Of South Carolina and Jefferson County, Georgia
Surname Meaning: Mac Catháin means Son of the Warrior
Surname Origin: Celtic Ireland
Alternate Spellings: McCaine, McCane, McKane, Caine, Cane, O'Kane, Kane
The Coat Of Arms above is courtesy of Araltas.Com and is their intrepretation.
The Cain's of South Carolina then Jefferson County, Georgia are directly related to my husband, Steven "Steve" Hudson. His 2nd great-grandmother was Sarah Ann Cain, daughter of James Cain and 1st wife Nancy Granberry. Sarah Ann Cain was the first wife of George Franklin Hudson. She is buried next to her husband George and her beloved brother, the Rev. Moses Powell Cain in Jefferson County, Georgia.
The list of Cain's I have below is just a partial list. This family is absolutely huge, just like the Hudson clan. We are still learning a great deal about these wonderfully fascinating people! Also, this page may not be as up-to-date as our Worldconnect at Rootsweb info (ID "redbirdacres"). I would advise going there for more names and current data.
1. William Cain, Rev. Soldier was born 1749 in Sumter District, SC, and died April 1796 in Sumter District, SC. He married (1) [--?--]. He married (2) Sarah Linam 1791 in Sumter District, SC, daughter of Maurice Linam and Mary Jones. She was born 1760 in Sumter District, SC, and died August 30, 1836 in Pulaski County, GA.
More About William Cain:
This William Cain or Caine b:c1749 was the son of William Cain b:c1705 in Edgecombe District, North Carolina d:c1757 in Camden District, South Carolina and Sarah Braswell (d/o James Braswell) b:c1717 in Edgecombe District, North Carolina d:Bet. 1766-1817 probably in the Camden District, South Carolina.
William Cain b:c1749 was the grandson of William Caine b:c1685 in Virginia Colony d: 1734 in the Bertie District, North Carolina, and his wife Elizabeth Hardy b:c1689 in the Virginia Colony d: unknown.
William Cain was a Revolutionay War Soldier.
More About Sarah Linam:
Sarah Linam or Lynam was the daughter of Maurice Lynam and Mary Jones. Mrs. Mary Jones 2nd married a Mr. Williams after Maurice Lynam's death about 1788. Maurice and Mary Jones Lynam are buried in unmarked graves in the Cain Cemetery, Sumter District, Sumter (fka Claremont) County, South Carolina.
Mrs. Sarah Linam 2nd married Mr. Loyd 1807 Sumter Co, SC. IN 1810 she 3rd married Nathan Mattox. Nathan also died in Pulaski County, GA.
William CAIN and 2nd wife Sarah LYNAM are my husband's paternal 4th great grandparents.
Children of William Cain and Sarah Linam are:
+ 2 i. Elisha Cain , born October 11, 1792 in Edgefield District, SC; died June 14, 1861 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
+ 3 ii. James Cain , born August 04, 1794 in Edgefield District, Sumter County, SC; died April 21, 1870 in Grange (Fenn's Bridge Area), Jefferson County, GA. **Direct Lineage**
2. Elisha Cain (William1) was born October 11, 1792 in Edgefield District, SC, and died June 14, 1861 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. He married (1) Elizabeth Granberry Bet. 1816 - 1845 in GA, daughter of Moses Granberry, Sr. and Elizabeth Mary Ann (Mrs. Powell) Dulaney. She was born March 29, 1801 in Warren County, GA, and died Bef. March 1845 in Jefferson County, GA. He married (2) Margaret E. Sarah Polhill March 27, 1845 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, daughter of Nathaniel "Nathan" Polhill and Mary Jane Hamilton. She was born Jul 12, 1822 in Newington, Screven County, GA, and died Jul 21, 1898 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
More About Elisha Cain:
Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA
Census 1: October 10, 1850, District 48, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by Levin Collins Matthews; Reel M432-75; Page 164b
Census 2: July 19, 1860, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by B. S. Carswell; Reel M653-128; Handwritten Pg 37 (Page 369)
Occupation 1: 1850, Farmer, valued at $11,000
Occupation 2: 1860, Farmer, valued at $65,000
Notes for Elizabeth Granberry:
According to a GRANBERRY surname researcher, ELISHA CAIN and ELIZABETH GRANBERRY had no children. SOURCE: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~vhart/Granberry.html .
More About Margaret E. Sarah Polhill:
Burial: Wadley Cemetery East, Wadley, Foster Street, Jefferson County, Georgia
Census 1: October 10, 1850, District 48, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by Levin Collins Matthews; Reel M432-75; Page 164b
Census 2: July 19, 1860, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by B. S. Carswell; Reel M653-128; Handwritten Pg 37 (Page 369)
Note: Mrs. Margaret E. Sarah Polhill Cain 2nd married Gordon J. "George" Miller on December 24, 1866 in Jefferson County, GA. She was a widow again by 1880 in Jefferson County, GA.
