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William Handy Pickens Cain 1852–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1852

Birth Location: Oconee, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 7 Mar 1929

Death Location: fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA

Father: Aaron Cain

Mother: Miriam Cole

Spouse(s): Anna Gibson

Children(s): Samuel Cain, Ada Cain, Ida Cain, Walter Cain, Homer Cain, Mary Cain, Claud Cain, Maud Cain, Earnest Cain, Laura Cain, Cleo Cain, Opal Cain

The story of William Handy Pickens Cain began in 1852 in Oconee, South Carolina, United States. In 1860, William Handy Pickens Cain resided in Regiment 2, Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. William Handy Pickens Cain married Anna Louiza Gibson, and had children including Ada Johanna Cain, Claud Cain, Cleo Belle Cain, Earnest Cain, Homer Stiles Cain, Ida Marium Cain, Laura Evaline Cain, Mary Jane Cain, Maud Cain, Opal Irene Cain, Samuel A Cain, Walter Jackson Cain. William Handy Pickens Cain passed away in 1929 in fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Handy Pickens Cain began in 1852 in Oconee, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1860, William Handy Pickens Cain resided in Regiment 2, Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • William Handy Pickens Cain married Anna Louiza Gibson, and had children including Ada Johanna Cain, Claud Cain, Cleo Belle Cain, Earnest Cain, Homer Stiles Cain, Ida Marium Cain, Laura Evaline Cain, Mary Jane Cain, Maud Cain, Opal Irene Cain, Samuel A Cain, Walter Jackson Cain.
  • William Handy Pickens Cain passed away in 1929 in fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Cain
1808–1864
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States,
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Miriam Cole
1825–1894
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States,
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Spouses(s)

Anna Gibson
1856–1934
Birth Location: Fairplay, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Samuel Cain
1873–1942
Birth Location: Cartersville, Bartow, Georgia, USA
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Ada Cain
1876–1966
Birth Location: Cartersville, GA
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Ida Cain
1879–1966
Birth Location: Cartersville, Bartow, Georgia, USA
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Walter Cain
1881–1941
Birth Location: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, United States
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Homer Cain
1883–1959
Birth Location: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
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Mary Cain
1888–1970
Birth Location: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, United States
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Claud Cain
1892–1900
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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Maud Cain
1892–1892
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
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Earnest Cain
1895–1895
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
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Laura Cain
1896–1942
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson County, Texas, USA
LC
Cleo Cain
1899–1984
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
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Opal Cain
1901–1987
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, United States
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William Cain's Ancestors

Self
William Cain
1852–1929
Birth Place: Oconee, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Aaron Francis Cain
1808–1864
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States,
Miriam (E) Cole
1825–1894
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States,
Grandparents
William Cain
1795–1862
Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Pauline "Polly") Mason
1805–1883
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Sidney Cole
1800–1860
pendleton district pickens co s c usa
Charlotte (Lee (Bettie)) Myers
1800–1877
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Cain
1760–1811
Martha Jefferson
1765–1839
William Cole
1778–1855
Martha Mitchell
1775–1860
Henry Myers
1785–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Cain
1751–1828
Hannah STANFIELD
1741–1800
John Jefferson
1750–1800
Lucy Andrews
1752–1816
Solomon Cole
1753–1841
Mary Pinson
1754–1793
Judith Hill
1761–1794

