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Name:	Tina M McMains <mcmainstribe@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-11-14
Do you have research to share?	not as much as you
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	husband didn't know much
Comments:	I really like the set up of your website.

Name:	Barb <bmrogge@roadrunner.com>
Date:	2009-10-17
Do you have research to share?	possibly
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	husband is McMain desecent
Comments:	We just visited Mormon Point Cemetery and took pictures of all the McMains tombstones so may have one you need.

Name:	Wanda Meter <wandameter@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-10-05
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am a McMains
Comments:	Gary McMains was my father. When I was ten I asked , "What am I?" He told me Heinz 57. I have a little bit of a lot of nationalities in me, so with what he told me over the years, I went to Ancestry, Rootsweb, and Family Search and found everything you guys had put in. Maybe a little more, but not much. Idid this on all sides of my family and have quite a collection. Daddy was right: I am Heinz 57.

Name:	David Clair <dwclair@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-10-01
Comments:	Dear John, It has been quite a while since I last communicated with you. So much to do--so little time. We hope that things are going well for you and yours. Respectfully, David

Name:	Rufus Buie <rufusbuie@tds.net>
Date:	2009-09-08
Do you have research to share?	On the Hewes Family
Comments:	I would like to hear from anyone interested in the Hewes Family. Aaron Hewes, Sr., Aaron Hewes, Jr., (The Sea Captain), Elihu Hewes Edward Hewes, etc. Rufus

Name:	Penny F. Gardner <Gardpf@aol.com>
Date:	2009-09-03
Do you have research to share?	not much at this time
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	to trace back to the old country
Comments:	My paternal grandmother was a descendant of Robert and Sarah McMains through their daughter, Margaret ("Margery"). She was born about 1786 in Pennsylvania,and she married Samuel Meek, born around 1785. Their daughter, Isabella Meek, married John Mitchell and their daughter, Amasetta Emaline was my great-grandmother. Isabella was named after her mother-in-law, Isabella McMains, also her aunt; she was a sister to her mother Margery. It is difficult to get everyone straight with these ancestors of mine, as the Mitchell's, Meek's, and McMains intermarried over several generations. Other surnames associated with these families were Alexander and Glass.It would be fun to know if they all originated from the same place in either Ireland or Scotland back in the very early 1700's.

Name:	Heather Matthews <jeff.m@woosh.co.nz>
Date:	2009-07-04
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family connection
Comments:	My maiden name is Mains but I think that pre 1750 it was Mcmains from Argyll in Scotland.

Name:	Michele Haggar <michelehaggar@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-07-02
Do you have research to share?	Yes.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Related to McMains family.
Comments:	I have a lot of information on my great-gtandmother Marie,her parents T.J.and Addie,and her sisters Doris and Lucille McMains.

Name:	Heidi <springmom1@gmail.com>
Date:	2009-06-28
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	yes
Comments:	My father was Cecil Warren McMains, Jr. from Cecil Warren McMains, Sr. who resided in San Diego, CA. I knew my grandmother as "Nannie". There were 12 surviving, but she had I think 16 total. One from a previous marriage. - Aunt Jean Kent would know more on that. She lives in Washington State now. My grandfather Cecil McMains was born in IOWA. I search in Utah, and found his ship record when his father came to this country. My dad who was like 18-20 at the time had a SON out of wedlock when his was in his early 20's. As I understand it, he went to the bank and an older woman seduced him (yeah, right). Produce a cute baby boy. This was somewhere in San Diego, CA. She showed him to my grandparents but, because not being married etc... I guess she just took off with him. I believe she was 32 years of age at the time of giving birth. I don't know her name or anything. It has been kept in the closet. But, my father died in 1984, so I believe it's been long enough. And I would like to meet this baby. Who happens to be my half brother. From what I understand he had a foot issue. I have a picture of him as a child. It was sent to my grandmother when he was like 2 or 3 years of age. I wish I knew his name.

Name:	Patty McMains Dickhart <patty_dickhart@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-06-12
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Trying to locate relatives and trace family history.
Comments:	My father was Robert Ardean McMains, born 1913. His father was Robert Alexander McMains. He had 2 brothers, Glenn and Leland (Lee), and a half sister, Laura Bobb. Please let me know if you know of this family and/or if you are related to me. Thanks.

Name:	Leola Hart <lunahorsefeather@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-05-27
Do you have research to share?	No, not yet.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family Tree
Comments:	My great-grandmother was Samantha Loretta McMains, she was married to Leo Jesse Harney and my Mother was Loretta Harney Westlake. Thanks for the info.

Name:	Vincent Johnson <vgjohnson@gmail.com>
Date:	2009-05-16
Do you have research to share?	who me?
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	None atall just stumbled in here
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	whatever
Comments:	I'm always looking for the answer online. I'll have to go back and take a look and what caught my eye.

Name:	Kenny Hughes <jkhac@aol.com>
Date:	2009-05-03
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Hughes
Comments:	personal web site: www.kennyhughes.net / family tree

Name:	Pat Williams <exb-Williams3177@damailbox.com>
Date:	2009-04-28
Comments:	Cool Site.

Name:	Dawn Van Keuren <honi1967@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-04-14
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My aunts and uncles are McMains
Comments:	My mom is one of 12 McMains siblings. They grew up in Southern California. Their father's name was Cecil Warren McMains and he was from Jordan,Monona,Iowa. He's mom's name was Hattie and his Dad's name was George. He had two brothers name Harry and Lyle Oakland.

Name:	Kristin Bittner <kkjdbittner@comcast.net>
Date:	2009-03-23
Do you have research to share?	not really
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	They are my ancestors
Comments:	Mary McMains is my great, great, great, great grandma.

Name:	Shirley Stagemeyer <sjstag@atcjet.net>
Date:	2009-02-12
Do you have research to share?	maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	maiden name-McMains
Comments:	Had no idea there were so many connections to the name McMains. This has been great going through your website.

Name:	Jamie McMains <jamiemcmains@yahoo.com>
Date:	2009-01-21
Do you have research to share?	No
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family
Comments:	Just looking

Name:	Larry McMains <larry@mcmainsmn.net>
Date:	2009-01-07
Do you have research to share?	? Don't know if it's of interest
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Researching my family tree
Comments:	I'm a descendant of Abraham McMains (1782-1867)and his oldest son, Robert (1805-1856). It seems this might be a different McMains family than documented here

Name:	Guy a. McMains <gmcmains@aol.com>
Date:	2008-12-15
Do you have research to share?	none so far
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	to find relatives
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	none
Comments:	my dads name is erwin guy mcmains born in ill.

Name:	Deborah Godwin <debigodwin@yahoo.com>
Date:	2008-12-10
Do you have research to share?	Some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Related
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	More Pics!
Comments:	Wonderful website!

Name:	Marveta Brindle <White1620@aol.com>
Date:	2008-04-03
Do you have research to share?	None that is not already documented.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Relative
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	Pictures & Family Stories
Comments:	My Great Grandmother, Cora's maiden name was McMains.

Name:	Ozro Barclay <ob524@suddenlink.net>
Date:	2008-03-05
Do you have research to share?	maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Cyrus Gramm-- Penna.
Comments:	Was revewing my GGrandfather -Cyrus Gramm and came upon you in Roots Web. com and was curious if Cyrus Gramm was in one of your branches.

Name:	Wayne Fulton <atislo@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2008-02-23
Do you have research to share?	McMains Family Portrait from 1880's & Family Reunion circa 1906
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I'm the grandson of Josephine McMains
Comments:	I can dig them out, scan & e-mail the images.

Name:	Margaret (Kathy) Wilson Campbell <lwdkatforjesus@aol.com>
Date:	2008-02-03
Do you have research to share?	Some, sister Nellie has best memory & Info
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Mother was Margaret McMains, grandmotherwas Myrtle McMains
Comments:	This is my first visit. I see names of other family members. I wonder how many of us are here that we have never met. There are more than two McMains' in Ca., BTW

Name:	Harlan Jones <mnhawki@prtel.com>
Date:	2008-01-24
Do you have research to share?	No
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	GGfather Silas Wymore
Comments:	I'm confused by the information you have on Samuel Wymore and Silas Wymore. They were both married to an Amelia Jane McMains and had a son Abraham R.

Name:	Frances Holland Powers <colorado1940@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2008-01-19
Do you have research to share?	Marion, Sutherland families
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Several Marions (surname) married Sutherlands
Comments:	Mostly just to update my e-mail address just in case someone else may be researching Samuel Marion and his descendants.

Name:	Kelli Suzanne McMains <flowernectar@att.net>
Date:	2008-01-18
Do you have research to share?	I'm not sure what this web site has to share, I wanted to see what you had on our family, perhaps I do know something of interes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am one of two McMains' in California & I know very little of my heritage, although I know we are from Indiana & I do r
Comments:	I'm very interested in my family & where we have come from.

Name:	Kelli Suzanne McMains <flowernectar@att.net>
Date:	2008-01-18
Do you have research to share?	I'm not sure what this web site has to share, I wanted to see what you had on our family, perhaps I do know something of interes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am one of two McMains' in California & I know very little of my heritage, although I know we are from Indiana & I do r
Comments:	I'm very interested in my family & where we have come from.

