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Martha Woodward Gaines 1856–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1856

Birth Location: USA

Death Date: Aft. 02 Oct 1928

Death Location: Bournemouth, Hampshire, England

Father: Royal Gaines

Mother: Laura Walker

Spouse(s): Henry Rankin

Children(s): Doris Rankin, James Rankin, Ernest Rankin, Annie Rankin, Eugene Rankin, Dorothy Rankin, John Rankin, Henry Rankin, Royal Rankin

Martha Woodward Gaines was born in 1856 in USA, the child of Royal Aldrich Gaines And Laura Walker. In 1855, Martha Woodward Gaines resided in New York City, Ward 20, New York, New York, USA. Martha Woodward Gaines married Henry Rankin, and had children including Annie Evelyn Rankin, Doris Laura Rankin, Dorothy Martha Woodward Gaines Rankin, Ernest Louis Rankin, Eugene Carlton Rankin, Henry Rankin, James M Rankin, John Hall Rankin, Royal Gaines Rankin. Martha Woodward Gaines passed away in 1928 in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

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Biography

  • Martha Woodward Gaines was born in 1856 in USA, the child of Royal Aldrich Gaines And Laura Walker.
  • In 1855, Martha Woodward Gaines resided in New York City, Ward 20, New York, New York, USA.
  • Martha Woodward Gaines married Henry Rankin, and had children including Annie Evelyn Rankin, Doris Laura Rankin, Dorothy Martha Woodward Gaines Rankin, Ernest Louis Rankin, Eugene Carlton Rankin, Henry Rankin, James M Rankin, John Hall Rankin, Royal Gaines Rankin.
  • Martha Woodward Gaines passed away in 1928 in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Royal Gaines
1817–1874
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
RG
Laura Walker
1830–1883
Birth Location: England
LW

Spouses(s)

Henry Rankin
1850–1918
Birth Location: Matteawan, Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, USA
HR

Children(s)

Doris Rankin
1889–1919
Birth Location: 15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
DR
James Rankin
1877–1939
Birth Location: New York
JR
Ernest Rankin
1878–1942
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
ER
Annie Rankin
1882–1929
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States
AR
Eugene Rankin
1881–1940
Birth Location: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA
ER
Dorothy Rankin
1886–
Birth Location: 15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
DR
John Rankin
1888–1916
Birth Location: 15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
JR
Henry Rankin
1871–1875
Birth Location: –
HR
Royal Rankin
1874–1875
Birth Location: –
RR

Martha Gaines's Ancestors

Self
Martha Gaines
1856–1928
Birth Place: USA
Parents
Royal Aldrich Gaines
1817–1874
New York, New York, USA
Laura Walker
1830–1883
England
Grandparents
Samuel Gaines
1775–
Connecticut, USA
Mary Woodward
1778–1861
Preston Township, Preston City, New London, Connecticut, USA
Abraham Walker
1810–1861
England
Elizabeth
–1861
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Woodward
1749–1833
Anstress
1744–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Gaines's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Woodward) Gaines (1856–Aft. 02 Oct 1928) m. Henry Rankin (05 Feb 1850–12 May 1918)
  1. 1. Doris (Laura) Rankin 1889–1919 m. William Coward 1881–
    1. 1. David (Neil) Coward 1916–1991 m. Peggy (Pauline) Blatchford 1923–1972
      1. 1. Michael (Neil) Coward 1947–2023
    2. 2. Anthony (Rankin) Coward 1914–2002
  2. 2. James (M) Rankin 1877–1939 m. Lura (I) Covey 1889– m. Turo Bankin 1889–
    1. 1. James Rankin 1925–
  3. 3. Ernest (Louis) Rankin 1878–1942 m. Alice (Maude) Rankin 1875–1959
    1. 1. Ernest (W) Rankin 1899–1966
    2. 2. Doris (G) Rankin 1901–1993 m. Norman Campbell 1901–1927
    3. 3. Harry Rankin 1903–1954
  4. 4. Annie (Evelyn) Rankin 1882–1929 m. George Spicer 1872–
    1. 1. Margaret (Spicer) Brunton 1910– m. Bernard ("Dino") Brunton 1900– m. Mortimer Bryans 1890–1976
      1. 1. John (Victor Mortimer) Bryans 1942–1989
      2. 2. Anthony Brunton 1932–2008
    2. 2. Barbara Spicer 1902–
    3. 3. George (Edward) Spicer 1906–
    4. 4. Joan (Le Poer) Power 1909–1994 m. Charles (Michael David) Gooch 1903– m. Peter (Lancelot J Le Poer) Power 1912–1998
  5. 5. Eugene (Carlton) Rankin 1881–1940 m. Ethel (D.) Wells 1877– m. Margaret Rankin 1898–
  6. 6. Dorothy (Martha Woodward Gaines) Rankin 1886– m. James (Anderson) Spicer 1878–1960
    1. 1. James (George Peter) Spicer 1918–1982 m. Alexandra (Rose) Duncan 1917–2008
  7. 7. John (Hall) Rankin 1888–1916
  8. 8. Henry Rankin 1871–1875
  9. 9. Royal (Gaines) Rankin 1874–1875