Occupation 1: 1850, Homemaker, Mother
Occupation 2: 1860, Homemaker, Mother
Children of Elisha Cain and Margarette Polhill are:
+ 4 i. Jane Marian Cain , born May 28, 1846 in Jefferson County, GA; died June 16, 1875 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA.
5 ii. Rebeka Mary Cain , born December 19, 1847 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA; died April 25, 1863 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
+6 iii. James Hamilton Cain , born March 09, 1850 in Jefferson County, GA; died October 27, 1915 in Jefferson County, GA. He married Lena Cain Little in GA; born November 15, 1854; died June 18, 1895 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Ebeneezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
7 iv. Margaret Sarah Cain , born abt. 1852 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA; died Bet. 1860-1850 possibly in Georgia.
3. James Cain (William1) was born August 04, 1794 in Edgefield District, Sumter County, SC, and died April 21, 1870 in Grange (Fenn's Bridge Area), Jefferson County, GA. He married (1) Nancy Granberry December 19, 1821 in Jefferson County, GA, daughter of Moses Granberry, Sr. and 2nd wife Elizabeth Mary Ann (Mrs. Powell) Dulaney. She was born October 04, 1804 in Warren County, GA, and died November 16, 1856 in Grange (Fenn's Bridge Area), Jefferson County, GA. He married (2) Susan Ann Hudson Bet. 1857 - 1860 in Jefferson County, GA, daughter of Elijah Hudson and 1st wife Unity Matthews. She was born 1807 in Virginia or South Carolina, and died April 30, 1865 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
Notes for James Cain:
JAMES CAIN and family lived close by (perhaps next door to) ELIJAH HUDSON. Working for Mr. Cain as his "overseer" was WILLIAM J. ALDRED (b. 26May1841 d. 22Feb1918) and family. They are all buried at the Providence Cemetery in Jefferson County, GA.
James CAIN died the following year, April 21, 1870. The grandson, James William Cain, son of Elisha who was already deceased.
As regards the land: James G. conveyed his 1/3 interest in "the Homeplace" to George L. and Mary Helen in 1871. George L. and Mary Helen divided the land in 1874, with Mary Helen's portion becoming known as "the Ramsey Land". In 1876, George L. and Moses P. Cain traded land, with George L. taking Ruth Villa and Moses P. taking the remaining half of "the Homeplace". This land (the remaining half of "the Homeplace") is still in the Cain family today.
Last Will and Testament of JAMES CAIN :
Will Made: 30 Nov 1869 Jefferson Co, GA
He Died: 21 Apr 1870 Jefferson Co, GA
SOURCE: Cornelia Winnifred "Connie" Cain
Children of James Cain and Nancy Granberry are:
+ 8 i. Elizabeth Cain , born January 04, 1823 in Grange on her father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died November 18, 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
+9 ii. Sarah Ann Cain , born March 27, 1832 in Grange on her father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died August 02, 1878 in Hudsonia (near Grange), Jefferson County, GA. **Direct Lineage**
+10 iii. James Granberry Cain, Sr. , born January 20, 1835 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died January 12, 1910 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA.
+ 11 iv. Moses Powell Cain , born August 07, 1836 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died May 25, 1901 in Bibb County, GA.
+ 12 v. George Little Cain, Sr. , born November 21, 1839 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died February 21, 1903 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
+ 13 vi. Mary Helen Cain , born May 25, 1844 in Grange on her father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died December 26, 1911 in Jefferson County, GA.
4. Jane Marian Cain (Elisha2, William1) was born May 28, 1846 in Jefferson County, GA, and died June 16, 1875 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. She married James Granberry Cain, Sr. December 25, 1860 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, son of James Cain and Nancy Granberry. He was born January 20, 1835 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA, and died January 12, 1910 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. NOTE: Jane M. CAIN married James G. CAIN, cousin. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
NOTE: James Granberry Cain, Sr., occupation in 1860 was listed as "Lawyer, Attorney-At-Law".
Children of Jane Cain and James Granberry Cain are:
14 i. Guerdon Miller Cain , born March 13, 1864 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA; died October 01, 1868 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
15 ii. Wallace Hamilton Cain , born May 26, 1868 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA; died October 11, 1869 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA
16 iii. James Granberry Cain, Jr. , born June 04, 1874 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA; died June 27, 1874 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA
6. James Hamilton Cain (Elisha4, William3, William2, William1) was born March 09, 1850 in Jefferson County, GA, and died October 27, 1915 in Jefferson County, GA. He married Lena Cain Little Abt. 1877 in Georgia. She was born November 15, 1854 in Georgia, and died June 18, 1895 in Jefferson County, GA. She was the daughter of Robert Patterson Cain, Sr. and Elizabeth Cain.
