YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Edgar Cain 1877–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1877

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 15 Nov 1940

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Samuel Cain

Mother: Cora Farris

Spouse(s): Tess Walters

Children(s): Tess Cain, Billy Cain, Joe Cain

In 1877, Joseph Edgar Cain entered the world in North Carolina, born to Samuel V Cain And Cora Ellen Farris. In 1930, Joseph Edgar Cain resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama. Joseph Edgar Cain married Mamie Cranford, Tess Mae Walters, and had children including Billy Cain, Joe Cain, Mike Cain, Pat Cain, Tess Mae Cain. Joseph Edgar Cain passed away in 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for Joseph Cain
JC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1877, Joseph Edgar Cain entered the world in North Carolina, born to Samuel V Cain And Cora Ellen Farris.
  • In 1930, Joseph Edgar Cain resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • Joseph Edgar Cain married Mamie Cranford, Tess Mae Walters, and had children including Billy Cain, Joe Cain, Mike Cain, Pat Cain, Tess Mae Cain.
  • Joseph Edgar Cain passed away in 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Cain's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Cain
1877–1940
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Samuel V. Cain
1846–
North Carolina
Cora (Ellen) Farris
1857–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Coleman (D) Farris
1832–1905
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Farris
1834–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Coleman Farris
1794–1870
Elizabeth West
1794–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald Farris
1765–1837
Frances Hix
1750–1807
Nicholas West
1765–1820
Elizabeth Tinsley
1765–1820

Joseph Cain's Descendants

1.
JC
Joseph (Edgar) Cain (10 Sep 1877–15 Nov 1940) m. Tess (Mae) Walters (abt 1900–Jul 1970)
  1. 1. Tess (Mae) Cain 1922–2001 m. Eugene (Buddy Rogers) Jr –2010 m. Roger (E.) Useary 1920–1982
  2. 2. Billy Cain 1916–
  3. 3. Joe Cain 1924–

Joseph Cain's Timeline

5 Records

1877
10 Sep 1877
Birth of Joseph Edgar Cain in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
6 Jan 1900
Age 23
Joseph Edgar Cain was married in Rowan, North Carolina
Rowan, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 53
Joseph Edgar Cain resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Joseph Edgar Cain resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
1940
15 Nov 1940
Age 63
Death of Joseph Edgar Cain in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1877
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0396

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1900
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: FHL microfilm # ?????.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Birmingham, Alabama, Obituary Index, 1930-1996

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE