Valuable information often comes in the form of family Bible records, obituaries, and other hand-written notes. Below you will find these types of documents and other historic items. If you have notes, documents, or newspaper clippings that might otherwise get lost in a scrapbook or sit on a dusty bookshelf, you can send them to the editor so they can be shared with other researchers.

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1. Obit: Robert, son of Dorothy (Fenner) Hoffey
2. Clipping: Article on Fenner's Ledge, a rock quarry once owned by Richard Fenner in Cranston, RI.
3. Clipping: Article on Sandy Fenner Hotel in Cranston, RI, dated Mar. 7 1928. Courtesy of Lydia Raposa.
4. Notes written in a copy of Lucinda T. Fenner's genealogy, dating back to 1908, regarding Fenners mostly in the SW Michigan area. Courtesy of Chris Thorpe. Scans:
   01-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09-10
   11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20
   21-22-23
5. Arrest Warrant for James Fenner of Scituate:
   01-02-03. The James in question is probably James (1789-1867), son of James and Tabitha (see F 12725, though other possibilities exist.

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Any new information is always welcome. Be as thorough and specific as possible. When adding Fenners to the family tree, include dates of birth and death, places, occupations, and any biographical information known about the person.

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For Fenner researchers who are interested in specific areas of the world, you may want to check out the international internet listing. Send a note to Fenners in England, Australia, Russia, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, or Brazil! Also identify researchers in specific areas of the Unites States.

Fenners have fought in nearly every major war, and a few have served our government. Read about a tale of Fenners vs. the Spanish Armada, or an account of Fenners before AD 1066. (historic.pdf).

This website focuses on American Fenners who descended from Capt. Arthur Fenner of Rhode Island. There are a couple of German lines, and a few lines that don't have connections. The Fenner family tree has grown to include the research of many separate genealogists from several different states, including Rhode Island, Nevada, Maryland, New York, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and a few others. Browse through the single-most comprehensive American Fenner family tree available on the internet.

There is more to this website than what meets the eye. In many cases, information is gathered faster than it can be added here. If you don't see what you desire, send an email to the editor (chris@fennerfamily.com).