Doddridge County Roots

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George Jefferson GAIN

George Jefferson GAIN

Male 1879 - 1916  (37 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Jefferson GAINGeorge Jefferson GAIN was born 3 Feb 1879, Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Aug 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Doddridge Window Glass Work Factory employee
    • Occupation: 1900; farm laborer
    • Census: 1880, 1900, 1910, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1910; tower man at lamp black factory

    George married Mary Jane COLLINS 1 Mar 1904, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV. Mary (daughter of John Marshall COLLINS and Eveline BOND) was born 11 Jan 1884, Doddridge Co, WV; died 18 Apr 1950, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph Richard GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1904, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Feb 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.
    2. 3. Harry N. GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Nov 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Aug 1906; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 4. Helen Victoria GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1906; died Sep 1972; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.
    4. 5. George Otis GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1908, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Feb 1973, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 6. Howard Russell GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1913, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Nov 1997.
    6. 7. Ray GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1916; died 29 Jul 1916, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.
    7. 8. Ralph GAIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1916; died 1 Aug 1916, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Richard GAINJoseph Richard GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 29 Aug 1904, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Feb 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 1920, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV


  2. 3.  Harry N. GAINHarry N. GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 2 Nov 1905, Doddridge Co, WV; died 15 Aug 1906; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

  3. 4.  Helen Victoria GAINHelen Victoria GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 18 Oct 1906; died Sep 1972; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, 1920, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Helen married Lewis Russell BONNELL. Lewis (son of Johnathan BONNELL and Mary Catherine "Kate" JONES) was born 3 Mar 1899; died Jan 1969; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Pauline BONNELL  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1926.
    2. 10. Madelyn BONNELL  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 May 1928, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Jan 2011; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

  4. 5.  George Otis GAINGeorge Otis GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 14 Feb 1908, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 26 Feb 1973, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 1920, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Akron, Summit Co, OH

    George married Ruth Fendel MYERS 20 Apr 1935, Brooke Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Howard Russell GAINHoward Russell GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 3 Apr 1913, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 6 Nov 1997.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Pontiac, Oakland Co, MI
    • Census: 1920, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Akron, Summit Co, OH
    • Occupation: 1940; Zip Oil Co.of Akron OH
    • Residence: 1937, 1940, Akron, Summit Co, OH
    • Residence: 1944, Butler Co, OH
    • Military: From 23 Mar 1944 to 25 Mar 1946; U.S. Army, World War II

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in marriage record as Josephs Mills, Tyler County. But WV birth index shows it as West Union, Doddridge County.

    Howard married Mildred MYERS 17 Jun 1937, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV. Mildred (daughter of William Delbert MYERS and Mary Gladys MONTGOMERY) was born 26 Nov 1917; died 27 Apr 2007. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Ray GAINRay GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born Mar 1916; died 29 Jul 1916, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.

  7. 8.  Ralph GAINRalph GAIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born Mar 1916; died 1 Aug 1916, Arnolds Creek (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Fleming Cemetery, Arnolds Creek, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Pauline BONNELLPauline BONNELL Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.George1) was born CA 1926.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 2011, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA

    Pauline married Marco SACCO. [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  Madelyn BONNELLMadelyn BONNELL Descendancy chart to this point (4.Helen2, 1.George1) was born 13 May 1928, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 9 Jan 2011; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Doddridge County librarian (30 yrs)
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV

    Madelyn married Clifford Lewis "Bud" WILLIS CA 1945. Clifford (son of Clifford WILLIS and Dessie Glade JEFFREY) was born 12 May 1924; died 6 Oct 2004; was buried , Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Crystal Lake (West Union), WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Richard Lewis "Rick" WILLIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1951, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 31 Aug 2019; was buried DAWSON FAMILY FARM, Duck, Clay Co, WV.
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Rebecca WILLIS  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 11 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried 7TH DAY BAPTIST.
    4. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Richard Lewis "Rick" WILLISRichard Lewis "Rick" WILLIS Descendancy chart to this point (10.Madelyn3, 4.Helen2, 1.George1) was born 18 Jan 1951, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 31 Aug 2019; was buried DAWSON FAMILY FARM, Duck, Clay Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co HS (1969), West Virginia University, Salem College
    • Occupation: science teacher in Doddridge & Clay counties; basketball & golf coach
    • Residence: Duck, Clay Co, WV
    • Residence: 2004, Clay, Clay Co, WV

    Richard married Living. (daughter of James Gary DAWSON and Dorothy Joan TRUMAN) [Group Sheet]


  2. 12.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Madelyn3, 4.Helen2, 1.George1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married James Robert MERRITT. James (son of Robert Jackson MERRITT and Delores Jean CUTRIGHT) was born 1 Apr 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 6 Mar 2024, Bridgeport, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Middle Island 7th Day Bapt Cem, Sugar Camp, New Milton, Doddridge Co WV. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Rebecca WILLISRebecca WILLIS Descendancy chart to this point (10.Madelyn3, 4.Helen2, 1.George1) was born 11 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 11 May 1953, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried 7TH DAY BAPTIST.

  4. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Madelyn3, 4.Helen2, 1.George1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]