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Ira Mayo Gaines 1801–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1801

Birth Location: Abbeville Co., South Carolina

Death Date: 29 May 1861

Death Location: Bethelhem Cemetery, Henning, Tennessee

Father: Henry Gaines

Mother: Susana (E)

Spouse(s): Narcissa Bloodworth, Mary Hayes

Children(s): Ira Gaines, William Gaines, Jesse Gaines, Henry Gaines, Nancy Gaines, Ruth Gaines, Sarah Gaines, William Gaines, Zacariah Gaines, Silas Gaines, Alzira Gaines, Lewis Gaines, Elizabeth Gaines, Richard Gaines

In 1801, Ira Mayo Gaines entered the world in Abbeville Co., South Carolina, born to Henry Mayo Gaines And Susana Sussannah Featherston E. Ira Mayo Gaines married Mary Elizabeth Hayes, Narcissa Mildred Bloodworth, and had children including Alzira Virginia Pony Gaines, Elizabeth Francis Gaines, Henry George Gaines, Ira Robert Gaines, Jesse Tucker Gaines, Lewis W Gaines, Nancy Alice Gaines, Richard F Gaines, Ruth J Gaines, Sarah Susan Gaines, Silas Luther Tobe Gaines, William A Gaines, William G Gaines, Zacariah T Gaines. Ira Mayo Gaines passed away in 1861 in Bethelhem Cemetery, Henning, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Ira Mayo Gaines entered the world in Abbeville Co., South Carolina, born to Henry Mayo Gaines And Susana Sussannah Featherston E.
  • Ira Mayo Gaines married Mary Elizabeth Hayes, Narcissa Mildred Bloodworth, and had children including Alzira Virginia Pony Gaines, Elizabeth Francis Gaines, Henry George Gaines, Ira Robert Gaines, Jesse Tucker Gaines, Lewis W Gaines, Nancy Alice Gaines, Richard F Gaines, Ruth J Gaines, Sarah Susan Gaines, Silas Luther Tobe Gaines, William A Gaines, William G Gaines, Zacariah T Gaines.
  • Ira Mayo Gaines passed away in 1861 in Bethelhem Cemetery, Henning, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Gaines
1769–1833
Birth Location: Culpeper Co., Virginia
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Susana (E)
1777–1850
Birth Location: Lincoln Co., North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Narcissa Bloodworth
1828–1902
Birth Location: Shelby Co. Tennessee
NB
Mary Hayes
1802–1844
Birth Location: –
MH

Children(s)

Ira Gaines
1840–
Birth Location: Marshall Co., Mississippi
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William Gaines
1860–
Birth Location: Lauderdale Co., Tennessee
WG
Jesse Gaines
1847–1901
Birth Location: Marshall Co., Mississippi
JG
Henry Gaines
1831–1909
Birth Location: Gibson Co., Tennessee
HG
Nancy Gaines
1853–1924
Birth Location: Marshall Co., Mississippi
NG
Ruth Gaines
1849–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee
RG
Sarah Gaines
1835–
Birth Location: Gibson Co., Tennessee
SG
William Gaines
1829–
Birth Location: –
WG
Zacariah Gaines
1851–1935
Birth Location: Marshall Co., Mississippi
ZG
Silas Gaines
1836–1886
Birth Location: Lauderdale Co. Ripley, Tennessee
SG
Alzira Gaines
1844–
Birth Location: Marshall Co., Mississippi
AG
Lewis Gaines
1855–1883
Birth Location: Lauderdale Co., Tennessee.
LG
Elizabeth Gaines
1839–1909
Birth Location: Marshall Co. Mississippi
EG
Richard Gaines
1833–1896
Birth Location: Gibson Co., Tennessee.
RG

