WI BIO - Wood Co - RENNE, Edward S.

History of Northern Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical, 1881, vol II, p 
1215

Edward S. RENNE, postmaster and druggist, Marshfield [Wood County, 
Wisconsin], was born 27 June 1855 near Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New 
York. In 1861 his father, Henry RENNE, moved to the town of York, Clark 
County, Wisconsin, where he [Henry RENNE] died in 1864.

Edward S. RENNE had no facilities for an education, as he lived on the 
frontier. He was employed as clerk in a store and post office at Nasonville 
[Rock Township, Wood County, Wisconsin] some time, and then came to 
Marshfield in March 1877. In July 1877 he was appointed Postmaster, which 
office he still holds. He also keeps a stock of drugs and groceries.

On 01 October 1876 he [Edward S. RENNE] was married to Miss Lottie A. 
PARKILL, of Keene [County], Wisconsin. They [Edward S. and Lottie A. 
(PARKILL) RENNE] have had three children, only one of which, Della, is 
living. Mr. RENNE is Chairman of the Town Board [of Marshfield].

Submitted by Cathy Kubly