STEPHENS RAINS FROM VIRGINIA.
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The Anderson, Campbell, Scott County Tennessee
RAINS families can trace their linage back to STEPHEN RAINS from VA.
Stephen had two brothers who also came into Tennessee, namely; John(b/1773)
and Joel(b/1785).
Stephen Rains settled in Wayne County Kentucky where he married his 2nd
wife namely; Margaret Chasteen, on March 14, 1812; And 3rd wife Mary
Dabney, on Feb 23,1840. Stephens 1st wife is unknown.
MARGARET CHASTEEN was d/o Jesse Chasteen and Elizabeth ANDERSON WADE
CHASTEEN(widow). Elizabeth ANDERSON was a sister to Keziah ANDERSON COCKE(widow),
who was the wife of John Rains.
Joel RAINS later settled in Cocke Co., MO,
Joel owned several thousand acres of land, and was wealthy.
John RAINS 1st md Keziah ANDERSON COCKE, and later settled around Davidson
County, MO. John was a lawyer and also a soldier in Nashville. John had a son
killed in the civil war. named General James Edward Rains.
Generation No. 1
Most of the RAINS generation of Campbell County Tennessee, say they are of
indian descent, where they base their information from is unknown.
In the late 1700's a large tribe of Cherokee Indians lived in Wayne County, KY.,
on the Little South Fork River; Evidently the RAINS generation are related to them.
01. STEPHEN RAINS(b/1767, in VA),
Parents unknown, came from North Carolina and settled in Wayne County Ky,
where he spent most of his life, later settling back into Tennessee.
In the 1850 TN., Census; Stephen is living with his son Hugh Rains, in
Madison County TN..
Stephen RAINS(b/1767), md (1) Unknown, marriage date unknown.
March 14, 1812, married (2) MARGARET CHASTEEN in Wayne Co., Ky.
Feb 23,1840, married (3) MARY DABNEY in Wayne Co., Ky.
MARGARET CHASTEEN was d/o Jesse Chasteen and Elizabeth Anderson Wade
(widow). Elizabeth Anderson was a sister to Keziah Anderson Cocke (widow),
who was the wife of John Rains, a brother of Stephen.
STEPHEN RAINS AND 1ST WIFE ___? CHILDREN
(1) ii. JOHN RAINS(b/1797. in KY).
(2) iii. HUGH RAINS(b/1800, in NC).
(3) 2. i. ELI RAINS(b/1805, in TN).
(4) iv. HIRAM RAINS(b/1810, in Ky).
(5) 6. v. THOMAS RAINS(1813-1870),
STEPHEN AND MARGARET RAINS CHILDREN:
(6) vi. LUCINDA RAINS(b/1814),
m. George Dabney on 22 Aug 1832, in Wayne County, KY.
(7) 7. vii. JOHN RAINS(b/1819);
m. Cynthia Pearcy on 6 Oct 1836, Wayne County, KY.
(8) 8.viii. KEZIAH RAINS(1820-1890).
(9) 9. ix. STEPHEN HARRISON RAINS(b/1832).
(10) x. SARAH RAINS(b/1833).
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(1) 2. John2 Rains,(b/1797, in Ky).,
(s/o Stephen1 and 1st wife), md Lucinda__?,(b/1805,in Ga).
In 1850 John RAINS, was living in Davidson County, Tennessee. (1850 census).
JOHN AND LUCINDA RAINS CHILDREN:
(1a) John C. Rains, b. 1828.
(1b) Thomas B. Rains, b. 1831.
(1c) James E. Rains, b. 1832.
(1d) Henry A. Rains, b. 1836.
(1e) Martha L. Rains, b. 1837.
(1f) Deria Rains, b. 1839.
(1g) Ellen K. Rains, b. 1841.
(1h) Sarah Rains, b. 1844.
(1i) Hezaciah Rains, b. 1848.
(2) 3. Hugh2 Rains(b/1800, in NC),
(s/o Stephen2 and 1st wife), md Sally__?(b/1797, in NC),
In 1850 Hugh was living in Madison County, Tennessee.
HUGH AND SALLY RAINS CHILDREN:
(1850 census).
(2a) Susanah M. Rains, b. 1822.
(2b) Mary Rains, b, 1824.
(2c) Elizah Rains, b. 1828,
(2d) Elisha Rains,, b. 1830.