Name:	Richard H. Grefe <dvgrefe@netzero.com>
Date:	2008-01-15
Do you have research to share?	Not yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	g. grandfather Samuel Duncan McMains
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	None at the moment
Comments:	Behind Samuel Duncan McMains -

Name:	Richard Trent <richard@richardtrent.com>
Date:	2008-01-11
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family name
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	none
Comments:	None at this time

Name:	worth mcmains <worthmcmains@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-12-31
Do you have research to share?	immediate family
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	sur name
Comments:	We come from No. Carolina, from upstate New York, Virginia.

Name:	Kelly (McMains) Cook <ckemg@juno.com>
Date:	2007-11-27
Do you have research to share?	Yes- I have info. on Leola (Byers) McMains
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My original family name
Comments:	My grandmother was Mary Leola Byers who married Paul McMains. I wonder if these are family you have been looking for . They would both be approximately 100 years old if still living. Their family originated in Kansas also. Please e-mail me back if you would like more info.

Name:	Robert E. McMains <mcmainsb@aol.com>
Date:	2007-11-21
Comments:	I think I am a descendant, and wanted to check this out.

Name:	Angie <angie_freson@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-11-08
Do you have research to share?	no
Comments:	Opps--sorry--wrong Hazel McMain :) Mine is from Miami, Oklahoma.

Name:	angie <angie_freson@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-11-08
Do you have research to share?	very little
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I love family history
Comments:	You have my grandma, Hazel McMain, listed as deceased. She is living.

Name:	George W Mosher <gwmosher@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-11-01
Do you have research to share?	Possibly
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Lina Gertrude McMains
Comments:	One of Lina's children, Claude Ishmael Cox, married my wife's 1st cousin, Ola Mae Elmore, and I may find some interesting facts for my wife's tree. Great site.

Name:	Nellie Wilson, Weaver <meiwa03@aol.com>
Date:	2007-10-29
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Mother was a McMains
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	medical information
Comments:	I am trying to locate off, spring of my Great Aunts and Uncles, from the Ishmael Newton McMains line, also any personal information or history, as well as medical. Most Sincerely, and with God's Blessing's, Nellie Kathleen Wilson, Weaver

Name:	Veanna <okiegen@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-10-20
Do you have research to share?	maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Hewes
Comments:	I ran across your Hewes/Combs connection, a portion of my family, and am interested in whether there is a connection.

Name:	Melanie Ward <alaskaicebaby@aol.com>
Date:	2007-10-17
Do you have research to share?	Possibly
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	1st cousin once rem married McMains
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	No, just looking around
Comments:	thanks, Melanie

Name:	Cheryl Craig (nee Forwood) <chezcraig1@gmail.com>
Date:	2007-09-06
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Forwood Family
Comments:	No suggestions just if you would care for some more info on this line please go to my site and let me know chezcraig1@gmail.com http://www.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=chezcraig1&view=9&rand=84447272 I am researching the Forwood's from the whole world. Cheryl

Name:	Wanda McMains Meter <wandameter@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-09-02
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	We're family!
Comments:	Samuel Thomas McMains: abt. 1700 I believe Robert: 1749, and Andrew were brothers. Andrew may also have had a son named Robert. I have found a lot of the same names in my research. Abraham: 1782 Andrew:1817 Joseph Washington McMains:1841 William Joseph: 1866 Gary O. McMains: 1916 Me Abraham's second wife was Mary Stringfellow. They ended up in Iowa. One daughter was named Mahaska. After twenty-one children they had to name them after places I guess.

Name:	Iris Ellis Wagoner <iwagoner@htb.net>
Date:	2007-08-30
Do you have research to share?	may have
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	decendant of Robert and Mary Groves McMains
Comments:	Have much info on Parents of Robert born 1810

Name:	Margaret Anders <adelia@alltel.net>
Date:	2007-08-23
Do you have research to share?	Not Yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	The Scotch Irish Family Andrews
Comments:	Found your site through Hewes Connections

Name:	JIM DARLINGTON <HILROCKS45@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date:	2007-08-19
Do you have research to share?	NO
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	jUST LOOKIING IM A DARLINGTON
Comments:	JEAN BULLITT WAS MY GRANDMOTHER

Name:	Glenn <Kennedy>
Date:	2007-08-05
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Cynthia Hooper TolletT Pearce
Comments:	Jessie Stuart Pearce Son of Jeremiah Pearce And Charity Melvina McMains

Name:	nikki mcmains <nikkis1000@gmail.com>
Date:	2007-06-25
Do you have research to share?	Sorry. Don't know much.
Comments:	I was told my great grandfather came from Kentucky married a woman (Am. Indian, only name I know is Drucilla) born in Bangor, Ca. had one child named Robert William b. 1880 Bangor Ca. Robert William m. Emma Jean Earp 1900. They had two sons Burchell Robert b. 1904 and Vernon William b. 1909. Both sons b. Marysville, Ca. Burchell had one son, Birchell Robert b. 1945, Vernon William had one daughter, Nikki b. 1942 Both Burchell Jr. and Nikki b. Gridley, California.

Name:	Donna Doyle <doubled60@verizon.net>
Date:	2007-06-20
Do you have research to share?	I am the greatgrand daughter of Ida and Edward Wynn I found this connection on rootsweb
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	My grandmother was maude Wynn her middle name was Marietta not MARRETTA
Comments:	if you would like to talk about this email me at doubled60@verizon.net

Name:	Laurie Lee McMains <miss_acute@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-06-20
Do you have research to share?	Not at this time.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am a McMains.
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	N/A
Comments:	Found this site by searching my family name. Please feel free to contact me for further info. Your site is quite impressive!!

Name:	Hayden Black Jr <hayblack@comcast.net>
Date:	2007-05-28
Do you have research to share?	maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Minnie McMains was my aunt by marriage to Leslie Paul Black, my father's oldest brother
Comments:	I've just gotten started in geneology & everything is a big find, like this website. I have nothing on my aunts by marriage yet. Hayden Black, Jr Cartersville, GA 30120

Name:	Laurie McMains <LaurieM1966@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-05-22
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My father is edward mcmains
Comments:	I just was interested in seeing the family tree and history

Name:	Rev Robin Roseberry <hypotonuse911@aol.com>
Date:	2007-05-13
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Hewes/Dragoo line
Comments:	I have some current information on Alyce Jane Hewes, my Paternal Grandmother. Would be interested in sharing information with you.

Name:	Adam McMains <amcmains1@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-04-16
Do you have research to share?	family tree info
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	found info back 1800's
Comments:	I found alot of mcmains family info back to the early 1800s in my fathers belongings after he passed away.

Name:	deann mcmains <malcombabe23@hotmail.com>
Date:	2007-03-15
Do you have research to share?	grandfathers brother was adopted
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	i am family i think
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	help me find my ancestors
Comments:	hi i just resently found out that my grandfathe richard mcmains had an adopted brother named robert wagner i think thats his name anyways so please if you have any information please let me know

Name:	Nellie Kathleen Wilson <meiwa03@aol.com>
Date:	2007-03-08
Do you have research to share?	yes, information
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Francis A. Was my Grandfather
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	corrections and additions
Comments:	Luetta Margaret McMains, was Francis Archinbald,s daughter, she was married to Earnest T Wilson, they had 2 daughters. 1. Nellie Kathleen Wilson, Weaver 3/26/43, who now has 3 children,9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 2. Margaret Kathryn Wilson, Campbell 10/6/52. who now has 3 children, 6 Grand Children....we have pictures. my Sisyers e-mail address is: lwdkatforjesus@aol.com hoping to hear from you.

Name:	Vicky L. Weaver-Harger <vickyharger@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-03-05
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Francis Archibald Mcmains was my Great Grandfather, He was born March 26th, I am unsure of the year, but my Mom and my Son have that same birthday and my Mom told me about him and there is a family site with He and my Great Grandmother. Don't have the name of the site at this time but will write it down and add later. Vicky L. Weaver-Harger 1-800-342-3656

Name:	Vicky L. Weaver-Harger <vickyharger@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-03-05
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Francis Archibald Mcmains was my Great Grandfather, He was born March 26th, I am unsure of the year, but my Mom and my Son have that same birthday and my Mom told me about him and there is a family site with He and my Great Grandmother. Don't have the name of the site at this time but will write it down and add later. Vicky L. Weaver-Harger 1-800-342-3656

Name:	Vicky L. Weaver-Harger <vickyharger@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-03-05
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Francis Archibald Mcmains was my Great Grandfather, He was born March 26th, I am unsure of the year, but my Mom and my Son have that same birthday and my Mom told me about him and there is a family site with He and my Great Grandmother. Don't have the name of the site at this time but will write it down and add later. Vicky L. Weaver-Harger 1-800-342-3656

Name:	Jarvis Alexander <jarvismadison@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-02-26
Do you have research to share?	No
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Alexanders
Comments:	I'm researching Johnson co. Indiana Alexanders.

