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Descendants of James RainfordGeneration No. 11. JAMES1 RAINFORD was born (Source: IGI records (LDS).). Child of JAMES RAINFORD is:
Generation No. 22. JOHN2 RAINFORD (JAMES1) was born October 28, 1757 in Presbyterian, Hindley, Lancashire, England (Source: Baptismal records of St Nicholas & St Peter, Liverpool, England (Church of England).). He married ELIZABETH ? (Source: Baptismal records of St Nicholas & St Peter, Liverpool, England (Church of England).). was born (Source: Baptismal records of St Nicholas & St Peter, Liverpool, England (Church of England).).
Children of JOHN RAINFORD and ELIZABETH ? are:
Generation No. 33. THOMAS3 RAINFORD (JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 12, 1784 in Liverpool, Lancashire, ENGLAND (Source: IGI records (LDS).). He married SARAH SWEETMAN (Source: Baptismal records of St Nicholas & St Peter, Liverpool, England (Church of England).). She was born in England. Liverpool & SW Lancs FHS Poll Book 1832: Thomas Rainford, Cabinet Maker, Duckinfield Street, Liverpool, E & T, BGS/FMN The Rainford family owned a brewery which was very profitable. Dr George (Thomas' son) would tell his grandson Ervin, while making calls to his patients, about some of his memories as a little boy in England. One memory is as follows: Whenever there was a social event his mother, Sarah, would have the bank bring over her jewels. She would lay them out on her bed so she could decide which jewels would best match the outfit she was to wear. After she chose, she would have the bank return her remaining jewels to the bank for safe keeping. Of course, when the social event was over she would also return those jewels to the bank. Ride to the hounds was a family sport. Similar to chasing the fox. A horn was used made out of a Cow antler or some other animals antler. Someone in our family has Dr. George's horn. More About THOMAS RAINFORD:
Children of THOMAS RAINFORD and SARAH SWEETMAN are:
Generation No. 44. GEORGE CHARLES4 RAINFORD (THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 14, 1810 in London, England (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died March 6, 1892 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Obituary in Lake Village Indiana newspaper. Recorded in the Rainford History by LaVanche West.). He married (1) HARRIET STRICKLAND Abt 1836 in ENGLAND, daughter of CHARLES STRICKLAND and CATHERINE ?. She was born Abt 1816 in London, England (Source: IGI records (LDS).), and died October 7, 1851 in Joliet, Will Co, Illinois; buried in Deselm, Illinois. He married (2) MARGARET WILCOX July 12, 1855 in Kankakee County, Illinois (Source: Kathy Zavada.), daughter of "AMSEY" WILCOX and MARGARET ?. She was born September 26, 1832 in Little York, Illinois, and died November 28, 1908 in Lake Village, Newton Co, Indiana buried in Lake Village Cemetery (Source: Death Certificate: Lake Twp, Newton County, Indiana; Obituary in Lake Village Indiana newspaper. Recorded in the Rainford History by LaVanche West.).
The birth certificates for George's children (George C, Richard Edward, Mary Elizabeth, Harriett) state George's occupations as: 1837 - Tin Plate Worker, 1839 - Yeast Merchant (this also stated on some death certificates), 1840 - Hair Dresser, 1841 - Tinner, 1845 & 1847 - Yeast Dealer, and 1850 - Physician
Census Info:1841London - St Johns St lists George age 30, Harriett age 25, George age 3, Mary age 11 months
1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 Education: Degree in Medicine from medical school in England. He doctored in New York and Kankakee Co. in Illinois. The story begins with the birth of a baby boy; whom some would say was born with a "silver spoon" in his mouth. His parents were able to give him the best of everything, which included a fine education. He could have become one of the "Dandies" about town going to parties and the theatre, wasting his life. These things had no interest to him. Medicine and caring for others was what direction his education took. His family approved until ... He met and fell in love with a beautiful young lady Harriet Strickland, the daughter of a tenant farmer who was living on one of his fathers farms. There was a very strict caste-system in place at the time. The family was so unhappy with this and when he insisted on marrying Harriet, his parents disowned him. They felt their son had married beneath them. Dr George Rainford took his bride and opened an office to practice in Haymarket. (It is now the theatrical section of London). Things were going well when a pestilence and a famine came to England. (This pestilence must have been like the flu epidemic of 1918). Doctors were in great demand. Food was scarce for all except the very rich. Dr George's parents came and thought he should come take care of them and his former friends. Instead, he went to the country and took care of his wife's family and friends. He would bring them extra food that he could find which didn't take away from his own family's needs. His parents continued to pressure him so to escape this he decided to bring his family (three children - George, Mary, and Harriet - and his wife Harriet) to the United States for a new start. Two infant sons were left behind, buried, in England. Dr George Rainford immigrated from London between 1847 and 1849. After being in the USA, a son Robert, was born September 13, 1849 in Joliet, Illinois. Harriet became ill and died in 1851. Dr Rainford later moved to Rock Creek or Rockville, Illinois. While living here he was called to attend a hired man who was employed at the McElvain farm. He left medicine and promised to return the next morning when he thought he would be more likely to diagnose the trouble. On his return the following day, as he entered the door, he stopped and exclaimed "SMALLPOX"! (parts taken from Kankakee Daily Journal Jan 7, 1851). Dr Rainford refused to take charge of the case. He had a family dependent upon him. To take on this case would mean deliberately endangering his family. After looking around a bit, they finally found Dr Van Riper to take the case. Most of his family had the disease. Even with medical attention, the hired man, Grandmother McElvain, and the youngest child Greer died from the disease. Dr George Rainford met his second wife when he was working as a doctor. Margaret Wilcox was his helper when he went out to visit patients. They were married Jan 12, 1854 and had 12 children. (Marriage Record says July 12, 1855 George Rainford married Margaret Wilcox by William Tallman Justice of the Peace) Milton Rainford seems to be the only one of his family that Dr George had contact with after he left England. Some say Milton was a brother of Dr George. Belle Rainford Mashino remembers being taught to call him "Cousin Milt". Milton came to the USA to perform the opening night of the Old McVickers Theater in Chicago, Illinois (this theater is now over 100 years old). One story says Milton was a concert violinist but Belle Mashino says he was an opera singer. While Milton was still in Chicago, Dr George brought his son William to Chicago to hear Milton perform. Since William had shown an early interest in the violin, Milton