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John Riley Ainsworth 1874 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1874

Birth Location: Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 21 Mar 1937

Death Location: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States

Father: James Ainsworth

Mother: Caroline Green

Spouse(s): Anna Brandon

Children(s): Daisy Ainsworth, Rowe Ainsworth, Edmund Ainsworth, William Ainsworth, Gilbert Ainsworth, James Ainsworth, Dewey Holmes

The story of John Riley Ainsworth began in 1874 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA. In 1875, John Riley Ainsworth resided in Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas. In 1876, John Riley Ainsworth resided in Texas, Missouri. John Riley Ainsworth married Anna Lou Brandon, and had children including Daisy Ainsworth, Rowe Brandon Ainsworth, Edmund Robertson Ainsworth, William Harrison Ainsworth, Gilbert Ainsworth, James Thomas Ainsworth, Dewey Holmes. John Riley Ainsworth passed away in 1937 in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Riley Ainsworth began in 1874 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1875, John Riley Ainsworth resided in Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas.
  • In 1876, John Riley Ainsworth resided in Texas, Missouri.
  • John Riley Ainsworth married Anna Lou Brandon, and had children including Daisy Ainsworth, Rowe Brandon Ainsworth, Edmund Robertson Ainsworth, William Harrison Ainsworth, Gilbert Ainsworth, James Thomas Ainsworth, Dewey Holmes.
  • John Riley Ainsworth passed away in 1937 in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ainsworth
1842 –
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Caroline Green
1841 – 1918
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
CG

Spouses(s)

Anna Brandon
1877 – 1945
Birth Location: Willow Springs, Missouri
AB

Children(s)

Daisy Ainsworth
1906 – 1980
Birth Location: Willow Springs, Howell, Missouri, United States
DA
Rowe Ainsworth
1909 – 1993
Birth Location: Willow Springs, Howell, Missouri, United States
RA
Edmund Ainsworth
1913 – 1966
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
EA
William Ainsworth
1916 – 1989
Birth Location: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
WA
Gilbert Ainsworth
1919 – 1950
Birth Location: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
GA
James Ainsworth
1921 – 2012
Birth Location: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA
JA
Dewey Holmes
Birth Location: –
DH

John Ainsworth's Ancestors

Self
John Ainsworth
1874 – 1937
Birth Place: Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA
Parents
James R. Ainsworth
1842 –
Tennessee
Caroline (A.) Green
1841 – 1918
Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William Ainsworth
1803 – 1870
North Carolina, USA
Mary Roper
1825 –
Tennessee
Daniel (Potter) Green
1810 –
Tennessee
Malinda Montgomery
1817 –
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Ainsworth
James Roper
1786 –
Margaret McNally
1795 –
Elizabeth Brown
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ainsworth
1750 – 1817
Sarah

John Ainsworth's Descendants

1.
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John (Riley) Ainsworth (21 Nov 1874 – 21 Mar 1937) m. Anna (Lou) Brandon (6 Mar 1877 – 4 Jan 1945)
  1. 1. Daisy Ainsworth (9 Aug 1906 – Apr 1980) m. Dewey (T) Holmes (abt 1898 – )
    1. 1. John (Riley) Holmes (24 Feb 1923 – 29 Jul 1977) m. Margaret Melton (abt 1926 – )
      1. 1. Raymond (G) Holmes (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Johnnie (M) Holmes (abt 1949 – )
    2. 2. Dewey (Trescott) Holmes (abt 1925 – )
    3. 3. Robert Holmes (abt 1927 – )
  2. 2. Rowe (Brandon) Ainsworth (9 Feb 1909 – 6 June 1993) m. Willie (Mae) Ford (13 August 1907 – 25 February 1985)
    1. 1. Betty Ainsworth (13 Jul 1931 – November 2021) m. William (Edgar) Boaze (5 Jul 1933 – 7 Jan 2015)
      1. 1. Vicki (Lynn) Boaze (23 Feb 1956 – )
      2. 2. Mike Boaze
      3. 3. Steve Boaze
    2. 2. Mary (Lynell) Ainsworth (27 Oct 1940 – ) m. Jerry (Walter) Jordan (1941 – )
      1. 1. Beth (Ann) Jordan (abt 1972 – ) m. Robert (Michael) Robinson (abt 1970 – )
      2. 2. Living Jordan
        1. 1. Me
    3. 3. Kathy Ainsworth (1949 – ) m. Tommy Wagnon
      1. 1. Michael Wagnon
      2. 2. Melissa Wagnon
  3. 3. Edmund (Robertson) Ainsworth (31 Mar 1913 – 1 Nov 1966) m. Edith (Mildred) Roberts (9 November 1920 – 8 December 1996)
    1. 1. Richard (Lee) Ainsworth (29 Nov 1952 – 23 December 2006) m. Sandra (L) Nolen (abt 1953 – ) m. Barbara (Peabody) Ainsworth
      1. 1. Rachel (Lee) Ainsworth (19 Apr 1978 – )
      2. 2. Shawn (Michelle) Ainsworth (8 November 1976 – 17 February 2017)
        1. 1. Richard White
        2. 2. Caitlin White
    2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Ainsworth (12 October 1954 – 17 July 2021)
  4. 4. William (Harrison) Ainsworth (29 November 1916 – 28 November 1989) m. Marie Ainsworth (abt 1910 – )
  5. 5. Gilbert Ainsworth (22 Jun 1919 – 26 Nov 1950) m. Doris Ainsworth (abt 1925 – )
    1. 1. Anna Ainsworth (abt 1944 – )
  6. 6. James (Thomas) Ainsworth (16 November 1921 – 10 May 2012) m. Melba (Lee) Watson (abt 1929 – )
    1. 1. Sandra (Gale) Ainsworth (abt 1948 – )
    2. 2. Karen (Lee) Ainsworth (abt 1949 – ) m. Clifford (H) Houghton (abt 1948 – )
    3. 3. Susan Ainsworth (31 Oct 1955 – 23 Aug 2006)
    4. 4. Ron Ainsworth (15 Jun 1957 – )
  7. 7. Dewey Holmes