Name:	Joseph Sacks <Kotebes@Yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-02-05
Do you have research to share?	Yes, I know a family whose mother is said to be a descendant of William Wallace's friend
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	To see more of this statement.
Comments:	I am searching for records of any historical notes of the name "Mcmains" during the times of William Wallace. I have a friend who claims she is perhaps the descendant of a friend who fought along side him.

Name:	Robert E. McMains <mcmainsb@aol.com>
Date:	2007-01-27
Comments:	Just surfing.

Name:	Sheri <pumalee@peoplepc.com>
Date:	2006-12-29
Do you have research to share?	yes
Comments:	My great grandfather is John Crawford and I believe Isaac Crawford is his brother. Please email me. Thank you, Sheri

Name:	Yvonne Ward <yzanzibar@aol.com>
Date:	2006-12-29
Do you have research to share?	Maybe, hopefully
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	reattaching broken link
Comments:	Alexander Ishmeal McMain born in Oskaloosa Mahaska Iowa Nov 10 1865 is our man. Unable to link to the many McMains of Oskaloosa, Mahaska,Iowa. Just perusing anything\everything for the connection. Have pictures of his headstone and much history pertaining to him and his decendants. Yours is a good site. Will be returning. Thank you for being.

Name:	Leola Hart <lunahorsefeather@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-12-05
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	my grandfather was Samantha McMains son.
Comments:	I'm new to the geneology stuff, but trying to track my history. Samantha Loretta McMains would be my great grandmother. She gave birth to Leo Jesse Harney, who married Zola Eades, who gave birth to my mom, Loretta Mae Harney. Thanks for the site..now to learn to use it.

Name:	markie mcmains <markie_jrod@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-12-03
Do you have research to share?	yes
Comments:	i have my family tree dated back to early 1700's Samuel Thomas McMains (born about 1700- died 1740-ish) Andrew McMains (born about 1740) Robert McMains (marries Sarah MCarty?***, Lavinia O'neil) James Matthew McMains (married Agnes Wymore, Charity Ann Daily*** ) Sanford Clark McMains( married Elizabeth Stummel***, Lucy Ann Perdue) Arthur McMains (married Mae McMains) William Arthur McMains (married Phyllis Richardson) Mark William McMains born 05-20-62( married Tammy Johnson born 06-13 -63) Mark is my dad.i have some pictures of my great gpa and gma

Name:	Aaron Ellis <aaronlellis@hotmail.com>
Date:	2006-11-18
Do you have research to share?	I may, but most info I glean from the internet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My G-G-Great Grandfather Henry Clay Ellis married a McMains
Comments:	My great-great-great grandfather Henry Clay Ellis was married to Maranda McMains. I am intensely interested in family history research, but since I currently live in Tokyo, Japan, my research is limited to internet searches. I came across this site and had to have a look :-)

Name:	Iris Ellis Wagoner <iwagoner@htb.net>
Date:	2006-10-16
Do you have research to share?	may have
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Robert Mcmains in Crawfordsville,IN
Comments:	Just found this site. Have info on Robet and Mary Groves Mcmains. There daughter was my great grand mother

Name:	George C. McMains <gcmm3272@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-09-27
Do you have research to share?	some, maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Thanks to whom ever put this together. My Father, is Nep Ware "Bud" McMains, he's 93 years young. He's the middle child of 13, to George Clinton and ValVerde McMains. If anyone wants to talk or share info please contact me. at gcmm3272@yahoo.com

Name:	Deann Mcmains <deannmcmains268@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-09-07
Do you have research to share?	all I know is that my grandfathere is Richard Owen Mcmains of malcom iowa
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	i am a granddaughter of Richard O.Mcmains
Comments:	hi i am new to the sight and i am looking at my family history and all that i know is that my dad kennth mcmains is the son of Richard and Phillis Mcmains of Malcom iowa. Richard died in 2/21/2002 of skin cancer and i would like anyone who is related to him please give me an email AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!!

Name:	Jill Borrowdale <mkup4biz@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-08-31
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family ties
Comments:	I am looking for the line of Charles White and Cora McMains-White. They had several children Hank, Willard, Ralph, Pearl, Merl and Verl. Does anyone have any additional information? Did any of these children have children? With Blessings, Jill

Name:	Darlene Westenhaver <darlenewestenhaver@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-08-17
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Flood lines
Comments:	What a wonderful site..have enjoyed looking through it..I did find some information on Ralph S. Flood who married Flora Alma Morrow that I did not have...Many Many thanks for all of your work and time you have put into this research..

Name:	Richard A. "Dick" Martin <dickmartin@earthlink.net>
Date:	2006-07-26
Do you have research to share?	Yes, when it is good enough.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Connected family
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	spelling "Suggstions" with an "e" - just kidding!
Comments:	I am not directly related. But my family is connected with the McMains family at Mary Ann McMains who married James Luster Wymore. Their fifth child, Silas Stewart Wymore married 2nd Syrena Lewis, who was my great grandaunt, the brother of my great grandfather, Harvey Chilson Lewis, both of whom were children of my 2nd great grandparents John Chilson Lewis and Sarah Jane Piles.

Name:	Millie Stewart <mlssds@aol.com>
Date:	2006-07-20
Do you have research to share?	Some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Grandfather was Robert Edgar McMains
Comments:	Robert Edgar McMains 1872-1950..married to Lola Ann Burch.. was the son of James Townsend McMains.... An wonderful site.....nice work....

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2006-07-14
Do you have research to share?	Info on O.P. McMains
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	related
Comments:	Found an interesting artical about O.P. McMains and the wild west. Though maybe some would be interested. It's about a haunted hotel but makes mention of O.P. and his efforts to solve a murder (near the bottom) it's at http://www.prairieghosts.com/stjames_hotel.html

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2006-07-07
Do you have research to share?	Yes, found this Biography
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Related through Paternal G-Grandmother
Comments:	Google search "Keomah" found me this bio on John McMains; John McMAINS, b. 18Jan1815 ------------------------------- biography from Portrait & Biographical Album of Mahaska Co., Iowa, 1887 JOHN McMAINS, deceased, was born in Owen County, Ky.. Jan. 18, 1815. In 1825 he removed to Indiana, then a wild and unsettled country, remaining in that State until 1836, when he came to the Territory of Iowa, then a vast expanse of prairie, occupied almost solely by Indians, buffalo, and the wild animals of the prairie, locating in what is now known as Cedar County, where he remained for eight years, the Indians being his only companions. He then returned to Indiana, and remained three years. Returning again In 1847 to the State of Iowa, he came to Mahaska County, settling in Union Township, where by pre-emption and entry he secured a large tract of land, owning at one time nearly 700 acres of land in that township, which he divided with his children, so that at his death but 240 acres remained. In early life Mr. McMains was an old-line Whig, but he affiliated with the Republican party upon its organization, and was its warm supporter and defender until his decease. He held many local offices of trust and responsibility, such as township Trustee, School Director, etc., performing all the duties imposed with intelligence and fidelity. In 1837 Mr. McMains was united in marriage to Miss Jane Goddard, a native of Kentucky. By this union there were eight children, five of whom are living, viz.: Elizabeth, wife of John H. Fry, deceased; Ann, wife of J. B. Bolton, of the firm of Bolton & McCoy, attorneys at Oskaloosa; Mary E., wife of E. P. Bolton, a farmer in Mahaska County; Isaiah, of New Sharon, and William, at Axtell, Kan. Mrs. Jane McMains died in 1858. She was an acceptable and leading member of the Christian Church. Mr. McMains was again married, Jan. 1, 1861, to Mrs. Rachel Chidester, formerly Rachel Hawley, who was born in Chatauqua County, N. Y., Aug. 27, 1829. Her father, Erie Hawley, was born July 29, 1797. He married Miss Hannah J. Engle, Dec. 22, 1825, who was born Aug. 29, 1808. They were the parents of eight children, four living: Elisha, of Mahaska County, Iowa; Rachel, widow of John MoMains; John, of Mahaska County, Iowa, and Cordelia, wife of James W. Johnson, of Oskaloosa. Two of the children died in infancy. Mr. Hawley left New York about the year 1832, locating in Logan County, Ohio, then an unsettled country; here he remained until the year 1855, when he came to Mahaska County. where he remained until his death in 1880, at the age of over eighty-two years. His wife died the same year at the age of seventy-two. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley were members of the Christian Church for many years, holding a prominent position in its councils and enjoying the confidence and esteem of their neighbors and friends. He was an honest, upright man in all his dealings with his fellow-men. His home was one of hospitality and good cheer, and he died beloved by all who knew him. John and Rachel McMains were the parents of three childrenÄOliver, Ida and Erastus, all of whom reside in this county. Mrs. McMains was previously married to Worthington Chidester, by whom she bad one son, Holdridge, now a resident of Barber County, Kan. Mr. Chidester was an acceptable member of the Christian Church, and died Oct. 21, 1858. John McMains was one of the early pioneers of this county, and aided very materially in the development of its resources. The lands selected by him were among the best in that section of the county, and all the improvements were of a superior quality. He was a prominent member of the Christian Church, a sincere and earnest worker, and gave of his money in support of the same. He was a man of his word, and dealt fairly and honorably with all men. Mrs. McMains resides in Oskaloosa, and is a member of the same church.