went with him to help choose a violin of his own. In 1878, Dr George moved his family to Lake Village, Indiana. Ervin Rainford said that the criticism resulting from the McElvain smallpox case weighed heavily on Dr George's mind. This resulted in his leaving the Kankakee area and moving his family to Lake Village. He knew that regardless of the medical attention given, there was no cure for smallpox. If Dr George had taken the case, many more would have died. Dr George took care of the Communities ills in Lake Village, Indiana. The last baby delivered by him was his own grandson, Lawrence, son of Albert and Effie. His reverence for his medical oath was shown to all. In the end it was the cause of his own death. One night Dr George retired early for the night because of illness. His son John came asking for help for an ailing child. (Some say a man came from Schneider begging for help for his twins which he feared had developed pneumonia). John's mother sent him to Momence, Illinois for another doctor but his trip was in vain. John returned again to ask for his father's help. Hearing the commotion, Dr. George immediately dressed and left with him on horseback. The Kankakee River was flooded and the horse refused to go across. The doctor walked and swam across himself. After attending the child(ren) he returned home. The child(ren) recovered. As a result of exposure, Dr. George died March 6, 1892. He is laid to rest at the Village Cemetery under Catholic rites. Rev. Father Niberg of Rensselaer conducted the ceremony. No greater love has a man than to lay down his life for another. Margaret died Nov 27, 1908 and is buried beside him. Notes for HARRIET STRICKLAND: Census Info:1841London - St Johns St lists George age 30, Harriett age 25, George age 3, Mary age 11 months 1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 Harriet Strickland Rainford died in 1851. The newspaper account said: "Mrs. Rainford's sickness was caused by fatigue endured whilst attending to her sickly family which brought on a complication of diseases that terminated in her death and deprived her friends of a skillful, tender, and benevolent nurse. She will be long remembered by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She leaves a husband and four children to deplore her loss". Two of her children died before her death. This article was on October 14, 1851 in the Joliet Sentinel Newspaper. The paper listed 40 acres with George Charles Rainford as the Grantee and Robert Corlett as the Grantor.
Notes for MARGARET WILCOX: Marriage Record says July 12, 1855 George Rainford married Margaret Wilcox by William Tallman Justice of the Peace Census Info:1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 251 line 45
The only things Leonard Mashino remembers of his grandmother was of her sitting in the kitchen rocking and smoking a white clay pipe, which women did in those days; and that when she passed away, his father took him in the bedroom, uncovered her face, and had him look. He was 5 years old and that memory is a lasting one. Obituary: Margaret Wilcox, daughter of Amsey and Margaret Wilcox, was born at Little York, -------, Sept 26, 1832, and died at Lake Village, Indiana, Nov 28, 1908, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 2 days. In the year 1847, at the age of 15, she with her parents moved to Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois. She was united in Marriage to Dr. George Rainford of near Kankakee, in 1854, and in the spring of 1878 they moved to Lake Village where he followed his profession until his death on March 6, 1892. To this union were born twelve children, one of whom is dead, Mrs. Alice Rouse. The surviving children are Mrs. John Slusser of Pasadena, CA, Mrs. Ben Rouse of Medaryville, Indiana, Mrs. Reuben Gundy of Rose Lawn, Indiana, Mrs. John Mashino, William, Herbert, Albert, Walter, John, and Fred Rainford, all of Lake Village. Besides these she leaves four step children, Robert and George Rainford and Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin of Wilmington, Illinois, Mrs. Harriet Corlett of Rock Creek, Illinois, 42 grand children, 17 great-grand children, and a host of friends. Mrs. Rainford was a kind and loving mother, and her influence for good will long be felt. In her husband's professional career, Mrs. Rainford ministered her help to her friends and neighbors in need. Though her virtues were many, her faults were few. Calling on her children to the last, giving them good advice with a loving kiss and a last good-bye, she bid farewell to her earthly duties. This should be a living monument in the minds of all who knew her. She was known as "Grandma" by all. Funeral services were held from the home Monday forenoon, conducted by Rev. Father Zetsler of Goodland. A large concourse of sorrowing friends followed the remains to their final resting place in the Lake Village Cemetery. Newton County Indiana cemetery information (from rootsweb) says "2 headstones" Children of GEORGE RAINFORD and HARRIET STRICKLAND are:
Children of GEORGE RAINFORD and MARGARET WILCOX are:
Generation No. 55. GEORGE CHARLES5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 28, 1837 in St James Square, London, Middlesex, England (Source: Birth certificate.), and died November 15, 1922 in Deselm, Illinois just before midnight. He married MARY D CLIFTON July 2, 1870 in Kankakee County, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). She was born June 23, 1840 in Illinois, and died April 21, 1881. Census Info:1841 London - St Johns St lists George age 30, Harriett age 25, George age 3, Mary age 11 months 1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 162 line 24 1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 43 1910 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 63 line 37 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 95
George lost all his tools in the big Chicago fire. Notes for MARY D CLIFTON: Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 162 line 24 1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 43 Children of GEORGE RAINFORD and MARY CLIFTON are:
6. "POLLY" MARY ELIZABETH5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born June 23, 1840 in All Souls Marylebone, Middlesex, London, England (Source: Birth certificate.), and died December 1921. She married JASON WATERS FRANKLIN October 17, 1863 in Wilmington, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). He was born 1830 in New York, and died Bef. 1880. Census Info:1841London - St Johns St lists George age 30, Harriett age 25, George age 3, Mary age 11 months 1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 64 line 15 Notes for JASON WATERS FRANKLIN: Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 Children of "POLLY" RAINFORD and JASON FRANKLIN are:
