Delilah (Cain) Williams (aft. 1780 - abt. 1838)

Born after 1780 in Bourbon, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of John Williams — married 6 Apr 1815 in Adams, Ohio, United States

Died about 1838 before about age 58 in Adams, Ohio, United States

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Biography

With the disruption of the revolutionary war and constant Indian attacks, very few records have survived of this German settlement which had been established in the New River and Greenbrier Valleys in the 1770's. Very little is known of the James Cain family. We do know that James settled his family near Lewisburg, along with his brother, Edmond, and other close families named Custer, Scott, McCoy, Jordan, Patton and Jones, because of land and military records.
While in the Greenbrier Valley during this time, several children were born, possibly as many as six, to fill the cabin of the Cains. However, the time was not all pleasant, and many hardships and sorrows were evident and expected in a frontier life. Bands of marauding Indians were always a danger and one day William Custer's wife was captured. Since James was the closest neighbor, it was necessary to band the two families together for mutual responsibility and protection of the the motherless Custer's, which was about five children.
On January 1, 1780, a Mr. Cain and his family arrived at Clark's Station near Danville, Kentucky. It is known that James Cain settled near this area on Cain Run, just south of what is now Burgin, Kentucky. This location is adjacent to Mauk Run. Other families who settled there were the Mauk's, Scott's, Allen's and the Custer's. It is not known how many children James and Elizabeth had in their household at this time, but probably had at least one son, Cornelius, and several daughters. While living there in Lincoln County, Kentucky, James and Elizabeth probably had their youngest son, Jesse, in 1783.
This describes the environment of Delilah's early childhood. It is thought that she may have been born between James' and Elizabeth's youngest two boys, James and Jesse, as early as 1780, but may have been born as late as 1794. The year given above in the vitals data section is just a best-guess estimate. It is probable that she was born in Kentucky, but because her family moved at least twice during this estimated range, it is not certain whether she was born in Lincoln county or Bourbon county. Family history seems to favor Bourbon county. It is much less likely that she was born in Virginia or Ohio.
James and his family stayed in Lincoln county until the Spring of 1786, at which time they moved north and settled in a bend of the Licking River near the junction of Townsin Creek and close to the boundaries of Bourbon, Harrison and Scott counties.
James Cain, Sr. moved into the Ohio Indian territory soon after 1800. He was joined in the Blue creek area of Adams county, Ohio by his brother, Edmond, and a few other families, now of his children, the Humble's and the Jones's. Other families who had been in Bourbon county went various directions. The Custers and Allens moved south to Baron county, Kentucky.
On 6 April 1815 Delilah married John Williams, as recorded in the records found in the courthouse at West Union, Ohio. They had about ten children, all born in Adams county, Ohio; Mary, Garrett, Elizabeth, James, Sarah, Rebecca, Nancy, Matthew, Delilah and John.
Delilah died sometime between 1836 and 1840 in Adams county, Ohio, and was probably buried in the family plot at the cemetery next to Moore's Chapel.
Her husband, John Williams, gave an interview to the Pike county Republican on May 20, 1875, in which additional information on Delilah was given. A transcription or image of that interview is not provided in the book.^[1]

This is a transcription of an interview given to the Pike County Republican (OHIO) May 20. 1875 by John Williams.^[2]
"In 1815, when 23 years of age, I married Delilah Cain, daughter of James Cain, who lived neighbors to my father. We had eleven children. Viz: Mary, Garrett, Elizabeth, James, Sarah, Rebecca, Nancy, Matthew, Delilah and John. Our first born was a girl, who died unnamed."

Name

Delilah Cain is the daughter of James Cain (1739-1836) and Elizabeth Custer Cain (1751-1818)^[3]

Birth

She was born about 1794 in Bourbon County, Kentucky. The estimated year of her birth is a combination of calculations from her marriage date and her mother's birth. She was married in 1815 and could have been born as late as 1799. Her mother was born in 1751, so she was probably born before 1791, but there are exceptions to the age 40 rule. Her family lived in Bourbon county until 1799.^[4]

Marriage

Delilah was married on 6 April 1815 in Adams County, Ohio to John Williams.^[5]

Children

Delilah and John had ten children, all of whom were born in Adams County, Ohio.^[6]

1. Mary
   
2. Garrett
   
3. Elizabeth
   
4. James
   
5. Sarah
   
6. Rebecca
   
7. Nancy
   
8. Matthew
   
9. Delilah
   
10. John

The transcription of an interview given to the Pike County Republican (OHIO) May 20. 1875 by John Williams.^[7] says, "In 1815, when 23 years of age, I married Delilah Cain, daughter of James Cain, who lived neighbors to my father. We had eleven children. Viz: Mary, Garrett, Elizabeth, James, Sarah, Rebecca, Nancy, Matthew, Delilah and John. Our first born was a girl, who died unnamed." (Note: the two lists are in the same order)

Death and Burial

Delilah may have died about 1836-1840, probably in Adams county, Ohio.^[8] Many members of her family were buried in the cemetery at Moore's Chapel, so it is likely that was also her final resting place.

Sources

1. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Pages 20-22 and 37-38.
2. ↑ RootsWeb.com, [1], May 20, 1875
3. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Pages 20-22.
4. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Page 20.
5. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Pages 20-22, 37.
6. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Pages 37-38.
7. ↑ RootsWeb.com, [2], May 20, 1875
8. ↑ "The Descendant's of Nicholas Cain" 1736-1986 by Wayne R. Cain & Shirley J. Evans, Chapter 3, Pages 22 & 37.

• "The Descendants of Nicholas Cain: 1736-1986" by Wayne R. Cain and Shirley J. Evans Copyright: authors 1986 Published by Haysville Pioneer, Haysville, Kansas Printed by Jostens Printing & Publishing Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 86-82914. (No digital version found. Held by several libraries listed at WorldCAT. Used copies are currently for sale on Amazon and eBay. (LAKE-1774 2017APR27)

• RootsWeb.com, an Ancestry.com community, bulletin boards and messages. http://listsearches.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/WVHARDY/2004-07/1090367186 Subject: Re: [WVHARDY-L] PETERS in Hardy County, WV. Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 19:46:28 EDT

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