Name:	heather matthews <jeff.m@woosh.co.nz>
Date:	2006-06-28
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	name may have been Mcmains pre 1700
Comments:	interested in finding a connection to my Scottish Mains ancestors. have got back to 1742 in Argyle Scotland.

Name:	Colleen Morris <morrisckm@verizon.net>
Date:	2006-06-23
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Grace Lillian McMains
Comments:	I'm just starting my research on the McMains line.

Name:	Elaine Christensen <elainechristensen@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2006-06-02
Do you have research to share?	Only more recent downline
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Descendent of Robert McMains
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	Need the maiden name for Sarah
Comments:	I need Sarah's line for our mytachondrial(sp) downline. She is my direct line.

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2006-05-30
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Photos..Photos...Photos...
Comments:	..........I am a direct decendent of Sanford Clark McMains. I am interested in any info on him and his family.....James R. McMains. I too, am a direct descendant of SC Mcmains. My great-grandmother was Cora McMains, a daughter. Cora married William E. Vernon, Jr. (I have been unable to connect by marriage except by the two children they had...and as we all know, marriage doesn't have to be part of the deal)....anyway, I was wondering if you inherited any photos you could share. I have one photo of William and it isn't a good one. I would really like to see a better picture of him if possible. Except for that one photo, I have no pictures of the Vernon's except my Grandmother Dorothea and that one distant shot of William in his store in Iowa. Would you have any photos of Cora and William?

Name:	Iris Ellis Wagoner <iwagone@htb.net>
Date:	2006-05-27
Do you have research to share?	may have
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Great grandmother was daughter of Robert and Mary Groves McMains
Comments:	Looking for any info on McMains in Indiana and Illinois

Name:	Gina Day <gdaysmiles@aol.com>
Date:	2006-05-19
Comments:	My mothers father was Milan John William McMains. Just trying to find out more about him

Name:	Nellie Kathleen Wilson <meiwa03@aol.com>
Date:	2006-05-17
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Luetta Margaret Mcmains, Wilson
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	not at this time
Comments:	my mother known as Margaret was the daughter of Francis Archibald McMains and Millie Myrtle JOnes. I am trying to fill in gaps....anyone with information on Francic Archiebalds Brother Joe? or Joseph McMains? please contact me at meiwa03@aol.com Thanks and God Bless, A.K.A. Kitty Wilson

Name:	heather matthews <jeff.m@woosh.co.nz>
Date:	2006-04-23
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family link
Comments:	My maiden name was Mains. I have recently had 2 of my male relatives D.N.A. tested (one in England and one in N.Z.), and it appears that our name was originally McMains of Irish/Scottish decent.My Mains ancestors came to N.Z. in 1859 from Dunoon in Scotland. I have traced them back to 1742 in that area and felt that the name may have changed from McMains to Mains about that time.

Name:	James R. McMains <jimmac4000@comcast.net>
Date:	2006-04-19
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family tree interest
Comments:	I am a direct decendent of Sanford Clark McMains. I am interested in any info on him and his family.

Name:	Martin McMenzie <martin@mcmenzie.com>
Date:	2006-04-03
Do you have research to share?	Not yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Scots-Irish, and surname variants
Comments:	My great Grandfather James Donald McMenzies/McMenzie b. 1854 Scotland, in (mis-?)recorded as McManes for his 1886 marriage. There is rumour of family roots in Ireland, and there were a number of McMenzies in South West Scotland, the area closest to North East Ireland, in 1700s/1800s. Any examples of McMains recorded as McManes? Any Scots reading this, say McMenzies with a soft 'z' not 'zees' or hard 'gh' (the archaic 'yogh' character). With a stretch of the imagination, it could be McManes.

Name:	sona etter <etter12420@comcast.net>
Date:	2006-03-16
Do you have research to share?	probably not
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	ggparents were joseph mcmaines and rosa westfall
Comments:	Ive been looking at your sight and can't figure out how joseph and rosa fit in. I only know a couple of rumors as I never knew who they were.

Name:	Sean Mahan <seanjoseph11@yahoo.com>
Date:	2006-03-14
Do you have research to share?	Yes
Comments:	My family decends from Ruth Ann McMains born in Apr 1836 who married James Shaw 30 Aug 1860 in Mahaska Iowa. Ruth's parents were John S McMains born 13 Apr 1808 and Betsy Elizabeth Carver born 7 Oct 1816. John S McMain's is 3d generation and his parents were Abraham McMains born 1782 and Margaret Elizabeth Mitchell born 26 Jul 1786.

Name:	Catherine Carter Mire <cmire88@adelphia.net>
Date:	2006-02-28
Comments:	My grandmother was Mary Ada McMain Carter, daughter of William Albert McMain (& Ida Butler), who was the son of Granville Finley McMains & Lucy (or Louisa) Simmons. We have been researching and still getting info organized but I may have some things to share eventually. In the meantime, I would love to hear from anyone else looking for the Louisiana McMain family (all generally located in Rapides Parish - Lamourie, Woodworth, Alexandria & Monroe). Very nice site. Can't wait to see info for the various generations. Thanks!

Name:	Catherine Carter Mire <cmire88@adelphia.net>
Date:	2006-02-28
Do you have research to share?	Maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	granddaughter of Mary Ada McMain Carter
Comments:	I have only just found the site and haven't looked at it yet. I will share more later. Very happy to find the site!

Name:	Catherine Carter Mire <cmire88@adelphia.net>
Date:	2006-02-28
Do you have research to share?	Maybe
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	granddaughter of Mary Ada McMain Carter
Comments:	I have only just found the site and haven't looked at it yet. I will share more later. Very happy to find the site!

Name:	Rufus Buie (Hewes Family) <rufusbuie@tds.net>
Date:	2006-02-21
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Hewes Family
Comments:	Just purchased the book The English Ancestral Family and American Descendants of William And Deborah Hewes by Joy L. Hughes-Jacoby. Need to exchange information on the Hewes Family through the Sea Captain Aaron Hewes who was my great great great grandfather.

Name:	Autumn Cox <ACOX@PACERTRANS.COM>
Date:	2006-02-17
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Lina Gertrude Mcmains
Comments:	Lina Gertrude Mcmains was married to William Maywood "wood" Cox who is my Husbands Great Grandparents.

Name:	Autumn Cox <ACOX@PACERTRANS.COM>
Date:	2006-02-17
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Lina Gertrude Mcmains
Comments:	Lina Gertrude Mcmains was married to William Maywood "wood" Cox who is my Husbands Great Grandparents.

Name:	Pamela Denny McMains <pamden201@aol.com>
Date:	2006-01-21
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family
Comments:	Will read more to see if there is a connection. pdm

Name:	ROBERT MCMAINS <BURGANDY78@COMCAST.NET>
Date:	2005-12-06
Do you have research to share?	NO
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	JUST GOOGLED MY NAME
Comments:	VERY INTERESTING

Name:	Penny F. Gardner <Gardpf@aol.com>
Date:	2005-10-23
Do you have research to share?	some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	McMains descendant
Comments:	I descend from Robert McMains and his wife Sarah through their daughter Margery who married Samuel Meek. THEIR daughter Isabelle married John Mitchell. Therefore, John and Isabelle were first cousins because John's mother was Isabelle(a) McMains, a sister to Margery.

Name:	Cheryl McMains <cheryl@cflynch.com>
Date:	2005-10-20
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	checking for mcmains facts
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	?
Comments:	Saw my uncle's tombstone.

Name:	Angela Margo Napier <micahjahsmom@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-09-18
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am a descendant of Abraham McMains.
Comments:	I dont have time at the moment to note my ancestoral line. But will return to do so. Great site so far.

Name:	Rebecca Curley <rebecca_curley@yahoo.com>
Date:	2005-08-06
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My Grandmother's grandparents were Robert S. and Martha Anne McMains of Missouri
Comments:	This is a terrific site! Thank you helping me find ALOT of information about my McMains lines!

Name:	Steven McMains <starniemccrane@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-06-11
Do you have research to share?	The Tombstone of Raymond McMains
Comments:	While browsing the site, I saw my Grandfathers Tombstone. I have information if anyone is interested.

Name:	Steven McMains <starniemccrane@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-06-11
Do you have research to share?	I'm not sure yet
Comments:	Just browsing for now. I hope to find some interesting McMains facts.

Name:	Laura <busymommy@satx.rr.com>
Date:	2005-05-16
Do you have research to share?	nothing new
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am related to HC McKinney
Comments:	very nice site. I wish I had something new to contribute. I am searching for the elusive "HC McKinney" SR. I am from JR's line

Name:	Norman Lee McMains IV <leaning_forward@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-05-03
Do you have research to share?	Some current data for my line....
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Genealogical
Comments:	Hi, there. I have traced my line back to John and Mary Ellen in the 1870 Census, but am having trouble with sources going back further than that. I have not yet browsed your site, but am about to. I found this site, incidentally, from your work on the www.ancestry.com Family Tree section. Have a great day!

