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Elmer Gaines 1908–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 July 1908

Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 26 June 1949

Death Location: Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Warren Gaines

Mother: Mollie Gaines

Spouse(s): Maggie Ellerbe

Children(s): Bishop Gaines, Odessa Gaines, Dora Harris

The story of Elmer Gaines began in 1908 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1910, Elmer Gaines resided in Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Elmer Gaines resided in Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA. Elmer Gaines married Maggie Haywood Ellerbe, and had children including Bishop Elsie Gaines, Clara Mae Gaines Miller, Dora Lee Gaines Harris, Odessa Gaines. Elmer Gaines passed away in 1949 in Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elmer Gaines began in 1908 in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Elmer Gaines resided in Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Elmer Gaines resided in Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA.
  • Elmer Gaines married Maggie Haywood Ellerbe, and had children including Bishop Elsie Gaines, Clara Mae Gaines Miller, Dora Lee Gaines Harris, Odessa Gaines.
  • Elmer Gaines passed away in 1949 in Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Warren Gaines
1867–1929
Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
WG
Mollie Gaines
1876–1941
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., NC
MG

Spouses(s)

Maggie Ellerbe
1885–1972
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
ME

Children(s)

Bishop Gaines
1933–2012
Birth Location: Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
BG
Odessa Gaines
1934–1969
Birth Location: Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
OG
Dora Harris
1942–2018
Birth Location: Anson Co., NC
DH

Elmer Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Gaines
1908–1949
Birth Place: Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Warren Gaines
1867–1929
Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Mollie (C) Gaines
1876–1941
Montgomery Co., NC
Grandparents
J (C) Gaines
1834–1920
Pee Dee, Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Sally Christian
1845–1925
North Carolina, USA
Stephenson (Christian) *
1836–1923
Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Francis Christian
1845–1930
Montgomery, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Warren Marshall
–1873
Mariah Cochran
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Gaines's Descendants

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Elmer Gaines (22 July 1908–26 June 1949) m. Maggie (Haywood) Ellerbe (abt 1885–Mar 1972)
  1. 1. Bishop (Elsie) Gaines 1933–2012
  2. 2. Odessa Gaines 1934–1969
  3. 3. Dora (Lee Gaines) Harris 1942–2018

Elmer Gaines's Timeline

5 Records

1908
22 July 1908
Birth of Elmer Gaines in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 2
Elmer Gaines resided here in Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Elmer Gaines resided here in Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 32
Elmer Gaines resided here in Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
1949
26 June 1949
Age 41
Death of Elmer Gaines in Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 July 1908
    Event Place: Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 126
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 76
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1123; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375136
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pee Dee, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1123; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 76

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 126

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MT Gillead, Montgomery, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 June 1949
    Event Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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