More About James Hamilton Cain:
Burial: October 29, 1915, Ebeneezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA
Census 1: October 10, 1850, District 48, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by Levin Collins Matthews; Reel M432-75; Page 164b
Census 2: July 19, 1860, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA Federal Census; Enum. by B. S. Carswell; Reel M653-128; Handwritten Pg 37 (Page 369)
Census 3: 1880, District 78, Jefferson Co GA Fed Census; NA Film # T9-0154; Page 194B
Occupation: 1880, Farmer
Parents Information: 1880, Father b: SC; Mother b: GA
More About Lena Cain Little:
Burial: June 20, 1895, Ebeneezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA
Census: 1880, District 78, Jefferson Co GA Fed Census; NA Film # T9-0154; Page 194B
Note: No marriage license found in Jefferson Co, GA to-date. They might have married elsewhere, possibly Florida?
Occupation: 1880, Keeping House
Parents Information: 1880, Father b: GA; Mother b: GA
Children of James Hamilton Cain and Lena Cain Little are:
i. Jane Marian "Jan" Cain, born 1879 in Jefferson County, GA; died 1956 in Jefferson County, GA. She married William Edgar Hudson June 12, 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, son of John Thomas Hudson and Martha Jane "Pattie" Stone. He was born December 11, 1875 in Jefferson County, GA, and died 1956 in Jefferson County, GA. Their children were:
(1) Elizabeth Lena Hudson, born March 23, 1903 in Jefferson County, GA; died August 03, 1906 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: August 05, 1906, Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Wrens, Jefferson County, GA.
(2) Mary Ellen Hudson, born December 22, 1908 in Jefferson County, GA; died May 19, 1912 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: May 21, 1912, Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Wrens, Jefferson County, GA. There may have been more children.
ii. Elizabeth Cain, born 1892 in Jefferson County, GA; died Bet. 1920-1990 in possibly GA or FL. Note: 1920, Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cain (age 28 b. GA) living with Mr. & Mrs. William Edgar Hudson (her married sister).
8. Elizabeth Cain (James2, William1) was born January 04, 1823 in Grange (on her father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA, and died November 18, 1900 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. She married Robert Patterson Little, Sr. April 10, 1839 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, son of William Little and Nancy Patterson. He was born December 08, 1816 in Burke County, GA, and died December 14, 1878 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
9. Sarah Ann Cain (James2, William1) was born March 27, 1832 in Grange (on her father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA, and died August 02, 1878 in Hudsonia (near Grange), Jefferson County, GA. She married George Franklin Hudson November 18, 1848 in Warren County, GA, son of Elijah Hudson and 2nd wife Sarah "Sally" Fontaine. He was born June 26, 1824 in Hudsonia (near Grange), Jefferson County, GA, and died August 28, 1907 in Hudsonia (near Grange), Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
Notes for George Franklin Hudson:
GEORGE FRANKLIN HUDSON and SARAH ANN CAIN were my husband's paternal 2nd great-grandparents. His next ancestor was their son Charles Cain Hudson, Sr., then Charles Cain Hudson, Jr., and finally Steve's father, Robert John "Bob" Hudson.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Cain Hudson, 1875
10. James Granberry Cain, Sr. (James2, William1) was born January 20, 1835 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA, and died January 12, 1910 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. He married (1) Jane Marian Cain December 25, 1860 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, daughter of Elisha Cain and 2nd wife Margaret E. Sarah Polhill. She was born May 28, 1846 in Jefferson County, GA, and died June 16, 1875 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. He married (2) Anna A. Stevenson July 18, 1878 in Hephzibah, Richmond County, Georgia. She was born January 06, 1837 in Pennsylvania, and died December 03, 1907 in Fenns Bridge, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Louisville Cemetery, Section C-1, U S Highway 1, Louisville, Jefferson County, GA.
11. Moses Powell Cain (James2, William1) was born August 07, 1836 in Grange (on his father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA, and died May 25, 1901 in Bibb County, GA. He married Amanda Ward Cogburn January 08, 1857 in Jefferson County, GA, daughter of John Allen Cogburn and Sarah Henderson. She was born December 01, 1837 in Putnam County, GA, and died September 28, 1878 in Village of Warrent, Warren County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
Notes for Moses Powell Cain:
The Reverend Moses Powell Cain and his sister Mrs. Sarah Ann Cain Hudson are buried next to each other at Providence Baptist Church.
"Local Events of Newspaper Clippings of Clinch County, Georgia" by the Huxford Genealogical Society (www.huxford.com): Issue of December 11, 1896 .... " Rev. M. P. CAIN arrived today on the noon train and will fill his regular and last appointment for this year at the Baptist Church tomorrow and Sunday."