Name:	Liz Stookesberry Myers <lizstookes@cs.com>
Date:	2005-03-01
Do you have research to share?	Not sure.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Stookesberry
Comments:	What a nice site! So glad to see this name being worked on! Thank you for all of your work. Liz Myers Los Alamitos, Ca

Name:	Don Bedwell <donbedwell@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-02-12
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Francis Mcmains
Comments:	I have the family of his wife Lucinda H. Orrill. Very nice site!

Name:	Susanne Luce Friday <friday@xramp.net>
Date:	2005-01-22
Do you have research to share?	probably
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	descendent of Edith McMains Luce
Comments:	Looking forward to researching all the info. I just now have visited the site

Name:	Lorri White <lorri.white@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2005-01-19
Do you have research to share?	No
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My great-great-grandmother is Millie May McMains
Comments:	I am just beginning to research my maternal grandfather's family tree, about which I know almost nothing. To find this site and the wealth of ephemera about my family is a truly joyous discovery. I look most forward to exploring! Thanks for sharing your hard work.

Name:	Robbi Limon <nurserobbi@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2004-12-23
Do you have research to share?	working on it
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My mom is a McMain
Comments:	Great site!!

Name:	Colleen Carver-Gibbs <cmgibbs@kc.rr.com>
Date:	2004-12-22
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	carver
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	none
Comments:	none

Name:	Joe Dickerson <joebeaches@verizon.net>
Date:	2004-12-11
Do you have research to share?	Dickinson/Dickerson
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	info on Dickerson
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	Maryland descendants of Wm Dickinson
Comments:	Our family name changed from Dickinson to Dickerson around 1840-Philemon Dickerson, grandson of the William Dickinson in your posting.

Name:	John T Anderson <TommyJT@prodigy.net>
Date:	2004-11-16
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My Grandmother was Nancy Emeline Dossey daughter of John H Dossey
Comments:	No Comments

Name:	Frances Holland Powers <colorado@lodinet.com>
Date:	2004-10-17
Do you have research to share?	Sutherland and Marion families
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Had several ancestors who married McMains including Talitha Sutherland
Comments:	Thank you for the tombstone photographs. I was happy to find Talitha Sutherland's. Does anyone know if she had any children? Thank you again!

Name:	Betty Lou Scott Gray <bettyloug07@yahoo.com>
Date:	2004-10-13
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	none
Comments:	Hi, i came about your site when i was looking at the name: Rachel Bristow Scull, my Dad's Grandmother.. just looking..

Name:	jana cates <janacates@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2004-09-20
Do you have research to share?	if correct line
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	martin luther king
Comments:	i am interested in the branch of martin luther king married to martha carver. having 8 children

Name:	Barbara Borowy <bborowy@aol.com>
Date:	2004-09-19
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Mary Ann McMains & James Luster Wymore
Comments:	The above are my great-grandparents.Be very happy to share what I have. Barbara

Name:	wcm <mailwcm@mail.it>
Date:	2004-09-13
Comments:	Nice informative site, well written easy to navigate good colour scheme. Thank you for all your hardwork and effort in making this site. <div>..</div>

Name:	Dianna Lynn McMains Wagner <jmsalon@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2004-09-10
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Family Name
Comments:	My Grandfather was Robert Eric McMains, my father was James Robert McMains only child to Robert Eric and Carrie Loritta McMains.

Name:	vicki l. mcmains <ldb3100@aol.com>
Date:	2004-08-10
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	i'm a mcmains/writing a book
Comments:	do not have an e-mail address at this time. am willing to to share info. i have available. my grandfather was delbert franklin mcmains; his father was john franklin mcmains, who was the son of robert elijah mcmains, and the grandson of andrew p. mcmains.my grandfather's first cousin was col. d.m. mcmains.the above e-mail is my sister's e-mail address; she will forward the info. to me. Thanks in advance. (Jax; Fla.)

Name:	Jonne Michele McMains Leopold <m4mc@aol.com>
Date:	2004-07-27
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	daughter of Anderson Rooselvelt McMains
Comments:	Very comprehensive site ...

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-07-21
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family ties
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	site is great!
Comments:	I have a document that shows the children of Andrew J. McMains (son of James Matthew & Charity Ann Dailey). It's a court petition from Andrew's widow to appoint a guardian to sell the real estate left in his will. Here's how the document lists them: Mary Isabella McMains born Sept 16, 1852 Amanda Elizabeth McMains born Nov 14, 1854 Charity L. McMains born March 29, 1857 Jordan McMains born April 1, 1859 Homer McMains born Sept 27, 1863 I'm not sure if Homer is correct. It could be Gomer. Whoever wrote this document and awful handwriting. The final petition is approved and dated Feb 27, 1866 Hope this is useful?

Name:	Darilee <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-07-20
Do you have research to share?	ooops
Comments:	ok. I should have read on. It's Oostanaula River. Oh my, this other document says the union soldiers faced General Walker's "rebel" division with a battery and earth works, and the bank of the river was lined with sharpshooters. Well, it must have been terrible. But I'm still not sure if Lay's Ferry is close by. If so, that would mean Francis and Sandford were near each other when one was wounded and the other was killed?

Name:	Darilee <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-07-20
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	anything I can get
Comments:	I have a document [thanks to Tom House :)] that I can't quite make out. It's the Death form filled out by the commander for Francis McMains when he was killed in action during the Civil War on May 14, 1864. I can see he was killed in Georgia. But it looks like it says "Ortanaula River." Is there such a place? I know Sandford Clark McMains was wounded on the same day at Lay's Ferry "near Rasaca, Georgia." Are these the same places? If anyone can clarify this for me I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-07-06
Do you have research to share?	I try
Comments:	Interesting link on Ancestry.com came to my attention today. Not sure if everyone else has already found out about this, but it's some info about James B. Bolton, the man Annie McMains (daughter of John McMains & Jane Goddard) married on Mar 16, 1866 in Oskaloosa, Iowa (also lists 1 son, Leslie) http://images.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=view&r=an&cat=BIOGMAHASKACTY-IA-1887&path=2.3&id=0419&jb=0&nt=8&td=vert It's always great to get a new piece of info, but I really like to find out some facts about my ancestorys lives along with any local background info to give me a picture of what it might have been like then. Ref: Mahaska County, Iowa Biographical Dictionary, 1887

Name:	Don McMains <rais355@aol.com>
Date:	2004-06-16
Do you have research to share?	not as of yet.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	trying to trace my own family tree
Comments:	im trying to trace my own tree

Name:	Audra McMains Evans <aevans6@hot.rr.com>
Date:	2004-06-04
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am a McMains
Comments:	I was just browsing the internet and came across this and found it interesting

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-06-03
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	genealogy connections
Comments:	I noticed on your cousins map page that you haven't circled WA yet? or IA? I'm a McMains descendant, but I don't carry the McMains surname. Also, on your counties map, I didn't see Muscatine County, or Des Moines County. I know of a few McMains' folks that lived in those 2 counties. Thanks, Darilee

Name:	Joyce McMains Werner <sonejw@aol.com>
Date:	2004-06-02
Do you have research to share?	probably
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	maiden name
Comments:	I am curious about my relatives.

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-06-01
Do you have research to share?	Bill McMains
Comments:	I found a news article in the June 21, 1960 Guthrie County, Iowa newspaper, "The Guthrian" referencing the following: "Iowa Organist Bill McMains, 33, of Oskaloosa, will play the organ at the Republican National Convention in Chicago next Month. He played for both political conventions in 1952 and 1956. McMains explained the reason he wasn't playing for the Democrats at their Los Angeles convention in that they have another type organ installed and one of his company's organs probably will not be put in. McMains is hired by the Conn Organ Corp., to play at political conventions." Does anyone know if or how he might fit into the family tree? Apparently, he started his organ playing career at the age of 12 playing at a roller rink. He was hired while in college (Central College) at the age of 25.

Name:	Patricia McMains <pmcmains@ties2.net>
Date:	2004-05-28
Do you have research to share?	yes I do been doing research for about 15 years off and on
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Im married to a McMains
Comments:	I have a lot of info on the Urvin and Mary McMains family and copies of letters and newspaper clippings

Name:	Lauren Lee Danver <sbgirl@surfbest.net>
Date:	2004-05-21
Do you have research to share?	I am just starting out!
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Nancy Caroline McMains was my great grandmother
Comments:	I am the granddaughter of Milton Lee Stanfield (second marriage). I am just starting to research my family tree and found your website. This material is INVALUABLE!! I can fill in the blanks regarding his second marriage if you contact me. Thanks again!

Name:	Jennifer (McMains) Weirtz <jweirtz@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-05-13
Do you have research to share?	yes, and I am working on getting it organized!
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I AM a McMains!!
Comments:	I am thrilled to see this site! I am also descended from Sandford Clark McMains! MY Father, Clark Norman McMains was named after Sandford! I have a ton more info to share as soon as I get it properly organized! you have a GREAT site!

