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Working on a family Tree and interested in all Mains Connections

BarbaraANHP — 2015-07-19 14:42:51Z

My maternal grandmother was Pearl Mains, daughter of William Henry Mains and
Sarah Summers Messinger. I understand that Jesse Peter Mains was his father and
his father Henry Mains. Any details would be appreciated. If anyone had pictures
I would pay for copies.
Barbara Boland in Muscatine

Jesse Peter Mains indiana

Barbaramillerharrisonbiz — 2014-09-24 21:05:06Z

I am interested in any information on the Mains family. My grandmother was Pearl Mains
daughter of William Henry Mains & Sarah Summers Messinger.

Thank you
Barbara Dunbar Boland
Muscatine Iowa

Re: John J Jacobchick

ZlaticaBeca — 2014-03-04 03:25:34Z

sjacobchick

John J. Jacobchick
Born: 1905 Died: 1993
State of last residence: New Jersey
State issued: Pennsylvania

His SS-5Form [$27] would have the place of birth and parents names.

Margaret Mains McColaugh Lease - b. Dayton, Ohio

Contribution — 2014-02-21 18:15:37Z

LEASE, Margaret McColaugh died peacefully at Springfield Regional Hospital on February 17, 2014 following a serious stroke. She was 87.

Margaret was born in Dayton, Ohio on July, 17, 1926 to Ella and Samuel Mains.
She had an older brother, Samuel and an older sister, Betty.

She fell in love with a fellow she met on a blind date and married Earl Leroy McColaugh on Valentine's Day in 1947.
Earl and Margaret had two children, Stephen and Debbie McColaugh, who now reside in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Margaret was a lively and engaging soul who loved to sing and dance.
In the 1940s she was a singer with various Dayton and Cincinnati Big Bands.
She sang on numerous radio shows on WLW radio and was a regular soloist in her church choir. Family was extremely important to Margaret. She was generous to a fault, and took advantage of every gift-giving and card sending occasion she could find.

Margaret loved animals and had a huge heart for others who were in need.
She was an inveterate donor to causes large and small that pertained to the care of animals and the less fortunate.
She is survived by both of her daughter and granddaughter, Debbie McColaugh and Jennifer Robinow, her son and daughter-in-law, Stephen McColaugh and Kate LeVesconte, grandsons Will and Chris LeVesconte, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of grand-relatives.
Margaret's family will sorely miss her infectious laugh and joyous soul.

A private graveside service will be held Thursday, 2/20, in Bowersville, Ohio and an open memorial gathering will be planned for the springtime
. Memorial gifts can be made to either the Humane Society of Greene County, Ohio or Oesterlen Services for Youth. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/springfield/obituary.aspx?n...

John J Jacobchick

sjacobchick — 2013-11-19 17:24:43Z

Looking for obit for John J. Jacobchick Born October 24, 1905 and Died May 25, 1993. His last place of residene is listed as Lincoln Park, Morris, NJ. ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thank you in advance

Re: Mains

OLSCAT — 2013-11-06 20:44:06Z

Ken,

I just found your reply, 13 years later. If you are still living and still searching my email is olscat268@aol.com

Hope you are well
Ken Olson.

Re: Emma Mains m Jesse W. Richards Lincoln Park NJ

MaryParish55 — 2013-04-17 15:38:40Z

Hello - I am researching part of this family.
Emma Mains parents were William Mains and Mary Ann Smith.
William had a sister Lydia who married John Peve(y)
This is my family.
I have done some research on each child of William and Mary Ann in the hopes to find someone who has done more research.
Willing to share what I can.
Thank you,
Mary Parish
Columbus, WI

Re: James M. Mains m. 1877 in Pendleton Co., lived in Covington, Ky.

jestewart78 — 2013-03-06 03:12:01Z

That would be great jestewart78@yahoo.com

Re: James M. Mains m. 1877 in Pendleton Co., lived in Covington, Ky.

ds5890 — 2013-03-06 03:01:56Z

Yes, I'm very interested in Martha and James. Of course, my CORDRAY-MAINS-STEWART family tree is not as sparse as it was nearly nine years ago! LOL Wanna share by email or by phone?