7. HARRIET CATHERINE5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born June 4, 1845 in Westminster, St John the Evangelist, Middlesex, London, England (Source: Birth certificate.), and died February 17, 1933 in Deselm, Illinois buried in Deselm, Illinois (Source: Tombstone pictured in Rainford History by LaVanche West. DeSelm Cemetery, Rockville Twp records.). She married ROBERT CORLETT November 16, 1863 in Kankakee, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). He was born February 20, 1834 in Isle of Mann. a British possession, and died April 29, 1910 in Rockville Twp, Illinois buried in Deselm, Illinois (Source: Tombstone pictured in Rainford History by LaVanche West; DeSelm Cemetery, Rockville Township records.). Census Info:1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 30 line 28 1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 85 line 18
Notes for ROBERT CORLETT: Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 30 line 28 Children of HARRIET RAINFORD and ROBERT CORLETT are:
8. ROBERT R5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 13, 1849 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois (Source: Baptism records St Patrick's Church, Joliet, IL (Catholic).), and died March 1926 in Wilmington, Illinois and buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He married BETSY ANN FRANKLIN July 10, 1870 in Will County, Illinois (Source: Kathy Zavada.), daughter of JASON FRANKLIN and "POLLY" RAINFORD. She was born Abt 1856 in Illinois, and died Bef. 1920. Census Info:1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington, household 344 line 40 More About ROBERT R RAINFORD: Baptism: October 6, 1851, Priest George Hamilton (Source: Baptismal register.) Robert was living with his granddaughter Olive when he died. Notes for BETSY ANN FRANKLIN: Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 Children of ROBERT RAINFORD and BETSY FRANKLIN are:
9. "MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 5, 1851 in Rockville Twp, Will Co., Illinois. She married JONATHAN SLUSSER. He was born September 14, 1836 in Mansfield, Ohio, and died 1914. Census Info:1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1860 Illinois listed as Metta Wilcox - did Dr George adopt her? Mettie's granddaughter is Margaret Bull. Notes for JONATHAN SLUSSER: Jonathan was in the Civil Way, wounded and had a veteran's pension. He ran a barber shop near the railroad tracks. One day Jessie James came in for a haircut and a shave. Jessie asked Jonathan "Don't you know you could have cut my throat?" Jonathan who was crippled from being thrown from a gun carriage said, "I didn't have anything against you". All of Met & Jonathan's children were born in Illinois where they owned a farm. When Raymond was ten years old, they moved to Pasadena, California (about 1905). Only "Dell" Henry Adelbert remained in Illinois. He was a railroad engineer. Marriage Notes for "MET" RAINFORD and JONATHAN SLUSSER: Mettie and John had 6-8 children. They lived in Villa Grove, Illinois & Pasadena, California. Children of "MET" RAINFORD and JONATHAN SLUSSER are:
10. "ALICE" ALISS5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 6, 1856 in Rockville Twp, Illinois, and died Abt 1893 in Fort Ripley, Minnesota. She married THOMAS ROUSE Bef. 1880 in Indiana. He was born 1851, and died August 1, 1906. Census Info:1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois living with grandmother Margaret Wilcox 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 8 line 44 Not much is known about Alice's family. The only information was that one of Alice's sons died near Morocco in 1962 and was buried in the Lake Village Cemetery. One worked for Standard Oil Company in Japan and was wounded in WWII. He married a Japanese girl. Alice's daughter Maggie wrote the following letter to her grandmother, Margaret Rainford: Clough Minnesota Oct 28, 1899 Dear Grandma, I thought I would ans. your sad letter I received not long ago. You asked me what my dear mother died with she had congestive chills, and lung fever too. Mother had the first chill a Thursday night and she did not have another one till Tuesday and the third one she had Saturday night from nine oclock until two in the morning and then she told me that the chill had stopped and then she said she was burning up with fevor. Mother always told us that she was not going to die until about 3oclock the morning she died. She always told us that she was going to live for us children and about 3 oclock she prayed to die to get out of her misery and pains. Didn't I tell you the other time I wrote about what she had where she died? Grandma I would tell you more that mother said but it would make you feel to bad to tell you that she said George will come home from the hospital tomorrow with father. You asked me what we was a going to do. I think we will stay here on the farm, where our mother died at. It is awful hard to get along without mother, for something and I do not know how to go work to do it and I have to do it by guess and if I do not do it right the first time then I do it again and try another way and that is the way I do to get along. Grandma George he just came home since I was writing this letter When I began he was not here But he has to go back tomorrow again. Oh if he could stay with us we would not be half so lonesome. Is Uncle Fred and Uncle Walt staying home with you Grandma? I hope I could see you and have a good talk with you about some things. I will send you one of our pictures that looks just like mother when she died. Every body thought that mamma looked so nice and pretty I only wich you could have seen her before she died. Papa tried to telegraph to you but he could not find the operator he was not in. This is about all I can think of this time so write soon. Poor little Rollian calls mamma so much and asks us if she is up where the stars are and if she will never come back again. Rollian and I went to the grave yard where Mamma was buried and saw the home that our sweet mother has got forever. George is not staying at the hospital now he is staying at Dawsons. Write as soon as this reaches you from Maggie Rouse to Grandma. Good by all Please excuse my poor writing for I feel so bad I can not hardly write at all. Maggie Crowe
The letter that Maggie Crowe wrote to her Grandmother was edged in BLACK. In those days it was the way a death was announced. There were several songs written about the Letter Edged in Black. This letter is valuable. ANOTHER LETTER Little Falls Minn. Aug 13 1906 Dear Grandma, I thought I would have to write and tell you the bad news. Father is dead, he died the first day of August. I had ought to wrote but I have not had the time The boys have all gone to N Dak again, Joe he just started today he is going through with the team. This is all for this time So write soon From Maggie Crowe Good bye all
Notes for THOMAS ROUSE: Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 8 line 44 Children of "ALICE" RAINFORD and THOMAS ROUSE are:
11. WILLIAM5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born May 4, 1857 in Rock Creek, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died April 7, 1937 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married MARY HOFFMAN December 24, 1879 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Marriage Certificate), daughter of STEPHEN HOFFMAN and MARY DEARDORF. She was born December 20, 1860 in Kankakee, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died February 12, 1930 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Death Certificate: Lake Village, Indiana).
