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     William Clendenin was born on Saturday, 12 April 1845 at Illinois.¹ William Clenduming (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with R. G. Clenduming (given age 38) on the 1850 Census on 30 August 1850 at District 37, Whiteside County, Illinois.²
     At age 22, William Clendenin married Rachel E. Gridley on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as William Clendenin, the head of household at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois, on 1 September 1870. Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) and Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) were listed as household members. Frank Clendenin (given age 29) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a Druggist.³
     His wife, Rachel, died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.¹
     At age 34, William Clendenin married second Laura E. Mayo on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 Whiteside County, Illinois.¹
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Wm. Clendening (given age 36), the head of household at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Laura Clendening (given age 32), his sons, Robert Clendening (given age 11) and Frank Clendening (given age 9), his daughter, Mabel Clendening (given age 6), his step daughter, Cecil Mayo (given age 13) , a servant, Mary Stark (given age 16). Wm. was employed as a Druggist.⁴ He was listed as a lodger in the household of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.⁵

     Mary Alice Smith was born in January 1842 at Illinois.¹
     At age 24, Mary Alice Smith married Francis Clendenin, age 25, son of Robert G. Clendenin and Hannah Clark, on Wednesday, 14 March 1866 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹ Mary A. Clendenin (given age 28) was listed as a household member living with Frank Clendenin (given age 29) on the 1870 Census on 1 September 1870 at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois.² Mary A. Clendenin (given age 38) was listed as the wife of Frank Clendenin (given age 39) on the 1880 Census recorded 21 June 1880 at Grove Street, Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.³ Mary Clendenin (given age 58) was listed as the wife of Francis Clendenin (given age 59) on the 1900 Census recorded 4 June 1900 at 301 2nd Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.⁴
     Mary Alice died on 2 November 1922 at Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, at age 80.¹

     Alpheus Augustine Clendenin was born on Monday, 20 December 1875 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹ He was listed as the son of Frank Clendenin (given age 39) on the 1880 Census recorded 21 June 1880 at Grove Street, Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois.²
     At age 22, Alpheus Augustine Clendenin married Edith L. Simpson, age 23, daughter of John D. Simpson and Catherine (?), on Wednesday, 29 June 1898 at Will County, Illinois.¹
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Alpheus Clendenin (given age 24), the head of household at 416 Paul Bennet Street, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, on 12 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Edith L. Clendenin (given age 25), his father-in-law, John D. Simpson (given age 74), his mother-in-law, Catherine Simpson (given age 66) . Alpheus was employed as a ticket broker.³
     Alpheus Augustin Clendenin (given age 42) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at 649 South Wendpoll Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. Edith L. Clendenin was named as his nearest relative. Alpheus was employed by R.P. Shoots, 130 North Washington Street, Saginaw.⁴
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Alpheus A. Clendenin (given age 45), the head of household at 114 Green Street, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, on 6 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Edith L. Clendenin (given age 45) . Alpheus was employed as a clerk in an automobile shop.⁵
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Alpheus A. Clendenin (given age 54), the head of household at 2313 Humboldt Avenue, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, on 11 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Edith L. Clendenin (given age 54) . Alpheus was employed as a salesman at a clothing company.⁶

     Edith L. Simpson was born in March 1875 at Nebraska.¹
     At age 23, Edith L. Simpson married Alpheus Augustine Clendenin, age 22, son of Francis Clendenin and Mary Alice Smith, on Wednesday, 29 June 1898 at Will County, Illinois.¹ Edith L. Clendenin (given age 25) was listed as the wife of Alpheus Clendenin (given age 24) on the 1900 Census recorded 12 June 1900 at 416 Paul Bennet Street, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.² Edith L. Clendenin was named as the nearest relative of Alpheus Augustin Clendenin (given age 42) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at 649 South Wendpoll Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.³ Edith L. Clendenin (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Alpheus A. Clendenin (given age 45) on the 1920 Census recorded 6 January 1920 at 114 Green Street, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.⁴ Edith L. Clendenin (given age 54) was listed as the wife of Alpheus A. Clendenin (given age 54) on the 1930 Census recorded 11 April 1930 at 2313 Humboldt Avenue, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.⁵