William Cain's Descendants

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William (Handy Pickens) Cain (15 Oct 1852–7 Mar 1929) m. Anna (Louiza) Gibson (15 Oct 1856–7 Jun 1934)
  1. 1. Samuel (A) Cain 1873–1942 m. Amanda (Lou) Murdock 1878–1965
    1. 1. Mineola Cain 1897–1982 m. Robert (Franklin "Frank") Malone 1888–1952
      1. 1. James Malone 1922–2009 m. Royleta Malone 1927–2005
        1. 1. Infant (son (Bryan)) Malone 1948–1948
        2. 2. Molly (Jean) Malone 1949–2023 m. Dana (Lloyd) Zielke 1947–2023
      2. 2. Bessie (Aline) Malone 1915–2005 m. Eldon (Gorsching "Slim") Schmidt 1913–1998
      3. 3. Jesse (Oliver Franklin Malone) Sr 1917–1968 m. Madge (Lorene) Birckett 1920–2002
        1. 1. Jesse (Oliver Franklin (Rusty) Malone,) Jr. 1944–2022
      4. 4. Billy (Joe) Malone 1924–2013 m. Evelyn (Mabel) Vermillion 1929–2022
        1. 1. Curtis (Randolph (Randy)) Malone 1950–1985
      5. 5. Betty (Lou) Malone 1926–2005 m. Edgar (Prescott) Story 1923–2007
        1. 1. Beverly (Joan) Story 1949–2004
      6. 6. Sammie (Jean) Malone 1928–1976 m. Leslie (Glen) Breashears 1909–1979
      7. 7. Kenneth (Glen) Malone 1931–1997 m. E. (Patricia) Williams 1931–2007
      8. 8. Bobby (Jerold) Malone 1936–2008
      9. 9. Charlie (Merel) Malone 1919–2009 m. Zelma (Claudine) Wall 1921–2018
    2. 2. Merel (J.) Robertson 1899–1979 m. Ernest (Wesley) Robertson 1893–1974
    3. 3. Robert (A.) Cain 1901–1971 m. Gladys (Bell) Edwards 1907–1970
    4. 4. Deward (Delaware) Cain 1902–1963 m. Flora (Jeanette) Piercy 1904–2002
      1. 1. Alma (Lee) Cain 1926–2005 m. Joseph (Vance) Baughman 1921– m. Joseph (Vance) Baughman 1922–
        1. 1. Jeanetta (Joan) Baughman 1942–1998
      2. 2. Jack (Gibson) Cain 1928–1989 m. Betty (Lou) Franklin 1932–1980
      3. 3. David (Bruce) Cain 1930–2008
      4. 4. Flo (Ann) Cain 1932–1998
      5. 5. Ethel (L) Cain 1943–2013 m. Samuel (David) Rumley 1938–2005
    5. 5. Elmo (William) Cain 1904–1981 m. Anna (Evelyn) Darrah 1917–2012
      1. 1. Norman (Gale) Cain 1935–2013
    6. 6. Thelbert Cain 1905–1964
    7. 7. Rowe Cain 1906–1916
    8. 8. W. (E. "Bice") Cain 1908–1993 m. Addie (Ruth) Hollowell 1918–2008
    9. 9. John (Calhoun) Cain 1910–1942 m. Jessie (Pearl) Rainbolt 1912–2007
    10. 10. Baby Cain 1912–1912
    11. 11. Herbert Cain 1913–1976 m. Grace (Lavada) Dunaway 1915–1962
      1. 1. Deloris (Ann) Cain 1940–2010
      2. 2. Sandra (Sue) Cain 1947–2018
    12. 12. Albert (Lee) Cain 1914–1978 m. Fern (Jewell) Sherman 1914–2012
      1. 1. Mary (Jeannine) Cain 1934–1983
    13. 13. Ruby (Madge) Killer 1916–2011 m. Don (John) Killer 1914–1982
    14. 14. Louise (Cain) Carter 1920–2004 m. Dale (Glen) Carter 1921–1957
    15. 15. Aline (A.) Anderson 1921–1983 m. Frank (Leonard) Griffis 1924–1971
  2. 2. Ada (Johanna) Cain 1876–1966 m. Sylvester (Crandall) Treest 1872–1927 m. David (O) Overstreet 1872–
    1. 1. Leonard (Andy) Treest 1906–1995
  3. 3. Ida (Marium) Cain 1879–1966 m. Thomas (Andy) Reneau 1877–1956
    1. 1. Leonard (Andy) Reneau 1906–1995 m. Irma 1908–2000
    2. 2. Ora Reneau 1902–
    3. 3. Margaret Reneau 1913–
    4. 4. Lela Reneau 1907–
    5. 5. Cilia Reneau 1909–
    6. 6. Eva (Lou) Reneau 1918–
  4. 4. Walter (Jackson) Cain 1881–1941 m. Paralee (A) Hinsley 1883–1965
    1. 1. Effie (Viola "Ola") Cain 1903–1965 m. Claude (L.) Thompson 1902–
      1. 1. Jeanette Thompson 1923–1999 m. Frank Pellizzari 1920–1997
      2. 2. Norman (G.) Thompson 1928–2000
    2. 2. Johnnie (Russell) Cain 1905–1984 m. Irma (Wynema) Thompson 1908–1993 m. Bernice Forte 1921–
      1. 1. Dorotha (Lee Dot) Cain 1926–1993 m. Melvin Gromatzky 1921–
      2. 2. Geraldine ((Gerry)) Cain 1928–2015 m. James (Henry Newberry) Jr. 1928–1990
      3. 3. John (Thomas) Cain 1930–2017
    3. 3. Opal (Irene) Cain 1907–1985 m. Mark (Thomas) Burns 1904–1982
