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John P. Rains 1868–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1868

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 27 May 1942

Death Location: Middlesboro, Tennessee

Father: Joseph Rains

Mother: Elizabeth Rains

Spouse(s): Lucy Rains

Children(s): Bessie Rains, Serrena Raines, Mc Rains, Joseph Raines

The story of John P. Rains began in 1868 in Kentucky. In 1880, John P. Rains resided in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, John P. Rains resided in Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. John P. Rains married Lucy Ann Rains, and had children including Bessie Rains, Joseph C Raines, Mc Kinley Rains, Serrena Rena Raines. John P. Rains passed away in 1942 in Middlesboro, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of John P. Rains began in 1868 in Kentucky.
  • In 1880, John P. Rains resided in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, John P. Rains resided in Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • John P. Rains married Lucy Ann Rains, and had children including Bessie Rains, Joseph C Raines, Mc Kinley Rains, Serrena Rena Raines.
  • John P. Rains passed away in 1942 in Middlesboro, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Rains
1836–1918
Birth Location: Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Rains
1838–1909
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Rains
1873–1963
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Bessie Rains
1893–
Birth Location: Tennessee
BR
Serrena Raines
1894–1992
Birth Location: Tennessee
SR
Mc Rains
1896–1963
Birth Location: Tennessee
MR
Joseph Raines
1901–1966
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Rains's Ancestors

Self
John Rains
1868–1942
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Joseph Rains
1836–1918
Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth Rains
1838–1909
Kentucky
Grandparents
Ballinger Rains
1805–1859
Knox Co Kentucky
Margaret ("Peggy") Marsee
1807–1856
Knox Co Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Henry Rains
1767–1838
Patry Rains
1772–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rains
1742–1772
Mary Ingram
1745–1819
William Sr
1752–1822
Mary Mills
1754–1755

John Rains's Descendants

1.
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John (P.) Rains (8 Feb 1868–27 May 1942) m. Lucy (Ann) Rains (12 April 1873–23 May 1963)
  1. 1. Bessie Rains 1893–
  2. 2. Serrena ("Rena") Raines 1894–1992
  3. 3. Mc (Kinley) Rains 1896–1963
  4. 4. Joseph (C) Raines 1901–1966

John Rains's Timeline

8 Records

1868
8 Feb 1868
Birth of John P. Rains in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 12
John P. Rains resided here in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
John P. Rains resided here in Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
John P. Rains resided here in Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
John P. Rains resided here in District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1942
25 May 1942
Age 74
Death of John P. Rains in Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
1942
26 May 1942
Age 74
Death of John P. Rains in Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
1942
27 May 1942
Age 74
Burial of John P. Rains in Middlesboro, Tennessee
Middlesboro, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0012
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 403; Family History Film: 1254403; Page: 418D; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0039
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0003
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375506
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 403; Family History Film: 1254403; Page: 418D; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0039

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Claiborne, Tennessee; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1942
    Event Place: Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 4
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1942
    Event Place: Speedwell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 May 1942
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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