(2e) Martha Rains, b. 1832.
(2f) Ailsy Rains, b. 1834.
(2g) Matilda Rains, b. 1836.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3) 2. Eli2 RAINS(b/1805, in TN),
s/o Stephen and 1st wife; in 1830, in Whitley County KY. md THEODOCIA
(DOCIA)___? (b/1810 in Tn), Docia died Bef. 1880.
In 1850 Census Eli and Docia Were living in Campbell Co., Tn.
in the 1880 Campbell County,TN Census, Eli is living with daughter Juliette
and grand daughter Florence B. Rains, age 2.
Eli and Docia children; Thomas, Eliza, Caswell, William, Emily, Louisa,
Catherine, Juliette.
Eli Rains family 1850 C-Co-Census.
Children of ELI RAINS and THEODOCIA (DOCIA)??? are:
(3a) Thomas J. Rains(b/1833).
(3b) Eliza C. RAINS(b/1835).
(3c) James Rains(b/1837).
(3d) Caswell RAINS(b/1839).
(3e) William RAINS(b/1841).
Thanks to Joe D Hutson for the update on Emily Jane Rains.
(3f) Emily Jane RAINS(b/1843).
md Reuben Hutson(6/3/1843-1/2//1922),
Mariage date 20/Jan 1861.
CHILDREN; Wm., Scott, Anthony, Eli, Samuel David, Elizabeth, Twins( John Thomas and
Docie Jane), Mary Catherine, James H., George W.
(3f1) Wm., Scott Hutson(3/Nov/ 1861-19/May/1902),
Wm died in the Fraterville TN mine explosion disaster along with
183 other men.
(3f2) Rev Anthony Hutson(11/Feb/1864-4/D3c/1938).
(3f3) Eli Hutson(23/Feb/1866-12/Sep/1928).
(3f4) Samuel David Hutson(b/9th Mar/1868).
(3f5) Elizabeth Hutson(3/Oct/1870-25/Mar/1883).
(3f6) Twins) John Thomas Hutson(b/31/Jan/1873-12/Oct/1961).
md Lucy Bell Cooperon 31 Aug/1900.
(3f7) Twins)Docie Jane Hutson(b/31/Jan/1873-29/Apar/1934),
md Lewis Perkins; Lewis was 1898 Veteran of War with Spain.
(3f8) Mary Catherine Hutson
(3f9) James H. Hutson
,
(3f10) George W. Hutson
(3g) Louisa RAINS(b/1845).
(3h) Catharine RAINS(b/1847).
(3i) Juliette RAINS(b/1849).
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3a) 3. Thomas J.3 RAINS (b/1833),
(ELI2, STEPHEN1) married MARY E. CLOTFELTER Feb 14,1855. (b/1833).
Children; Horace, Nancy, David, Dosa, Zorada, Mollie, Caswell.
THOMAS AND MARY RAINS CHILDREN:
(3a1) Horace M.4 RAINS(b/12/1858),
in TN., s/o Thomas.
(3a2) Nancy RAINS(b/1863),
d/o Thomas, md Ike BYRD(b/1860).
(3a3) David H. RAINS(b/1867),
s/o Thomas.
(3a4) Dosa J. RAINS(b/1870),
d/o Thomas, md SAM SHAW(b/1865).
(3a5) Zorada RAINS(b/1874)
d/o Thomas, md George MILLER(b/1870).
Zorada and George RAINS: Burial: Rains Cemetery, on an Island in Norris
Reservoir, Campell County, TN
(3a6) Mollie A. RAINS(Jul 21,1878-Apr 19,1888),
d/o Thomas, Burial: Rains Cemetery, Island in Norris Reservoir, Campell Co, TN.
(3a7) Caswell RAINS(b1837).
CONTINUED, CHILDREN OF (THOMAS3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3a1) 5. Horace M.4 RAINS(b/12/1858) in Tn,
s/o (THOMAS J.3, ELI2, STEPHEN1), md Martha Ellen BOLTON(b/1864 in Tn),
d/o Tan BOLTON. Horace and Mary Ellen Rains are buried in Rains Cemetery,
on an Island in Norris Reservoir, Campell County, TN
CHILDREN; Lulu, Floyd, David A., Catherine, Mary, Omalee, Tennie E., Fred,
Rev Robert, Lilly, Jessie.
