Chain - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Alpheus Chain and William Newton Chain

@@Nettie52@aol.com — 17 Dec 2005 4:57:23 GMT

I am looking for information on Alpheus Chain and William Newton Chain. Alpheus was married to Virginia Moree, and William was married to Anna Hester Wray. Help!

Sophronia(Fronie) Simmons Chain of Ohio

leonardwv — 25 Oct 2008 9:33:05 GMT

I am seeking Sophronia Simmons b. abt 1841 in Indiana that married a man with the surname CHAIN. Verbal family history is that they lived in Ohio.

The last trace I can find of Sophronia Simmons is the 1860, Maysville, Mason Co. KY census. The marriage must have occurred after that census.

Any help appreciated.

John Henry Chain, Lowndes Co., MS

Jim Grace — 12 Nov 2005 5:34:51 GMT

Looking for information about or any descendant of John CHAIN Born 1867 in GA, died 1944 in MS Married Nancy Bell ABLE They lived in AL and Lowndes co MS

Jim GRACE

OH Adams Co CHAIN James William (1849 OH -1930 OH)

NadineSinkwitz — 26 Jan 2008 10:22:07 GMT

Seeking info on James William CHAIN (1849 OH -1930 OH) & wife, Nancy Ellen THOROMAN/Thurman (1852 OH- 1932 OH).

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Francis Chain (Shain) of PA and KY

MichaelShain — 17 Dec 2005 4:27:41 GMT

Hello!

My name is Michael Shain. I am a descendant of Francis Chain/Shain who came to Kentucky after Lord Dunmores War of 1774. He was the brother of Thomas/William Chain/Shain I believe, and they were from Pennsylvania. I can find references to John and William Chain in PA but cannot put the pieces together. If anyone can help or send my inquiry to the appropriate person, I would be very thankful. Thanks, Michael.

Hugh Chain f/o Alpheus

@@Nettie52@aol.com — 17 Dec 2005 4:59:35 GMT

I live in Washington State. My line of Chains started in Pennsylvania with William Chain who came from Ireland (we think). Then William Jr, who went to Ohio, then his son Hugh who went from Ohio to Missouri.Hugh's son Alpheus is the one I am looking for information on. It is quite possible that we are related "way back"! Nettie

Margaret Chain, Fayette Co.,PA

PeggyShrader — 12 Nov 2005 5:35:19 GMT

Looking for info on a Chain family from Fayette Co.,PA. I believe Margaret Chain was born in Fayette Co.,PA Nov.12th 1788. Father's name was William Chain who was probably born in Laine,Ireland. Mother's name was Margaret (?), her maiden name is unknown. My gr-grandmother (3x) married James Gault and moved to Lawrence Co. She died Dec.14,1849. If you have any info on this family from her parents and earlier I would love to hear from you. I have lots of info from Margaret Chain Gault and her husband James Gault to present. Would love to hear from anyone who thinks they have more info, or I would be willing to share what I have.

Peggy Shrader

Riverview Cemetery, Bonner Springs, KS

jamiefrench29 — 14 Jul 2007 12:58:30 GMT

I have recently come across this small cemetery in rural Wyandotte County. There are two Chain people buried here. The cemetery is in bad shape, but I was able to take photos of the headstones. They aren't the best quality, but I would be happy to forward any information or the pictures to anyone who is interested. Just send queries to jamielenz29 @ gmail.com .

The names are:
Preston P. Chain, b. 1886; d. 1936
Cecil R. Chain, b. 4 Aug 1891; d. 1 Oct 1910

Catherine Winifred Chain, Narrabri NSW

dianepower59 — 12 Nov 2005 5:32:25 GMT

Born about 1864 Parents William Thomas Chain & Mary Ann Jude, married Edward Patrick Power at Narrabri NSW 24.4.1886. Defacto relationship (no record of marriage) William Joseph Wallace. Children to Edward. Edward Patrick(1886/1944) Amelia Elizabeth(1888/1966)William Thomas(1890/1990)May Ida Winifred(1893/1972)William Joseph(1896/19-)
To William Wallace, I think the children were known as Power not Wallace Lillian May(1899/1961) Meleta Lillian (1903/still living) Cecil Francis Agustus (1905/1983) Harold Alexander(1907/1979)