Ira Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Ira Gaines
1801–1861
Birth Place: Abbeville Co., South Carolina
Parents
Henry Mayo Gaines
1769–1833
Culpeper Co., Virginia
Susana ((Sussannah) Featherston) (E)
1777–1850
Lincoln Co., North Carolina
Grandparents
Henry Gaines
1737–1830
King and Queen Co., Virginia
Ann George
1735–1801
Middlesex Co, Virginia
Richard (Featherston) (E)
1747–
Amelia Co. Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Gaines
1710–1786
Mary Pendleton
1717–1803
Richard George
1709–1773
Elizabeth Mayo
1713–1782
William (E)
1710–
Susanna Grigg
1720–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Gaines
1670–1755
Henry Pendleton
1683–1721
Mary Taylor
1688–1770
Robert George
1666–1734
Sarah Elliott
1668–1734
Valentine Mayo
1666–1716
Ann Mickleburrough
1670–1744

Ira Gaines's Descendants

1.
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Ira (Mayo) Gaines (21 Jul 1801–29 May 1861) m. Narcissa (Mildred) Bloodworth (1828–1902) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hayes (1802–Abt 1844)
  1. 1. Ira (Robert) Gaines 1840–
  2. 2. William (G.) Gaines 1860–
    1. 1. Nessie Gaines 1890–
    2. 2. Brozier Gaines 1880–
    3. 3. Robert Gaines 1881–
    4. 4. Ulma Gaines 1888–
  3. 3. Jesse (Tucker) Gaines 1847–1901 m. Mary (Virginia) Barfield 1861–1911
    1. 1. W. (J. "Willie") Gaines 1883–1884
    2. 2. Lena Gaines 1875–
    3. 3. Powell (Maxwell) Gaines 1881–1963 m. Cora (Ann) Thompson 1882–1940
      1. 1. James Gaines 1913–1931
    4. 4. R. (Palmer) Gaines 1890–1959 m. Bessie (Irene) Clark 1900–1979
      1. 1. Florence (Virginia) Gaines 1920–1996 m. Elton (D.) Simpson 1922–2002
    5. 5. Mat (Lusk) Gaines 1892–1973
      1. 1. Ralph (D.) Gaines 1939–1985
    6. 6. Clyde Gaines 1889–
    7. 7. John (Dave) Gaines 1894–1957 m. Myrna (L.) Moore 1903–1985
    8. 8. Charles (Leland) Gaines 1872–1933 m. Margaret (Louise) Barnes 1874–1948
      1. 1. Thelma (G.) Gaines 1903–1981
      2. 2. Wilton (Steele) Gaines 1915–1985
      3. 3. Fred Gaines 1901–1912
      4. 4. Tucker Gaines 1899–1963
      5. 5. William (Murray) Gaines 1914–1972
    9. 9. Emma ((Nettie)) Gaines 1879– m. George Matthews 1881–
    10. 10. Jesse (A.) Gaines 1876–1918 m. Viola Smith 1886–1959
    11. 11. Grover (Anderson) Gaines 1885–1935 m. Mary (Jane) Burks 1888–1972
    12. 12. Paul (Keller) Gaines 1897–1941 m. Etta Voss 1898–1972
      1. 1. Paul (Edward) Gaines 1924–1977
    13. 13. Hattie (Virginia) Gaines 1886–1971 m. Jim (S.) Wood –1957
    14. 14. Alex (T.) Gaines 1889–1957 m. Florence (G.) ( 1909– m. Laura Myrtle 1892–1918
      1. 1. Male Gaines 1918–1918
      2. 2. Female (Twin) Gaines 1917–1917
      3. 3. Female Gaines 1917–1917
  4. 4. Henry (George) Gaines 1831–1909 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) McDowell 1833–1874 m. Nancy (Ann) Simpson 1846–1917
    1. 1. Robert (L.) Gaines 1861–1898