HORACE AND MARTHA RAINS CHILDREN:
(3a1a) i. Lulu5 RAINS, b. Feb 1890; d. Abt. 1920.
d/o Horace, Lulu was bom crippled.
(3a1b) ii. Floyd RAINS(b/1892),
s/o Horace, md (1) Vesty WORICK(b/1895). Md (2) Maudie WARD(b/1913).
Maudie lived in LaFollette, TN.
(3a1c) iii. David Arthur RAINS(b/8/1894),
s/o Horace, md ___? DISNEY.
(3a1d) iv. Catherine RAINS(b/1896),
d/o Horace, Catherine and her husband are buried in OH.
(3a1e) v, Mary RAINS(b/3/1896),
d/o Horace, md (1) Ed CALLHORN(b/1895); md (2) George CAUGHORN(b/1893).
(3a1f) 8. vi. Omalee RAINS(b/1897).
d/o Horace,
(3a1g) 9. vii. Tennie Elsie RAINS(b/10/16/1898).
d/o Horace,
(3a1h) viii. Fred RAINS(b/1900),
s/o Horace, md JESSIE___?.
(3a1i) 10. ix. Rev. Robert RAINS(b/10/23/1903).
s/o Horace,
(3a1j) x. Lilly RAINS(b/1910-d. Apr 27,1949),
d/o Horace, b/tn, died/Toledo, Lucas County, OH., md (1)__? RAYLOR, md
(2) GEORGE CAUGHORN(b/1893). Lilly and George lived in Toledo, OH.
(3a1k) xi. Jessie RAINS,
d/o Horace, md Harry MILLER.
(3a2) Nancy RAINS(b/1863),
d/o Thomas, md. Ike BYRD(b/1860).
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (THOMAS3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3a3) 6. David H.4 RAINS(b/1867),
(s/o THOMAS J3, ELI2, STEPHEN1). 4/24/1891, md Nancy MILLER(b/1870).
DAVID AND NANCY RAINS CHILDREN:
(3a3a) HUIT5 RAINS, b. Oct 1895.
(3a3b) MAGGIE RAINS, b. Apr 1896.
(3a3c) BESSIE RAINS, b. Aug 1897.
(3a3d) MAT RAINS, b. Mar 1899.
(3a3e) MIT RAINS, b. Abt. 1900.
(3a3f) RALPH RAINS, b. Abt. 1901.
(3a3g) MIKE RAINS, b. Abt. 1902.
(3a3h) ELSIE RAINS, b. Abt. 1903.
(3a3i) MARY RAINS, b. Abt. 1904.
(3a3j) MINNIE RAINS, b. Abt. 1905.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (HORACE4, THOMAS3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3a1f) OMALEE5 RAINS(b/1897),
(HORACE M.4, THOMAS J3, ELI2, STEPHEN1), Dec 24,1919, married
Hobart J. PYLES(b/12/26/1895), s/o Sam PILE and Sarah GRANT.
Children of OMALEE RAINS and HOBERT PYLES are:
(3a1f1) STELLA6 PYLES(b. Abt. 1920),
md LAWRENCE LASLEY(b. Abt. 1920).
(3a1f2) EVALINE PYLES(b. Abt. 1921),
md __? BRUCE(b. Abt. 1920).
(3a1f3) RUTH PYLES(b. Abt. 1922).
(3a1f4) MARY LOU PYLES(b. Abt. 1923),
md __ ? DISNEY(b. Abt. 1925).
(3a1f5) MARGIE PYLES(b. Abt. 1924),
md __? McGHEE(b. Abt. 1922).
(3a1f6) HORACE PYLES(b. Abt. 1926),
md __? WRIGHT(b. Abt. 1928).
(3a1f7) LUTHER PYLES(b. Abt. 1928).
(3a1f8) ROBERT PYLES(b. Abt. 1930).
(3a1f9) BILL MACK PYLES(b. Abt. 1932),
m. __? CHUMLET(b. Abt. 1934).
(3a1f10) J.T. PYLES(b. Sep 16, 1934),
Campbell County, TN; m. JUNE McGHEE, Feb 26, 1955,
Campbell County, TN; b. Jun 7, 1933, Anderson County, TN.
