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James Strain 1809–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: BEF JUN 1809

Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Arkansas, United States of America

Father: David II

Mother: Elizabeth Allen

Spouse(s): Lucinda Simmons

Children(s): John Strain, Anna Strain, David Strain, Mary Strain, Elias Strain, James Strain

In 1809, James Strain entered the world in Augusta, Virginia, United States, born to David Strain Ii And Elizabeth Allen. In 1840, James Strain resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. In 1850, James Strain resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. James Strain married Lucinda Simmons, and had children including Anna Laura Strain, David Allen Strain, Elias Franklin Strain, James A Strain, John Simmons Strain, Mary E Strain. James Strain passed away in 1899 in Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1809, James Strain entered the world in Augusta, Virginia, United States, born to David Strain Ii And Elizabeth Allen.
  • In 1840, James Strain resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, James Strain resided in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • James Strain married Lucinda Simmons, and had children including Anna Laura Strain, David Allen Strain, Elias Franklin Strain, James A Strain, John Simmons Strain, Mary E Strain.
  • James Strain passed away in 1899 in Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David II
1766–1830
Birth Location: Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
DI
Elizabeth Allen
1771–1857
Birth Location: Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
EA

Spouses(s)

Lucinda Simmons
1818–1870
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
LS

Children(s)

John Strain
1836–1881
Birth Location: Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America
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Anna Strain
1847–1938
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
AS
David Strain
1846–1928
Birth Location: Beckville, Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
DS
Mary Strain
1840–
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
MS
Elias Strain
1839–1864
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
ES
James Strain
1848–
Birth Location: Indiana
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James Strain's Ancestors

Self
James Strain
1809–1899
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States
Parents
David Strain II
1766–1830
Hanover, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Allen
1771–1857
Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
David (Strain) Sr.
1730–1783
Scotland/Ireland
Elizabeth Axtel
1728–1790
West Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, US
Ebenezer (Samuel) Allen
1742–1788
Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
Rebecca Smith
1742–1837
Hanover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
JOHN Strain)
1696–1752
Mary Munson
1698–
Joseph Axtil)
1705–1794
Abigail Hayden
1705–1741
Colonel Jr
1709–1784
Elizabeth Aldworth
1705–1800
Robert Smith
1720–1757
Mary
1720–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ROBERT Strean)
1660–
Thomas Axtell
1672–1750
Sarah Barker
1679–1748
Josiah Hayden
1669–1730
Elizabeth Goodenow
1672–1736
William Sr.
1680–1744
Sarah Ann
1687–1782
William Aldworth
1680–1744
Sarah
1687–

James Strain's Descendants

1.
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James Strain (BEF JUN 1809–1899) m. Lucinda Simmons (1818–AFT 1870)
  1. 1. John (Simmons) Strain 1836–1881 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Duke 1835–
    1. 1. Joseph (Rilley STRAIN) sr 1878–1921 m. Mary (Louise (Leonie)) Jones 1877–1963
      1. 1. Joseph (Rilley STRAIN) jr 1898–1964 m. Marjorie (Eugenia) SHORE 1914–1987
      2. 2. Anne (a Adele) \STRAIN 1905–1985
      3. 3. Elmer (Ross) Strain 1908–1982 m. Nellie (Florence Doherty) (Dority) 1909–1988
        1. 1. Lois (Elisabeth) Strain 1944–1999
      4. 4. Elloise (M. (Clora)) Strain 1901–1950
    2. 2. James (Franklin) Strain 1865–1945
    3. 3. George (Henry) Strain 1861–1929
    4. 4. Herman Strain 1875–
    5. 5. David Strain 1873–
  2. 2. Anna (Laura) Strain 1847–1938 m. Nelson Turner 1857– m. Alexander (H) Kelley 1839–
  3. 3. David (Allen) Strain 1846–1928 m. Delia Brown 1857–
    1. 1. Houston Strain 1895–
    2. 2. John Strain 1892–
  4. 4. Mary (E) Strain 1840–
  5. 5. Elias (Franklin) Strain 1839–1864
    1. 1. William (Franklin) Strain 1864–
  6. 6. James (A) Strain 1848–

James Strain's Timeline

7 Records

1809
BEF JUN 1809
Birth of James Strain in Augusta, Virginia, United States
Augusta, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 31
James Strain resided here in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
James Strain resided here in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
James Strain resided here in Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
James Strain resided here in War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, United States
War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, United States
1880
1880
Age 71
James Strain resided here in Marital Status: WidowerRelation to Head of House: Self, De Roane, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
Marital Status: WidowerRelation to Head of House: Self, De Roane, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
1899
1899
Age 90
Death of James Strain in Arkansas, United States of America
Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BEF JUN 1809
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: M653_283; Page: 444; Image: 446; Family History Library Film: 803283
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: M432_161; Page: 501A; Image: 568
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Roane, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Family History Film: 1254046; Page: 370C; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0104
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [6] International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: 100; Page: 249; Image: 509; Family History Library Film: 0007732

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: M432_161; Page: 501A; Image: 568

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Walnut, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: M653_283; Page: 444; Image: 446; Family History Library Film: 803283

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: War Eagle, Madison, Arkansas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marital Status: WidowerRelation to Head of House: Self, De Roane, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: De Roane, Hempstead, Arkansas; Roll: 46; Family History Film: 1254046; Page: 370C; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current
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