John C. Cain (1797 - 1869)

Born 2 Oct 1797 in Nelson, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Olive (Dismore) Cain — married 30 Nov 1820 in Nelson County, Kentucky

Descendants

Died 3 Dec 1869 at age 72 in Brandenburg, Meade, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Military

One of the oldest stories was that of Michael Cain (from Ireland) a drum major in the American Army at the Battle of New Orleans (War of 1812). Tradition indicated that during the battle he said, "Men are not killed with drums", and with that, he took a gun, fought, and was wounded in the head. He was carried off the field by General Andrew Jackson on the General's horse. Michael was age 53 in this battle during 1814. General Jackson's victory in this battle would provide him the popularity to win his future presidency. Michael served under General Jackson as part of the KY Volunteer Militia (long rifle sharpshooters). He was to be known later as a weaver of fine linen and other fabrics in the Doe Run Mills. His son, John C. Cain, was a Fife Major in the Mexican War. ^[1]

Census

1810: (Cain, Michael) Bardstown, Nelson County, KY pg. 18 ^[2]

• 1 male under 10: Henry Cain
• 1 male 10-15: John C. Cain
• 1 male 26-44: Michael Cain
• 2 females under 10: Mary, Eliza
• 1 female 10-15: Annastacia
• 1 female 26-44: Elizabeth Warman

1850: Meade Co, KY pg. 198A ^[3]

• John Cain age 54 KY
• Olive age 50 KY
• John age 22 KY
• Catharine age 20 KY
• Margaret age 18 KY
• Olive age 13 KY
• Mary age 10 KY
• Catharine Buchmann age 18 KY

1860: Meade Co, KY pg. 410 ^[4]

• John Cain age 63 KY
• Olive Cain age 60 KY
• Frances Peters age 11 KY
• Thomas Paul age 28 KY

Sources

1. ↑ Courtesy of LCain43: http://mv.ancestry.com/viewer/29a0454f-93a0-4ad5-845c-fa2d9a3458a2/43237589/12769681379
2. ↑ Year: 1810; Census Place: Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 18; Image: 00025; Family History Library Film: 0181353
3. ↑ 1850 Census: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=8054&h=17366137&ssrc=pt&tid=43237589&pid=12769676246&usePUB=true
4. ↑ 1860 Census: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=7667&h=39484186&ssrc=pt&tid=45921280&pid=400044727323&usePUB=true

• The Cain Family
• Kentucky Marriages: John Cain married 13 Nov 1820 in Nelson Co, KY to Olive Dismore: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=2089&h=56811&ssrc=pt&tid=43237589&pid=12769676246&usePUB=true

• http://www.stithvalley.com/ancestry/cain/cain05.htm