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William Clarence Gaines 1910–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Jul 1910

Birth Location: Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Death Date: 1975

Death Location: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America

Father: William Gaines

Mother: Stella Saffer

Spouse(s): Dorothy Shuck

Children(s): Charlotte Gaines

The story of William Clarence Gaines began in 1910 in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America. In 1920, William Clarence Gaines resided in North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma, United States. In 1930, William Clarence Gaines resided in Tipton, Tulare, California, USA. William Clarence Gaines married Dorothy Fay Shuck, and had children including Arden Houk, Barbara E Gaines, Charlotte Ann Gaines, Clydie Sue Gilbert, Judy Harper. William Clarence Gaines passed away in 1975 in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Clarence Gaines began in 1910 in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America.
  • In 1920, William Clarence Gaines resided in North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma, United States.
  • In 1930, William Clarence Gaines resided in Tipton, Tulare, California, USA.
  • William Clarence Gaines married Dorothy Fay Shuck, and had children including Arden Houk, Barbara E Gaines, Charlotte Ann Gaines, Clydie Sue Gilbert, Judy Harper.
  • William Clarence Gaines passed away in 1975 in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gaines's Ancestors

Self
William Gaines
1910–1975
Birth Place: Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Parents
William Erbith Gaines
1875–1947
Missouri
Stella (Jane) Saffer
1886–1947
Harrison, Boone, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
James Gaines
1851–1934
Osage, Carroll, Arkansas, United States
Harriett Brown
1848–1926
Barry, Missouri, USA
William (Ellsworth) Saffer
1861–1926
Le Cine, Illinois, USA
Mary (Jane) Wills
1870–1941
Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Gaines
1826–1880
Martha Qualls
1829–1880
Jesse Brown
1819–1869
Martha Todd
1818–1852
John Saffer
1839–1864
Martha Barnes
1836–1906
Richard Wills
1848–
Sarah McDaniel
1848–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gaines
1796–1873
Matilda Scott
1801–1881
James Qualls
1806–1875
Elizabeth Snow
1814–1879
William Brown
1783–1873
Stacey Grason
1785–1844
Adam Todd
1790–1866
Elizabeth Parker
1790–1869
William Saffer
1816–1888
Catharine Fox
1819–1898
William Barnes
1809–1860
Anna Row
1811–1880
James McDaniel
1820–
Martha Preston
1824–1860

William Gaines's Descendants

1.
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William (Clarence) Gaines (09 Jul 1910–1975) m. Dorothy (Fay) Shuck (01 Nov 1914–1970)
  1. 1. Charlotte (Ann) Gaines 1939–2009 m. Francis (Robert) Deupree 1934–2008 m. Harold (Edward) Smith 1935–1997

William Gaines's Timeline

10 Records

1910
09 Jul 1910
Birth of William Clarence Gaines in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 10
William Clarence Gaines resided here in North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma, United States
North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma, United States
1930
1930
Age 20
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Tipton, Tulare, California, USA
Tipton, Tulare, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Same Place
Same Place
1938
1938
Age 28
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Emporia, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Kansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 30
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Jackson Township, Lyon, Kansas, United States
Jackson Township, Lyon, Kansas, United States
1950
1950
Age 40
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 41
William Clarence Gaines resided here in Kansas
Kansas
1975
29 Nov 1975
Age 65
Death of William Clarence Gaines in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
1975
1975
Age 65
Burial of William Clarence Gaines in Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America
Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jul 1910
    Event Place: Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 130
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56-32
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1469; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 118
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tipton, Tulare, California; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 2339961
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tohee, Lincoln, Oklahoma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341645
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Emporia Gazette; Publication Date: 30 Oct 1975; Publication Place: Emporia, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.037547134,0.25128058,0.299
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Wichita, Lincoln, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1469; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tipton, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tipton, Tulare, California; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 2339961
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tohee, Lincoln, Oklahoma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2341645

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same Place
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Emporia, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Description
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Lyon, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Lyon, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01242; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 56-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 313 Market St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Emporia Gazette; Publication Date: 30 Oct 1975; Publication Place: Emporia, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.037547134,0.25128058,0.299

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Kansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 130

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1975
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Emporia Gazette; Publication Date: 30 Oct 1975; Publication Place: Emporia, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.037547134,0.25128058,0.299
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1975
    Event Place: Emporia, Lyon, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Emporia Gazette; Publication Date: 30 Oct 1975; Publication Place: Emporia, Kansas, United States of America; ,0.037547134,0.25128058,0.299
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index

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