John Ainsworth's Timeline

14 Records

1874
21 Nov 1874
Birth of John Riley Ainsworth in Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA
Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 1
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas
Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas
1876
1876
Age 2
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Texas, Missouri
Texas, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 6
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Wood, Wright, Missouri, United States
Wood, Wright, Missouri, United States
1902
1902
Age 28
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1905
26 Dec 1905
Age 31
John Riley Ainsworth was married in Howell, Missouri
Howell, Missouri
1905
1905
Age 31
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas
Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Harrison County, Texas, USA
Harrison County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas
Marshall, Harrison, Texas
1930
1930
Age 56
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Marshall, Harrison, Texas
Marshall, Harrison, Texas
1937
1937
Age 63
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Marshall, Texas, USA
Marshall, Texas, USA
1937
21 Mar 1937
Age 63
Death of John Riley Ainsworth in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
1941
Abt 1941
Age 67
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in Marshall
Marshall
1943
Abt 1943
Age 69
John Riley Ainsworth resided here in 610 N. Washington
610 N. Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1874
    Event Place: Mountain Grove, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [4] Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002
    [5] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [6] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [7] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Harrison County, Texas; Roll: 1953525; Draft Board: 0.
    [11] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wood, Wright, Missouri; Roll: 741; Family History Film: 1254741; Page: 493D; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 0304.
    [12] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [14] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1937; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.34575886,0.7046343,0.496684&xid=3355
    [15] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Howell, Missouri
    Record Source: Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: Texas, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri State Census Collection, 1844-1881
    [2] Missouri State Census Collection, 1844-1881, Year: 1910; Census Place: Texas, Missouri; Roll: MOSC_7658

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wood, Wright, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wood, Wright, Missouri; Roll: 741; Family History Film: 1254741; Page: 493D; Enumeration District: 140; Image: 0304.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1905
    Event Place: West Plains, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Journal-Gazette - 28 Dec 1905 - Page 5, Cupid's Caper 28 Dec 1905

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1906
    Event Place: West Plains, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The West Plains Journal - 5 Apr 1906 - 3, John “Jack” Ainsworth and wife renting a farm in Willow Springs 5 Apr 1906

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 May 1907
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 16 May 1907 - Page 1, John Ainsworth inducted into club 16 May 1907

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1907
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 20 Jun 1907 - Page 5, John Ainsworth and in-law in West Plains for business 20 Jun 1907

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1907
    Event Place: Grandin, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Grandin Herald - 1 Aug 1907 - Page 1, J.R. Ainsworth in town 1 Aug 1907

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1907
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 1 Aug 1907 - Page 3, John "Jack" Ainsworth contracted to build cement street crossings 1 Aug 1907

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 24 Oct 1907 - 5, John “Jack” Ainsworth employed in Winona, Missouri 24 Oct 1907

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 May 1908
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 21 May 1908 - 5, John “Jack” Ainsworth engaged in granitoid work 21 May 1908

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1908
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 11 Jun 1908 - Page 5, John "Jack" Ainsworth heads to Eminence 11 Jun 1908

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1913
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 3 Apr 1913 - Page 5, John and Anna Ainsworth welcome baby boy (Edmund) 3 Apr 1913

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Willow Springs, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Willow Springs News - 16 Sep 1915 - Page 2, Card of Thanks 16 Sep 1915

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Harrison County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Harrison County, Texas; Roll: 1953525; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: T625_1815; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1929
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 26 Jun 1929 - Page 6, Ainsworth family home burglarized 26 Jun 1929

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 May 1931
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Marshall News Messenger - 22 May 1931 - 9, J R Ainsworth and R B Ainsworth on delinquent tax list 22 May 1931

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. City Directories (Beta)
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1941
    Event Place: Marshall
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 24/ Aug/ 1941; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.08187112,0.1434128,0.41420916&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: 610 N. Washington
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 7/ Jan/ 1943; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.5148977,0.25390908,0.64836323&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrison, Texas
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Harrison County, Texas; Roll: 1953525; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1937; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.34575886,0.7046343,0.496684&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1937
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Marshall News Messenger; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1937; Publication Place: Marshall, Texas, USA; ,0.34575886,0.7046343,0.496684&xid=3355
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1836-2011
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