, PA (LDS site) d.05 Sep 1845 in Westfield, Coles, IL
- b.~ 1724
- b.Dec 1787 in Rowan Co., NC d.12 Oct 1875 in Hutton Twp., Coles, IL
- b.17 Feb 1723 in Steinhardwald, Bavaria d.1784 in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co. PA
- b.17 Jun 1758 in New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA d.25 Oct 1834 in Westfield, Coles Co., IL
- b.~ 1724 in PA?
- b.03 Apr 1860 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL d.31 Jul 1944 in Hutton Twp., Coles Co., IL
- b.10 Sep 1840 in Coles Co., IL d.07 Nov 1868 in Coles Co., Hutton Twp., IL
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‌Simon Martin and Laura were married in a religious ceremony on January 17th, 1886. They had two sons and five daughters, named Arlin Simon, Living, Lula Mae, Maude, Mary Ursa, Oma and Della Coryl.