      1. 1. Marjorie Burns 1925–
      2. 2. Juanita Burns 1928–1988
    4. 4. Charles (Clovis) Cain 1909–1983 m. Dorothy (Viola) Fort 1909–2001 m. Grace (Lee) West 1912–1983
      1. 1. Clova (Lee) Cain 1929–2006 m. Elonza (Jack Lloyd) Curry 1925–2000
      2. 2. Gerald Cain 1935–1936
    5. 5. Neva Cain 1912–1983 m. Lomie (F.) Carter 1910–1988
    6. 6. Birty (M) Cain 1914–1994 m. W. (Ray) Gradick 1905–1979
    7. 7. Odessa Cain 1915–1936 m. J. (E.) Vaughan 1911–1936
    8. 8. Weldon Cain 1918–2003 m. Ina (Faye) Blakeley 1919–2001
    9. 9. Eldon Cain 1918–1976 m. Winnie (Lillie) Duckworth 1918–1998
    10. 10. Earlene Cain 1919–2011 m. Calvin (C) Reynolds 1924–1993 m. William (Paul) McGee 1911–1975
    11. 11. Leslie (Verna Lee) Cain 1921–2006 m. Ruth (May) Duckworth 1922–1952 m. Grace (Norene) Galloway 1924–2010
      1. 1. Edward (Eugene) Cain 1941–1997
      2. 2. Leslie (Dale) Cain 1946–1946
    12. 12. Ardie (Jean) Mcgee 1925–2001 m. J. (P.) McGee 1921–1965 m. Joseph (Monroe) McGee 1918–1974
      1. 1. Glenda (Jean) McGee 1941–1999
      2. 2. Walter (Phillip) McGee 1947–2014
    13. 13. Thelma (Ann) Cain 1928–2010 m. Harold (Cecil) Richardson 1923–1991
    14. 14. James (Columbus) Cain 1900–1991
  5. 5. Homer (Stiles) Cain 1883–1959 m. Nancy ("Nannie" Roetta) Pollard 1887–1943 m. Oma (Jewell) Thormahlen 1894–1991 m. Helen (Louise) Whaley 1913–1997
    1. 1. Doris (Bernice) Cain 1906–1976
    2. 2. William (Handy "Buster") Cain 1907–1968 m. Lola (Belle) Keith 1914–1992
      1. 1. Louis (Keith) Cain-Hoffman 1943–2002
    3. 3. Orville Cain 1911–1912
    4. 4. Marium (Louise) Cain 1914–2008 m. Haskell Tutle 1914–1977 m. Winford (Leon) Marshall 1919–1986
    5. 5. Jamie ((Jim)Terrell) Cain 1916–2003 m. Mary (Corinne) Taylor 1921–2014 m. Mary (Corrine) Taylor 1921–2014
    6. 6. Maxine Cain 1914–
    7. 7. Jo (Cain) Warmke 1933–2012
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Cain 1888–1970 m. Curtis (Rosamond) Kay 1881–1970
    1. 1. Margaret (Irene "Maggie") Kay 1907–1993
    2. 2. William (Rosemond) Kay 1909–1976 m. Velma 1912–
    3. 3. Annie (Pearl) Kay 1911–1976 m. Coy (Orville) Rozelle 1910–1998
      1. 1. Kenneth (Raymond) Rozelle 1937–1958
      2. 2. Margaret (Maxine) Rozelle 1932–2009 m. George (Carlyle) Rodgers 1931–2011
    4. 4. Victor (Bruce) Kay 1915–1987 m. Maudie (Marie) Edgar 1916–1994
      1. 1. Victor (Wayne) Kay 1935–2001 m. Virginia (Ellen) Taylor
      2. 2. Russell (Bruce) Kay 1936–2006
      3. 3. Jerry (Ray) Kay 1938–1995
      4. 4. Shirley (Marie) Kay 1939–2020 m. Felix (H. Hooks) Jr. 1940–1993
      5. 5. Gloria (Nell) Kay 1944–1992
    5. 5. Eleanor (Lee) Kay 1919–2014
    6. 6. Flora (Evelyn) Kay 1924–2011
    7. 7. Mary (Ruth) Kay 1929–1983
  7. 7. Claud Cain 1892–1900
  8. 8. Maud Cain 1892–1892
  9. 9. Earnest Cain 1895–1895
  10. 10. Laura (Evaline) Cain 1896–1942 m. John (Ezra) Blake 1887–1964
    1. 1. Beatrice (Mauda) Blake 1914–1997 m. Eddie (Lee) Johnson 1908–1962
      1. 1. Verdell (Edward) Johnson 1930–2002
      2. 2. Melba (Joann) Johnson 1933–1988
    2. 2. John (Ezra Jr.) Blake 1917–1988 m. Dorothy (Arline) Parsons 1921–1968
    3. 3. Mavis (Nathalie) Blake 1921–2014 m. Lafayette (Green) Kestler 1911–1986
    4. 4. Betty (Lefreda) Blake 1932–2008 m. James (Dale L.) Kestler 1932–1974
      1. 1. Jesse (Lynn) Kestler 1950–1970
  11. 11. Cleo (Belle) Cain 1899–1984 m. Benton (Lee) Wallen 1892–1965
    1. 1. Opal (O'Dene) Wallen 1918–1920
    2. 2. Edwin ((Eddie) Ray) Wallen 1919–1986
    3. 3. Amy (Ruth) Wallen 1925–1997 m. Samuel Leedham 1921–1989
  12. 12. Opal (Irene) Cain 1901–1987 m. Thomas (Daniel McKinney) Sr. 1896–1964
    1. 1. Thomas (Daniel "Tommy Dan" McKinney) Jr. 1925–2003 m. Erma Ault 1926–
    2. 2. Collin (George) McKinney 1943–2011

