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Francis Gaines was born on February 09, 1727, probably in King and Queen County, Virginia. His parents were Richard Gaines and Catherine Madison.
Francis likely married Betty UNKNOWN in 1743.
He married later Dorothy Boswell (~1731-~1786), a widow, at St. Mark's Parish, Orange County, Virginia in 1750. They had at least 7 children: Note, she is most likely also Dorothy Broaddus with one name being from her first marriage.
The administrator of the estate of his father Richard Gaines of Culpeper County, Virginia. Francis Gaines died in St. Marks Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia, where his Will was dated September 26, 1775, proved July 15, 1776, Will Book B, page 16.
In the Will of Francis Gaines, he bequeathed "all my estate both real and personal to my loving wife Dorothy Gaines. The children named in his will were son James and the five daughters (Lucy, Sarah, Elizabeth [Betty], Dorothy and Susannah).
Will of Francis Gaines. Culpeper Co., Virginia, Will Book B (1770-1783), pp. 169-170, written 6 Sep 1775, proved 15 Jul 1776. [1]
The administrator of the estate of his father Richard Gaines of Culpepper County, Virginia. Francis Gaines died in St. Marks Parish, Culpepper County, Virginia, where his Will was dated September 26,1775, proved July 15, 1776, Will Book B, page 16. Apparently he was married twice, name of first wife unknown, second wife was Dorothy Boswell, a widow.
In the Will of Francis Gaines, he bequeathed "all my estate both real and personal to my loving wife Dorothy Gaines. The children named in his will were son James and the five daughters (Lucy, Sarah,Elizabeth [Betty], Dorothy and Susannah).
Isabella Gaines daughter of my nephew Henry Gaines
my six children (to wit) James Lucy Sally Betty Dorothy and Susannah
Exrs: son James Gains (sic), my two friends Edward Watkins and Samuel Clayton Junr
Wit: William Williams, John Williams, Henry Stringfellow
11 Apr 2019 - Rachael (Yates) Lord created Francis Gaines (Gaines-2027) (abt.1705-abt.1775).
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