     Rachel E. Gridley was born say 1847 at New York.¹
     Rachel E. Gridley married William Clendenin, age 22, son of Robert G. Clendenin and Hannah Clark, on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹ Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) was listed as a household member living with William Clendenin on the 1870 Census on 1 September 1870 at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois.²
     Rachel E. died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.¹

     Robert Gridley Clendenin was born in June 1868 at Illinois.¹ Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) was listed as a household member living with William Clendenin on the 1870 Census on 1 September 1870 at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois.² Robert Clendening (given age 11) was listed as the son of Wm. Clendening (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 7 June 1880 at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.³
     At age 22, Robert Gridley Clendenin married first Estella F. Valley on Saturday, 14 February 1891 Rock Island County, Illinois.^1,4
     Robert Gridley Clendenin married second Lida Belle Hale say 1894.
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Robert G. Clendenin (given age 31), the head of household at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, on 21 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Lida B. Clendenin (given age 26), his sons, Robert H. Clendenin (given age 4) and Harold J. Clendenin (given age 2) . Robert was self employed as a truck gardener.⁵
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41), the head of household at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, on 27 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Lida B. Clendenin (given age 36), his sons, Robert H. Clendenin (given age 14), Harold J. Clendenin (given age 12) and Arthur W. Clendenin (given age 6), his daughter, Lucy Cecil Clendenin (given age 9) . Robert was employed as a mail carrier.⁶
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51), the head of household at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, on 15 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Lida B. Clendenin (given age 45), his sons, Robert H. Clendenin (given age 23), Harold J. Clendenin (given age 22) and Arthur Clendenin (given age 15), his daughter, L. Cecil Clendenin (given age 19) . Robert was employed as a mail carrier.⁷
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Robert G. Clendenin (given age 61), the head of household at 204 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, on 10 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Lida B. Clendenin (given age 56), his son, Robert H. Clendenin (given age 33) . Robert was employed as a mail carrier.⁸
     Robert Gridley died on 18 September 1945 at Whitman County, Washington, at age 77.^1,9

     Frank Joy Clendenin was born in September 1871 at Illinois.¹ He was listed as the son of Wm. Clendening (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 7 June 1880 at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.²
     At age 21, Frank Joy Clendenin married Lillian M. Piper, age 20 on Saturday, 4 February 1893 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Frank Clendenin (given age 28), the head of household at 1617 6th Avenue, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Lilian Clendenin (given age 27), his son, Earl F. Clendenin (given age 4), his daughter, Rith L. Clendenin (given age 6) . Frank was employed as a dealer (drugs).³
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Frank J. Clendenin (given age 39), the head of household at 701 Fourth Avenue, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 25 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Lillian M. Clendenin (given age 38), his son, Earl F. Clendenin (given age 14), his daughter, Lula R. Clendenin (given age 16) . Frank was employed as the Post Master.⁴
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Frank Clendenin (given age 49), the head of household at 751 Seventh Avenue, East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 15 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Lillian Clendenin (given age 48), his son, Earl Clendenin (given age 24), his daughter, Ruth Clendenin (given age 26) . Frank was employed as an Insurance Agent.⁵

     Mabel H. Clendenin was born in January 1874 at Illinois.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Wm. Clendening (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 7 June 1880 at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.²
     At age 25, Mabel H. Clendenin married Nathaniel A. Peterson, age 24 on Wednesday, 20 September 1899 Rock Island County, Illinois.¹ Mabel H. Peterson (given age 26) was listed as the wife of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.³ Mabel Clendenin Peterson was named as the nearest relative of Nathaniel A. Peterson (given age 43) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at 748 25th Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.⁴ Mabel H. Peterson (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Nathaniel A. Peterson (given age 44) on the 1920 Census recorded 9 January 1920 Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.⁵ Mabel Peterson (given age 55) was listed as the wife of N. A. Peterson (given age 54) on the 1930 Census recorded 10 April 1930 Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.⁶