Name:	Kathleen McMains Mero <kmero@astound.net>
Date:	2004-05-04
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Descendant of Robert
Comments:	I am seaching for Smith McMains who disappeared into California in the 1860's. He probably came to Hangtown [present day Placerville] where there were other McMains'. He was reputedly on the run from the Army who accused him of selling horses to the Confederates. He probably changed his name, or didn't stay long in Calif. It seems certain he did not return home to his wife & children in Ft Scott, KS. I notice his listed on this site as Samuel Smith, 1st time I have ever encountered that first name. In all my records he is only Smith, probabl for his Mother's maiden name. Any help? Kathleen

Name:	Betty Short <shortba@aol.com>
Date:	2004-04-30
Do you have research to share?	Not yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Short - Lepley
Comments:	I've just discovered this site, so I haven't any comment.

Name:	Nita Agate <agatool@povn.com>
Date:	2004-04-02
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	related through Mary "Polly" McMains that married William Mitchell..my ggggrandparents
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	perhaps maps of various places the McMains lived in early times
Comments:	Your site has a great set-up, although each time I have been in to browse it, most of the 'generation' sites have been under construction. That's ok, I know it takes a lot of time to keep it updated. I am Odie's sister, who signed your guest-book earlier. There were at least 3 marriages between the children of Robert and Sarah McMains to children of Robert Mitchell and Elizabeth Glass: Jenny McMains m. Robert Mitchell; Isabel McMains m. Samuel Mitchell; Mary "Polly" McMains m. William Henry Mitchell, which is my connection. William and Mary's daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell m. Lewis Walden. They are my gg grandparents. I have quite a lot of information on the Mitchell's, but not a lot on the McMains, but am willing to share both Mitchell and McMain info. I have some photo's of Sarah and a couple of her brothers. I will try to get them posted or sent to you soon. I have a photo of the headstone for William and Mary Mitchell in Oakdale Cemetery, Montgomery Co., IN. The cemetery is very near to the property they owned there. Many of their children went to Appanoose Co. Iowa, which borders Mahaska Co. Iowa, where it seems many of the McMains went. This is a great site, and a great way to share information. Thanks for a good job. Nita Walden Agate

Name:	Marion Burk <crburk@mindspring.com>
Date:	2004-03-25
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	none
Comments:	John .. haven't had time to go thru these pages .. but I am already impressed with the work you have done. Plan, when I have time, to read it all. M

Name:	Harlan Spain <spainhs@iowatelecom.net>
Date:	2004-03-13
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Great Grandson of Isaiah & Hattie Lockard McMains
Comments:	George Washington McMains is buried in the Tinsley Cemetery in Mahaska County, Iowa. I believe your site has a choice of two but I have looked at the stone for GW and his wife in the Tinsley Cemetery. The stone is on the ground flat but the dates match so there is little doubt. I have a lot of personal knowledge of my great grandmother's family and will contribute as requested. I leave near Mormon Point Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa where several of the early McMains family stones are located.

Name:	Chrystal Owen <Auntychys@aol.com>
Date:	2004-03-08
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am the Great Granddaughter of Benjamin Franklyn Wymore
Comments:	My Great Grandfather's second wife was Blanche Ramey. His first wife was either Hattie or Mattie Roberts. I am related to this branch. My Grandmother was the oldest of four or five children. I would like to know if you are apart of my family tree.

Name:	Richard Dale Carnley Sr. <rdcarnley@aol.com>
Date:	2004-03-07
Do you have research to share?	Yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Mother was McMains
Comments:	None at this time.

Name:	Richard D. Carnley <RcCarnley@aol.com>
Date:	2004-03-05
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My Great Grandfather was Daniel McMains
Comments:	I am trying To find Info. on my great grandmother Olive Ida Royal. She was married to Daniel McMains some time in early 1900's I think I am hopeing someone has heard of her If any one knows any thing please E-Mail me or call 817-913-3075 Thanks R.Carnley

Name:	Alan Utter <ar_jmutter@cox.net>
Date:	2004-03-04
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Looking for information onmy family. Related to James Larkin Utter buried in Oklahoma.

Name:	Odie <sarge@pan-tex.net>
Date:	2004-03-04
Do you have research to share?	yes I will be in touch
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My gggrandparents were Lewis and Sarah Mitchell
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	none, good job
Comments:	Hi, I found your website when I was in ancestry.com searching for a Samuel. I found you Samuel son of my GGGrandparents, Lewis and Sarah (Mitchell)Walden. I am descended through thier son William Henry Walden. I need to look up some of the papers that I have on that line and I do know I have some info to contribute to this site. I have really enjoyed your website, it was alot of fun browsing around in here. It's easy to manuever in and you have alot of information on nearly all the lines. I'm really glad that I found it. My sister, Nita and I started working on our Walden genealogy 4 or 5 years ago, and have gotten back to the mid 1700's so far. We are now running into the problem of in that time frame, Virginia's counties were still forming and reforming, so although our line might not have moved, the county boundaries had so they have some records in this county and other's in that one. Then to top it off, there were several Walden lines that lived in the same areas and named their children the same names, but according to the DNA Genealogy tests, many were NOT related!!! At least not directly, so we have had a few set backs there, where we had thought for sure that this group and that group were related due to same vicinity and time as well as naming patterns! It keeps things interesting as well as a good measure of frustrating too. Well nice to meet you and glad to have found your website. I sent your website addy to my sister Nita as well, I know she will enjoy it as much as I have. Thanks, Odie (Walden)Boyd

Name:	Franklin Pearce Bull <frank_bull@juno.com>
Date:	2004-03-04
Do you have research to share?	Possibly
Comments:	I am related thru your Charity Melvina Mcmains husband Jeremiah Stuart Pearce CSA. His brother Leonidas Washington Pearce is my ggggrandfather

Name:	Kathy Edgington <khen56@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-02-15
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	James Prather
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	none
Comments:	seeking picture of James Prather

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2004-02-05
Comments:	Interesting, some of the errors obits have in them? I was just reading the obit for Lucy Ann Perdue, wife of Sandford Clark McMains. I found myself wondering if it was the same relative I've been investigating? Lucy and Sandford were divorced, but the obit made it sound like they lived in Oskaloosa until he died "in 1911?" He married Elizabeth Stommel in 1902 and didn't pass away until 1919...right? Also, my research shows that Cora was remarried to Park Fullerton, not Mark Fullerton. She also had other sons that were still alive besides Charles. Roy, Ernest, and Cash were still living when Cora (their sister) died in 1945 in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Had Lucy disowned them? And what's an Octogenarian? Someone who only eats octopus? Hehe, just kidding. But I've never heard that word, what does it mean?

Name:	John E. McMains <jmcmains@cybertime.net>
Date:	2004-01-25
Do you have research to share?	A little
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Same family
Comments:	My immediate ancestors are from Oklahoma. My father is John E. McMains, son of Abraham McMains. He had three brothers -James, Albert, and Paul, and one sister - Thelma. If you need information on this part of the family tree, please let me know, and I will gladly pass along what I have.

Name:	newtwo@houston.rr.com <Some>
Date:	2004-01-10
Do you have research to share?	Some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	McMains was my maiden name.
Comments:	Joseph Landie (26 Jan 1882 - Fairview, Wilson Country, TX) and Eva Edwards McMains (13 Jun 1887 - Santo, Palo Pinto Co., TX) were my father's parents. My father was D. M. McMains. His great grandparents were Robert Elijah McMains and Harett Armesa Tumlinson McMains.

Name:	Eva McMains Newsom <newtwo@houston.rr.com>
Date:	2004-01-10
Do you have research to share?	Some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Joseph Landie (26 Jan 1882 - Fairview, Wilson Country, TX) and Eva Edwards McMains (13 Jun 1887 - Santo, Palo Pinto Co., TX) we
Comments:	Thank you for all of the time you spend filling in the blanks in our family history.

Name:	Robin (Curley) Wright <karefree99@aol.com>
Date:	2004-01-01
Do you have research to share?	No
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My grandfather was Marcus McMains
Comments:	My mother's father was Marcus McMains - I believe he might have been from Kentucky, but I'm not sure. And I don't know when he was born. He died when my mother was around 12 and she is 79 now. He married my grandmother, Anna Marie Getz and they had my mother Martha Ann McMains and Earl McMains. Earl is now deceased. I don't know if we're related or not, but thought I'd add to your guestbook.