Rutland-Chain families of south MS

Loretta — 31 May 2006 1:39:56 GMT

Go to
www.footprintpublishing.com
for information on the Rutland/Chain family of southern Mississippi

Elizabeth Chain d/o William Chain of Fayette Co, PA

c_slack — 12 Nov 2005 5:32:45 GMT

I am trying to determine if Elizabeth Chain, my 3rd g-grandmother who married David Gilson/Gilston/Gillson before 1790 in Cumberland County, Pa, was the daughter of William Chain of PA.

David Gilson and Elizabeth Chain are documented as married in some family history complied by Mamie Woods in the early 1900's. David and Elizabeth (Chain) Gilson moved to Columbiana County, Ohio between 1800-1809. My g-g-grandfather Richard Gilson and his brother David were born in Pa 1790 and 1797. I am sure there was other siblings am sure only of a younger sister named Mathilda Gilson who married Jacob Shively in Columbiana County, Oh 1834.

I found several Chain families in Columbiana County, OH, and that William Chain (Jr) owned land very near my other g-g-g-grandfather Joseph Wollam, and my g-g-grandfather Richard Gilson, as well as several other cousin families including the March's and Lowerys. All properties were located on either side of the ElkRun Twp and Madison Twp boundary lines. (Richard Gilson married Sarah Wollam. in 1825 Columbiana County, Oh.) William Chain, age 78, b. PA. died in Columbiana Cty, Oh and is listed in the 1860 Mortality Schedule if anyone needs the record I have it.

I would greatly appreciate any help or advice where to search for any information on Elizabeth Chain Gilson to determine her parentage. I am particularly interested in books I could research.

Thank You
Carina Gilson Slack
SlackC@msn.com

Isaiah Chain - Jones County 1811 Tax list

vcrilley — 27 May 2003 1:07:44 GMT

I'm working on the families who lived on Wolf Creek in Jones County listed in the 1811 Tax List.

Does anyone have information on the family of Isaiah Chain?

Co F 45 Civil War
Chain, Leroy - private July 20, 1864 . Discharged, disability at Petersburg, Va. January 27, 1865 . Chain, Mills Lewis - private March 4, 1862 . Wounded, left arm disabled at Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863 . Retired August 6, 1864 . Returned from retirement and assigned to Hospital duty at Richmond, Va. January or February 1865 . Assigned to duty with Major General Cobb, commanding Ga. Reserves, March 18, 1865 . (Resi- dent of Ga. since January 1, 1850.) Chain, William F.- private March 4, 1862 . Captured near Pet- ersburg, Va. March 25, 1865 . Released at Point Lookout, Md. June 26, 1865 . (Born in Jones County, Ga. in 1840.)
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Chain, Sarah Ann married Kinslow, Levi on 05 May 1835
Chain, Nancy married Jackson, Peter on 25 Aug 1839
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Ordinary minutes 1816-1818
CHAIN, William B. 6 , Isaiah 6 , John 33 , Levin, Junior 33 ,Isaiah, Sen. 33 , Elizabeth 33
# are pages
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1827 lottery drew land
5 92 Chain's, Wm. L. orps. Jones County Hammacks Carroll County
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1850 Census
62 Leeroy Chain 35 m laborer Misenia 22 f Mills L. 9 m William F. 6 m Sarah E. 3 f Nancy A. 3/12 f Thomas Brady 18 m laborer

William A. Chain, MS

wrsajs6 — 18 Feb 2006 5:14:50 GMT

I'm trying to further information on my husband's line of the Chain/Chane family (we've seen both spellings).

