George Francis McLain (1913 - 1985)

Born 23 Aug 1913 in Tobinsport, Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth Eleanor (Gaither) McLain — married 11 Jul 1936 in Indiana, United States

Died 13 Sep 1985 at age 72 in Tobinsport, Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Francis, son of Samuel F McLain & Nelli Kemp, was born on 23 August 1913 in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, United States.^[1]

In the 1920 US Census, Francis (age 6) was the son of Taylor McLain in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States.^[2]

In the 1930 US Census, Francis (age 16) was the single son of Taylor McLain in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States.^[3]

George Francis McLain was in a military record on 16 October 1940 in Moweaqua, Shelby, Illinois, United States.^[4]

In the 1940 US Census, Frances (age 26) was the married head of household in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States.^[5]

In the 1950 US Census, Francis (age 36), Miter Sawer, was the married head of household in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States.^[6]

George Francis McLain, son of Taylor McLain & Nettie Kemp, died (age 73) on 13 September 1986 in Tobinsport, Perry, Indiana, United States.^{[7] [8]}

George was mentioned on a memorial in Lamb Cemetery, Tobinsport, Perry County, Indiana, United States with a death date of 13 September 1985.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944"
   Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birth; Year: 1913; Roll: 013; Certificate Number: 43312
   Ancestry Record 60871 #4747810 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   George Francis McLain born on 23 Aug 1913, son of Samuel F McLain & Nelli Kemp, in Tobin, Perry, Indiana, USA.
2. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 45; Digital film/folder number: 004965837; FHL microfilm: 1820459; Image number: 1136; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01926-6
   FamilySearch Record: MF4H-SZX (accessed 11 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R6F-3SB
   Francis McLain (6), single son, in household of Taylor McLain (42) in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 88; Digital film/folder number: 004950637; FHL microfilm: 2340356; Image number: 493; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03985-6
   FamilySearch Record: X4BS-9KJ (accessed 11 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4X-Q8T
   Francis McLain (16), single son, in household of Taylor McLain (52) in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1181
   Ancestry Record 2238 #40007936 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   Name: George Francis McLain; Race: White; Age: 27; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 25 Aug 1913; Birth Place: Tobinsport, Indiana, USA; Residence Place: Moweaqua, Shelby, Illinois, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Illinois, USA; Employer: D A Gaither; Height: 5 9; Weight: 156; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Webb Vanconia;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   George Francis McLain Self (Head).
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 54; Digital film/folder number: 005459840; Image number: 684; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: V1Y2-G77 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-FG4M
   Frances McLain (26), married head of household in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
6. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 8; Line: 18; Digital film/folder number: 108871550; Image number: 9
   FamilySearch Record: 6XLF-XZCV (accessed 12 November 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-5QHW-79XL
   Francis McLain (36), married, Miter Sawer, head of household in Tobin Township, Perry, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
7. ↑ Death: "Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017"
   Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1986; Roll: 12
   Ancestry Record 60716 #2099488 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   George Francis McLain death 13 Sep 1986 (born 23 Aug 1913), son of Taylor McLain & Nettie Kemp, in Tobinsport, Perry, Indiana, USA.
8. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry Record 3693 #41115778 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   Francis McLain death Sep 1986 (born 23 Aug 1913) residing at 47587, Tobinsport, Perry, Indiana, USA.
9. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #43108701 (accessed 11 November 2023)
   Memorial page for George Francis McLain (23 Aug 1913-13 Sep 1985), citing Lamb Cemetery, Tobinsport, Perry County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Mark Kemp (contributor 47183666).

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