Name:	Dawna Raburn <dxanadewtwo@aol.com>
Date:	2003-12-28
Do you have research to share?	I am not sure
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am related to the McMains family
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	I have none at this moment
Comments:	I am descended from Percy or Perry McMains..... They were identical twins from Ireland

Name:	Emily Palmer <newenglandgenie@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-12-22
Do you have research to share?	a little
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I'm descended from Daniel McMains who is first recorded at Voluntown CT in 1728 (grantee of property)
Comments:	Daniel McMains was married to Janet (surname unknown). He died in 1770 and I have a copy of his will. He had at least three daughters -- Sarah, Dinah and Elizabeth. I'm from Dinah, who married Lieut. James Campbell. I know very little about this family except that Daniel McMains was part of the Presbyterian 18th-century Scots-Irish emigration to New England from County Tyrone with the Campbells and others. Many of these families first settled in Rutland, MA, and then dispersed to CT and elsewhere. Do you know anything about this family, or where in Scotland the family came from? I believe they were Lowland Scots. Thanks! Emily Palmer

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-12-08
Comments:	Tom, you might try setting up an internet email account with Excite.com or Yahoo.com. I had trouble getting out on my internal email accounts. I had an msn.com email address. But I couldn't get anything with attachments to send. So I set up this excite.com email account (which is free) and I use it for all my internet emails. It's simplified my life considerably! Darilee P.S. I sent you a rather lengthy email. I cc'd you too John. Some family skeltons revealed...eheh

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-12-08
Comments:	Wahoo! Thank you Tom. Another McMains photo identified for me. I have the same photo of Charles McMains! I just didn't know who he was! I appreciate seeing any of the McMains photos. I have so many of my grandmother's pictures of people but I haven't a clue who they are!

Name:	Mark McMains <towmanmwm@cs.com>
Date:	2003-12-07
Do you have research to share?	no looking for some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My last name is mcmains that way
Comments:	We are from VA but my grandfather was from Baltimore, MD. I have a uncle that lives in Syracuse, NY. That is my only living relative.

Name:	Tom House <tch1erh@globalcrossing.net>
Date:	2003-12-03
Comments:	Darilee, sorry for the delay, but have been unable to email you. When I try, my provider sends me an error message. I did cc my email to John, so hopefully he can send it to you. If you have an opportunity, please call me. Thxs, Tom

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-12-02
Comments:	Tom, I've sent you an email. Thanks for contacting me. I'm very excited to hear back from you. Thanks.

Name:	Penny Gardner <pfgard@juno.com>
Date:	2003-12-01
Do you have research to share?	yes, some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	descendant of the McMains
Comments:	I descend from both Isabel(a) and Margaret, or "Margery" McMains, daughters of Robert and Sarah McMains. Isabella and Sam Mitchell's son, John, married her neice, Isabella Meek, daughter of her sister Margery and her husband, Samuel Meek. Their daughter Amasetta Emaline was my dad's grandmother. In otherwords, my great-grandmother's parents were first cousins. What a mess! pfg

Name:	Tom House <tch1erh@globalcrossing.net>
Date:	2003-11-28
Do you have research to share?	Yes, loads of info on Sanford Clark McMains family
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Correspondence with other McMains relatives
Comments:	Please have Daralee contact me. I have great info on her pictures. FY the unhappy lady = is a picture of Charles McMains , my grandfather, son of Lucy Perdue McMains, his wife Anna, my Mom Dorothy, Dick, Jane, and Shirley Would love to correspond with John = please email me Thanks, Tom House

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-11-13
Do you have research to share?	yup
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family ties
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	pictures! :)
Comments:	I just thought I'd mention that I have posted a couple new pictures to my family website. I obtained photos of Katherine Light and the mysterious Luceal (Lucy) McMains that I believe to be Sandford Clark McMains daughter and sister to Cora McMains. I have a few other photos I'm trying to post, but I'm running out of space on my free website, so I'm not sure I'll be able to. Like a photo of Katherine McMains, daughter of Roy McMains & Loretta Graff, and also their son Paul McMains. Hopefully, I'll be able to fit them in? For any who would like to see the pictures, they are located at http://www.geocities.com/princess_faythnu/ If I have too many more problems with this website, I may delete it and try creating another. So if anyone has interest in these McMains pictures, now's the time.

Name:	Bobbie J.Glisson <keepingup@bellsouth.net>
Date:	2003-10-08
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Granville Finley McMains was my G Grandfather
Comments:	I have some documents that I would be happy to send copies of for the site. Bobbie Glisson

Name:	Shawn(Myrtle)Haley <ancrstry1000@aol.com>
Date:	2003-10-08
Do you have research to share?	very little but am willing to share anything I have
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Robert McMains is my great, great,great,great grandfather
Comments:	I have been looking for the death certificate or obituary for my great grandfather, Lucius Layman Mcmains. I know he died in Knights Landing, Yolo County, California on January 19, 1900 of a ruptured appendix. The river there was flooding at the time of his death and his body was taken to Woodland via steamship. I just don't know which cemetary. All I have looked up don't have him listed.

Name:	David W. Clair <dwclair@yahoo.com>
Date:	2003-09-12
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	descendant
Comments:	Great job, John!

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-08-25
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family tree data
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	suggestions is spelled wrong..hehe
Comments:	Recently communicated with the grandaughter (Clarice) of Roy McMains and Loretta Graff through Katherine McMains. I so wanted to share this with Mary Graff as she expressed special interest in her but her email address doesn't work anymore. Seems Katherine fell out of favor with father Roy when she married Chester Lepper and they migrated to California and raised 7 children - all living. Stats on Katherine McMains are: born 4-19-1913 Muscatine Iowa, Died 12-06-1961 San Bernardino Calif. burial at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Arlington, Riverside County, California. Thank you Clarice.

Name:	Patricia Saldana <pattisaldana@yahoo.com>
Date:	2003-08-07
Do you have research to share?	no
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Bertroch lines
Comments:	I stumbled over an entry of my grandfather and great-grandfather which was connected to this site.

Name:	Karen McMains <mommo724@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-07-11
Comments:	Hi John, My name is Karen McMains-wife of Steven Dale McMains- Nephew of Dorothy Mary McMains. I'm getting my records on the McMains family ready for a reunion next month, I'll contribute to you site soon. I Have a lot of original documentation on Carl McMains family I'd like to share. Today I found information on Ancestry.com that is incorrect for Dorothy Mary McMains. Dorothy death date is stated as 11-30-1996. Dorothy is alive. Her husband Claire Wesley Gifford Passed away 1-1-1995. She has two adopted children: Cynthia Sue b: 3-11-1955 Mary Beth b. 3-24-1961 As I stated,I will contribute to your site soon. Sincerely, Karen

Name:	George R. Surman <rsurman@att.net>
Date:	2003-07-05
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Grandfather was a McMain(s)
Comments:	Merchie Danial McMain(s) {born in OHIO,1869?} per oral history was orphaned and raised by the Surman family. He assumed the name Surman but never legally. Have been trying to determine his origines.

Name:	Bobbie Dunbar <bdunbar@jobe.net>
Date:	2003-07-05
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family
Comments:	Hello I am interested in the McMeans/McMains family from Illinos/Missouri they are my direct ancestors, if any one else out there are reseaching this family I would be interested in corresponding with them Thanks Bobbie

Name:	lee ross white <whiteld@mymtnhome.com>
Date:	2003-07-03
Do you have research to share?	some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My grandmother was a Mcmains
Comments:	for years I tried to find information on the Mcmains. But I used the name Mcmain instead of Mcmains., Great job John Which Mcmains girl married Mr Dines. Where does their son live now?

Name:	Carolyn (Morrow) Norlyn <cjnorski@davis.com>
Date:	2003-07-01
Do you have research to share?	Not much
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Jane Morrow & Frederick Wymore
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	Not now
Comments:	Interesting site. Happy to see your work!

Name:	Francis Charles McMains, Jr. <cmcmains@joneswalker.com>
Date:	2003-06-27
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family history
Comments:	My mother (Ann Greer McMains amcmains@cox.net) is the family geneologist and will be delighted to see this site. My line goes through my father, Francis Charles McMains, M.D.-Orion Leroy McMains-Charles Leroy McMains-James Larkins McMains-Abraham McMains-Robert McMains. We have never been able to find documentation beyond Abraham. Do you have specifics on Robert? There seems to be some indication of Robert's father as Samuel Thomas McMains. Any information on that? Thanks very much for putting this all together and offering this service. Chuck McMains

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-06-25
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	family related
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	pictures!
Comments:	This is a great idea. An easily located, genealogical home page where we can all meet, fill in the dead wood on our family trees, and maybe even get lucky with a rare photo or two of ancestors we've only heard of. Thank you!

Name:	AlvaSue Dorsey <AlvaSue@aol.com>
Date:	2003-06-25
Do you have research to share?	of course
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	paternal grandfather, Perry Tom McMains
Comments:	Absolutely fantastic!

Name:	Kay Sherrill <kaysherrill@swb.net>
Date:	2003-06-24
Comments:	John, In your Broken Branches section, from Bryan County, OK, you have R.M./Lillie McMains. That is Richard M. McMains, son of James Townsend McMains. You have him in your data base. Do you have a picture of Abraham's grave for your picture section? If not, I can send you one. You are doing a great service for the McMains. Kay

Name:	Ruby E. Hoyt <rghoyt@aol.com>
Date:	2003-06-24
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Ismael & Nancy Ann McMains were my G.Grandparents.My Grandmother was Lulu Florence Spriggs.
Comments:	John I was in such a hurry when I found your page I forgot to add my conection Great work

Name:	Ruby E. Hoyt <rghoyt@aol.com>
Date:	2003-06-24
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My ancestors
Comments:	Very nice John should have more for you soon.