Our information comes from the 1920 US Census, Washington County, Mississippi:

William A. Chain, age 41, birthplace Mississippi
Cibell Chain, wife, age 35, birthplace Mississippi
Virgie, daughter, age 14, birthplace Louisiana
Ida M., daughter, age 12, birthplace Louisiana
Edna, daughter, age 5, birthplace Louisiana
Bonnie Lee, daughter, age 5/12, birthplace Louisiana

My husband's maternal grandmother was the Edna Chain listed above. Finding this was much information recently was more than we've been able to find in years. Could this line tie in to the Mississippi Chains on this message board? Wish I had more information to share, but would appreciate knowing if this ties in somehow with anyone.

Joseph Chain m. Freelove Cox, 1862, Adams Co., OH

Sue Sisk — 17 Dec 2005 4:33:51 GMT

Hi-Looking for info.on:
Joseph Chain 1834-1896 par.James Chain Marjorie
m.6-22-1862 in Manchester,Adams Co.,Oh.
w.Freelove Cox 1842-1880 par.William Cox Nancy Ann Owens
Children:
William Alvin 1863-1896
Alice Matilda 1864-1923
Louisa T. 1866-1946
Minnie O. 1869-1885
Nora T. 1872-?
Mary Nancy 1874-1950
Margery M. 1876-1904
Cora Love 1880-1880

Sue Sisk*********************Hitti@ecr.net

Alexander Chain, b. 1709, lived MD

Terrie Baker — 2 Jun 2005 10:18:21 GMT

I have information on Alexander Chain living in Somerset County, MD. I would love to see what information that you have. I descend from Alexander born 1709, Alexander born 1735, John born 1756, William born 1788, William born 1822 and
Susan born 1844.

Terrie Baker

Obit. Doris Marie Chain

KAYROM — 28 Apr 2004 4:51:32 GMT

Feb. 24, 1930-April 22, 2004

Doris Marie Chain, 74, of Chula Vista died Thursday. She was born in Scott City, Kan., and was an Avon representative.

Survivors include her daughters, Marie McLaughlin and Theresa Tucker of Orange Park, Fla.; son, Roy Chain of Jamestown; sister, Nancy Taggert of Hesperia; brothers, Roy Roberts of Richland, Wash., and Ernest Roberts of Riverside; seven grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Humphrey Mortuary, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista.

Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Interment: Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 4/25/2004. (volunteer submission)

William Chain

hlear95691 — 19 Nov 2003 11:43:30 GMT

Hi anna this is helen Lear no he was not the one my william Chain was married to Phoebe Smith, Mary Robertson, and Melinda Pickering Your william chain was a descenedend of William chain who was born in 1788 I think but have not been able to prove it. he did live in bogalusa and i knew his family very well went to school with some of the Ida mae children she was a sister to edna Chain i have been trying to find who williams father was. also there was and uncle george chain who is related to he live my great Levi sumrall and and his my great grandmother also live with hime jane isbell chain sumrall there are people of that family who are still living and they live in baton rouge i am going to contact them try to see if they have anything on that line please write to me on my email it is hlear95691@aol.com we;ll close for please write soon your cousin helen lear

William Chain

hlear95691 — 16 Nov 2003 9:59:24 GMT

Pat Simmons we are rleated though William Chain though his second wife i am Helen Lear and i am trying to get info on the second wife i have info on the other wives but cant find anything on Mary Robertson thought maybe you might have something on her your cousin Helen Lear

John C. Chain Jr., b. LA 1807

Steven Chain — 12 Nov 2005 5:30:53 GMT

I am searching for information on the siblings of my Great, Great Grandfather, John C. Chain born in Louisiana in 1807. His parents died about 1812 and his brother Hugh Chain was given custody. There were two other brothers, William and George and a sister Ella. Hugh and William fought in the war of 1812 in De Jan's Mitita. Hugh settled on a land claim near Baton Rouge and William settled on a land claim near St. Tammany. All that is know of George is that he was a journlist. Ella married a man by the name of Kidd.

Apparently there was another Hugh Chain in the New Orleans area at this time. It appears he died about 1810. I have a petition to the court in East Baton Rouge dated May 19, 1815 signed by Hugh Chain asking for custody of his brother John Jr. and sister Ella.

I would like to find anyone who has information concerning John's brothers and sister or their descendents.

