Have read a posting on list of John who fought Rev War, continental line and moved to Davidson Co, TN ca 1782 and died there in 1834. Does anyone know more about this line? Was he from Randolph Co, NC ? Does anyone have children for him? Renea Burkholder grburk@midsouth.net TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

I have a copy of the will of Mary Rains and it has also been posted to this list. The will was written in 1846 and probated in 1847. If this is the same Mary of the 1790 census, where was she in 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, and 1840? Is this the same? If not, does anyone have any idea who the Mary of the 1846 will is? Renea Burkholder grburk@midsouth.net TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

Is there any information on Orvale O. Rains who was married to Alma, born in 1901, died in 1970 in Arkansas City, Kansas? I believe he had a brother named Ralph. He had a son named Raymond O. and other children. Thanks, Douglas A. Rains Ponca City, OK rains@fri.org

A note from Jan a few days back gave descendants of James Jackson Rains. He had a daughter Sarah b 1805 who married George Washington Rains born 1806 in Randolph Co, NC and married in 1824 in Perry Co, TN. George died in 1855 in Warren Co, TN. Father of George was Asahel Rains. 1. Did the family of James J. Rains live in Perry Co ca 1824 - what is your evidence? 2. Did George live with his father Asahel in Perry Co ca 1824 - what is your evidence? 3. Any idea when George and Sarah moved to Warren co? Renea Burkholder grburk@midsouth.net TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

Wading through all my Rains "bits and pieces" and trying to put together. I have a copy of the original will of Ishmael Rains. He lists son John - George and Ambrose "when they come of age" - wife Sarah. He also makes the statement "all the children", does that imply unnamed? Executors are brother Laurence and son George ( an executor, but "not of age"? ) Dated 17 Dec 1790 witnesses: Robert Reins, Laurence Raines, and George Raines proved in court June 1791 1. Ishmael is still alive in 1790, but I did not see him on index listing. Is he there and I missed, really on census and got overlooked for index, or truly not on census? 2. 1790 Randolph Co, NC Hillsborough District lists a George and a John. Are these the children of Ishmael ? Did not find Ambrose, anyone know where he was? 3. Laurance is also on same 1790, brother of Ishmael? 4. Were these 3 the only children of Ishmael? Renea Burkholder grburk@midsouth.net TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

Does any one know anything about this Mary? Was she the one on 1790 Cenus? Some have said she is the mother of Anthony!! Doubt that. Mary Rains Will Randolph Co. Will Bk. 8 Page 367 North Carolina I Mary Rains of the County of Randolph and State of North Carolina being of sound mind and memory but considering the uncertainity of my earthly existance, do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say First I command my soul to God, who gave it, and my body to the grave. It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid and all the remainder of my estate I give and bequeath in manner and form following (viz) I give and bequeath to my daugther Elizabeth Rains and my daugther Polly Rains one slave girl named Martitia Jane I give and bequeath to my daugther Elizabeth Rains two pots, two ovens, and two bedstead I give and bequeath to my daugther Polly Rains , two pots, two ovens and two bedstead I also give and bequeath to said Daugther Elizabeth and Polly to divide equally between them the said Elizabeth and Polly one bed and Furniture and all wearing clothes and all household and kitchen furniture and all othert goods and chattels belonging to me, which I may have omitted to name in foregoing , part of this will I appoint my friend Jacob Craven Executor to this my last will & testament Signed sealed & delivered in presence of this the 27th day of November A.D. 1846 Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us T.A. Futral Ira N. David her Mary X Rains (seal) Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions February Term 1847.

Hi Vergil, My message should have read "Hi, new cousin". Sorry about that. Geneva

I have also needed to know the children of Ignatius and of his brother Ambrose. If you find them, please let me know. I would appreciate it very much. Vergil Raines Baxter60@aol.com

Hi Vergil, cew cousin. Geneva ----- Original Message ----- From: <baxter60@aol.com> To: <RAINS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:36 PM Subject: [RAINS] Cousins > Liz and Geneva, looks like I have two more identified cousins however distant > Ha! Vergil Raines > > > > > ==== RAINS Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

Liz and Geneva, looks like I have two more identified cousins however distant Ha! Vergil Raines

