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William G. Cain 1853–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1853

Birth Location: Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 8 Aug 1923

Death Location: Oakway, SC

Father: Moses Cain

Mother: Lydia Hardin

Spouse(s): Martha Putnam

Children(s): Miles Cain, Henry Cain, Leila Cain, Charlie Cain

In 1853, William G. Cain entered the world in Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, born to Moses W Cain And Lydia Hardin. In 1860, William G. Cain resided in Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. In 1870, William G. Cain resided in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA. William G. Cain married Martha Putnam, and had children including Charlie Legion Cain, Henry G Cain, Leila Louisa Cain, Miles Walker Cain. William G. Cain passed away in 1923 in Oakway, SC.

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Biography

  • In 1853, William G. Cain entered the world in Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States, born to Moses W Cain And Lydia Hardin.
  • In 1860, William G. Cain resided in Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, William G. Cain resided in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA.
  • William G. Cain married Martha Putnam, and had children including Charlie Legion Cain, Henry G Cain, Leila Louisa Cain, Miles Walker Cain.
  • William G. Cain passed away in 1923 in Oakway, SC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Cain
1830–1915
Birth Location: Pickens Dist, SC
MC
Lydia Hardin
1820–1883
Birth Location: South Carolina
LH

Spouses(s)

Martha Putnam
1853–1925
Birth Location: Georgia
MP

Children(s)

Miles Cain
1872–1925
Birth Location: Oconee Co, SC
MC
Henry Cain
1875–1919
Birth Location: Oconee Co, SC
HC
Leila Cain
1880–1958
Birth Location: Oconee Co, SC
LC
Charlie Cain
1887–1948
Birth Location: Oconee Co, SC
CC

William Cain's Ancestors

Self
William Cain
1853–1923
Birth Place: Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Moses W Cain
1830–1915
Pickens Dist, SC
Lydia Hardin
1820–1883
South Carolina
Grandparents
William Cain
1795–1862
Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Pauline "Polly") Mason
1805–1883
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Cain
1760–1811
Martha Jefferson
1765–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Cain
1751–1828
Hannah STANFIELD
1741–1800
John Jefferson
1750–1800
Lucy Andrews
1752–1816

William Cain's Descendants

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William (G.) Cain (Apr 1853–8 Aug 1923) m. Martha Putnam (Jul 1853–1925)
  1. 1. Miles (Walker) Cain 1872–1925 m. Callie Smith 1874–
    1. 1. Iva (G) Cain 1897–
  2. 2. Henry (G) Cain 1875–1919 m. Fannie Williams 1880–
    1. 1. George Cain 1902–
  3. 3. Leila (Louisa) Cain 1880–1958 m. Thomas (Terrill) Yarborough 1875–1937
    1. 1. Thelma (Teresa) Yarborough 1896–1963 m. Arthur Burdette 1896–1982
    2. 2. Hoyt (Henry) Yarborough 1899–1931 m. Eunice Gray 1899–1930
      1. 1. Gladys Yarborough 1918–
      2. 2. Charles (T.) Yarborough 1920–1999
      3. 3. Carrell Yarborough 1922–
      4. 4. Lillie (R.) Yarborough 1924–
    3. 3. William (Winfred) Yarborough 1903–1932
    4. 4. Ruby (Reese) Yarborough 1905–1977
    5. 5. Cecil (Charlie) Yarborough 1907–1992 m. Emma Tippett 1906–1982
    6. 6. Nellie (Mae) Yarborough 1909–1995 m. James (Thomas) Bibb 1907–1968
      1. 1. Sarah (Lois) Bibb 1933–1974 m. Julian (Ray) Mauldin 1932–1983
      2. 2. Jerry (Lee) Bibb 1942–1998
      3. 3. Donald (Joe) Bibb 1947–1953
    7. 7. James (Thomas) Yarborough 1912–1991
    8. 8. Carl (Manning) Yarborough 1916–1968
    9. 9. Darwin Yarborough 1917–1919
    10. 10. Russell (Walker) Yarborough 1921–1967
  4. 4. Charlie (Legion) Cain 1887–1948 m. Lila (Agnes) Mize 1893–1932
    1. 1. Oriss (Claudine) Cain 1913–1992 m. George (W.) Herring 1910–1985
    2. 2. Vardmon Cain 1915–1916
    3. 3. Melvin (Charlie) Cain 1919–1991 m. Vera (Louise) Rogers 1925–2012
      1. 1. O'Dell (Winfred) Cain 1946–2004
      2. 2. Melvin (Earl) Cain 1948–1997 m. Linda (Ann) Cobb 1950–2007
    4. 4. Marguerite (Nellie) Cain 1925–

William Cain's Timeline

8 Records

1853
Apr 1853
Birth of William G. Cain in Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 7
William G. Cain resided here in Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
William G. Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
William G. Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
William G. Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
William G. Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
William G. Cain resided here in Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1923
8 Aug 1923
Age 70
Death of William G. Cain in Oakway, SC
Oakway, SC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1853
    Event Place: Oakway, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Page: 313B; Enumeration District: 121
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1505; Page: 19A; Family History Library Film: 553004
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241537
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Regiment 2, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1225; Page: 105; Family History Library Film: 805225
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1469; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1375482

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 105; Family History Library Film: 805225

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: 1236; Page: 313B; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241537

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1469; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1375482

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Oconee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1706; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Oakway, SC
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