William Cain's Timeline

12 Records

1852
15 Oct 1852
Birth of William Handy Pickens Cain in Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
1852
15 Oct 1852
Birth of William Handy Pickens Cain in Oconee, South Carolina, United States
Oconee, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 8
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Regiment 2, Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Regiment 2, Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 18
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
William Handy Pickens Cain resided here in Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas, USA
1929
5 Mar 1929
Age 77
Death of William Handy Pickens Cain in Dennison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Dennison, Grayson, Texas, USA
1929
5 Mar 1929
Age 77
Death of William Handy Pickens Cain in Wylie, Collin, Texas, USA (OR Denison, Grayson, TX)
Wylie, Collin, Texas, USA (OR Denison, Grayson, TX)
1929
7 Mar 1929
Age 77
Burial of William Handy Pickens Cain in fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1852
    Event Place: Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T625_1809; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 95
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 397A; Enumeration District: 072
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1505; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 553004
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1225; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 805225
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375553
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1852
    Event Place: Oconee, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1225; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 805225

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Regiment 2, Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1225; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 805225

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1225; Page: 104; Family History Library Film: 805225

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1505; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 553004

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 397A; Enumeration District: 072

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1241640

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Collin, Texas; Roll: T624_1540; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375553

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denison Ward 5, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T625_1809; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Dennison, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Wylie, Collin, Texas, USA (OR Denison, Grayson, TX)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1929
    Event Place: fairview cemetary, Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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