Re: James M. Mains m. 1877 in Pendleton Co., lived in Covington, Ky.

jestewart78 — 2013-02-25 08:49:12Z

James m mains is my gggg grandfather any info I have I will share if interested

Re: William Mains Jr., 61,born,in McKeesport, the son of William A. (Patricia) Mains, of Elizabeth Township,

DaveNewhouse314 — 2012-10-20 22:26:30Z

My condolences on the passing of William Mains. I stumbled upon your entry in Ancestry.com when looking for information on my ancestor William E Mains of Mckeesport (1841-1872?). The 1870 census shows he was married and had a daughter Naomi. Naomi was my great-grandmother and that would make William my great-great-grandfather. If you know any information about these two or wife/mother Celestia Anna Lynch, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Re: Margaret Mains Ireland & Paisley 1819-94dau. of Nathaniel Mains/Helen Wilson

MainsS — 2012-10-12 11:11:17Z

Hi there
I saw your reply to the original request from the person from the US. I am also a Mains and my Grandfather was William Turnbul Mains who was born in 1880 and died in 1974. He lived with with his wife at Kelhead path Penilee Glasgow. His family was William,George(my dad)Gordon,Charlotte,Eva,John. I am originally from Johnstone but live down south of Bristol now.
Regards
Steve

Re: Mains Family From Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska {Updated Web Site From The James Family Line}

kyliefamilytree — 2012-03-08 00:24:03Z

Hey there. I am also researching the Mains/Main family. I have some information. I am in Australia and would love any help with this USA research..

my email is kyliefamilytree@hotmail.com

Re: Mains Family of Bracken Co. KY

lindlindalee78 — 2011-12-26 17:58:29Z

hi i am researching for a freind. located joshua mains born 1817 ky 1850 census campbell co ky with wife precilla(huff) i can't find his parents but think they are from braken co love to hear from you linda

William Mains Jr., 61,born,in McKeesport, the son of William A. (Patricia) Mains, of Elizabeth Township,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-07-20 01:56:28Z

William Mains Jr.
Elizabeth Township

William Mains Jr., 61, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday, July 18, 2011. He was born Nov. 1, 1949, in McKeesport, the son of William A. (Patricia) Mains, of Elizabeth Township, and the late Barbara Nestor Mains. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and had worked for the former US Steel Homestead Works. In addition to his father and stepmother, he is survived by daughters, Leah Mountjoy, of Baldwin, and Roberta "Bobbi Jo" Mains, of Glassport; sister, Patricia Ann DiDeppa, of Cochranton; brothers, David Edward Mains, of McKeesport, and Lawrence Donald Mains, of Wilson; and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township. Blessing service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Garden Mausoleum, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune)

Re: James Mains Tree

subaya134 — 2011-05-23 03:22:35Z

Is lm_jordan Les Waltman? Would like to correspond with you regarding the Mains family. I am descended from James Hamilton Mains, through his daughter Margaret Ann, mar. Chillis K. Drake; their daughter Ethel was my great-grandmother.

Thank you,
Sue Runnells Berryhill
subaya@myfairpoint.net

Daniel Mains, ~1812-1870s of Juniata/Snyder Co.'s, PA

2006-10-21 16:10:59Z

Hello,
My name is Brian Hamman and I descend from the Daniel Mains found in the 1840 and 1850 Census records for Fayette, Juniata Co., PA, and in the 1870 and 1880 census records for Freeburg/Washington Townships of Snyder Co., PA. He married a July Ann ??? in about 1837 and they had at least 11 children. If you are familiar with this family at all, please email me at brianhamman@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Brian

Re: John Mains Of Eckford, Mich

hazelmains31 — 2009-05-31 01:10:53Z

John Mains of Eckford was my great grandfather.
Have alot of information on this family. Have been attempting to trace the family back to Ireland/Scotland, with limited success. The daughter's name was Adaline.

Robert Mains

Looking for info on Emma F. Mains - Born Jan. 31 1858 - State of Maine - Father Harrison Mains?

LindaSantamaria — 2006-09-22 01:32:24Z

Only info I have on death is 1902. Don't know how accurate my info is. I do know she was married to Charles R. Wilson - Born 3/6/1853 Bangor Maine. Any help is appreciated.

John MAINS birth certificate from Co. Antrim Ireland, 31,October 1870

saranani — 2007-04-20 17:15:10Z

I am looking for information or anyone connected to my grandmothers cousin, John or Johnny as my grandmother called him.He was born 31, October 1870 in the district of Antrim, the union of Antrim, the country of Antrim, Northeren Ireland. His parents are Hugh MAINS a Labourer and Sarah (CROWLEY) MAINS. Present at his birth is Anne CROWLEY, possibley a grandmother or an aunt.I do know that there was another son born to this couple named William, known as Billy MAINS.John came to America and was a Merchant Marine in California. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Sharon/ USA

