Martin Luther Reno (1816 - 1891)

Born 2 Jul 1816 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Iddings) Reno — married 18 Mar 1841 in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Feb 1891 at age 74 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Martin Luther Reno was born in Pennsylvania.

Martin Luther Reno was born on 2 Jul 1816 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. he is the son of Benjamin Reno and Catherine Swick.

In the 1850 census, Martin (age 34) was in Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.^[1] The household included:

• Martin Reno 34, Head
• Hannah Reno 30, wife
• Lafayette Reno 8, son
• Joseph Reno 6, son
• Josephine Reno 3, daughter
• Charles Reno 1, son

In the 1860 census, Martin (age 43) was in Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.^[2] The household included:

• Martin Reno 43, Head
• Hannah Reno 41, wife
• Gilbert A Reno 17, son
• Joseph E Reno 14, son
• Josephine Reno 13, daughter
• Charles B Reno 10, son
• Samuel P Reno 8, son
• Carline Reno 4, daughter

In the 1870 census Martin (age 53) was the head of household in Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.^[3] The household included:

• Martin Reno 53, Head
• Hannah Reno 50, wife
• Samuel Reno 18, son
• Caroline Reno 15, daughter

In the 1880 census Martin (age 62), Farmer, was the married head of household in Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.^[4] The household included:

• Martin Reno 62, Head
• Hannah Reno 59, wife

Martin was a man of wonderful physical and mental energy, and his massive frame was accompanied by a wonderful largeness of heart that endeared him to all. In connection with his many personal interests, he always had time to devote to public and religious duties and was ever active in the affairs of his county and township. He was a deacon of the First Baptist church, of this city, and for many years treasurer of the Baptist Association. In the erection of the beautiful new building now used by the congregation, he was the largest contributor and his perseverance added to the success of the work.

At the time of the dedication, Mr. and Mrs. Reno entertained the congregation at the church with a sumptuous feast. A marked characteristic of his life was that he always accomplished whatever he undertook, and in this, the determination of his true-hearted wife was his support.

The majority of his life was in the vicinity of New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was married to his wife Hannah Iddings almost 50 years. They had recently spoken of their half-century of married life and were planning to celebrate their golden wedding.

Martin attended the local election on Tuesday, February 17th, and took a slight cold that quickly developed into a violent attack of pneumonia. The strong physique that had borne the burden of 72 years was unable to resist the disease. Wednesday night it was realized that the end was near and the following morning he died.

Martin died, Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, 28 Feb 1891, and was buried in Feb-Mar1891 in Energy, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.^[5] Martin was mentioned on a memorial in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Energy, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.^[6]

Some years before his death, Martin gave to each of his sons, $4,000, but the family estate is large. The heirs are Lafayette and Samuel P. Reno, of Shenango township, Joseph Reno, of Edinboro, Pa., and his daughter Josephine, now the wife of Prof. Charles Swift of Erie County.

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census:"United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 004205094; FHL microfilm: 444758; Image number: 349; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01053-7
   FamilySearch Record: M4H5-G7M (accessed 18 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6793-H62
   Name: Martin Reno; Race: White; Birth Date: 1816; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Census Date: 1850; Census Place: Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States; Source House Nbr: 318; Age: 34 years; Record Nbr: 14392; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
2. ↑ 1860 Census:"United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 201; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171038; FHL microfilm: 805127; Image number: 423; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01810-5
   FamilySearch Record: MX57-QJG (accessed 18 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSH-9WJW
   Name: Martin Reno; Birth Date: 1817; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Census Date: 1860; Census Place: Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States; Race: White; Age: 43; Record Nbr: 1870; System Of Record: SLS.
3. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 16; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 004278592; FHL microfilm: 000552859; Image number: 500; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01632-5
   FamilySearch Record: MZPK-FDJ (accessed 18 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QLQ-DKB
   Name: Martin Reno; Census Date: 1870; Census Place: Lawrence, Cecil Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States; Birth Date: 1817; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Race: White; Age: 53 years; Relationship To Head: Head; Record Nbr: 19347; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
4. ↑ 1880 Census:"United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00069; Digital film/folder number: 005162263; FHL microfilm: 1255144; Image number: 732; Sheet number: 264; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: E
   FamilySearch Record: MWN9-FZD (accessed 18 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBG-97JL
   Name: Martin Reno; Census Date: 1880; Census Place: Shenango Township, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States; Birth Date: 1818; Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States; Occupation: Farmer; Marital Status: Married; Race: White; Age: 62 years; Source Person Nbr: 0; Relationship To Head: Head; Father Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States; Mother Birth Place: New Jersey, United States; Record Nbr: 27965008; Vis Status: VISIBLE; System Of Record: SLS.
5. ↑ Burial:"Find A Grave Index"
   FamilySearch Record: QVK4-FPN3 (accessed 18 February 2024)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #34757288
   Name: Martin Luther Reno; Burial Date: 1891; Burial Place: Energy, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Birth Date: Jul 1816; Death Date: 28 Feb 1891; Age Years: 75; Photo Included Flag: Y; Misc Note: Contains Biography.
6. ↑ Memorial:Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #34757288 (accessed 18 February 2024)
   Memorial page for Martin Luther Reno (Jul 1816-28 Feb 1891), citing Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Energy, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA (plot: Section 1 Lot 7 Grave 4); Maintained by David Conover (contributor 47101582).

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: L4T3-8ZQ
• Martin Luther Renon in a record in 2007.
  • "Genealogy of the Reno/Reneau Family in America, 1600-1930, Dr. Steven G. Fancy and Sue Reneau Damewood"^[7]
  • "Legacy NFS Source: Martin Luther RENO "^[8]