Census Info:1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 38 line 7 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 24 line 23 1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 190 line 6 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 70 line 87 William, as a RR contractor, helped build the grade from Lake Village, Indiana, to Schneider. William Rainford was born in Rockville Township, Illinois and moved to Lake Village, Indiana, Lake Twp, Newton County, in 1878, where his father practiced medicine. The following year, he married Mary Hoffman of Kankakee, Illinois. Mary was the daughter of Steven and Mary (Deardorf) Hoffman who were both born in Germany. William was a farmer, carpenter, and a "dirt" contractor. He often broke up prairie sod by the acre for surrounding neighbors. Notes for MARY HOFFMAN: Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 38 line 7 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 24 line 23 1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 190 line 6 Obituary: Mrs. William Rainford passed away at her home in Lake Village, Indiana, on February 12, 1930, after an illness of about a month from complications arising from a fall in which one of her limbs was injured. Her maiden name was Mary Hoffman and she was born in Kankakee in 1860. On December 24, 1879 she was united in marriage to William Rainford and from that time on they made their home at Lake Village. She was the mother of six children all of whom, together with the husband, survive her. The children are Mrs. Lloyd West, Bert, Kenneth, and Reuben Rainford of Lake Village, Mrs. Fred Hansen, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Irvin Rainford of Enos, Indiana. Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church in Lake Village and was attended by a large number of relatives from that vicinity and other towns. She was a woman who was well liked in the community in which she had lived for more than fifty years. Hoffman family Stephen Hoffman was born in Germany in 1819 and his wife, Mary (Deardorf) Hoffman was also born there in 1828. They came to Astor, New York, and could not speak English. Stephen was a master mason and he worked hard at his trade. He had planned to farm but was killed when he slid down a haystack. Marriage Notes for WILLIAM RAINFORD and MARY HOFFMAN: When William and Mary retired, they moved into Lake Village. When their son's wife passed away, Kenneth and his three little sons moved in with them. Grandma raised Russell, Gaylord, and Raymond until she passed away in 1930. William lived until 1937. Children of WILLIAM RAINFORD and MARY HOFFMAN are:
12. HENRY MILTON5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 21, 1863 in Rockville Twp, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died June 5, 1944 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married ELIZA G MONEE August 5, 1881 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), daughter of ? MONEE and ?. She was born February 6, 1865 in Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died October 18, 1948 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 252 line 49
1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 7 line 32
1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 216 line 18 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 65 line 66 Notes for ELIZA G MONEE: Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 252 line 49 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 7 line 32 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 216 line 18 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 65 line 66 Children of HENRY RAINFORD and ELIZA MONEE are:
13. ALBERT5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 24, 1864 in Rockville Twp, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died 1939 (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married EFFIE ADELIA ROUSH September 20, 1888 in Kankakee County, Indiana (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).), daughter of "JACOB" ROUSH and MARY HAWLEY. She was born February 1, 1870 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died April 9, 1935 (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 64 line 15, living with sister Polly Rainford Franklin 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 (two places for 1880)
1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 19 line 1
1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 173 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 37 line 55 Albert had a stage coach stop and a hotel in Lake Village (It is now torn down). The first recorded minutes of the First United Presbyterian church session were Nov 21 1914. The congregation worshipped in Lake Village Hotel. Later the rooming house would be run by his son Theodore Rainford. Notes for EFFIE ADELIA ROUSH: Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 40 line 19 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 19 line 1 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 173 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 37 line 55 Children of ALBERT RAINFORD and EFFIE ROUSH are:
14. IDA5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born March 11, 1866 in Rockville Twp, Kankakee County, Illinois, and died April 10, 1924. She married BENJAMIN F ROUSE November 8, 1883. He died February 14, 1947. Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 Ida was involved with the Church of Christ in Medaryville, Indiana. She was a member of the Eastern Start and the Royal Neighbor Lodge. Ida & Ben took in LeGrant Reed who was 2 at the time and raised him as her own. Children of IDA RAINFORD and BENJAMIN ROUSE are:
15. JOHN RAYMOND5 RAINFORD, SR. (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 23, 1869 in Wesley, Will County, Illinois. He married LULU DURKEE 1891, daughter of ? DURKEE and ?. She was born May 1871 in Indiana, and died July 15, 1923. Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 165 line 37 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 250 line 41 1900 Census Indiana Newton County: John was a barber. John and Lulu had been married for 9 years. They had 2 children; Clifford and Areta Ione. 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 23 line 18 1910 Census Indiana Newton County: Lulu was listed as a dressmaker. They had 3 children; Clifford, Ione, and John. 1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 180 line 27 Notes for LULU DURKEE: Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 250 line 41 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 23 line 18 1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 180 line 27 Lulu was a practical nurse who worked with Dr George Rainford. When her baby, Clifford, became ill, Dr George went to care for him, developed pneumonia and died in March 1892 Children of JOHN RAINFORD and LULU DURKEE are:
16. "MAGGIE" MARGARET5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born January 28, 1871 in Rockville Twp, Illinois or Momence, Illinois, and died February 3, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. She married REUBEN GAYLE GUNDY November 16, 1892, son of WILLIAM GUNDY and SARAH KNIGHT. He was born February 26, 1874 in Momence, Illinois, and died January 28, 1939 in Gary, Indiana.
Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 Notes for REUBEN GAYLE GUNDY: Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 48 line 1 Reuben Gundy was one of 13 children. Marriage Notes for "MAGGIE" RAINFORD and REUBEN GUNDY: Maggie and Reuben came to Montana in a Model T. They tried the hotel business there for a while but they didn't like it and moved back east again. The family was a prominent family in Fair Oaks and Roselawn Communities. During their early married life they lived on a farm near Roselawn and later bought a hotel in town which they operated for seven years. In 1912, the patrons of the Old Lincoln School District became dissatisfied with the old two story frame building which was their school. Reuben, trustee at the time took this matter up with his board and they decided to build a new brick building. It was completed in 1913. It cost $12,000. Aunt Maggie would sent a box of goodies, which helped Santa Claus, to the Belle Mashino household. Later they purchased a hotel in Hamlet, Indiana which they operated until 1923 when they sold it and moved to Gary, Indiana. Children of "MAGGIE" RAINFORD and REUBEN GUNDY are:
17. FREDERICK5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 10, 1874 in Rockville Twp, Wilmington, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died January 8, 1955 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married "LIZZIE" ELIZABETH WINGER May 23, 1900 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), daughter of ? WINGER and ?. She was born September 9, 1880 in Berne, Germany or Switzerland, and died September 26, 1976 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Notes for FREDERICK RAINFORD: Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Village, household 9 line 1 1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 251 line 45
1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27
1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 221 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 82 line 24 Notes for "LIZZIE" ELIZABETH WINGER: Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 251 line 45 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 221 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 82 line 24 Children of FREDERICK RAINFORD and "LIZZIE" WINGER are:
18. "BELLE" ARMANDA BELLE5 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 20, 1877 in Rockville Twp, Illinois, and died November 21, 1976 in Helena, Montana. She married JOHN ADRIAN MASHINO December 22, 1897 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), son of FREDRICK MAGINOT and "DELL" CROMAN. He was born September 3, 1870 in Lake Village, Indiana, and died September 11, 1943 in Montana. Click here to see our Mashino genealogyClick here to see our Croman genealogy
Generation No. 619. WILLIAM G6 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 28, 1875 in Illinois, and died April 20, 1948 in Crivitz, Wisconsin and buried in Crivitz, Wisconsin. He married "ELLA" HELEN M WALGENBACH July 18, 1903. She was born July 5, 1877, and died September 27, 1922 in Crivitz, Wisconsin and buried in Crivitz, Wisconsin. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 43 1900 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 80 line 37 20. WALTER6 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 2, 1878 in Illinois, and died February 19, 1966 in Frankfort, Illinois buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. He married BERTHA B RODERICK March 10, 1904. She was born March 16, 1878 in Illinois, and died May 1, 1953 in Frankfort, Illinois buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 43 1910 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 63 line 37 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 95 Notes for BERTHA B RODERICK: Census Info:1910 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 63 line 37 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 104 line 95 21. CORA ESTHER6 RAINFORD (GEORGE CHARLES5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 21, 1881, and died July 6, 1916 in Joliet, Illinois buried in Elmhurst Cemetery. She married LEE GLANDELL. 22. BETSY ANN6 FRANKLIN ("POLLY" MARY ELIZABETH5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born Abt 1856 in Illinois, and died Bef. 1920. She married ROBERT R RAINFORD July 10, 1870 in Will County, Illinois (Source: Kathy Zavada.), son of GEORGE RAINFORD and HARRIET STRICKLAND. He was born September 13, 1849 in Joliet, Will Co., Illinois (Source: Baptism records St Patrick's Church, Joliet, IL (Catholic).), and died March 1926 in Wilmington, Illinois and buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Census Info:1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 Notes for ROBERT R RAINFORD: Census Info:1850 Illinois, Will Co. Joliet Twp, household 116 line 9 1860 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 2219 line 13 1870 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington Twp, household 166 line 6 1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington, household 344 line 40 More About ROBERT R RAINFORD: Baptism: October 6, 1851, Priest George Hamilton (Source: Baptismal register.) Children are listed above under (8) Robert R Rainford.
23. CHARLES E6 FRANKLIN ("POLLY" MARY ELIZABETH5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born December 1859 in Illinois. He married LURA ? Abt 1897. She was born March 1862 in Illinois. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 64 line 15 1910 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 125 line 27 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 98 line 75 Notes for LURA ?: Census Info:1910 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 125 line 27 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 98 line 75 24. JASON WATERS6 FRANKLIN ("POLLY" MARY ELIZABETH5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 20, 1872 in Wesley, Illinois, and died August 31, 1946 in Wilmington, Illinois and buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery. He married MARY ANN BROWN April 24, 1895 in Wilmington, Will County, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). She was born October 30, 1877 in Wesley, Illinois, and died November 3, 1960 in Wilmington, Illinois buried in Mt Olivet Cemetery. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 64 line 15 1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington, household 239 line 17 Notes for MARY ANN BROWN: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Will Co. Wilmington, household 239 line 17 25. "ART" ARTHUR THOMAS6 CORLETT (HARRIET CATHERINE5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born February 8, 1865 in Rockville Twp, Illinois, and died December 9, 1943 in Rockville Twp, Illinois buried in Deselm, Illinois (Source: DeSelm Cemetery, Rockville Twp records.). He married "ELIZA" ELIZABETH ANNA SAMPSEL January 1, 1889 in Rockville Twp, Kankakee County, Illinois (Source: Kankakee Gazette dated January 10, 1889 and recorded in the Rainford History), daughter of ORIGIN SAMPSEL and HENRIETTA LANCASTER. She was born May 19, 1871 in Rockville Twp, Illinois, and died July 17, 1943 in Rockville Twp, Illinois buried in Deselm, Illinois (Source: DeSelm Cemetery, Rockville Twp records.). Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 30 line 28 1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 139 line 52 Notes for "ELIZA" ELIZABETH ANNA SAMPSEL: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 139 line 52 26. "KATE" CATHERINE6 CORLETT (HARRIET CATHERINE5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born February 2, 1867 in Illinois, and died July 13, 1922 in Deselm, Illinois buried in Deselm Cemetery. She married CHARLES WILCOX, son of WILL WILCOX. He was born May 16, 1869 in Illinois, and died 1944 in Deselm, Illinois buried in Deselm Cemetery. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 30 line 28 1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 117 line 58 Notes for CHARLES WILCOX: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 117 line 58 27. ELISA JANE6 CORLETT (HARRIET CATHERINE5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born December 1, 1872 in Will County, Illinois, and died April 8, 1962 in Kankakee, Illinois buried in Mound Grove Cemetery. She married EDWARD H SPRATT April 5, 1889 in Rockville Twp, Kankakee County, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). He was born March 20, 1872 in Wisconsin, and died Bef. 1962. Census Info:1880 Illinois, Will Co. Wesley Twp, household 30 line 28 1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 85 line 18 Jane Corlett died at the age of 90. The last 5 years she was "bed fast". She fell and broke her hip and never walked again after that. Notes for EDWARD H SPRATT: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Kankakee Co. Rockville Twp, household 85 line 17 28. "BILL" ROBERT WILLIS6 RAINFORD (ROBERT R5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 28, 1871 in Wilmington, Illinois, and died July 2, 1958 in Hobson, Montana and buried in Billings, Montana, Sunset Memorial Gardens (Source: Newspaper obituary recorded in the Rainford History by LaVanche West.). He married LOLA MAE BESSIE December 24, 1901 in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana (Source: Marriage Certificate), daughter of THOMAS BESSIE and NELLIE BARNEY. She was born June 2, 1878 in Bloomington, Illinois, and died July 7, 1960 in Billings, Montana and buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens (Source: Newspaper obituary recorded in the Rainford History by LaVanche West.; Death announcement from funeral). Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 Bill Rainford lived in Montana. He separated with his wife early and they split the kids (each taking one to raise). Bill's grandson lives in Seattle. From a letter written by Madeline Feb 5 1965: Willis and his wife had not lived together for some thirty or forty years, although there never was a divorce. He really loved a very good girlhood friend of my Mother's. But something caused them to have a little upset and then this Lola stepped in and took Willis. Then Mother's friend married her cousin or some relative and as a result, her children were not just right or something. Anyway, Willis always talked of going back to see Tena, but he never did. So it was too bad all the way around. 29. "ESSIE" ELIZABETH6 RAINFORD (ROBERT R5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born 1875. She married (1) CHARLES KERNS. She married (2) JOSEPH CARROLL. Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 30. "CORA" LILLIAN CORA6 RAINFORD (ROBERT R5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 1, 1879 in Richie, Illinois, and died March 1, 1919 in Wilmington, Illinois and buried in Oakwood Cemetery. She married "EDWARD" JOHN EDWARD HUNDLEY June 19, 1899 in Grundy County, Illinois (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900 (http://www2.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/genealogy/marrsrch.html).). He was born June 6, 1873, and died in (children living with Cora's father Robert in 1920). Census Info:1880 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 100 line 4 Edward left Cora with six children to raise. 31. "NATE" WILLIAM NATHAN6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 8, 1867 in Kankakee County, Illinois, and died July 12, 1946 in Medford, Oregon. He married ALTA LEE SMITH October 18. She was born July 1, 1873 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and died March 23, 1959 in Medford, Oregon. Nate was a barber in Roselawn and later moved to Oregon.
