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William Preston Rains 1881–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1881

Birth Location: Bell, Kentucky

Death Date: 12 Apr 1933

Death Location: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Charlie Raines

Mother: Sarah Parton

Spouse(s): Lucy Rains

Children(s): Hazel Rains, Martha Rains, Sarah Rains, Mary Rains, Jennie Raines, Virginia Rains, Nellie Rains, Cora Rains, Sarah Rains, Mary Rains, Nellie Rains

In 1881, William Preston Rains entered the world in Bell, Kentucky, born to Charlie Raines And Sarah Parton. In 1900, William Preston Rains resided in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA. In 1917, William Preston Rains resided in Bell, Kentucky. William Preston Rains married Lucy Rains, and had children including Bonnie Rains, Cora Lee Rains, Hazel Charlene Rains, Jennie Raines, Martha Rains, Mary Marie Rains, Mary Rains, Nellie Rains, Sarah Ethel Rains, Sarah Rains, Virginia Rose Rains. William Preston Rains passed away in 1933 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William Preston Rains entered the world in Bell, Kentucky, born to Charlie Raines And Sarah Parton.
  • In 1900, William Preston Rains resided in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1917, William Preston Rains resided in Bell, Kentucky.
  • William Preston Rains married Lucy Rains, and had children including Bonnie Rains, Cora Lee Rains, Hazel Charlene Rains, Jennie Raines, Martha Rains, Mary Marie Rains, Mary Rains, Nellie Rains, Sarah Ethel Rains, Sarah Rains, Virginia Rose Rains.
  • William Preston Rains passed away in 1933 in Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Rains's Ancestors

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William Rains
1881–1933
Birth Place: Bell, Kentucky
Parents
Charlie Raines
1855–1923
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Sarah Parton
1856–1925
Hancock, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Ballinger Rains
1805–1859
Knox Co Kentucky
Margaret ("Peggy") Marsee
1807–1856
Knox Co Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Henry Rains
1767–1838
Patry Rains
1772–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rains
1742–1772
Mary Ingram
1745–1819
William Sr
1752–1822
Mary Mills
1754–1755

William Rains's Descendants

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William (Preston) Rains (12 Jun 1881–12 Apr 1933) m. Lucy Rains (15 Dec 1888–5 Dec 1973)
  1. 1. Hazel (Charlene) Rains 1931–2012
  2. 2. Martha Rains 1914–2003
  3. 3. Sarah Rains 1916–
  4. 4. Mary Rains 1918–
  5. 5. Jennie Raines 1920–
  6. 6. Virginia (Rose) Rains 1919–1965
  7. 7. Nellie Rains 1922–
  8. 8. Cora (Lee) Rains 1925–2005
  9. 9. Sarah (Ethel) Rains 1915–1996
  10. 10. Mary (Marie) Rains 1917–1997
  11. 11. Nellie Rains 1922–1991

William Rains's Timeline

6 Records

1881
12 Jun 1881
Birth of William Preston Rains in Bell, Kentucky
Bell, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 19
William Preston Rains resided here in Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
William Preston Rains resided here in Bell, Kentucky
Bell, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 39
William Preston Rains resided here in Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
William Preston Rains resided here in District 4, Bell, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1933
12 Apr 1933
Age 52
Death of William Preston Rains in Bell, Kentucky, USA
Bell, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 588
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 733; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 398.0; FHL microfilm: 2340468
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Bell; Roll: 1643937
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240508
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middlesboro, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1240508

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Bell; Roll: 1643937

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middlesborough, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 588

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 733; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 398.0; FHL microfilm: 2340468

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1933
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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