Name:	Edward Dwight Caster <edcaster@grnco.net>
Date:	2003-06-21
Do you have research to share?	Hope so.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My mother Blanche E. McMains Born to Francis A. McMains & Myrtle Millie Jones. I have gone back to my great grand pearnts bu
Comments:	GREAT!!!! I'm new to this and have only just started, and so fair it's turning out to be one of the best puzzels I'v ever worked on. But I can sure use the help.E-Mail me any time.

Name:	Darilee Ibsen <bezz660@excite.com>
Date:	2003-06-06
Do you have research to share?	I think so?
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Decendant
Comments:	My branch of the McMains family is from Sandford Clark McMains, wife Lucy Ann Perdue who's daughter Cora married my great-great grandfather, William E. Vernon, Jr. His daughter Dorothea Marie Vernon was my grandmother. I've been researching for a few months now, so I don't have a great deal. What I do have seems to be some of the more current pieces of the puzzle not filled in on other trees. I have been in contact with Paula Miller and Mary Graff and they have helped me immensely. I hope your web site helps even more!

Name:	Amy Ladd <amyladd@excite.com>
Date:	2003-06-04
Do you have research to share?	perhaps
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Nancy Ann McMains is my GG gramdmother
Comments:	Thank you for the source for information.

Name:	Rachel McMains <trinitysauntie@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-05-24
Do you have research to share?	I have learned of an Andrew McMains as Robert's (generation 1)father
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My history
Comments:	This is great

Name:	Shawn Haley <btnchks@aol.com>
Date:	2003-05-20
Do you have research to share?	Yes, if anyone is interested in Lucius Layman Mcmains and his decendants
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My grandmother was Helen McMains, daughter of Lucius Layman McMains
Comments:	I have recently retired and once I get settled in my new home I plan on spending some time doing research on my family tree. If anyone would like to correspond I would love to hear from you. Also, was Robert McMains' father Andrew McMains?

Name:	Renae V. Cottam <rcottam@uci.net>
Date:	2003-05-06
Do you have research to share?	Nothing original
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	descendant of Isabella McMains and Frederick Wymore
Comments:	I really think you are doing a great job with this site and the wealth of different types of information you are gathering and not just a family tree. I will bookmark this site and come back often.

Name:	Laura Allen-Chasty <gramma.lora@gte.net>
Date:	2003-04-16
Do you have research to share?	Unsure
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I am doing Mc Henry family research
Comments:	I don't know if this is a relative of your McMains descendents or not, if not please disregard, but if it is, please let me know? Thanks, Laura I came across an obituary in some of my family records for Mrs. James D. McHenry It says: Mrs. Anna McMains McHenry died Saturday afternoon at 4:05 following a stroke, at her home in Thayer. Mrs McHenry was born in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, March 25, 1871, being 86 years, 12 days of age at the time of her death. She was the daughter of Jacob and Frances Martin and came to Kansas with the family in 1878. She grew to womanhood in the Thayer community, was married to James Daniel McHenry March 25, 1897, at San Jose, California. They lived at Santa Maria, Calif. for four years, returning to Kansas and the Harrison neighborhood where they lived for many years, later retiring and moving to Thayer. Mrs. McHenry united with the Lutheran Church when a small child. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Milo Hazen of Thayer, a grand daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Ann Forbregd, and two great grand daughters, Kristin Lee and Lisa Kathleen Forbregd, of Danville, Ind. Mrs Mc Henry was preceded in death by her husband in March 1951, her parents, a sister, and five brothers. Funeral services were conducted in the Engel Funeral Home Tuesday April 9 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jean Minnich officiating, and the Rev. Paul Holter assisting. Music was furnished by Mrs. B?ernice Walt and Mrs Verne Elliott. Their selections were "Lights of Home" and "Nearer the Cross" Mrs. Fred Hill accompanied them on the piano. Flowers were cared for by Mr. and Mrs Alvin Burton. Casketbearers were J. M. Gelvix, Truman Fogleman, Harry Berg,Wilbur Smith, Verne Elliott, Harry Minnich. Burial was on the family lot at Harrison Cemetery.

Name:	AlvaSue (Mannering) Dorsey <AlvaSue@aol.com>
Date:	2003-01-31
Do you have research to share?	some
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Maternal grandfather was Perry Tom McMains son of Samuel George McMains. Sr.
Comments:	Great site!!!

Name:	Kelly <skma30@aol.com>
Date:	2003-01-21
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	GG Grandmother is Elma McMeins (McMains)
Comments:	Elma McMeins (McMains) father was Thomas M McMeins (McMains) or M. Thomas McMeins (McMains). She is the only child that I know of from her father and mother, Mary Elizabeth Burton. Her father died (1869) before she was born (1870) and her mother remarried a Daniel Houser, the father of Elma's future husband. Not sure if there is any connection or not. All of these people lived in Mahaska Co IA at the time of their deaths. The spelling of the name has always been in question.

Name:	Gayle McMains Felker <luckydogss@earthlink.net>
Date:	2003-01-16
Do you have research to share?	I have to look it up, yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Decendents of Cecil McMains
Comments:	My grandfather I believe was from Iowa, where I found many McMains. I am going to see if I can get more information regarding him.

Name:	Gayle McMains Felker <luckydogss@earthlinkl.net>
Date:	2003-01-16
Do you have research to share?	I have to look it up, yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Decendents of Cecil McMains
Comments:	My grandfather I believe was from Iowa, where I found many McMains. I am going to see if I can get more information regarding him.

Name:	nancy <nancielia@wmconnect.com>
Date:	2002-12-23
Do you have research to share?	wish I did
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My Fiance's mother was a mcmains
Comments:	Can't find them anywhere. Dora Mcmains was her mom's name and I understand she died in early 1900's. she had three children. She was married to Thomas McCombs.

Name:	Tracey Fotiou <ancestorswanted@snet.net>
Date:	2002-11-14
Do you have research to share?	Yes - I have submitted a photo to John - See Comments.
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	I have lots of McMains cousins through my JONES line.
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	John seems to have everything covered.
Comments:	My Maternal grandmother, Grace Clementine (LADY) JONES ADKINS ODOM ADKINS, cousin is Millie "Myrtle" (JONES) MCMAINS. Myrtle, I have recently discovered through John and subsequent census searches, was married to Francis Archibald MCMAINS. Myrtle's mother is Tabitha Bird CASTER and her father is Jarrold Thomas JONES, brother to Telatha Ann JONES, who married Job Michael CASTER (brother to Tabitha Bird CASTER). Job and Telatha had Pearl Christine CASTER who married Albert Hanson LADY, who had my maternal grandmother, Grace Clementine LADY. I have a few more photos I would like to share - it's just a matter of getting them to John. The photo I already submitted to John is of "Grandma, Tabitha and Millie / Millie MORROW / Millie, Tabitha and Ma - taken at Ma's place." It's nice to find some of the MCMAINS cousins!! Looking forward to more! Tracey Fotiou

Name:	Ray Mullins <mrm@lerctr.org>
Date:	2002-11-05
Do you have research to share?	Not yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	My wife is a McMains
Comments:	My wife's paternal grandfather was the late Marvin Dale McMains, from Iowa. He moved to California during or after WWII, working at Lockheed in Burbank. I'm not sure of all the details, but I should be able to ask around my wife's uncles and aunts. (One of your guestbook posters may be one of my wife's nieces, which is how I found the page when doing a name search!)

Name:	Lester Wayne McMains, b. 1931 <lesterm@ipns.com>
Date:	2002-10-23
Do you have research to share?	some
Suggstions for materials to be added to the site	might have
Comments:	My Father, Lester Franklin McMains, b.1900, d.1968, never mentioned my Grandfather, William H. McMains, b.1866, d.?

Name:	David Powell <gischihan@earthlink.net>
Date:	2002-10-09
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	McMains - Mitchell Family Heritage
Comments:	Saw your information at the GenCircles website. Our families tie together at Mary McMains when she married William W. Mitchell in March 1811. I would like to show my children their family heritage through pictures and genealogy. Thank you David Powell

Name:	malorie mcmains <sweetstar113@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-09-22
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	that is my last name
Comments:	wow!

Name:	Evelyn Stiles <ree1921@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-09-03
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	Andrew McMmains 1784-1865
Comments:	I sent you some e mail information on Sunday on the Ft. Scott family of Andrew McMains. If you have received it please let me know. There is much too much information on these families to even think of trying to e mail it, but I am anxious for you to get it. Evelyn

Name:	Alan Utter <autter@cox.net>
Date:	2002-08-27
Do you have research to share?	yes
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	grandson of Ota McMains
Comments:	I will get in touch with you.

Name:	peggy boggoch <tescat95@ccaonline.com>
Date:	2002-08-13
Do you have research to share?	mcmains cousin
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	alfred henry mcmains grandaughter
Comments:	great job john !!!!!

Name:	Connie Quigley <sunnshine053@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-26
Do you have research to share?	not yet
What is your interest in Mcmains research?	my husband's grandmother was a McMains
Comments:	this is great. I like the pictures. Some are my husband's direct line.