Re: Isaac Mains

jrahr1 — 2007-02-18 21:04:35Z

My father in law 's Father Thomas Mains had a brother isaac and was born in Boston pa. .My Father in law Walter G. Mains passed Feb 15 2007

Re: Jesse Peter Mains b. October 25, 1843 in Parke County., Indiana & Wife Sarah Elizabeth Smith

meganstacy — 2008-09-18 00:39:12Z

Hi, I see over 5 years have passed, but thought I'd try this anyway. I don't have any info about Jesse Mains, just wanted to say that Jesse Mains was the brother of my ggg-grandmother. Her name, as I have it, was Jemima Catherine Mains, married to Milton Thompson Cole. Sounds like I already have the same info you do...also, other brothers of Jesse, and that Henry Mains remarried. Jemima's line went on to Kansas and then to Washington. How about Jesse's?

Re: Jesse Peter Mains b. October 25, 1843 in Parke County., Indiana & Wife Sarah Elizabeth Smith

meganstacy — 2010-09-05 23:24:59Z

Your William Stephen Mains was the brother of my GGGG-Grandfather Henry Mains. Where did Williams family end up?

MAINS Nbl/Dur

jeelco — 2008-04-02 10:02:13Z

Hello from W Australia!
Trying to locate my Mains family in 1841/51/61 census.
John (weaver), son Rbt b1822c.
1843 Rbt marr Mary Jane MARTIN in Lemington.
Known children Rbt b1855 & John b1851c Newcastle upon Tyne.
Rbt snr died between 1855 & 1879 - most likely by 1868 when Mary Jane remarried Geo ALLEN & was residing in Donald St Stockton DUR 1871.
Have tried various spellings, anyone any ideas??

Re: Robert & John Mains DUR/NBL

jeelco — 2008-04-01 06:22:20Z

Thanks for you reply! I haven't come across a David Mains in my tree yet - not to say I won't in time!
The earliest record I have is of Rbt in Lemington/Newburn NBL 1843, not sure if he was born in that area or not.
The family moved on to Newcastle way, & by 1879 Rbt's son, also a Robt, was in the Stockton/Hartlepool area DUR.
My line later moved down south to Bristol.
I shall keep your info in mind as I research & contact you if I find a connection. Cheerio.

Robert & John Mains DUR/NBL

jeelco — 2008-02-29 13:34:43Z

Hi, I am researching the Mains family of Northumberland/Durham area. Having trouble going back further than Rbt b1822c, spouse Mary Jane MARTIN. I believe he had 4 children, one definite being Rbt b1855/56.

The father of Rbt b1822c was a John Main's but that is all I know.

I have plenty of info on other Main's descendants if anyone has a connection.

Cheers!
Col

Re: Samuel C. MAINS in KY

TheSalmonFamilyHistory — 2010-10-08 14:23:54Z

I too am working on my my Mains line but my line was a Philip Mains who married an Evaline McClanahan. Would love to find how we are all related. Philip was born in Bracken Co. Kentucky.

Re: Mains Family of Bracken Co. KY

mains823 — 2010-08-22 00:08:57Z

Hello Deanna my name is Ruta Sandlin (Mains). I read your initial post & it turns out we have the same g-grandfather, John Wesley Mains. I have some info that goes past him & I tried emailing it to you with the last email address you gave but it was returned as un-deliverable. Since your last post was in 2005 I can only hope that you still get on here so you can get my message. If you'd like to email me so we can try to swap info on our family history you can reach me at rutasandlin@comcast.net.

Mains family in Canada

bmains1952 — 2009-10-08 01:50:25Z

Checkout http://sites.google.com/site/mainsfamilynow/mains-home-page for Mains descendants of early (1830's) pioneers in Canada.

Ellen G. (Zischkau) Mains, 69,daughter of Katherine and the late David Zischkau

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-03-11 15:16:22Z

Ellen G. Mains
North Versailles

Ellen G. (Zischkau) Mains, 69, of North Versailles, died suddenly Tuesday, March 8, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Richard E. Mains; dear daughter of Katherine and the late David Zischkau; loving mother of Richard (Janine), Brian (Dawna), Michelle, and the late Kevin Mains; adoring grandmother of Clayton, Ashley, Shane, Tyler, Hunter and Peyton; sister of Barry Zischkau, Dianne Yagle and David Zischkau; also two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro avenues, Turtle Creek, where a service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow at Friends Cemetery in Clearfield County.
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune.