Residence: Caryville, TN
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (HORACE4, THOMAS3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3a1g) 9. TENNIE ELSIE3 RAINS(b/Oct 16, 1898),
(HORACE M4, THOMAS J3, ELI2, STEPHEN1),married (1) FRED BLANKENSHIP
Aft. 1930. married (2) CHARLIE R. STOOKSBURY, s/o MATTHEW STOOKSBURY
and MARY PILE. He was bom Abt. 1898, and died Sep 16, 1930.
CHARLIE R. STOOKSBURY: was Veteran: 117th Inf., 30th Div. - WW I
Child of TENNIE RAINS and FRED BLANKENSHIP is:
(3a1g1) i. BILLY6 BLANKENSHIP, b. Abt. 1933; m. PEGGY POWERS.
TENNIE AND CHARLIE STOOKSBURY CHILDREN:
(3a1g2) 11. ii. MARY ELLEN6 STOOKSBURY, b. 1921; d. 1979.
(3a1g3) 12. iii. CLYDE STOOKSBURY, b. Abt. 1924.
(3a1g4) 13. iv. RAY STOOKSBURY, b. Abt. 1927.
(3a1g5) v. FLOSSIE IRENE STOOKSBURY(b/Nov 24,1930),
md OSCAR PHILLIPS(Jul 4, 1923-1999).
Oscar PHILLIPS was a historian. Oscar has writings in 'Careyville Through the
Years" and Coal Mining Towns by Marshall McGhee, also the "Anderson County,
Tennessee Cemetery Records" by Mary S. Harris and Cemetereies of Campbell
County, Tennessee History in Stone by Dorothy Bruce.
Veteran: US Army.
(3a1i) 10. REV. ROBERT5 RAINS (b/Oct 23, 1903).
(Horace M.4, Thomas J3, Eli2, Stephen1), md Hazel LOWE(12/12/1904-
-4/12/1982), d/o JACOB LOWE and MARY BYRD.
Census: 1920, Campbell County, TN.
ROBERT AND HAZEL RAINS CHILDREN:
(3a1i) i. POLLYELEN6 RAINS, m. TOM SMITTY.
(3a1i) ii. BOBBY A. RAINS, m. PAUL SMITH.
Generation No. 6
(3a1g2) 11. MARY ELLEN6 STOOKSBURY(1921-1979).
(Tennie Elsie5 RAINS, Horace M4, Thomas J3, Eli1, Stephen1),
md Harold HARRIS.
HAROLD AND MARY HARRIS CHILDREN:
(3a1g2) i. BOBBY7 HARRIS.
(3a1g2) ii. JOHNNY HARRIS.
(3a1g2) iii. DAVID HARRIS.
(3a1g3) 12. CLYDE STOOKSBURY(b/1924),
(Tennie Elsie5 RAINS, Horace M4, Thomas J3, Eli1, Stephen1), md Estes PYLES.
CLYDE AND ESTES STOOKSBURY CHILDREN:
(3a1g3) i. Robert7 STOOKSBURY, m. Carol WELLS.
(3a1g3) ii. Janet STOOKSBURY, m. Kevin CONNOR.
(3a1g4) iii 13. Ray6 STOOKSBURY(1927),
(Tennie Elsie5 RAINS, Horace M4, Thomas J3, Eli1, Stephen1),
md Viola BEAN in 1961.
RAY AND VIOLA STOOKSBURY CHILDREN:
(3a1g4) i. Tammy Lynn7 STOOKSBURY, b. Abt. 1962.
(3a1g4) ii. Billy Renee7 STOOKSBURY, b. Abt. 1964.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3d) Caswell3 RAINS(b/1843),
(s/o ELI2, STEPHEN1) married MARY__ ?(b/1846).
Burial: Rains Cemetery, on Island, Norris Reservoir, Campell County, TN.
CHILDREN; William, Thomas, Sarah, David, Herbert, Florence B. Roy .
No dates on Military Headstone. Veteran: Co. A, 1st TN Inf- Cival War.
Caswell RAINS PICTURE
CASWELL AND MARY RAINS CHILDREN:
(3d1) William4 RAINS(b/1862). s/o Caswell.
(3d2) Charles RAINES(Jul 29, 1865-Sep 14, 1935). In TN.
(3d3) Thomas RAINS(b/1868). s/o Caswell.
(3d4) Sarah RAINS(b/1876). d/o Caswell.
(3d5) David RAINS(b/1878). s/o Caswell.