Nancy Lee Chain d/o William G. Chain and Malinda Yates

Hope — 17 Dec 2005 4:50:28 GMT

Can anyone help me clear up some confusion?!?!?!

My family tree is showing Nancy Lee Chain (marr to Emanuel M. Blackwell, Covg. Co., MS) as the daughter of William G. Chain and Malinda Yates Chain. I have William as the son of Calvin Chain but do not know his mother's name. I also have Malinda listed as the daughter of Parmelia Caves, but do not have a name for her father. I have been told that Nancy Chain was full blood indian (tribe unknown) and she would be my GGGrandmother through the Blackwell line (from around Carson, Ms (Jeff Davis Co).

ANY help would be WONDERFUL!!!!

Thanks a bunch!!
Hope

Gabriel Iverson Chain, Covington Co., MS

Pansy — 17 Dec 2005 4:34:55 GMT

Does anyone have any significant information regarding Chains in Mississippi? I am interested in Gabriel Iverson Chain line. I am interested in info regarding him his descendants. He was from the Covington County area. If you have this info, please contact me through regular email. Thanks.

Evagene Chain - Fayette County, PA

StaceyGarstecki — 11 Jun 2002 1:46:44 GMT

Looking for information on Evagene Chain married to William Guptill (1899-1976). They resided in Everson, Fayette County, PA. They had 4 children: Betty, Charles, Hazel Pearl and William.

John M. Chain, Ohio

Emily Chain Stinson — 12 Nov 2005 5:33:32 GMT

Hi,
My Grandfather was Frank Chain and his Father was John M. Chain of Ohio. The moved to Kansas in the 1800's. Please furnish me any information which you might have on your Chain family background.

Byron Decal Chain m. Laura Alice Cameron

TIM HOWELL I-DEAL PRODS OF OKLA — 17 Dec 2005 4:51:17 GMT

Grgandmother was Cordia Chain and had 7 brothers Al- Will-John-Bud-Fred-and Dave father was Byron Decal Chain mother was Laura Alice Cameron Chain they liveed in TX before coming to OKLA.

Gabe Chain death date

Loretta — 17 Dec 2005 4:42:26 GMT

Thanks anyway. Do you have a death date for Gabe Chain? Using the 1880 census, the best I can come up with is between 1874 and 1880.

James Dykes m. Mary Ann (Polly) Rutland

Teresa — 17 Dec 2005 4:37:45 GMT

Mike, I am looking for information on James Dykes who married Mary Ann (Polly) Rutland about 1839, I think in south Mississippi. Mary Ann's parents were Asa and Catherine Rutland. Does any of this ring a bell.

Elizabeth Chain m. William Harrison Lynn

Nancy Kanatzar — 17 Dec 2005 4:49:41 GMT

My g-g-grandmother was ELIZABETH CHAIN daughter of
WILLIAM CHAIN. She married WILLIAM HARRISON LYNN.
I do have some info on the CHAIN'S. I also have a picture
of ELIZABETH. Contact me at kanatzar@prodigy.net

Chain, Scottsdale, PA

Nancy — 17 Dec 2005 4:46:47 GMT

my grandmother's maiden name was Chain from Scottdale, Pa. would appreciate any info on the Chain line.
Thanks,
Nancy

William Chain, PA

Lynette Chain — 17 Dec 2005 4:56:26 GMT

Nancy, I read with interest your posting to the Chain list. My Chains were all in PA, primarily Fayette County. My gggggrandfather was in imigrant from Ireland, settling there in 1750. He had many children, so it is possible he would have been your ancestor. He was William Chain. If you would like, I can send you the names that I have. My direct line migrated to Ohio, and then Missouri, and eventually to Oregon, so my direct line is probably not connected to yours. Maybe, though, if you have some names to start with, you would have a clue. Let me know if you want me to send the names. Lynette

Gabe Chain m. Sally Tew

pselden2001 — 12 Nov 2005 5:36:29 GMT

I am lookig for info on Gabe Chain he married Sally Tew she is buried in Rutland Cemetery Mt. Olive need their children
names and Gabe's birth date and death date I was in Mississippi in October 2001, but I didn't get that info Will share what little I have
pam

William Chain (b. 1788) m. Phoebe Smith

Terrie Baker — 17 Dec 2005 4:46:09 GMT

William Chain and Phoebe Smith were my G-G-G-G-Grandparents. You will find information on genforum.com also.