Re: Mains Family

bandy32 — 2008-02-27 11:30:47Z

Very interesting. My wife is a Main. Her Dad is Paul Johnson Main and her Grandfather (deceased) was a Presbyterian Minister in Olney, Illinois. My wife's Dad had a Great Uncle or such who owned a circus (the Walter Main Circus) where the tiger escaped and ate a lady's cow in Pennsylvania after a circus train wreck in the late 1800's.

William Allen Mains

sean_duffey — 2006-11-20 21:46:21Z

Looking for William Allen Mains whonm I believe to still be alive. Born 6-23-1933. Please drop me a note at sduffey@austin.rr.com

Re: James Mains Tree

ttreeclimber — 2007-07-17 13:37:46Z

Les,
If you are still on please post a way for me to contact you.
Thanks, D

Re: James Mains Tree

lm_jordan — 2007-07-17 17:07:21Z

You can reach me at lm_jordan@hotmail.com

Re: Mains in western PA

teaturtler1 — 2010-05-08 02:51:05Z

I know that this is an old message, but I thought I'd try to see if you get this. We are related at Marshall Mains. His brother Frank was my grandfather. Between myself and a cousin, we have a good bit back on the Mains/McGrew?Watson line. If you are still searching, I'd be happy to compare notes.
MJ

Re: Frank or Arthur Mains, Cherokee

shininglite — 2008-12-20 06:26:46Z

I believe that Arthur Mains is my great-great grandfather who supposedly fathered a few children out of wedlock, even when he was very old. He died in his 90s. His mother was supposedly 100% Cherokee but I don't know her first name nor his father's. I've been looking and haven't found any information that matches. My great-grandmother was born with the name Oriental Mains (they called her Ory) in the mid 1870s. She later changed her first name to Betty. She has a sister named Ollie and five other brothers and sisters who all lived into their late 80s and 90s. My great-grandmother lived to be almost 105 years old and died in 1984 but no one is sure of her year of birth.

Re: Mains a Danish surname, too.

dtls224 — 2010-08-23 03:58:11Z

She maybe the sister of my grandfather. Was her parents Chris and Anna Mains both born in Denmark and emigrated to Clinton Iowa? If so then we might be related.

Mains Chris and Anna

dtls224 — 2010-08-23 03:52:20Z

There were some messages posted awhile ago looking for information on Chris and Anna Mains of Onamia Mn. I am their great granddaughter and the grand daughter of their son Peter. If you would like any information please send me an email.

Re: Margaret Mains Ireland & Paisley 1819-94dau. of Nathaniel Mains/Helen Wilson

CharleneMains84 — 2010-08-15 19:20:14Z

Hi

We are Mains family from Paisley, were sure our name is from Paisley at the moment I can only tell you about my dads dads family who are mains. William Mains is my grand father.

Im still trying to dig for information.

Help with Millie/Milly/Malinda Angie/Angline/Angeline/Angaline Meenus/Manis/Manes/Mains/Mannis!!

jcmiller197 — 2007-12-30 05:08:26Z

Hi,

I'm trying to track down Millie/Milly/Malinda Angie/Angline/Angeline/Angaline Meenus/Manis/Manes/Mains/Mannis. I have a birth date in TN of Oct 12, 1842. She married George Baine Bristow, had 9 kids, and eventually was buried in Grants Pass, OR.

I've seen the family information for Claibourn L. Manes and Sarah Sampley which lists a daughter named Malinda born about 1844. But sometimes that data shows the birth in Arkansas and one source shows that Malinda marrying a Fox and a Martin (evidently a fan of small furry creatures) but not a Bristow. On the 1880 census it shows her father as being born in TN and her mother in NC.

Can anyone help me confirm whether these Malindas are the same person or provide additional information?

Thanks,
Jeff

MAINES, Norma Lucille (died Sep 1931)

OhioObits — 2006-10-15 18:28:10Z

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH, Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, September 19, 1931, page 2.

MAINS--Norma Lucille, aged 13, of 546 1/2 North Park street, died of appendicitis, at St. Mary's hospital in Cincinnati, where she was visiting. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart grade school and was enrolled in St. Mary's high school. She was a member of Mary's Sodality of Sacred Heart. Her mother, Mrs. D. J. Cassiday; her father, a half-brother, Henry Mains, and her grandmother, Mrs. Lora Ross of Lexington, Ky., survive. Services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery by the Egan-Ryan Co.

Re: Mains a Danish surname, too.

SaraGaarde — 2010-08-23 20:16:07Z

Katrina Mains Gaarde's mother's name was Anna Smit when she emigrated to Clinton circa 1880. Anna had been married to a John Mains in Denmark, and with him she had three girls, but John Mains died in Denmark. Anna remarried a man named Smit in Denmark, and I believe that the man named Smit also died in Denmark. Anna emigrated to Clinton along with the three daughters who carried the Mains surname but with no husband.