(3d6) Herbert RAINS(b/1880). s/o Caswell.
(3d7) Florence B. Rains. d/o Caswell.
(3d8) Roy RAINS
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (CASWELL3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3d2)7. CHARLES4 RAINES(7/29/1865-9/14/1935),
(Caswell3 RAINS, Eli2, Stephen1), md Lizzie CHAPMAN(11/12/1868-12/13/1958).
Charles and Lizzie Burial: Harness Cemetery, Caryville, TN.
CHILDREN; Lizzie, James, Phoebe.
Charles Rains family-1900 C-Co-Census
Child of CHARLES RAINES and LIZZIE CHAPMAN is:
(3d2a)James RAINS(b/June 1883).
(3d2b)Phoebe RAINS(b/Aug 1893).
(3d2c) i. ALBERT E.5 RAINES(Aug 2,1910-Aug 17, 1948),
m. ETHEL C. SMITH(b/1/4/1911).
ALBERT E. RAINES: Burial: Harness Cemetery, Caryville, TN
Cause of Death: Killed himself (Shotgun).
Albert was born and died in Campbell County Tennessee.
Residence: Caryville, TN.
(3d7) FLORENCE B. RAINS
(Caswell3 RAINS, Eli2, Stephen1), married William Collins.
CHILDREN; Martha Elizabeth (Collins) Lasley. William (Bill) Collins Jr.
Florence died when Martha was 3 years old and Martha and Bill, Jr.,
raised by their Grandfather and Grandmother Caswell and Elizabeth Rains.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(4) 5. Hiram2 RAINS(b/1810, in Ky),
(s/o Stephen1 and 1st wife), md Catharine__?(b/1819), in NC. In 1850,
Hiram and Catherine were living in Maury Co., TN(1850 Census).
HIRAM AND CATHERINE CHILDREN;
(4a) 21. i. Hewlet Rains, b. 1837.
(4b) ii. Julia Rains, b. 1841.
22. iii. Andrew Rains, b. 1844.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(5) 6. v. Thomas RAINS(1813-1879)
(s/o Stephen and 1st wife), md Rebecca Morrison on 15 Oct 1839, in Wayne
County, KY.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(6) vi. Lucinda RAINS(b/1814),
d/o Stephen and 2nd wife, md George Dabney on 22 Aug 1832, in
Wayne County, KY.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(7) 7. vii. John RAINS(b/1819),
d/o Stephen and 2nd wife, m. Cynthia Pearcy on 10/6/1836, Wayne Co., KY.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(8) 8.viii. Keziah RAINS(1820-1890),
d/o Stephen and 2nd wife.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(9) 9. ix. Stephen Harrison Rains(b/1832).
s/o Stephen and 2nd wife.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (STEPHEN RAINS1)
(10) x. Sarah RAINS(b/1833),
d/o Stephen and 2nd wife.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3e) 20. William3 H. Rains(b/5/1841, in Ky),
(s/o Eli2, Stephen1); md Matilda A. Worthan(b/Sep. 1847), in Tennessee
(daughter of Isiah Worthen and Sarah?
listed in the 1860 census of TN.
Worthen, Isiah 57, Sarah 3(T, Fletcher B. 10, Matilda A. 12, Neoma 8,
Pennilia 6, Ferdinan 4, Lucinda 2, OV-17-205).
d. 1909, in Arkansas. They were living in Overton County, Tennessee, in 1880
and in Searcy County, Arkansas early in the 1890's. (W.H. is living with
Pearl and Marvin House in the 1910 Census).
WM AND MATILDA RAINS CHILDREN:
(3e1) 23. i. Benjamin Simeon RAINS(1870-1957),.
(3e2) ii. Elizabeth RAINS(b/1872),
in TN; md William Treat.
(3e3) 24. iii. Stephen RAINS(b/1875),
in TN; md Eva McGee.
(3e4) 25. vi. William L. RAINS(b/1877),
in TN; m. 7 Feb 1897, Abby Griffin.
(3e5) 26. v. Thomas RAINS(b/Feb 1879),
(one year old in the 1880 census) in TN; m. Nancy Jenette Treat.
(3e6) 27. vi. James C. RAINS(b/Jun 1884),
in TN; md 3 Oct.1909, May Reid.
(3e7) vii. Nora RAINS(b/Jan 1886),
in TN; md Henry Marshall.
