John Charles Crain (1821 - 1902)

Born 15 Sep 1821 in Washington Parish, Louisiana

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Died 19 Oct 1902 at age 81 in Washington Parish, Louisiana

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Of Pine, LA

1870 Census listed John and Melvina with the following children: Mary - 17, Warren - 15, Susan - 13, Cordelia - 11, Tabina 7, Emily - 5, and William - 1. 6th Ward, Washington Parish, dwelling 47/47 on 15 Jul 1870. Next door is Charles and Martha with baby; 48/48.

John C. Crain Birth: Sep. 15, 1821 Washington Parish Louisiana, USA Death: Oct. 19, 1902 Washington Parish Louisiana, USA John C. Crain, b: 1821, was a son of Dennis Crain, the patriarch of the Crain Clan of Washington Parrish, LA. One of his four sons who remained in Washington Parrish, John married Melvina Knight and raised a family of 15 children. He is believed to be the ancestor of the largest number of Crain's still living in the area. He is the only one in his immediate family to live into the 20th century, not passing on until October 1902.

Family links: Parents: Dennis Crain (1783 - 1864) Nancy Wheeler Crain (1785 - 1863)

Spouse: Melvina Knight Crain (1825 - 1897) Burial: Crain's Cemetery Washington Parish Louisiana, USA Plot: ? Created by: Lucas Mizell Record added: Mar 20, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial# 87121142

John was born in 1821. He passed away in 1902.

Sources

• "United States Census, 1850"
• ""United States Census, 1860"
• "United States Census, 1870"
• "Find A Grave"
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46763515