Mains a Danish surname, too.

SaraGaarde — 2009-07-31 00:09:45Z

I am researching Katrina Mains Gaarde (b. Denmark, lived 1865-1919) immigrated to Clinton, Iowa in 1880, married Nels Gaarde. Can't find anything on the "Mains" surname in Denmark. What alternate spellings should I be looking for?

Re: Jesse Peter Mains b. October 25, 1843 in Parke County., Indiana & Wife Sarah Elizabeth Smith

retta1 — 2010-04-08 00:17:46Z

Do any of the Peter Francis Mains family have any information on a Mary Morrison marrying Peter Mains circa June 1839, Putnam Co., IN?

Mary Mains marries James William Beck 18 July 1850, Putnam Co., IN. In the 1850 census, there is a Catharine Mains living with them in Owen Co., IN.

Her brother's probate record says that Mary and Peter are living in Parke Co., IN in 1840.

Re: Jesse Peter Mains b. October 25, 1843 in Parke County., Indiana & Wife Sarah Elizabeth Smith

RalphMains81 — 2010-02-21 17:45:35Z

Jesse Peter Mains is the nephew of my GG Grandfather William Stephen Mains, son of Peter Franklin Mains, son of Philip Mains of Sussex Co NJ. I have a copy of Philips will of Oct 23 1824 stating Sarah Fortney receives $1.00. Of course neither Philip or Conrad Fortney who witnessed the will could read or write and signed their names with an X.

Some people believe this family came from Passaic Co NJ. However Passaic County was formed from parts of Bergen of Essex counties Feb 07, 1837.
Passaic town was chartered April 2nd 1873.
Write me rlmains@sbcglobal.net

Re: Jesse Peter Mains b. October 25, 1843 in Parke County., Indiana & Wife Sarah Elizabeth Smith

RalphMains81 — 2010-09-06 01:58:16Z

William Stephen had 4 boys and 9 girls. All but the last one born in Parke County. The family moved to Guthrie Co Ia in 1869/70, the last girl was born there. William & Jemima are buried in Glendon Cemetery, just north of Menlo, Guthrie Co Ia. They have a new stone, I put there 2008. His ninth child, a son William Stephen Jr is my Grandfather. William Jr died in Pawnee Ok, 1946 is buried in Carlisle, Ia next to his second wife Martha Leola Sophia Myers Mullins Mains, 1863/1923, who is the widow of his nephew William James Mullins who is the son of Naoma Mains William Jr's oldest sister and John Mullins. They were married in Winfield Ks in 1891, and settled in Talala Ok first then later moved to Carlisle Ia. After her death William Jr moved in with his oldest Daughter Florence Pearl Tucker in Pawnee Ok where he died in 1946. rlmains@sbcglobal.net

mains family

cmurray56 — 2010-03-19 01:30:27Z

I am searching for details of;
JOHN MAINS b 1820 georgia usa d 1882
cheltenham,victoria,australia.
married MARGARET IRVINE b 1820 d 1885 east melbourne,victoria,australia
c JOHN MAINS b ABT 1844 australia d 1918 prahran,victoria,australia

The son JOHN MAINS is my ggggrandfather this is the only information i have about him, can anyone please help?
Best Wishes
Chris

Re: Robert & John Mains DUR/NBL

mainsjem1 — 2008-03-29 11:19:38Z

Hello,I married a David Cecil Mains,1939 to 2001,born Bexley Kent,his father,Cecil Mains,born in Lincolnshire,1909 ish/2003 (he had two other brothers)his father came/lived in Northumberland,this man was very cruel to his children (beat them with the buckle of his belt)Cecil mother sent Cecil to live in Kent when he was only 12 years old,to get him away from the father,Cecil was a long distance runner,ran for Belgrave Harriers,and Great Britten,he worked for Vickers Armstrong at Weybridge Surrey,as hardner of metals ,and harderned the blades that went in the first Comet jet air liner,

Charley and Carrie Mains

sean_duffey — 2006-07-16 06:56:08Z

Looking for relatives of Charley and Carrie Mains. POssibly married in Canada in the 1910's. Where in Porterville Ca. Possible children are Betty Lee and a son either Charles or John. Please drop me a line if you think these people might be in your tree.

John Mains Of Eckford, Mich

VJD21 — 2006-09-09 01:38:59Z

I am looking for descendants of John Mains' son. He had several sons and 1 daughter