    2. 2. Ira (W.) Gaines 1857–1883
    3. 3. Richard (A.) Gaines 1864–1877
    4. 4. Mamie (Ozella) Gaines 1866–1881
    5. 5. Thomas (Zebedee (Zeb)) Gaines 1881–1959 m. Ella Cashion 1887–1957 m. Mary (Gertrude) Meyers 1880–1922
      1. 1. Clifford (Wesley) Gaines 1906–1966 m. Virgie Queen 1910–1943
        1. 1. Thomas (Henry "Buddy") Gaines 1931–1995
        2. 2. Wesley (Ommer) Gaines 1929–2002
      2. 2. George (Thomas) Gaines 1914–1988
      3. 3. Agnes (Augusta) Gaines 1908–2001
      4. 4. Gaines (John Henry) Sr. 1910–1989
      5. 5. Eddie (Omer) Gaines 1917–1987
    6. 6. Mildred (A. " Mittie") Gaines 1867– m. George (W.) Barnes 1854–
      1. 1. Bessie Barnes 1891–
      2. 2. Lula (Elma) Barnes 1889–
    7. 7. Eddie (Omer "Bunk") Gaines 1873–1951 m. Lillie (Leona) Barnes 1871–1907
    8. 8. George (S.) Gaines 1871–1910 m. Jena Ray 1876–1951
      1. 1. R.l. Gaines 1898–1899
      2. 2. Richard (Lewis) Gaines 1901–1937
    9. 9. William (Henry) Gaines 1853– m. Dora (Frances) Barham 1861–
      1. 1. John (A.) Gaines 1882–1947 m. May (Catherine) Moore 1888–1963
        1. 1. Thomas Gaines 1910–1971
        2. 2. Charles (Anthony) Gaines –1926
        3. 3. David (H.) Gaines 1919–1984
        4. 4. Alcy (Larue) Gaines 1916–1994
        5. 5. Wilmer (J.) Gaines 1912–1994
        6. 6. John (Wesley) Gaines 1913–1962
        7. 7. Carey (S.) Gaines 1922–1998
  5. 5. Nancy (Alice) Gaines 1853–1924 m. James (Allen) McMahan 1831–1891
    1. 1. Effie (Eudora) McMahan 1870–1888
    2. 2. John (W.) McMahan 1879–
    3. 3. Benjamin (E.) McMahan 1885–
    4. 4. Annie (Elizabeth) McMahan 1883–
    5. 5. Thomas (Andrew) McMahan 1877–1941
    6. 6. Lewis (Marvin) McMahan 1890–
    7. 7. Millard (Allen) McMahan 1873–1943 m. Martha (Lennie) Leggett 1878–1951
      1. 1. James (William) McMahan 1898– m. Virginia (Ellen) Nelson 1906–
    8. 8. Fannie (Lou) McMahan 1888– m. Willie Williams 1558–
    9. 9. Rebecca (N.) McMahon 1881–
  6. 6. Ruth (J.) Gaines 1849–1900 m. Ed Ashmore 1849–1905
    1. 1. B. (Frank) Ashmore 1871–1898
    2. 2. James (P.) Ashmore 1881–1959 m. Lea (Etta) Hickey 1886–1942
      1. 1. Wilmer (R.) Ashmore 1914–1957
      2. 2. Eddie (R.) Ashmore 1907–1910
    3. 3. Samuel (Edward) Ashmore 1884–1960 m. Altha (Lillian) Burkhead 1891–
      1. 1. Ashmore (Samuel Edward) Jr. 1912–1960
    4. 4. Mary (Alice) Ashmore 1875–1925 m. John (Buchanan) Woodward 1864–1925
  7. 7. Sarah (Susan) Gaines 1835– m. James (W.) Pitts 1832–
    1. 1. Andrew Pitts 1859–
    2. 2. Rebecca Pitts 1868–
    3. 3. Flora (Jane) Pitts 1861–
    4. 4. Henry (F.) Pitts 1853–
  8. 8. William (A.) Gaines 1829–
    1. 1. William Gaines 1860–
    2. 2. Emma Gaines 1858–
    3. 3. Mary Gaines 1856–
    4. 4. Fred Gaines 1878–1969
    5. 5. Eugenie (E.) Gaines 1853–
    6. 6. Laura (J.) Gaines 1857–
  9. 9. Zacariah (T.) Gaines 1851–1935 m. Florence ("Frannie" Roma) Allison 1869–1920 m. Tennessee (Virginia) Haynes 1852–