Martha Gaines's Timeline

15 Records

1852
1852
Birth of Martha Woodward Gaines in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1855
1855
Martha Woodward Gaines resided here in New York City, Ward 20, New York, New York, USA
New York City, Ward 20, New York, New York, USA
1856
1856
Birth of Martha Woodward Gaines in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1856
1856
Birth of Martha Woodward Gaines in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1856
1856
Birth of Martha Woodward Gaines in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1860
09 Jul 1860
Age 4
Martha Woodward Gaines appeared in census in Ward 20, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Ward 20, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 9
Martha Woodward Gaines resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Martha Woodward Gaines appeared in census in Arlington Avenue, Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA
Arlington Avenue, Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA
1891
05 Apr 1891
Age 35
Martha Woodward Gaines appeared in census in 15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
1901
1901
Age 45
Martha Woodward Gaines appeared in census in Sutton, Surrey, England
Sutton, Surrey, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 55
Martha Woodward Gaines appeared in census in St Michaels Rd, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
St Michaels Rd, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
1921
1921
Age 65
Martha Woodward Gaines resided here in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
1928
02 Oct 1928
Age 72
Death of Martha Woodward Gaines in Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Twickenham, Middlesex, England
1928
Aft. 02 Oct 1928
Age 72
Burial of Martha Woodward Gaines in Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
1928
17 Nov 1928
Age 72
Martha Woodward Gaines - Probate in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Henry Rankin Household, Database online. Year: 1880; Census Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 801; Family History Film: 1254801; Page: 473B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0351.
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Database online.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: New York Ward 20 District 2, New York, New York; Roll: ; Page: 445; Image: 446.
    [6] 1901 England Census, George Spicer Household, Stamford Lodge, Benhill Wood Road, Sutton, Class: RG13; Piece: 581; Folio: 68; Page: 67.
    [7] 1901 England Census, Spicer, George Household, Class: RG13; Piece: 581; Folio: 68; Page: 67.
    [8] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [9] New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [11] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155483, RD 95 RS 2 ED 8; Book: 05483

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155483, RD 95 RS 2 ED 8; Book: 05483

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155483, RD 95 RS 2 ED 8; Book: 05483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Rankin, Henry Household. Class: RG12; Piece: 1062; Folio 41; Page 18; GSU roll: 6096172.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: New York City, Ward 20, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 09 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Ward 20, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Gaines, Royal Aldrich Household, Year: 1860; Census Place: New York Ward 20 District 2, New York, New York; Roll: ; Page: 445; Image: 446.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Arlington Avenue, Plainfield, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Henry Rankin Household, Database online. Year: 1880; Census Place: Plainfield, Union, New Jersey; Roll: 801; Family History Film: 1254801; Page: 473B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0351.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 05 Apr 1891
    Event Place: 15 Crescent Rd, Hornsey, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Rankin, Henry Household. Class: RG12; Piece: 1062; Folio 41; Page 18; GSU roll: 6096172.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Sutton, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, George Spicer Household, Stamford Lodge, Benhill Wood Road, Sutton, Class: RG13; Piece: 581; Folio: 68; Page: 67.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: St Michaels Rd, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, RANKIN DORIS L (RG14PN5835 RG78PN267 RD95 SD2 ED4 SN102)

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 155483, RD 95 RS 2 ED 8; Book: 05483

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Twickenham, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Database online.
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Database online.
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] United Kingdom, General Record Office, Death Certificates, Death certificate - Martha Woodward Gaines

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aft. 02 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Bournemouth, Hampshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Find a Grave, Compiler, Find a Grave, Martha Rankin

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1928
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), Database online.
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