(3e8) viii. Pearl RAINS(b/Apr 1888),
in TN; md Marvin House.
(3e9) ix. Minnie RAINS(b/Sep 1893),
in AR; md Sam Griffin.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (WM3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3e1) 23. Simon4 Benjamin Rains(27 Jun 1870-1957),
{William3, Eli2, Stephen1} md 23 Feb 1892, in Searcy County, Arkansas,
Rachel Belle Treat, d/o of Richard Treat and Sarah J. Emaline Prichard.
Searcy Co Marriage Records. Thanks to Clifton Rains for the update,
Children, all born, Arkansas.
SIMON AND RACHEL CHILDREN:
(3e1a) i. Myrtle Rains(b/1893).
md Ira Caid, CHILDREN; John M. Caid, USAF Major, Korea.
(3e1b) ii. William Guthrie Rains, b. 1894; d. 14 Jun 1974, in the Veterans
Hospital, Little Rock. He was a veteran of WWI; m. Eva
Bohannan. CHILDREN; Rex, Wendall, Benson, Galileo, James, Loretta, Veda, Jean,
Loretta Rains, md __? Salcido.
Veda Rains, md __? Luttrell.
Jean Rains, md __? Hollis.
(3e1c) 28. iii. Hugh D. Rains(2 Mar 1895-23 Oct 1981),
Searcy County, Arkansas; d. at VA Medical in Little Rock; md Arkie King.
CHILDREN;
(3e1c1)Clifton Rains(b/1926).
(3e1d) iv. Callie Rains, b. 2 Oct 1896;
m. James A. King, b. Dec 1889, son of Ben C. King and Prisia A. King.
(Searcy Co. Census, 1900) CHILDREN; Dwight, A., Alcie, Rady, Delight,
Lavina, Freida, Dollie, Anna. Rufus, Lowell, Doyle, James.
1. Dwight, A. King, Army Sergent WWII.
2. Alcie King, b. 1918.
3. Rady'King, b. 1921; d. 1975.
4. Delight King, Marine Sergent WWII.
5. Lavina King, b. 1922.
6. Freida King, b. 1924.
7. Dollie King, b. 1933; m. Robert Baker.
8. Anna Bell King, b. 1935.
9. Rufus, b. 1927. USN WWII and Korea.
10. Lowell King, b. 1928.
11. Doyle King, b. 1933. US Army, Korea.
12. James D. King, b. 1937.
(3e1e) v. John S. Rains, b. 16 Sep 1899; m. Marie McCouin.
CHILDREN:
1. Ben Rains, b. 1930. US Army, Viet Nam.
2. Helen Rains.
3. Rachel Rains.
4. Francis Rains.
5. Nonnan Rains.
6. Raybum Rains.
7. Connie Rains.
(3e1e) vi. Fred Rains, b. 1901; m. Druscilla Milton.
CHILDREN:
1. CLifford Rains, b. 1926. in Watts, Arkansas. Army WWII.
2. Lealon Rains, b. 1927 in Watts, Arkansas. Army WWII.
3. Meraldeen Rains, b. 1929 in Watts, Arkansas.
4. Audry Rains.
5. Nolan Rains.
(3e1f) vii. Randy Rains, b. 1904; m. Cellie Lance.
CHILDREN:
1. Mada Bell Rains.
2. Dorothy Rains.
3. Troy Rains.
4..Geraldine Rains.
(3e1g) viii. Reasie Rains, b. 1907; m. Mayford Dennis.
(3e1h) ix. Velma Oltia Rains(b/19 Jul 1909)
in Searoy County AR., md Jul 1938, Robert Tarlton Overstreet,
b. 17 Jun 1879, in Smithton, MO; d. 8 Mar 1966, in Leslie, AR; s/o
Dr. Robert William Seaton Overstreet and Sarah Ann Cox.
Robert lst md 1st Sept 1909, Florence Mildred Foster of St. Louis.
He had three children by his 1st marriage and 7 children by his
marriage to Velma.
1. Robert Overstreet.
2. Willie Overstreet.
3. Thomas Overstreet.
4. Gladys Overstreet.
5. Walter Overstreet.
6. Troy Overstreet.
7. David Overstreet.
Two Stepchildren: Abbie and Callie Overstreet.