32. "DEL" HENRY ADELBERT6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born February 10, 1871 in Kankakee County, Illinois, and died August 9, 1950. He married SARAH JANE NICHOLS February 1, 1899 in Rockville Twp, Will Co., Illinois, daughter of JACOB NICHOLS and MARY JOHNSON. She was born 1880 in Indiana, and died 1972. Census Info:Illinois 1920
33. JESSIE ANN6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born December 29, 1873 in Kankakee County, Illinois. She married ROBERT FISHER. 34. ROBERT6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 20, 1879 in Kankakee County, Illinois, and died in Pasadena, California. He married MARY RITTER. She died in Pasadena, California. 35. LUCY VIOLA6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born July 8, 1889 in Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois. She married EDWIN WOOD March 1908. He was born in Florence, Ohio. 36. MARY MARGARET6 SLUSSER ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born January 3, 1892 in Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois, and died April 1977 in Clarkston, Asotin, Washington (Source: SSN internet site.). She married HARRY LOUIS HOWARD June 1, 1908. He was born October 18, 1884 in Florence, Ohio, and died April 1978 in Clarkston, Asotin, Washington (Source: SSN internet site.). 37. RAY LESTER6 SLUSSER, SR. ("MET" METTIE NORRILLY5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 7, 1895 in Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois. He married CARRIE PAJARITO 1947 in Manilla. She was born November 5, 1891, and died February 1971 in Venice, Los Angeles, California (Source: SSN internet site.).
38. ERVIN GEORGE6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born October 14, 1880 in Morocco, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died May 21, 1963 in Enos, Indiana (Source: Newspaper obituary recorded in the Rainford History by LaVanche West.). He married "INA" NINE GERTRUDE HANSEN March 29, 1906 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), daughter of SAMUEL HANSON and MARY CHRISTENSON. She was born April 24, 1884 in Kankakee, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died June 7, 1978 in Roselawn, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. NcCellen Twp, household 3 line 9 Notes for "INA" NINE GERTRUDE HANSEN: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co. NcCellen Twp, household 3 line 9 Marriage Notes for ERVIN RAINFORD and "INA" HANSEN: Ervin devoted his entire life to farming. As a teenager he and a friend would rent vacant land, camp out in a tent, and farm until the last ear of corn was husked. (early Spring - late Fall). Ervin and Ina's first home was on 160 acres in Enos Indiana. They rented this farm from Ray Cummings. The New York Central Railroad cut this farm in half. Later a railroad station, Enos elevator, Oak Grove school, Willow Inn, and Route 41 were built on this farmland. On March 23, 1907, Viola Mary was born. She was their only child. The family lived on this farm until 1930. Due to the "Great Depression and the fact that his son-in-law had been laid off from work, Ervin decided to rent a much bigger farm from John Colbourn. It was north and west of Enos. Ervin and Raymond worked together but the depression was very hard on them. Corn was selling at 10 cents a bushel and eggs were 10 cents a dozen. One winter, the family burned corn instead of coal because it was cheaper and gave as much or maybe more heat. They managed to get through. Raymond found other work; so Ervin had to hire help. Then World War II came along and help was so hard to find. Ervin's health started to fail, so he thought he would semi-retire. He sold most of the farm machinery and bought a home in Morocco, Indiana. Ervin still owned 160 acres east of Enos and continued to farm a year or two until his health got so bad he couldn't farm anymore. He rented out the farm on shares after that. They were members of the Methodist church. They lived ten years in Morocco until Ervin died on Tuesday, May 21, 1963 in George Ade Hospital in Brook. Ina lived in Morocco until her health began to fail and she went to stay with her daughter. Ina needed more care than Viola could give so Ina was then placed in a nursing home in Kentland. Later she moved to a new home, "Holiday Manor" at Roselawn where Ina died on June 7, 1978. Both are buried in Lake Village Cemetery by their parents and grandparents. 39. "DUDE" KENNETH LEE6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born October 6, 1886 in Kankakee county near Momence, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died December 28, 1945 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married ELIZABETH MAY YOTT June 18, 1913 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), daughter of ADOLPH YOTT and ANGELINE MONEE. She was born February 6, 1884 in Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died October 18, 1920 in Morocco, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 24 line 23 1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 236 line 11 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 71 line 90 Kenneth was given the nickname "Dude" because he was a classy dresser. ===== Kenneth L Rainford, of Lake Village, Indiana died at his home there on Friday, Dec 28, at the age of 59 years. Funeral services were held at the Lake Village church of which he was a member, at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with the Rev Harry Parker in charge. Burial was made in the Village Cemetery. Kenneth Rainford was born in Kankakee on Oct 6, 1886, the son of William and Mary Rainford. He attended Indiana public schools but the greater part of his adult life was spent in Lake Village. He conducted a mercantile business there for twenty-five years, was township trustee for eight years and served for a number of years as postmaster. Surviving are three sons -- Raymond of the US Army overseas, and Gaylord and Russell of Lake Village; three brothers Reuben and Bert of Lake Village and Irvin of Morocco, Indiana; and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hansen of Momence and Mrs. Margaret West of Donovan. His wife, the former Elizabeth Yott, whom he married on June 18, 1913, and one child preceded him in death. ===== Kenneth Rainford, son of William and Mary Rainford, was born October 6, 1886, at Kankakee and departed this life Friday, December 28, 1945, at his home. The family moved to Lake Village in 1893 and he was married to Elizabeth Yott in June, 1913. To this union four children were born, Russell, Gaylord, Raymond, and Zella deceased. Raymond is now on a foreign field, serving his country, Gaylord has recently received an honorable discharge from the service. Besides his three sons, he