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Larkin Gaines 1778–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1778

Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 4 Jun 1854

Death Location: Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Reverend Gaines

Mother: Ann George

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Powell

Children(s): John Gaines, Wesley Gaines, Pendleton Gaines, Fletcher Gaines, Abner Gaines, William Gaines, Madison Gaines

Larkin Gaines was born in 1778 in Orange, Virginia, United States, the child of Reverend Henry Gaines And Ann George. In 1800, Larkin Gaines resided in Abbeville, South Carolina. Larkin Gaines married Elizabeth Stevens Powell, and had children including Abner Bobo Gaines, Fletcher Gaines, John Leland Gaines, Madison Yancy Gaines, Pendleton G Gaines, Wesley Gaines, William Powell Gaines. Larkin Gaines passed away in 1854 in Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Larkin Gaines was born in 1778 in Orange, Virginia, United States, the child of Reverend Henry Gaines And Ann George.
  • In 1800, Larkin Gaines resided in Abbeville, South Carolina.
  • Larkin Gaines married Elizabeth Stevens Powell, and had children including Abner Bobo Gaines, Fletcher Gaines, John Leland Gaines, Madison Yancy Gaines, Pendleton G Gaines, Wesley Gaines, William Powell Gaines.
  • Larkin Gaines passed away in 1854 in Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reverend Gaines
1737–1830
Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, British America
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Ann George
1735–1801
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Powell
1778–1854
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

John Gaines
1796–1873
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
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Wesley Gaines
1798–1799
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Pendleton Gaines
1802–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Fletcher Gaines
1832–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Abner Gaines
1800–1882
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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William Gaines
1802–1865
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Madison Gaines
1808–1833
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
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Larkin Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Larkin Gaines
1778–1854
Birth Place: Orange, Virginia, United States
Parents
Reverend Henry Gaines
1737–1830
King and Queen, Virginia, British America
Ann George
1735–1801
Grandparents
James Gaines
1709–1786
King and Queen, Virginia Colony, Great Britain
Mary Gaines
1717–1803
King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Gaines
1685–1755
Catherine Madison
1693–1760
Henry Pendleton
1683–1721
Mary Pendleton
1688–1770
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philip Pendleton
1654–1721
Isabella Pendleton
1654–1724

Larkin Gaines's Descendants

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Larkin Gaines (17 Mar 1778–4 Jun 1854) m. Elizabeth (Stevens) Powell (28 Jun 1778–21 Nov 1854)
  1. 1. John (Leland) Gaines 1796–1873 m. Matilda Scott 1805–1880
    1. 1. James (Wesley) Gaines 1833–1912 m. Susan (Roam) Gaines 1844–1918
      1. 1. Isaac (Henry) Gaines 1867–1941 m. Margaret (Ellen) Meador 1872–1937
        1. 1. Dolly Simms 1894–1969 m. George (Francis) Brown 1885–1979 m. Buell (Grancy) Sims 1889–1919
        2. 2. Henry (E) Gaines 1904–1975 m. Elsie (May) Brown 1906–1971
        3. 3. James (Walter) Gaines 1902–1972
      2. 2. William Gaines 1858–1910 m. Cornelia 1869– m. Martha Acre 1857– m. Cornelia 1869–
        1. 1. Lilie Gaines 1902–
        2. 2. William Gaines 1903–
        3. 3. Alonzo (Newton) Gaines 1879–1951
        4. 4. Ider Gaines 1887–
        5. 5. Daisie Gaines 1889–
        6. 6. Virgil Gaines 1891–1983
        7. 7. Druey Gaines 1893–
      3. 3. Sarah (E) Gaines 1859–1880
      4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Gaines 1858–1932
      5. 5. John Gaines 1862–1924
      6. 6. James (Buchanan) Gaines 1864–1941 m. Emma ("Emmer" "Emmie" Jenny Logan) Gaines 1863–
        1. 1. Bobbie Gains 1895–1954
        2. 2. Elma (Gaines) Absher 1897–1996 m. William (Oscar) Absher 1892–1980
        3. 3. Velma ("Velmer" Gaines) Guy 1897–1937 m. Bobby (Laton) Guy 1892–1974
        4. 4. Leland ("Lealin" J) Gaines 1901–
      7. 7. Tennessee Gaines 1870–
      8. 8. Alonzo (Samuel) Gaines 1877–1961
      9. 9. Antonio Gaines 1878–
      10. 10. Clarence (G) Gaines 1879–1960
      11. 11. Joseph Gaines 1872–1917
    2. 2. Emily (Francis) Gaines 1819–
    3. 3. William (Travis) Gaines 1821–
    4. 4. Larkin Gaines 1824–
    5. 5. John (Manley) Gaines 1826–1865
    6. 6. James (F) Gaines 1827–
    7. 7. Samuel (C) Gaines 1829–1910
    8. 8. Nancy (Jane) Gaines 1831–
    9. 9. Joseph Gaines 1834–1865
    10. 10. Marshall Gaines 1838–
    11. 11. Mary Gaines 1841–
    12. 12. Alford (P) Gaines 1843–
    13. 13. Joseph Gaines 1844–
    14. 14. George (Washington) Gaines 1852–
    15. 15. John (Manley) Gaines 1858–1880
  2. 2. Wesley Gaines 1798–1799
  3. 3. Pendleton (G) Gaines 1802–1860
  4. 4. Fletcher Gaines 1832–
  5. 5. Abner (Bobo) Gaines 1800–1882
  6. 6. William (Powell) Gaines 1802–1865
  7. 7. Madison (Yancy) Gaines 1808–1833

Larkin Gaines's Timeline

10 Records

1778
17 Mar 1778
Birth of Larkin Gaines in Orange, Virginia, United States
Orange, Virginia, United States
1800
1800
Age 22
Larkin Gaines resided here in Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville, South Carolina
1804
1804
Age 26
Death of Larkin Gaines
None
1810
1810
Age 32
Larkin Gaines resided here in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, South Carolina
1820
1820
Age 42
Larkin Gaines resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Laurens, South Carolina, United States
1822
6 MAY 1822
Age 44
Larkin Gaines resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1830
1830
Age 52
Larkin Gaines resided here in Tipton, Tennessee, United States
Tipton, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 72
Larkin Gaines resided here in District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee
District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee
1854
5 Sep 1854
Age 76
Death of Larkin Gaines in Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1854
4 Jun 1854
Age 76
Death of Larkin Gaines in Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1778
    Event Place: Orange, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: M432_886; Page: 252A; Image: .
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: M432_886; Page: 252A; Image: .
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Abbeville, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: , Abbeville, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 189; Family History Number: 0181420; Image: 00032.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 21; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 MAY 1822
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: Blacks Found in the Deeds of Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: 1785-1827

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Tipton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .
    [2] Early Settlers of Tipton County Tennessee, Old Times in West Tennessee" by Joseph S. Williams, published in 1873., Mr. Williams: Author of a book, student of Larkin Gaines, mentioned in this website information

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: M432_886; Page: 252A; Image: .
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Tennessee County Court (Lauderdale County); Probate Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1804

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1854
    Event Place: Ripley, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Tennessee County Court (Lauderdale County); Probate Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee
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