    1. 1. Doss Gaines 1888–
    2. 2. Sallie Gaines 1871–
    3. 3. Minnie Gaines 1886–
    4. 4. Richard Gaines 1878–
    5. 5. Savela Gaines 1873–
    6. 6. Pearl Gaines 1891– m. S.f. Acoch 1887–
    7. 7. John (Ira) Gaines 1874–1959 m. Perrie (Eva Lena) Leggett 1879–1967
      1. 1. Whitworth Gaines –1920
      2. 2. Herbert (Bonnie "Harm") Gaines 1899–1940
      3. 3. Ira (Isaac) Gaines 1916–1995
      4. 4. Roy (H.) Gaines 1902–1987 m. Effie Cobb 1905–1986
        1. 1. Elton (Ray) Gaines 1924–1925
    8. 8. Bessie Gaines 1887–
  10. 10. Silas (Luther (Tobe)) Gaines 1836–1886
    1. 1. Fred (" Featherstone") Gaines 1872–
    2. 2. Dixie Gaines 1874–
    3. 3. Jennie Gaines 1867–
    4. 4. Robert Gaines 1863–
    5. 5. Mollie Gaines 1866–
    6. 6. Silas (Luther) Gaines 1871–1927 m. Mary (" Mollie" Francis) Parsley 1874–1900 m. Myra (Ann) McGaughey 1876–1933
      1. 1. Feardon Gaines 1895–1903
      2. 2. Paul (Esture) Gaines 1898–1899
      3. 3. Alvin (Willie) Gaines 1911–1911
      4. 4. Pearl Gaines 1904–1904
      5. 5. Richard (Silas) Gaines 1906–1926
      6. 6. Levadn Gaines 1900–1901
      7. 7. Robert (L. "Billy") Gaines 1897–1961 m. Louise Newbill 1906–1957
      8. 8. John (Russell) Gaines 1909–1968
      9. 9. Anna (Geraldine) Gaines 1915–1937
      10. 10. Wylie (Marcus) Gaines 1913–1969
      11. 11. Lucian (Walker) Gaines 1905–1961
  11. 11. Alzira (Virginia (Pony)) Gaines 1844– m. James (Allen) Glenn 1828–1898
    1. 1. Cora Glenn 1880–1897
    2. 2. Benjamin (A.) Glenn 1878–1955 m. ( () J) Mollie 1884–1930
      1. 1. Virginia Glenn 1905–1905
      2. 2. George (A.) Glenn 1906–1925
      3. 3. J.b Glenn 1908–1965
  12. 12. Lewis (W.) Gaines 1855–1883 m. Elizabeth (F.) Simpson 1846–
    1. 1. Hugh Gaines 1876–
    2. 2. Alvonia Gaines 1880–
    3. 3. Harden Gaines 1879–
    4. 4. Ira Gaines 1877–
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Francis) Gaines 1839–1909 m. Henry (Thomas) Pitts 1834–1900
    1. 1. Henry Pitts 1860–
    2. 2. George Pitts 1867–
    3. 3. Albert (Sidney) Pitts 1871–1909 m. Martha (Ann) Galloway 1875–1944
      1. 1. Rachel (Jane) Pitts 1898–1987
  14. 14. Richard (F.) Gaines 1833–1896 m. Rebecca (A.) Dewalt 1848–1926
    1. 1. Willie Gaines 1879–1879
    2. 2. G (.r.) Gaines 1875–1875
    3. 3. Ira Gaines 1876–1876

Ira Gaines's Timeline

2 Records

1801
21 Jul 1801
Birth of Ira Mayo Gaines in Abbeville Co., South Carolina
Abbeville Co., South Carolina
1861
29 May 1861
Age 60
Death of Ira Mayo Gaines in Henning, Tennessee
Henning, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1801
    Event Place: Abbeville Co., South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1861
    Event Place: Henning, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethelhem Cemetery, Henning, Tennessee
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