leaves to mourn his passing three brothers and two sisters, Reuben, Evin of Enos, and Mrs. Lloyd West of Donovan; Bert, Mrs. Fred Hansen of Momence, two grand children, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was elected school trustee in 1934 and served two terms. He served as post master for several years prior to this. His congenial disposition will be greatly missed, both in his home and among the business firms. Rev Harry Parker of Downer's Grove officiated at the funeral service held Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Lloyd Goddard and sister, June Christenson, accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Arbuckle, furnished the music. He was laid to rest in Lake Village cemetery. Notes for ELIZABETH MAY YOTT: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 236 line 11 Mrs. Kenneth Rainford, who has been sick for a long time with consumption, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Yott on Monday, October 18, at 10 o'clock. Funeral from Catholic Church, Wednesday at 10 o'clock and buried in Lake Village Cemetery. Mrs. Rainford leaves a husband, three little sons, a father, a mother, two brothers, four sisters and a host of friends to mourn her loss. See more info for Elizabeth Yott in 1985 Newton Co Indiana book 40. ANNA ELIZABETH6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born June 16, 1888 in Will County, Illinois, and died January 27, 1910 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She married EMERY C CHRISTENSEN November 2, 1907 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.). He was born April 1, 1881, and died November 10, 1922 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 41. "MAGGIE" MARGARET MARY6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born June 10, 1890 in Kankakee, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died January 26, 1967 in Watseka, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She married "LLOYD" WALTER LLOYD WEST, SR. February 17, 1909 in YMCA in Kankakee, Illinois, son of WA WEST and ?. He was born December 13, 1887 in Momence, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died June 5, 1966 in Watseka, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp Lake Village, household 33 line 33 Notes for "LLOYD" WALTER LLOYD WEST, SR.: Census Info:1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp Lake Village, household 33 line 33 West -- Rainford At noon on Wednesday, Feb 17, 1909, at Kankakee, Illinois, Mr. Lloyd West of Momence, and Miss Margaret Rainford, of Lake Village, were married. Mr. West is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. WA West, east of Momence, and is a young man of excellent habits, well liked and respected by all who know him. Miss Rainford is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Rainford, residing in Lake Village and is a very modest young lady, holding the greatest esteem and respect of a large circle of friends. She was a graduate of the high school one year ago in that township. Mr. West has rented a farm joining his father's and they will be at home to all friends after March 1st. 42. GRACE LEORA6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born May 18, 1894 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died May 30, 1976 in Kankakee, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She married FREDRICK LEROY HANSEN May 1, 1915 in Kentland, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), son of CHARLES HANSON and MARY BRANDT. He was born March 18, 1894 in Lake Village, Newton, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died April 20, 1995 in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois (Source: SSN internet site.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 24 line 23 Notes for FREDRICK LEROY HANSEN: Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 226 line 18 43. REUBEN GYLE6 RAINFORD (WILLIAM5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 17, 1898 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died March 9, 1974 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married FLORENCE MARGARET SULLIVAN January 17, 1920 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.). She was born November 3, 1897 in Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died November 28, 1980 in Brook, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 257 line 66 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 24 line 23 1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 190 line 6 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp Lake Village, household 31 line 22 Notes for FLORENCE MARGARET SULLIVAN: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 190 line 6 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp Lake Village, household 31 line 22 44. FRANK D6 RAINFORD (HENRY MILTON5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born February 8, 1881 in Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died December 21, 1957 (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married LOIS O'BRIEN. She was born Abt 1885 in Indiana.
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 252 line 49 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 7 line 32 1920 Indiana, Lake Co. Celumet Twp, household 106 line 13 Eliza's son by a previous marriage. Henry adopted him. Notes for LOIS O'BRIEN: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Lake Co. Celumet Twp, household 106 line 13 45. "CLAIRE" CLARA M6 RAINFORD (HENRY MILTON5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 9, 1883 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died May 11, 1959 (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She married REUBEN FORD CONKLIN February 25, 1903 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.), son of JAMES CONKLIN and MARY ?. He was born December 5, 1879 in Loda, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died December 29, 1954 in Morocco, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 252 line 49 1920 Illinois, Whiteside Co. Clyde Twp, household 14, line 64 Notes for REUBEN FORD CONKLIN: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Whiteside Co. Clyde Twp, household 14, line 64 46. CLYDE E6 RAINFORD, SR. (HENRY MILTON5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 10, 1899 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died July 25, 1963 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married (1) KATHERINE WALSH Bef. 1930. She was born in Lowell, Indiana, and died Abt April 1930. He married (2) RUTH DAUGHERTY Abt 1932. He married (3) JUANITA B PURVIS May 3, 1947. She was born May 19, 1895 in Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died February 1980 in Hometown, Cook, Illinois (Source: SSN internet site.).
