YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Arthur (John) Rains 1870–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1870

Birth Location: Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 13 Jul 1939

Death Location: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA

Father: John Raines

Mother: Elizabeth Foster

Spouse(s): Helen Hamrick

Children(s): Nellie Raines, Lydia Raines, Bertie Raines

In 1870, William Arthur (John) Rains entered the world in Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA, born to John Branson Ahasuel Raines And Elizabeth Foster. In 1870, William Arthur (John) Rains resided in Dudley, Henry, Indiana, United States. In 1880, William Arthur (John) Rains resided in Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana, United States. William Arthur (John) Rains married Helen Hamrick, and had children including Bertie Beatrice William Raines, Lydia C William Raines, Nellie Mae William Raines. William Arthur (John) Rains passed away in 1939 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for William Rains
WR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1870, William Arthur (John) Rains entered the world in Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA, born to John Branson Ahasuel Raines And Elizabeth Foster.
  • In 1870, William Arthur (John) Rains resided in Dudley, Henry, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1880, William Arthur (John) Rains resided in Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana, United States.
  • William Arthur (John) Rains married Helen Hamrick, and had children including Bertie Beatrice William Raines, Lydia C William Raines, Nellie Mae William Raines.
  • William Arthur (John) Rains passed away in 1939 in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rains's Ancestors

Self
William Rains
1870–1939
Birth Place: Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA
Parents
John Branson (Ahasuel) Raines
1836–1924
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Elizabeth Foster
1845–1885
Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Ahasuel ("Zail") Rains
1817–1879
Milton, Wayne, Indiana, USA
Mariam (Toms "Mary" (James)) Elliott
1817–1869
Perquimans, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Elliott
1781–1831
Sarah Toms
1786–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Rains's Descendants

1.
WR
William (Arthur (John)) Rains (20 Dec 1870–13 Jul 1939) m. Helen Hamrick (19 Apr 1879–23 Sep 1927)
  1. 1. Nellie (Mae (William)) Raines 1897–1982
  2. 2. Lydia (C. (William)) Raines 1900–1974 m. Arthur (L) Daggs 1887–1970
    1. 1. Thelma (D. (Arthur)) Daggs 1922–1999
    2. 2. Maxine (G. (Arthur)) Daggs 1920–
    3. 3. Darlene (B. (Arthur)) Daggs 1924–1983
  3. 3. Bertie (Beatrice (William)) Raines 1904–1979

William Rains's Timeline

6 Records

1870
20 Dec 1870
Birth of William Arthur (John) Rains in Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA
Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
William Arthur (John) Rains resided here in Dudley, Henry, Indiana, United States
Dudley, Henry, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 10
William Arthur (John) Rains resided here in Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana, United States
Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana, United States
1899
1899
Age 29
William Arthur (John) Rains was married
None
1900
1900
Age 30
William Arthur (John) Rains resided here in Luray & Wyaconda villages, Clark, Missouri
Luray & Wyaconda villages, Clark, Missouri
1939
13 Jul 1939
Age 69
Death of William Arthur (John) Rains in Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1870
    Event Place: Anderson, Rush, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 293; Family History Film: 1254293; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0151.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dudley, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyaconda, Clark, Missouri; Roll: T623_848; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 32.
    [4] Missouri, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1899
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyaconda, Clark, Missouri; Roll: T623_848; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 32.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dudley, Henry, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dudley, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pipe Creek, Madison, Indiana; Roll: 293; Family History Film: 1254293; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0151.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Luray & Wyaconda villages, Clark, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wyaconda, Clark, Missouri; Roll: T623_848; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 32.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1939
    Event Place: Keokuk, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE