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Gaines Family History & Genealogy

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Early Gaineses

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Dorothy Gaines was born in 1688 in Culpeper, Virginia USA, and died at age 62 years old in 1750 in Culpeper. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dorothy Gaines.
Lydia Gaines was born in 1730 in South Carolina US, and died at age 25 years old in 1755. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lydia Gaines.
John Gaines of Mboro Hos Australia was born in 1823, and died at age 62 years old in 1885 in Mboro Hos.
Charles Gaines of Graytown Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 60 years old in 1889 in Graytown.
Curtis Gaines was born on March 17, 1834, and died at age 93 years old in August 1927. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Curtis Gaines.
Martha Gaines was born in 1848, and died at age 87 years old in 1935. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Gaines.
Rabun M Gaines of Elbert County, Georgia United States was born circa 1852. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rabun M Gaines.
John J Gaines of Fairfield County, Connecticut United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John J Gaines.
James W Gaines of Parmer County, Texas United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James W Gaines.
Arthur A Gaines of United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arthur A Gaines.
Jesse J Gaines of New Madrid County, Missouri United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse J Gaines.

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Leonard J Gaines of Bexar County, TX was born circa May 22, 1932 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States. Leonard Gaines was married to Beatrice K. (Dailey) Gaines on February 21, 1987 in Bexar County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Leonard J. Gaines.
Tao Gaines
Tao's mother's maiden name was Sparling. Her mother was a granddaughter of Harry M Warner, founder of the movie studio Warner Brothers. You can read an article about the accomplishments of Tao's family at Cass Warner Director | Actress Tao is the daughter of Wings Hauser and Cass Warner, who are both well-known in the acting world. Wings is an actor and director who starred in "Tough Guys Don't Dance". Cass is a film producer whose father was also a famous film writer and producer. Despite her heritage, Tao is not involved in show business but she does work in her husband's business
Richard Gene Gaines of White Hall, Illinois United States was born on July 17, 1931 in Alton to Leroy Henry Gaines and Ollie Catherine Shafer. Richard Gaines had a brother Don Edward Gaines. He married Jeanne C (Merker) on June 4, 1970 in Imperial, Imperial County, California and they later divorced on May 3, 1975 in San Diego, San Diego County. He would also marry Marlene (Granger) and they later divorced on November 8, 1958 in Alton, Madison County. Richard Gaines died at age 64 years old on October 19, 1995 in White Hall.
Jeanne C (Merker) Gaines of Imperial Beach, California United States was born on June 12, 1930. She was married to Richard Gene Gaines on June 4, 1970 in Imperial, Imperial County and they later divorced on May 3, 1975 in San Diego, San Diego County. Jeanne Gaines died at age 68 years old on September 15, 1998 at Jacumba Valley.
Marlene (Granger) Gaines was born on August 27, 1933. She was married to Richard Gene Gaines and they later divorced on November 8, 1958 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois United States. Marlene Gaines died at age 73 years old on January 23, 2007 in Colorado Springs, Colorado United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marlene (Granger).
I know almost nothing about my aunt Lois. A devout christian, she has been married to her husband for more than 40 years. They have owned and lived in the same house longer than I've been alive (I am 57). I love my aunt Lois very much. My heart breaks as she lost her mother not too long ago. Now just this past March she lost her sister Betty.
Josephine Gaines of Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida was born on July 20, 1916, and died at age 46 years old circa 1962 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County.
Lillie M Gaines was born on December 26, 1929, and died at age 68 years old on November 12, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lillie M Gaines.
Don Edward Gaines
Don Edward Gaines was born on April 23, 1937 in Illinois to parents Leroy Henry Gaines (1907-1977) and Ollie Catherine Shafer (1911-1983). He grew up in Thornton, Cook, Illinois, USA with his brother, Richard Gene Gaines (1931-1995). Don went to school at East Alton Wood River High School. Grew up in East Alton and Wood River. He enlisted into the Army in November of 1957 and completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He then was deployed to Europe October of 1958 and served in Italy in an Italian-American field maneuvers. He was a First Class Private in the 79th Artillery. Don was seeing Patricia Carroll (Marsee) in 1975 and became pregnant. Unfortunately, he never knew about me. Don Edward Gaines worked at Stulls Body shop in Wood River Illinois up until his death on June 9, 1984. He passed away at Wood River Township Hospital.
Zelda Gaines was born on August 25, 1930, and died at age 52 years old in January 1983. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Zelda Gaines.
Cassie Gaines
Rock Musician. Sang background vocals (one of the Honkettes) for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Her brother was Skynyrd guitarist Steve Gaines. Both brother and sister were killed in the airplane crash that also took the life of Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist Ronnie Van Zant.
Chip Carter Gaines was born to Bob Gaines and Gayle Gaines. He has sister Shannon Gaines. Chip Gaines married Joanna L. (Stevens) Gaines on May 31, 2003 in McLennan, Texas. They have fived children: Drake, Ella Rose, Duke, Emmie Kay, and Crew Gaines. Along with wife Joanna, Chip has built a lucrative construction/design business, Magnolia Homes, as well several satellite businesses. They also hosted and created the HGTV television show "Fixer Upper" and created the television network, the Magnolia Network.
Joanna L Stevens married Chip C. Gaines on May 31, 2003 in McLennan, Texas. They have five children: Drake, Ella Rose, Duke, Emmie Kay, and Crew Gaines. After they met, they discovered a mutual interest in construction and design, and as a result they created the popular television show "Fixer Upper" on HGTV in 2013. Joanna and Chip ended the show on HGTV around the year 2017 and they put their efforts into their construction/design company, Magnolia Homes, as well as the new Magnolia Network. In addition to construction and design, Magnolia Homes invested in a discount store, Magnolia Market, and Magnolia Table, originally a breakfast restaurant that now also sells lunch and dinner.
Delois Gaines of Georgia was born on February 1, 1910, and died at age 72 years old in November 1982.
Delois Gaines of California was born on July 24, 1920, and died at age 56 years old in April 1977.
Leroy Henry Gaines
When Leroy Henry Gaines was born on August 14, 1907, in Edwardsville, Illinois, his father, John, was 21 and his mother, Lucille, was 17. He married Ollie Catherine shafer in 1930. They had two children during their marriage. He died on February 25, 1977, in San Diego, California, at the age of 69.
When Lucille Gaines was born on December 31, 1889, in Illinois, her father, Jacob, was 27, and her mother, Elizabeth, was 27. She was married three times and had one son. She died on April 29, 1962, in her hometown at the age of 72, and was buried in Litchfield, Illinois.
John H Gaines was born on October 1, 1885, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Annie and James. He married Lucille Gaines and they had one son together. He also had one daughter from another relationship. He then married Harriet Flassig and they had two children together. He died in January 1966 in Cook, Illinois, at the age of 80.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melba Donna Gaines.
Armandina Marie (Aginiga) Gaines of Cherry Valley, California United States was born on March 26, 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Armandina (Aginiga).

