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Samuel Taylor McLain 1878 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 JAN 1878

Birth Location: Crawford Co., IN

Death Date: 08 Jan 1959

Death Location: Perry Co., IN

Father: Samuel McLain

Mother: Nancy Craft

Spouse(s): Nellie Kemp

Children(s): Raymond McLain, William McLain, Mandy McLain, Mildred McLain, George McLain, Roland Lain, Violet Lain, Thelma Lain, Robert Lain

In 1878, Samuel Taylor McLain entered the world in Crawford Co., IN, born to Samuel L. McLain and Nancy M Craft. In 1880, Samuel Taylor McLain resided in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Samuel Taylor McLain resided in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA. Samuel Taylor McLain married Nellie V Kemp, and had children including Raymond Froman McLain, William T. McLain, Mandy Maude McLain, Mildred McLain, George Francis McLain, Roland Mc Lain, Violet Mc Lain, Thelma Mc Lain, Robert Mc Lain. Samuel Taylor McLain passed away in 1959 in Perry Co., IN.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Samuel Taylor McLain entered the world in Crawford Co., IN, born to Samuel L. McLain and Nancy M Craft.
  • In 1880, Samuel Taylor McLain resided in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Samuel Taylor McLain resided in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA.
  • Samuel Taylor McLain married Nellie V Kemp, and had children including Raymond Froman McLain, William T. McLain, Mandy Maude McLain, Mildred McLain, George Francis McLain, Roland Mc Lain, Violet Mc Lain, Thelma Mc Lain, Robert Mc Lain.
  • Samuel Taylor McLain passed away in 1959 in Perry Co., IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel McLain
1849 – 1909
Birth Location: Tobin twp, Perry Co., IN
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Nancy Craft
1848 – 1926
Birth Location: Ripley Co., IN
NC

Spouses(s)

Nellie Kemp
1884 – 1960
Birth Location: Alton, Crawford Co., IN
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Children(s)

Raymond McLain
1904 – 1928
Birth Location: Indiana
RM
William McLain
1906 – 1952
Birth Location: Crawford Co., IN
WM
Mandy McLain
1908 – 1983
Birth Location: Alton, Crawford Co., IN
MM
Mildred McLain
1910 – 1979
Birth Location: Perry Co., IN
MM
George McLain
1913 – 1985
Birth Location: Tobinsport, Perry Co., IN
GM
Roland Lain
1915 –
Birth Location: Perry Co., IN
RL
Violet Lain
1919 –
Birth Location: Indiana
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Thelma Lain
1922 –
Birth Location: Indiana
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Robert Lain
1924 –
Birth Location: Indiana
RL

Samuel McLain's Ancestors

Self
Samuel McLain
1878 – 1959
Birth Place: Crawford Co., IN
Parents
Samuel L. McLain
1849 – 1909
Tobin twp, Perry Co., IN
Nancy (M) Craft
1848 – 1926
Ripley Co., IN
Grandparents
Moses Craft
1822 –
N.C.
Elizabeth Summers
1827 –
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Summers
1790 –
Rebecca Nelson
1790 – 1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Summers
1765 – 1846
Sarah Millinix
1772 – 1850
William Nelson
1769 – 1837
Sarah Owens
1774 – 1870

Samuel McLain's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (Taylor) McLain (15 JAN 1878 – 08 Jan 1959) m. Nellie (V) Kemp (02 Sep 1884 – 21 Dec 1960)
  1. 1. Raymond (Froman) McLain (11 Oct 1904 – 11 Aug 1928)
  2. 2. William (T.) McLain (08 Sep 1906 – 27 Jul 1952)
  3. 3. Mandy (Maude) McLain (21 May 1908 – 03 Mar 1983)
  4. 4. Mildred McLain (23 Aug 1910 – Mar 1979) m. Harry Dickman (14 Sep 1909 – 24 Jan 1991)
  5. 5. George (Francis) McLain (23 Aug 1913 – 13 Sep 1985) m. Ruth (Eleanor) Gaither (23 Apr 1916 – 17 Nov 2003)
  6. 6. Roland (Mc) Lain (09 May 1915 – )
  7. 7. Violet (Mc) Lain (abt 1919 – )
  8. 8. Thelma (Mc) Lain (abt 1922 – )
  9. 9. Robert (Mc) Lain (abt 1924 – )

Samuel McLain's Timeline

10 Records

1878
15 JAN 1878
Birth of Samuel Taylor McLain in Crawford Co., IN
Crawford Co., IN
1880
1880
Age 2
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobin, Perry, Indiana
Tobin, Perry, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, United States
Tobin, Perry, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 64
Samuel Taylor McLain resided here in Tobinsport, Indiana
Tobinsport, Indiana
1959
08 Jan 1959
Age 81
Death of Samuel Taylor McLain in Perry Co., IN
Perry Co., IN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 JAN 1878
    Event Place: Crawford Co., IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1084; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T625_459; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 1133
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: 621; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 488.0; FHL microfilm: 2340356
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Perry; Roll: 1653179
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 365; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240365
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T624_374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374387
    [9] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boone, Crawford, Indiana; Roll: 365; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240365

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T624_374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0132; FHL microfilm: 1374387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T625_459; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 160; Image: 1133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: 621; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 488.0; FHL microfilm: 2340356

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1084; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tobin, Perry, Indiana; Roll: T627_1084; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 62-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tobinsport, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Perry, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Perry; Roll: 1653179

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1959
    Event Place: Perry Co., IN
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tobinsport, Perry County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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