>From the above book the following is found. Maybe it might be of interest to some one. (1) John Rains 400acres Sept.18,1735. In forks of Rappahanock River and Westwood of Sherrando River. (2) Thomas Raines acres unknown for Southside Blackwater in 1702. (3) Wm. Raines 600acres 21Sept.1702 for Southside Blackwater. From " Colonial Caroline - A History of Caroline County,VA." (1) Robert Rains - A carpenter Apprentice in 1736-His Master Edmound Graves. (2) Robert Rains 1741 listed under Joiners & Carpenters- Artisans in 1741.(3) Henry Rains had indentured servants in 1732 and 1749. (4) Henry Rains Constable 1732. (5) Henry Rains illw/smallpox 1778( yes that is the date given). From the 1st source it is also given Wm. Raines 300acres Pr. Geo. County 1704. From " Caroline County Order Book 1755-1758" Isml. Rains On the motion of Isml. Rains, it's ordered his tithables be added to the list.( Is this the Ishmael Rains of Randolph County, NC ? ) >From " The Granville District of North Carolina 1748-1763" Robt. Raines witness to Johnston County deeds 21July1761, 13Jan.1761, 29April1761, and 21July1760. Also John Rains surveyed some land 1Dec.1760. Also Robt. and Henry Rains witnessed a land sale in Johnston County 21July1761.( Here we have Henry, Robert and John. I assume that this is Henry Esq of Johnston County and perhaps Robert and John of Randolph County--any comments? ) Well time to hit the hay. Vergil Raines Baxter60@aol.com

Hello Mabrey, I have looked at the Caroline Co. Rainses pretty closely and have found no other Ignatius Rainses there or elsewhere in this era, other than the one in Amherst County. So I agree that it is highly probable that they are the same person. I think it is better to continue to make this identification in terms of probabilities for the time being. I agree that Nanny Rains, Ann Rains would both appear to be the same person as and Nancy Rains who gave consent for Olivia's marriage especially since Olivia (Rains) Gatewood named a son Ignatius Rains Gatewood. However, does the mother giving consent suggest to you that the father may have already been dead and that the Ignatius Rains and wife Ann selling land in Amherst County in 1790 and the Ignatius of Georgia in 1795 may have been Ignatius Rains, Jr.? Thanks, Cleve

In a message dated 6/5/2001 5:05:19 AM Central Daylight Time, RAINS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I did see the mention of Henry Sr's will in the Rains archives. Do you know who Ignatius married? Her name was Ann or Nancy from Amherst Co deeds. Who were his children - I only have Olivia who married 1786 Henry Gatewood. (She named a son Ignatius Rains Gatewood.) >> Hello Mabry, Would you tell us how you identify Ignatius Rains of Caroline Co., son of Henry, who still acquiring land in Caroline Co. in 1768 as the same Ignatius Rains who first appears in Amherst Co. in 1776? Would you mind telling us how do you identify Olivia Raines as the daughter of Ignatius? Thanks, Cleve Weathers

Olivia Rains married Amherst Co 1786 Henry Gatewood, Nancy Rains gave permission. They named a son Ignatius Rains Gatewood. In Amherst Co tax lists the only Rains during that period was Ignatius Rains. From Amherst deeds Ignatius had a wife Nannie/Ann. All that is sufficient that Ignatius is probably Olivia's father. Is this the same Ignatius from Caroline Co? I would think probably. The name is not at all common. I have not yet gone through Caroline records to see what and when, to see if there are overlaps or multiples, but with an unusual name like that one, I would place the probability high, though be open to the possiblilty multiple ones. If his name had been Henry of John, I would say who knows. Mabry Benson

I did see the mention of Henry Sr's will in the Rains archives. Do you know who Ignatius married? Her name was Ann or Nancy from Amherst Co deeds. Who were his children - I only have Olivia who married 1786 Henry Gatewood. (She named a son Ignatius Rains Gatewood.) Who the rest of his children were? Did he leave a will in Georgia? I would be glad for basically anything, as I have not had a chance to really look for info since I decided that he most likely is her father. I only tracked him on Amherst Co tax lists 1783-91. But no other Rains in the county. Then I ran out of time. Thank you for any help. Mabry Benson

Mabry, Ignatius was the son of Henry Rains, the Planter, of Caroline County, Virgina. What type of info do you need? Example he had three brothers John, Ambrose, and Henry(Jr). Vergil Raines Baxter60@aol.com

melba, am i in the system? suzanne rains kelly savannah,georgia

Hi everyone, I am looking for anyone with connections to John Rains and Agnes Caroline Hall, married in Sydney in 1843. Most of their children and their families are now in Queensland. Would love to hear from anyone with Rains connections in Australia. Ronnie _____________________________________________________________________________ http://messenger.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Messenger - Voice chat, mail alerts, stock quotes and favourite news and lots more!