     Laura E. (?) was born say 1848 at New York.
     Laura E. (?) married first (?) Mayo.
     Laura E. Mayo married second William Clendenin, age 34, son of Robert G. Clendenin and Hannah Clark, on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 at Whiteside County, Illinois.¹ Laura Clendening (given age 32) was listed as the wife of Wm. Clendening (given age 36) on the 1880 Census recorded 7 June 1880 at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.²

     Lida Belle Hale was born in January 1874 at Iowa.
     Lida Belle Hale married first Robert Gridley Clendenin, son of William Clendenin and Rachel E. Gridley, say 1894. Lida B. Clendenin (given age 26) was listed as the wife of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 31) on the 1900 Census recorded 21 June 1900 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.¹ Lida B. Clendenin (given age 36) was listed as the wife of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 27 April 1910 at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.² Lida B. Clendenin (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 15 January 1920 at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.³ Lida B. Clendenin (given age 56) was listed as the wife of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 61) on the 1930 Census recorded 10 April 1930 at 204 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁴

     Robert Hale Clendenin was born on Saturday, 25 January 1896 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.^1,2,3 He was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 31) on the 1900 Census recorded 21 June 1900 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.⁴ Robert H. Clendenin (given age 14) was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 27 April 1910 at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁵
     Robert Hale Clendenin (given age 21) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing at 319 Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington. Robert was self employed as a shoemaker.¹ He was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 15 January 1920 at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁶ Robert H. Clendenin (given age 33) was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 61) on the 1930 Census recorded 10 April 1930 at 204 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁷
     Robert Hale died on 27 November 1971 at Fresno County, California, at age 75.^2,3

     Harold J. Clendenin was born on Sunday, 28 November 1897 at Iowa.¹ He was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 31) on the 1900 Census recorded 21 June 1900 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.² Harold J. Clendenin (given age 12) was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 27 April 1910 at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.³ Harold J. Clendenin (given age 22) was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 15 January 1920 at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁴
     Harold J. Clendenin married Gladys M. Burns, daughter of (?) Burns, say 1925.
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Harold J. Clendenin (given age 32), the head of household at 1619 Clarke Street, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, on 10 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Gladys M. Clendenin (given age 28), his brother-in-law, James H. Burns (given age 18) . Harold was self employed as a shoemaker.⁵
     Harold J. Clendenin lived in 1942 at 4500 East Genesee Avenue, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.⁶
     Harold J. died in May 1966 at age 68.¹

     Lucy Cecil Clendenin was born say 1901 at Iowa. She was listed as the daughter of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 27 April 1910 at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.¹ L. Cecil Clendenin (given age 19) was listed as the daughter of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 15 January 1920 at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.²
     Lucy Cecil Clendenin married Roy S. Phillips say 1921. Cecil Phillips (given age 29) was listed as the wife of Roy S. Phillips (given age 45) on the 1930 Census recorded 4 April 1930 at 219 East 22nd Avenue, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.³
     Her husband, Roy, died on 19 August 1950 at Spokane County, Washington, leaving Lucy Cecil as a widow.⁴
     Lucy Cecil died on 10 February 1951 at Washington.⁴

     Arthur William Clendenin was born on Monday, 8 June 1903 at Whitman County, Washington.^1,2,3 He was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 27 April 1910 at 220 Thorn Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁴ Arthur Clendenin (given age 15) was listed as the son of Robert G. Clendenin (given age 51) on the 1920 Census recorded 15 January 1920 at 403 North Main Street, Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.⁵ Arthur W. Clendenin (given age 25) was listed as the brother-in-law of Roy S. Phillips (given age 45) on the 1930 Census recorded 4 April 1930 at 219 East 22nd Avenue, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.⁶
     Arthur William died on 9 December 1976 at Alameda County, California, at age 73.^2,3