Martha Rains, b. after 1910 census; m. Tom Ford.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (WM3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3e3) 24. Stephen1 Rains,
(William3, Eli2, Stephen1), b. 1875; m. Eva McGhee,b. 1883, in Ohio.
Children;
i. Noah Rains, b. 1903.
ii. Fletcher Rains, b. 1904.
iii. Fieacy.Rains, (Daisy?) b. 1906; m. Haynes.
iv. Oca Rains, b. 1909; m. Cook.
v. Sylvia Rains, m. Goodwin.
vi. Minnie Vallie Rains,
m. 15 Jan 1938, Jim Treat.
Children.
1. Treva Fay Treat, m. Smith..
2. Mary Treat, m. Horton.
3. Ernest Treat.
4. Henry Treat.
5. Curtis Treat.
6. Valle Treat.
(3e4) 25. William L. Rains, b. 1877,
in TN; m. 7 Feb 1897, Abby Griffin.
Children:
(3e4a) i. Ulis Rains.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (WM3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3e5) 26. Thomas4 Fletcher Rains(Feb 1881/TN-- 2 Oct 1966),
(William3, Eli2, Stephen1) md Nancy Jeanette Treat(1886-1919), d/childbirth.
Thomas RAINS lived in Leslie, Akransas. The Rains family has a decoration
at Nubbin Hill cemetery, and a dinner on the grounds (family reunion), each
year, 3rd Saturday in July.
THOMAS AND NANCY RAINS CHILDREN:
(3e5a) i. Roy Rains, 1905-1907. Buried at Nubbin Hill.
(3e5b) ii. Bessie Rains, b.1908.
(3e5c) iii. Naomi Rains, b. 1910.
(3e5d) 29. iv. Henry Rains.
(3e5e) 30. v. Willis Dabbs Rains, 1916-1978.
(3e5f) vi. Emily Rains, 1917-1918. Buried at Nubbin Hill.
(3e5g) vii. infant, b/d 1919; Buried at Nubbin Hill.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (WM3, ELI2, STEPHEN RAINS1)
(3e6) 27. James4 Calvin "Doc" Rains(Jun/1884/TN--Jan 1961),
(William3, Eli2, Stephen7) in Panburn, AR; m. Oct 1909, in Searcy County,
May Reid,b. March 1894, in Alicia, AR; d. June 1973, in Pangbum, AR, d/o John
Reid, Sr. and Mattie Bunion.
James Calvin worked for the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad,
Children:
(3e6a) 31. i. Odas R. Rains, b. Mar 1911,
in Eureka Springs, AR; d. 1984; m. Jul 1930, Irene McGrew.
(3e6b) 32. ii. Clovas D. Rains, b. Apr 1912,
in Fairview, MO; m. Olga Thomas.
(3e6c) 33. iii. Raymond D. Rains, b. 14 May 1919,
in Pangbum, AR; m. Geraldim Smith.
Children, born Leslie, Arkansas:
(3e6d) 34. i. Ralph B. Rains(2 May 1920--26 Apr 1959),
Kansas City,Ks; m. Florence Jones, no children.
(3e6e) ii. Greeba A. Rains, b. 9 Oct 1921; m. Floyd M. Shaw.
1. James H. Shaw, b. 1947 in St.. Louis, MO.
2. Dorothy Shaw.
3. Linda Shaw.
4. David Shaw.
5. Oail Shaw, b/Apr/1955.
6. Charles Shaw, b/Mar/1957.
7. Howard. Shaw, b/Aug/1958.
(3e6f) iii. Marjorie B. Rains/b/Sep/1923; m. Wilbur Caid.
1. Earl Caid, b. 1946, in Ok.
2. Veri Caid, b. 1946, in Ok.
3. Darle Caid b. 1948, in Ok.
(3e6g) 35. iv. Rudolph Rains, b. Mar 1925,
in Leslie, Arkansas; m. Louise Crow. CHILDREN;
1. Phillip Rains, b. 1954, in Denard, Arkansas.
2. Benjamin Rains, b. 1967, in Denard, Arkansas.
(3e6h) 36. v. Clifton Rains, b. Dec 1926,
m. Walburga J. Scheidl.
