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Paul W Rains 1920–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1920

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 13 Feb 1997

Death Location: Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Albert Rains

Mother: Eula Ward

Spouse(s): Clarice Rains

Children(s):

In 1920, Paul W Rains entered the world in North Carolina, born to Albert L Rains And Eula Ward. In 1920, Paul W Rains resided in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Paul W Rains resided in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina. Paul W Rains married Clarice Rains. Paul W Rains passed away in 1997 in Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Paul W Rains entered the world in North Carolina, born to Albert L Rains And Eula Ward.
  • In 1920, Paul W Rains resided in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Paul W Rains resided in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina.
  • Paul W Rains married Clarice Rains.
  • Paul W Rains passed away in 1997 in Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Rains
1896–1976
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Eula Ward
1896–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Clarice Rains
1923–2002
Birth Location: Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Paul Rains's Ancestors

Self
Paul Rains
1920–1997
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Albert L Rains
1896–1976
North Carolina
Eula Ward
1896–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Daniel Rains
1869–
North Carolina
Ellie (S) Rains
1868–
North Carolina
Orren (Wiley) Ward
1869–1930
Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Dora (Lou Ellen) Caviness
1868–1929
Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Alfred Raines
1844–1917
Decimus Williams
1840–1920
Thomas Ward
1837–1887
Nancy HICKS
1844–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Williams
1809–1847
Eleanor Craven
1810–1894
William Ward
1812–1871
Sarah Ward
1811–1865
Brazil Hicks\Hix
1814–1871
Margaret Edwards
1817–1870

Paul Rains's Timeline

4 Records

1920
abt 1920
Birth of Paul W Rains in North Carolina
North Carolina
1920
1920
Paul W Rains resided here in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Paul W Rains resided here in Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina
Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina
1997
13 Feb 1997
Age 77
Death of Paul W Rains in High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1920
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 240-18-8365; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1295; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 654
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: 1685; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 673.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1295; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 654

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina; Roll: 1685; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 673.0; FHL microfilm: 2341419

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Thomasville, Davidson, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1997
    Event Place: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 240-18-8365; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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