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James Strain 1856–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1856

Birth Location: Amherst Is ON

Death Date: 22 NOV 1931

Death Location: Seattle, King County, Washington

Father: Robert Strain

Mother: Mary Askin

Spouse(s): Lucinda Gillett

Children(s): Mildred Strain, Asal Strain, Melvill Strain, Bertha Strain, Bessie Strain, Emily Strain, Adelide Strain, James Strain

The story of James Strain began in 1856 in Amherst Is ON. In 1891, James Strain resided in Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. In 1901, James Strain resided in Manitoba, Canada. James Strain married Lucinda Lambert Gillett, and had children including Adelide E Strain, Asal Strain, Bertha L Strain, Bessie Strain, Emily M Strain, James Robert Strain, Melvill R Strain, Mildred Olive Strain. James Strain passed away in 1931 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

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Biography

  • The story of James Strain began in 1856 in Amherst Is ON.
  • In 1891, James Strain resided in Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
  • In 1901, James Strain resided in Manitoba, Canada.
  • James Strain married Lucinda Lambert Gillett, and had children including Adelide E Strain, Asal Strain, Bertha L Strain, Bessie Strain, Emily M Strain, James Robert Strain, Melvill R Strain, Mildred Olive Strain.
  • James Strain passed away in 1931 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Strain's Ancestors

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James Strain
1856–1931
Birth Place: Amherst Is ON
Parents
Robert Strain
1832–1902
Amherst Island, Ontario, Canada
Mary Askin
1830–1913
Ballywater, co. Down Ireland
Grandparents
James Strain
1810–1856
Ballymullen, Inishargy Parish, Kirkubbin, Co Down, Ireland
Sarah (A) McMath
1810–1884
Ballymullen, Inishargy Parish, Kirkubbin, Co Down, Ireland
Alexander Askin
1796–1864
Ballywalter, Down, Ireland
Mary Glenn
1799–1856
County Down, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Hugh McMath
1787–1869
Elizabeth Graves
1789–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1760–1848
Rachel Caughey
1779–1808

James Strain's Descendants

1.
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James Strain (26 May 1856–22 NOV 1931) m. Lucinda (Lambert) Gillett (1857–26 Jun 1928)
  1. 1. Mildred (Olive) Strain 1884–1938 m. Abner (Cleveland) Ellington 1885–1973
    1. 1. Veta (Mae) Ellington 1910–2001
    2. 2. Evelyn (Mildred) Ellington 1907–
  2. 2. Asal Strain 1886–1960
    1. 1. Lamar (Asal Strain) Sr 1912–2003
    2. 2. Margaret (Lucinda) Strain 1914–1994
    3. 3. Theodore (M.) Strain 1923–2011
  3. 3. Melvill (R) Strain 1888–1906
  4. 4. Bertha (L) Strain 1888–1968 m. Roscoe (Erbine) Gribble 1889–1964
    1. 1. Erbine (L) Gribble 1913–
    2. 2. Erbine (L) Gribble 1912–1986 m. Eleanor (Amy) Hough 1914–2004
    3. 3. Robert (M) Gribble 1914–
  5. 5. Bessie Strain 1893–1906
  6. 6. Emily (M) Strain 1895–1977
  7. 7. Adelide (E) Strain 1897–1984 m. Alfred Logan 1895–
    1. 1. Manus ((Jack) Everett) Logan 1919–1990 m. Sylvia (Emma) JOWETT 1916–2011
      1. 1. Jack (E) Logan 1943–2014
      2. 2. James (E) Logan 1945–2006
  8. 8. James (Robert) Strain 1899–1971 m. Agnes (Jennie) Quimet 1903–

James Strain's Timeline

5 Records

1856
26 May 1856
Birth of James Strain in Amherst Is ON
Amherst Is ON
1891
1891
Age 35
James Strain resided here in Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
1901
1901
Age 45
James Strain resided here in Manitoba, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
1910
1910
Age 54
James Strain resided here in North Prosser, Benton, Washington, USA
North Prosser, Benton, Washington, USA
1931
22 NOV 1931
Age 75
Death of James Strain in Seattle, King County, Washington
Seattle, King County, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1856
    Event Place: Amherst Is ON
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada; Roll: T-6295; Family No: 284
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page: 2; Family No: 14
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Derby, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada; Roll: T-6295; Family No: 284

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Louise, Lisgar, Manitoba; Page: 2; Family No: 14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1903
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Prosser, Benton, Washington; Roll: T624_1653; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1375666

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: North Prosser, Benton, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Prosser, Benton, Washington; Roll: T624_1653; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1375666

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 NOV 1931
    Event Place: Seattle, King County, Washington
    Record Source: Washington, Select Death Certificates

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