(3e6i) vi. Marene Rains, b. Feb 1929; m. Doyle Shaw
1. Patrica A. Shaw, b. Dec 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.
2. Mary Shaw, in St. Louis, Missouri.
3. Katherine Shaw, in St. Louis, Missouri.
4. Barbara Shaw, in Times Beach. MO
5. Richard Shaw, in Times Beach, MO.
6. Ronald Shaw, in Times Beach, MO.
7. Carol Shaw, in Times Beach, MO. ;
8. Leslie D. Shaw, b. Mar 1958, in Times Beach,MO.
9. Judy Shaw, b. 1959, Times Beach, MO.
(3e6j) 37. vii. Michael Rains, b. 1934; m. 1st, Evoyne Archer.
1. Sherie Rains, b. Jun 1962.
m. 2nd Kathy Harris.
2. Michelle Rains,b Aug 1968.
(3e6k) viii. Braxton Rains, b. Dec 1938; m. Nellie Durham.
1. Debbie Rains, b. 1967, in Leslie, Arkansas.
2. Stephen Rains, b. 1968, in Leslie, Arkansas.
(3e5e) 30. Willis5 Dabbs Rains(13 Apr 1916,-8 Jul 1978),
(Thomas4, William3, Ell2, Stephen1) b/Leslie, AR-d/Washington, on vacation.
md Oct 1937, in Russellville, Geneva Claudine Bragg(10/15/1919-16 Aug 1981),
b/Russellville, Arkansas; d/Russellville, d/o Monroe Bragg and Mary Verlon
Jackson. Willis was a Carpenter as was his father.
Children:
i. Nancy Janette Rains, b. Aug 1938.
ii. William Earl Rains, b. Jul 1941.
iii. Roberta Jane Rains, b. Aug 1944.
iv. Carol Lynn Rains, b. Mar 1948.
(3e6c) 33. Raymond5 D. Rains(b/May 1919), Pangburn, AR;
(James4, William3, Eli2, Stephen1) m. 5 May 1939, Violet Geraldine
Smith(b/Jan 1924), in Pangburn, AR, d/o Dan Gilbert Smith and Nettie Harper.
Raymond served in Navy and Air Force, WWII. A contractor, free lance writer,
Journalist.
Children, b/Pangbum, AR:
38. i. Jimmy Dan Rains(b/Jul 1941),
m. Nov 1964, Kerry Hardcastle.
ii. Barbara Ann Rains(b/Jul 1947),
m. 6 Nov 1964, Gary R. Doyle.
CHILDREN;
Gary Ronald Doyle, Jr(b/Dec 1966),
in Pangburn, AR; md Rhonda Ranisey.
Gregory Ray Doyle(b/Oct 1969),
in Malvem, AR.
CONTINUED CHILDREN OF (Hugh5, Simon4, WM3, Eli2, Stephen RAINS1)
(3e6h) 36. Clifton6 Rains(b/Dec 1926),
(Hugh5, Simon4, William3,Eli2, Stephen1), in Leslie, Arkansas; m. 26 April
1957, in Hillbpro, Jefferson Co, MO, Walburga J. Scheidl(b/Jul 1937),
St. Louis, MO, d/o Frank Scheidl and Anna M. Spinier, both of Germany.
Clifton served in Company A, 34th Inf Regt, 24th Dv, Japan. Served in Air
Force. Assigned to the 8th Weather Squadron, Goose Bay, Labrador.
Barber for 12 years, worked Ralston Purina for 12 years.
Children, born Jefferson County, MO.
40. i. Marvin E. Rains, b. Jun 1958.
41. ii. Donald P. Rains, b. Jul 1960.
iii. Grace M. Rains, b. Sep 1961; m. Scott Klinkhardt.
1. Alea Klinkhardt.
2. Luke Klinkhardt.
iv. Justina L. Rains, b. 6 Jul 1966..
42. v. Thomas C. Rains, b. 4 Sep 1868.
38. Jimmy6 Dan Rains,
(Raymond5, James4, William3, Eli2, Stephen1} b. 18
Jul 1941; m. Nov 1964, Kerry Hardcastle.
Children:
i. Torrie Renee Rains, b. Oct 1967, in Blytheville, AR.
40. Marvin7 E. Rains,
(Clifton6, Hugh5, Simon4, William3, Eli2, Stephen1)
b. Jun 1958; m. 1981, Nancy Rosener.
Children:
i. Maria E. Rains, b/1982.
For the updates on the Rains family; Thanks to;
Carol Lynn Rains.
Ray D. Rains.
Clifton Rains.
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