Popular Gaines Biographies

Willa (Gaines) Anderson
Willa Anderson was married to Welton R. Anderson Sr. They had seven children: Claressa, June, Debbie, Welton Jr. (aka "Brother"), Anita, Karen and Willa Lorraine. We were all raised in Louisville KY. Mom was simply the best ever. She taught us about God so that we could triumph in this life. I'll be so glad to see her in the great by and by.
Tao Gaines
Tao's mother's maiden name was Sparling. Her mother was a granddaughter of Harry M Warner, founder of the movie studio Warner Brothers. You can read an article about the accomplishments of Tao's family at Cass Warner Director | Actress Tao is the daughter of Wings Hauser and Cass Warner, who are both well-known in the acting world. Wings is an actor and director who starred in "Tough Guys Don't Dance". Cass is a film producer whose father was also a famous film writer and producer. Despite her heritage, Tao is not involved in show business but she does work in her husband's business
Mary Gaines
Mary Gaines of Jamaica, Queens County, NY was born on September 3, 1919, and died at age 54 years old in May 1974.
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian (Gaines) Sudano of Key West, Florida United States was born on December 31, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts USA, and died at age 63 years old on May 17, 2012 in Key West, FL.
Don Edward Gaines
Don Edward Gaines was born on April 23, 1937 in Illinois to parents Leroy Henry Gaines (1907-1977) and Ollie Catherine Shafer (1911-1983). He grew up in Thornton, Cook, Illinois, USA with his brother, Richard Gene Gaines (1931-1995). Don went to school at East Alton Wood River High School. Grew up in East Alton and Wood River. He enlisted into the Army in November of 1957 and completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He then was deployed to Europe October of 1958 and served in Italy in an Italian-American field maneuvers. He was a First Class Private in the 79th Artillery. Don was seeing Patricia Carroll (Marsee) in 1975 and became pregnant. Unfortunately, he never knew about me. Don Edward Gaines worked at Stulls Body shop in Wood River Illinois up until his death on June 9, 1984. He passed away at Wood River Township Hospital.
Jeremiah Gaines
Jeremiah Gaines was born on June 13, 1923, and died at age 42 years old on July 7, 1965. Jeremiah Gaines was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2Q Site 5309 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeremiah Gaines.
Joanna L Stevens married Chip C. Gaines on May 31, 2003 in McLennan, Texas. They have five children: Drake, Ella Rose, Duke, Emmie Kay, and Crew Gaines. After they met, they discovered a mutual interest in construction and design, and as a result they created the popular television show "Fixer Upper" on HGTV in 2013. Joanna and Chip ended the show on HGTV around the year 2017 and they put their efforts into their construction/design company, Magnolia Homes, as well as the new Magnolia Network. In addition to construction and design, Magnolia Homes invested in a discount store, Magnolia Market, and Magnolia Table, originally a breakfast restaurant that now also sells lunch and dinner.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donovan Gaines.
Edna Faye (Gaines) Pisciotti of Portage, Porter County, Indiana was born on August 1, 1933, and died at age 77 years old on October 24, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor Lute Road, in Portage. Edna Pisciotti was buried on October 28, 2010 at Blake Road Cemetery Blake Road, in Portage.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kendra Gaines.
Josephine Gaines of Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida was born on July 20, 1916, and died at age 46 years old circa 1962 in Daytona Beach, Volusia County.
Leroy Henry Gaines
When Leroy Henry Gaines was born on August 14, 1907, in Edwardsville, Illinois, his father, John, was 21 and his mother, Lucille, was 17. He married Ollie Catherine shafer in 1930. They had two children during their marriage. He died on February 25, 1977, in San Diego, California, at the age of 69.
Melissa Fay (Gordon) Gaines was born on April 9, 1987 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia United States. Melissa Gaines was married to Gerrod A. Gaines on November 27, 2015, and has a child Abigail Gaines. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melissa Fay (Gordon) Gaines.
Jada Joletha Gaines was born on December 12, 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jada Joletha Gaines.
John H Gaines was born on October 1, 1885, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Annie and James. He married Lucille Gaines and they had one son together. He also had one daughter from another relationship. He then married Harriet Flassig and they had two children together. He died in January 1966 in Cook, Illinois, at the age of 80.
Jerry Gaines was born to Frank Gaines Jr and Margaret Jane Crowe Gaines, and has siblings Bonnie Lou Gaines, Joe Gaskill Jr, and Steve Gaines. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jerry Gaines.
Jeanne C (Merker) Gaines of Imperial Beach, California United States was born on June 12, 1930. She was married to Richard Gene Gaines on June 4, 1970 in Imperial, Imperial County and they later divorced on May 3, 1975 in San Diego, San Diego County. Jeanne Gaines died at age 68 years old on September 15, 1998 at Jacumba Valley.
Steve Gaines was born to Frank Gaines Jr and Margaret Jane Crowe Gaines, and has siblings Bonnie Lou Gaines, Joe Gaskill Jr, and Jerry Gaines. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Steve Gaines.
Mary Gaines of South Bend, St Joseph County, IN was born on April 17, 1888, and died at age 94 years old in November 1982.

Gaines Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Gaines family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 15,727 people with the last name Gaines that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Gaineses

These are the longest-lived members of the Gaines family on AncientFaces.

Lyle Gaines was born on August 29, 1862, and died at age 115 years old in August 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lyle Gaines.
114 years
Emily E Gaines of Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA was born on August 12, 1883, and died at age 107 years old in July 1991.
107 years
Florence Gaines of Kingston, Plymouth County, MA was born on July 25, 1893, and died at age 108 years old on August 8, 2001.
108 years
Mitchel Gaines of Moscow, Polk County, TX was born on December 24, 1887, and died at age 106 years old on March 17, 1994.
106 years
Willie Gaines of Natchez, Adams County, MS was born on December 25, 1882, and died at age 105 years old on June 8, 1988.
105 years
Effie L Gaines of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, IN was born on November 6, 1885, and died at age 105 years old on June 27, 1991.
105 years
Cordelia A Gaines of Jamestown, Guilford County, NC was born on November 10, 1904, and died at age 105 years old on September 18, 2010.
105 years
Margaret B Gaines of Gardena, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 24, 1889, and died at age 104 years old on December 10, 1994.
104 years
Letetia Gaines of North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California was born on May 9, 1880, and died at age 105 years old in November 1985.
105 years
Edna M Gaines of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, FL was born on October 6, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on April 10, 2003.
104 years
Salena Gaines of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, AR was born on June 29, 1898, and died at age 105 years old on July 15, 2003.
105 years
Zula D Gaines of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on March 7, 1886, and died at age 105 years old on June 24, 1991.
105 years
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