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 252 line 49 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 7 line 32 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 216 line 18 No children 47. "JETTIE" JETTA PEARL6 RAINFORD (ALBERT5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 3, 1890 in Lake Village, Indiana, and died April 30, 1941 in Watseka, Illinois. She married JAKE E SEAVERS January 27, 1909 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He was born October 15, 1885 in Illinois, and died March 1942. Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 235 line 4 Notes for JAKE E SEAVERS: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 235 line 4 48. "BERT" LAWRENCE EDMUND6 RAINFORD (ALBERT5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born February 7, 1892 in Lake Village, Indiana or farm 4 near Enos, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died April 14, 1958 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married LOUVISA EUNICE CLARKSON March 31, 1917 in Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Marriage Records.). She was born May 19, 1891 in North Vernon, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died January 8, 1972 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 19 line 1 1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 198 line 44 Lawrence was the last baby delivered by his Grandfather Dr. George Rainford. Lawrence was on the building committee for the United Presbyterian church (June 1916). The cornerstone of the church was laid June 11, 1916. The idea for "a Lord's acre project" was brought up by Lawrence. They rented a farm and farmed that farm. The money realized each year from this project was then put into a building fund. The end result was an addition of a Christian education-fellowship unit in the church building. Notes for LOUVISA EUNICE CLARKSON: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Newton Co Lake Twp, household 198 line 44 49. "CHET" CHESTER LEMUEL6 RAINFORD, SR (ALBERT5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 23, 1894 in Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died December 29, 1955 (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). He married FLORENCE ELIZABETH FORD October 17, 1917 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She was born April 27, 1898 in Crawfordsville, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died May 4, 1983 in Lake Village, Newton Co., Indiana (Source: SSN CD provided by Social Security Administration).
Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 19 line 1 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 173 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 80 line 17 Indiana Pvt 34 Ambulance Co - World War I (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.) Notes for FLORENCE ELIZABETH FORD: Census Info:1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 80 line 17 50. CLAUDE WILBERT6 RAINFORD (ALBERT5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born May 8, 1898 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: SSN CD provided by Social Security Administration), and died April 8, 1973 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana (Source: SSN CD provided by Social Security Administration). He married BESSIE MAE TUCKER March 22, 1937. She was born June 30, 1904 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died March 28, 1989 in Hammond, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.).
Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 19 line 1 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 173 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 37 line 55 51. HARRY6 ROUSE, SR. (IDA5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born November 4, 1884 in Schneider, Indiana, and died August 1973 in Schneider, Lake, Indiana (Source: SSN internet site.). He married MAUDE LAVERNE BRADBURY November 24, 1904. She was born January 19, 1886 (Source: SSN internet site.), and died May 1986 (Source: SSN internet site.). Harry Sr invited Otto Braun from Renesslar to come to Lake Village, Indiana to organize a band. He and some others went to Chicago, Illinois to buy instruments. Each interested person donated $10 to finance them. The instruments were nickel plated. 52. CLIFFORD6 RAINFORD (JOHN RAYMOND5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born July 31, 1891 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died in Des Plains, Illinois. He married (1) SARAH CAVANAUGH Abt 1915. She was born April 23, 1890 in Ireland (Source: SSN database.), and died January 1973 in Cook County, Illinois (Source: SSN database.). He married (2) LILLIAN DELORES FIEDLER Aft. 1921, daughter of ? FIELDLER. She died 1992.
Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 250 line 41 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 23 line 18 1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 181 line 32 Clifford was a streetcar conductor in Chicago. He had 3 sons. Notes for SARAH CAVANAUGH: Census Info:1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 181 line 32 Sarah was a nurse and she graduated from Washington Park Hospital on June 3 1915. More About SARAH CAVANAUGH: 1911 Immigrated, 1914 naturalized 53. "IONE" ARETA IONE6 RAINFORD (JOHN RAYMOND5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 5, 1893 in Indiana, and died January 1931. She married ROBERT L SLATER June 10, 1922. He was born November 29, 1883. Census Info:1900 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 250 line 41 1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 23 line 18 1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 180 line 27 More About ROBERT L SLATER: Census Info:Invented the iron lung machine 54. "TINY" JOHN RAYMOND6 RAINFORD, JR. (JOHN RAYMOND5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born May 26, 1905 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records; John Rainford - grandson of "Tiny" Rainford.), and died January 18, 1991 in Valparaiso, Indiana buried in Portage, Indiana Calvary Cemetery. He married ANTONETTE MARIE FIEDLER 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of ? FIELDLER. She was born June 13, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois (Source: SSN CD provided by Social Security Administration), and died May 1995 in Hobart, Lake Co., Indiana (Source: SSN CD provided by Social Security Administration). Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 23 line 18 1920 Illinois, Cook Co. City of Chicago, household 180 line 27 55. CLEATUS LEON6 GUNDY ("MAGGIE" MARGARET5 RAINFORD, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 14, 1894 in Roselawn, Indiana, and died March 1973 in Gary, Lake, Indiana (Source: SSN internet site.). He married CAROLINE HEDWIGE GAULT August 23, 1916, daughter of RICHARD GAULT and MARGARET FARMER. She was born March 5, 1895 in McHenry County, Illinois, and died February 1979 in Gary, Lake, Indiana (Source: SSN internet site.). Census Info:1920 Indiana, Lake Co. Celumet Twp, household 109 line 25 Notes for CAROLINE HEDWIGE GAULT: Census Info:1920 Indiana, Lake Co. Celumet Twp, household 109 line 25
56. GLADYS MAE6 RAINFORD (FREDERICK5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born May 16, 1901 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died November 27, 1985 in North Manchester, Indiana. She married EDWARD A AUBE February 21, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born September 10, 1901 in Indiana, and died April 1, 1974 in Indiana. Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27 57. "GWEN" EDITH GWENDOLYN6 RAINFORD (FREDERICK5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born September 26, 1903 in Lake Village, Indiana (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.), and died March 27, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois (Source: Newton County Indiana info from rootsweb.). She married GEORGE SCHEIDT OR SCHEIB December 27, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois.
Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 221 line 30
58. VERNICE BERDETT6 RAINFORD (FREDERICK5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born August 14, 1905 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died January 3, 1987 in Schererville, Indiana buried in Chapel Lawn Cemetery. She married KENNETH E SYPULT February 27, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born January 28, 1906 in Illinois, and died March 10, 1980. Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 221 line 30 59. "BUD" GAYLORD KENNERD L6 RAINFORD (FREDERICK5, GEORGE CHARLES4, THOMAS3, JOHN2, JAMES1) was born April 20, 1908 in Lake Village, Newton County, Indiana (Source: Newton County, Indiana Birth Records.), and died July 3, 1973. He married ROSEMARY HENDRIX June 23, 1935. She was born August 16, 1914 in Crown Point, Indiana, and died December 1990. Census Info:1910 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 74 line 27 1920 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 221 line 30 1930 Indiana, Newton Co. Lake Twp, household 141 line 21
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