Renouf enjoyed traveling, "…had visited almost all the countries in the world, and had become familiar with their languages and the habits of their peoples.

"[2] He seemingly bequeathed these peripatetic habits to his son, who lived in Europe much of his adult life; and to his grandson Vincent Adams Renouf (1876–1910) who was born in Germany, grew up there, and for several years taught history at a Chinese university.

In 1863, he went abroad to study at Heidelberg, Jena and Munich, and in 1880, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Freiberg.

In her passport application in 1915, she submitted an affidavit explaining her protracted stay abroad: "...I ceased to reside in the United States about 1881...I have since resided temporarily at Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland...I arrived at Locarno, Switzerland where I am now temporarily residing in December 1915; I came to Europe to engage in my work as a painter and composer and am now obliged to remain here on account of my health....I maintain the following ties of family in the United States: husband, professor Edward Renouf, Monkton, Maryland and brother: James Davenport Whelpley, c/o Century Magazine, New York...my husband owns real estate and I receive $1,500 annually from him.

"[8] Annie Renouf died at Florence, Italy on May 4, 1930, and was buried in the Cimitero degli Allori.

[10] He died on November 1, 1934, and his remains were interred at St. Mary the Virgin Church Cemetery, in Warwick Parish, Bermuda.