Alexander Chain, SCT>USA 1709

val1_1 — 17 Dec 2005 4:32:21 GMT

I have information on the Ms Chains. I have traced the line back to 1709 when Alexander Chain came to America from Scotland. I'll be glad to share what I have.

Chain family in MS

mcox_47 — 17 Dec 2005 4:28:14 GMT

Looking to exchange information on the CHAIN family from Covington county, Mississippi. Related lines include COX, Rutland and DYKES.

William Chain and Melinda Pickering

Teresa — 17 Dec 2005 4:39:39 GMT

I do have some Chain information. Mary Elizabeth Chain's parents were William Chain and Melinda Pickering Chain, but you may already have that. I also have William Rutlands bros. and sisters if you would like them. E-mail me at Martin1@tecinfo.com.

Benjamin Harrison Chain

LDowell5804 — 17 Dec 2005 4:23:17 GMT

Looking for a Benjamin Harrison Chain Jr. born Nov. 7, 1910, Joined Army in 1942. He was still in the army in 1955. His daughter is looking for other Siblings or other family. Any help would be appreciated

Mary (Polly) Chain ( b. 1813 PA) m. John Kain

aspentree — 17 Dec 2005 4:23:57 GMT

My gg grandmother, Mary Chain married in Westmoreland Co, PA, c 1831 to John Kain. She was born there 3 Jun 1813. In 1838 they moved to Tuscarawas Co, OH and in 1850 to Wells Co, IN. She named her children: Daniel, Isabella, James C., Mary Ann, Hugh, David F., Alexander, Benjamin F., John W., Sarah, William H., and Eliza J.

She died in Wells Co 25 Nov 1878.

Am searching for her parents and sibblings. Will share info.

Thanks

Francois Xavier Leonard Tschaine, France

Marian — 17 Dec 2005 4:24:35 GMT

I have a Marie Anne Eleonore Ferney who married Francois Xavier Leonard
Tschaine in France. I understand that the name in the United States is
Chain.

Do you know anything about the name? I would appreciate any and all
information.

Marie Anne Eleonore Ferney's father, Pierre Francois Ferney came from Saint
Cosme, Haut Thin, France which is east of Belfort, France. He arrived in
New York on 22 April 1854. Two of his sisters also came. Mary Catherine
Ferney married Louis F. Valiton and Mary Ann Sophie Cecile married William
Wellmuth. Mary Catherine's obituary in July 1910 states her sister in
France was still alive. her sister was Marie Anne Eleonore Ferney who
married Francois Xavier Leonard Tschaine.

Pierre Francosi Ferney's father was Jean Pierre ferney and his mother was
Marie Anne Barros Monnier.

Any information on the Ferneys, Monnier, Barros, Valiton, Wellmuth, or
Tschaine or Chain would be appreciated.
Thanks so much,

MFPedersen@msn.com

Marian Ferney Pedersen

Berton Clever Chain

Kmiltont — 10 Aug 2002 2:48:37 GMT

I have a great grandfather named Berton Clever Chain born March 14, 1863 in Libson, Columbiana County, Ohio. He died February 24, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio. Do you have any information about who his parents may have been? He was married to Rebecca Jane Hall who was born June 17, 1867. She died June 17, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Eliza Ann Chain b. Feb 7, 1826, OH

Michael Haley — 17 Dec 2005 5:01:15 GMT

I am looking for info on Eliza Ann Chain b. Feb 7, 1826 in Brown Co., OH. She married Solomon Haley in 1845 in Brown Co., OH. She died April 12, 1905 in Syracuse, Miegs Co., OH Solomon was born Dec 11, 1822 in Washington Co. PA and died March 23, 1870 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.

Am looking for info on both of their Parents and Grandparents.

Michael Haley
mhaley1@cinci.infi.net