Edward Gaines was born in 1855 in New Jersey. He was the child of Elizabeth and Civil War soldier Noah Gaines who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving with the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
Residences
1860: Newton, New Jersey with his parents and siblings
Census Race
1860: Black
Research Notes
Possible census match?
Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 8, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1034; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 178
Edward Gaines / b. abt. 1855 New Jersey / Black / Steel Works Laborer / m. Mary
Sources
1860 United States Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Newton, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: M653_686; Page: 868; Family History Library Film: 803686
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