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Wilson Elkins Gaines 1808–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1808

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 14 SEP 1876

Death Location: Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States

Father: William Gaines

Mother: Sarah Elkins

Spouse(s): Celeste Evans

Children(s): William Gaines, Hiram Gaines, Samuel Gaines, Joshua Gaines, Martha Gaines

In 1808, Wilson Elkins Gaines entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to William B Gaines And Sarah Elkins. In 1840, Wilson Elkins Gaines resided in East of Escambia River, Escambia, Florida Territor. In 1860, Wilson Elkins Gaines resided in Livingston, Louisiana, USA. Wilson Elkins Gaines married Celeste Ann Evans, and had children including Hiram A Gaines, Joshua Elkins Gaines, Martha Florence Gaines, Samuel Gaines, William J Gaines. Wilson Elkins Gaines passed away in 1876 in Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Wilson Elkins Gaines entered the world in Georgia, United States, born to William B Gaines And Sarah Elkins.
  • In 1840, Wilson Elkins Gaines resided in East of Escambia River, Escambia, Florida Territor.
  • In 1860, Wilson Elkins Gaines resided in Livingston, Louisiana, USA.
  • Wilson Elkins Gaines married Celeste Ann Evans, and had children including Hiram A Gaines, Joshua Elkins Gaines, Martha Florence Gaines, Samuel Gaines, William J Gaines.
  • Wilson Elkins Gaines passed away in 1876 in Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States.

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Wilson Gaines's Ancestors

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Wilson Gaines
1808–1876
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
William B Gaines
1780–1840
Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Elkins
1782–1850
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilson Gaines's Descendants

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Wilson (Elkins) Gaines (1808–14 SEP 1876) m. Celeste (Ann) Evans (1 AUG 1830–23 MAY 1902)
  1. 1. William (J) Gaines 1842–1919 m. Lucinda (Josephine) Sticker 1856–1940
    1. 1. Daniel Gaines 1903–1973 m. Hazel (Maria) Broullette 1905–1996
      1. 1. Carl Gaines 1927–2004 m. Mary (Melba) Seyer 1921–2008
    2. 2. James (C) Gaines 1894–1958
    3. 3. Irene (C) Gaines 1887–1960
    4. 4. Walter (Venor) Gaines 1886–1959
    5. 5. Thomas (Monroe) Gaines 1885–1919
    6. 6. Iva (J) Gaines 1898–
    7. 7. William (Warren) Gaines 1884–1954
    8. 8. Tua (A) Gaines 1906–1951
    9. 9. John Gaines 1882–1945
    10. 10. William (Nicholas) Gaines 1880–
  2. 2. Hiram (A) Gaines 1859–1931
  3. 3. Samuel Gaines 1862–
  4. 4. Joshua (Elkins) Gaines 1857–1934
  5. 5. Martha (Florence) Gaines 1856–1928

Wilson Gaines's Timeline

5 Records

1808
1808
Birth of Wilson Elkins Gaines in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 32
Wilson Elkins Gaines resided here in East of Escambia River, Escambia, Florida Territory, USA
East of Escambia River, Escambia, Florida Territory, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
Wilson Elkins Gaines resided here in Livingston, Louisiana, USA
Livingston, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 62
Wilson Elkins Gaines resided here in Ward 1, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Ward 1, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1876
14 SEP 1876
Age 68
Death of Wilson Elkins Gaines in Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States
Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: East of Escambia River, Escambia, Florida Territory, USA
    Record Source: <I>Daniel Todd Family Tree<i> (N.p.: n.p., n.d.)., Wilson Elkins Gaines

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Livingston, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: <I>Daniel Todd Family Tree<i> (N.p.: n.p., n.d.)., Wilson Elkins Gaines

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 1, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: <I>Daniel Todd Family Tree<i> (N.p.: n.p., n.d.)., Wilson Elkins Gaines

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 SEP 1876
    Event Place: Saint Tammany, St. Tammany, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: <I>KirklandBottomsGainesHeberling Family Tree</i> (N.p.: n.p., n.d.)., Wilson Elkins Gaines

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