E. H. RENARD was born in France, on the 17th of May, 1835. When young, he learned the hosiery trade, at which he worked until 1854, when he came to America. Mr. Renard resided on a farm in La Salle county, Illinois, for twelve years before coming to this county. He then purchased the farm where he still lives. On the 11th of November, 1863, he was married to Miss Josephine Simoneau. They have two children.

History of the Upper Mississippi Valley (1881) p. 367 [St George]