The following list shows -- to the best of my current understanding -- the children of James and Elizabeth Jackson Rains. Some believe there were ten of them but no descendant seems to know all the names. My particular problems relates to my gggggrandmother Martha Rains Price. There are records showing both Martha and Polly married to a Richard Price. Were there two sisters, Martha and Polly who married the same man or perhaps two men with the same name? OR were they one and the same, that is, Martha Rains called Polly? Hope someone can shed light on this question. As always with the genealogy I dig out, this is a work in progress, so don't repost it without asking me first. You may be propagating errors! 2. JAMES JACKSON RAINS: b 8/23/1775 Randolph CO NC; d 1/22/1841 (said to be a preacher) - probably buried near Oak Grove, Warren Co TN where he preached +ELIZABETH JACKSON: d abt 1856 Warren Co TN - probably buried near Oak Grove, Warren Co TN 3. Sarah Rains: 5/18/1805 NC; d 9/20/1871, Warren Co TN +George Washington Rains b 12.6/1802/1806, Randolph Co NC (son of Levinia Duncan and Asahel Rains, Larkin's brother )(1st husband of Sarah Rains); m 1/8/1824, Perry Co. TN; d 1/4/1855, French Cemetery, Warren Co TN 4. Uncey Eliza Rains, b 3/1/1825, Warren Co TN; d 4/14/1916, Summitville, Warren Co TN + Greenville Fletcher: b 3/11/1824;m9/24/1843 4. John Gibson Rains: b 1/22/1827; d 1/1/1905 + Leta ? 5. Isleta Rains Callaghan: b 12/13/1887; d 1/31/1920, Marshall, Harrison Co TX, buried Greenwood Cemetery + Bryan Callaghan: m 7/13/1910 (Son of Mayor of San Antonio) 6. Bryan Callaghan, b 1911; d 4/25/1913 6. daughter, b 1915 4. Tennessee Charity Rains: b 3/25/1832, Warren Co TN; buried Bascom Cemetery, Warren Co TN 4. Dillard G. Rains: b 1829; d 1829 4. G. C. Rains: b 1832 4. George Perry Rains: b 11/4/1834, Warren Co TN; d 12/18/1886, Warren Co TN 4. William Harrison Rains: b 1/3/1838 TN, d 1863, buried near Rome GA 4. Sarah Virginia. Rains, b 2/71841 TN, d 1863, buried Fountain Grove Cemetery Coffee Co TN 4. America Elizabeth Rains, b. 4/6/1843, TN; buried Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co TX + Reuben McHenry Herndon: 4. Major Mercer Rains: b 7/191847 TN; d 1935; buried Green wood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co TX + Nancy Texas Arnett: 5. George Perry Rains:, b 1872, Marshall, Harrison Co TX; d 1955 (physician and soldier, monument in Greenwood Cemetery with Texas Historical Commissionqv marker)) 4. Mary Ann "Sis" Rains: b. 11/1/1849 TN: +Meredith Norton (2nd husband of Sarah Rains) 3. Thomas Rains: abt 1807 NC; 3. Elizabeth Rains: b 4/3/1812, Warren Co TN; d 9/15/1879, LA; buried in the (New) Jerusalem Cemetery, near Many, La. +George W. Small, (an early sheriff in Natchitoches Parish LA) 3. MARTHA "POLLY?" RAINS: b 10/27/1814, Warren Co TN; d 2/8/1879, TX; buried Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co. TX +RICHARD C. PRICE: : b 1804 or 1810 (census dates differ), Russell Co VA; d 2/14/1900; Sabine Parish, LA; buried Marshall (Harrison) Co) TX, Greenwood Cemetery in a newly marked grave next to Martha. 4. SARAH ELIZABETH PRICE: b 2/8/1844 (says 1845 on headstone) TX; d 9/26/1927; Gums Springs; buried at Gum Springs Cemetery, Harrison Co TX +William T. Terry: b abt 1835, KY; d abt 1878, Camp Co TX or MO 5. Martha Jerusha (Mattie) Terry +Joe Cope 5. John Terry: b 8/1859, Granby, Newton Co MO; d 7/6/1929, Longview, Gregg Co TX + Rose? (1st wife of John Terry) 3. Issac Rains: b 10/15/1817, Warren Co TN; d 1/8/1878; Sabine Parish LA +Salina Sarah Barr: b abt 1825, TX, d 1878 4. James K. P. Rains: b abt 1844, LA 4. Alanson Rains, b. abt 1846, LA 4. Mahala E. Rains: b abt 1848, LA 4. Sarah A Rains: b abt 1851, LA 4. Mahala Bell Rains: b 2/8/1852 LA; d 6/14/1918 +George D Rains, bur Marthaville Cemetery, 3. George Washington Rains: b 1823, Warren Co TN; d 2/10/1883, Marshall, Harrison Co TX +Mildred Arnett 4. George Washington Rains Jr. 3. John (J. J.) Rains: b 10/22/1825. Warren Co TN; d 3/21/1894, Natchitoches Parish LA +Martha Ann Whitlock. (after whom Marthaville is named): m 1/22/1841 3. Robert Rains (inherited old home place from his parents): b 1828, Warren Co TN, d 1862, Warren CO TN (living with R. C. and Martha Price in Newton Co MO census report, 1860)

Looking for ancestry, family, others researching , or any info on: Ignatius Rains, who lived in Amherst Co Virginia ca 1780-1795, then moved to Greene or Wilkes Co, Georgia. Mabry Benson 62 Eureka Ave, Kensington, California 94707-1111