More About Amanda Ward Cogburn:
Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA
Education: July 1855, Georgia Female College, Madison, GA
Note: 1837, Amanda Cogburn reportedly only weighed 1 1/2 pounds at birth.
Children of Moses Cain and Amanda Cogburn are:
41 i. Ida H. Cain , born October 21, 1857 in Grange (on her father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA; died December 15, 1905 in Village of Warrent, Warren County, GA - never married. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA
42 ii. John C. Cain , born Abt. November 1859 in Grange (on his father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA.
+ 43 iii. James Robert Cain , born February 12, 1866 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died March 12, 1948 in Savannah, Chatham County, GA.
iv. Henderson Cogburn Cain, born Abt. 1873 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA; died 1950 in Macon, Bibb County, GA. He married Cora Jeanette Fryer Abt. 1898 in Georgia; born March 07, 1870 in GA; died October 29, 1919 in Macon, Bibb County, GA. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lot # 72, Macon, Bibb County, GA. Cora was the daughter of Elisha Fryer and Ann Amanda Keeffe. James and Cora Cain had 6 children: Robert Powell Cain, Hal Cogburn Cain, Elisha Fryer Cain, Margaret Helen Cain, Merritt Powell "Sugar Cain" Cain (a baseball player), and Carolyn Byrd Cain. SOURCE: Mr. John C. Goodin, Orlando, Florida.
12. George Little Cain, Sr. (James2, William1) was born November 21, 1839 in Grange on his father's plantation, Jefferson County, GA, and died February 21, 1903 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. He married Margarette (Martha) Eleanor Patterson Abt. 1859 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, daughter of James Patterson and Ann M. Avrett. She was born October 11, 1840 in Jefferson County, GA, and died June 28, 1910 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery, US 1, Wrens, Jefferson County, GA.
Children of George Little Cain and Margarette Eleanor Patterson are:
44 i. William Stone Cain , born November 20, 1859 in Jefferson County, GA; died July 10, 1860 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
45 ii. George Little Cain, Jr. , born November 29, 1873 in Jefferson County, GA; died August 13, 1874 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
46 iii. Unnamed Twins Cain , born July 23, 1876 in Jefferson County, GA; died July 23, 1876 in Jefferson County, GA - both stillborn, sex unknown. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
47 iv. James W. Cain , born October 01, 1883 in Jefferson County, GA; died April 10, 1940 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Cemeterty, US 1, Wrens, Jefferson County, GA.
13. Mary Helen Cain (James2, William1) was born May 25, 1844 in Grange (on her father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA, and died December 26, 1911 in Jefferson County, GA. She married Dr. Willis Alan Ramsey, Sr. 03 January 1872 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA. He was born September 13, 1828, and died June 05, 1894 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
NOTE: Willis Alan Ramsey, Sr., occupation was Physician.
43. James Robert Cain (Moses Powell3, James2, William1) was born February 12, 1866 in Grange (on his father's plantation), Jefferson County, GA, and died March 12, 1948 in Savannah, Chatham County, GA. He married May Lydia Wood March 23, 1908 in Spalding County, GA, daughter of Rev. George Washington Wood, Sr. and Winnifred Cornelia Hardison. She was born July 15, 1886 in Spalding County, GA, and died February 11, 1972 in Spalding County, GA. James is buried in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA. May is buried with her parents in the Methodist Church Cemetery, Sunnyside, Spalding County, GA.
More About James Robert Cain:
Address (Facts Pg): Savannah, Chatham County, GA
Occupation: Attorney-At-Law
Children of James Robert Cain and May Wood are:
124 i. George Wood Cain , born September 22, 1910 in Jefferson County, GA; died July 19, 1990 in Jefferson County, GA. He married Mary Lou Elliott February 14, 1962 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, daughter of John Lawson Elliott and Josephine Isabelle Hutcheson. She was born May 22, 1924 in Savannah, Chatham County, GA, and died April 30, 1986 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA. Social Security Number: (issued in VA) George W. Cain. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
+ 125 ii. John Hardison Cain , born January 10, 1914 in Jefferson County, GA; died November 09, 1957 in Jefferson County, GA.
125. John Hardison Cain (James Robert4, Moses Powell3, James2, William1) was born January 10, 1914 in Jefferson County, GA, and died November 09, 1957 in Jefferson County, GA. He married Mary Lou Elliott October 05, 1946 in Louisville, Jefferson County, GA, daughter of John Lawson Elliott and Josephine Isabelle Hutcheson. She was born May 22, 1924 in Savannah, Chatham County, GA, and died April 30, 1986 in Jefferson County, GA. Burial: Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 88E, Avera, Jefferson County, GA.
NOTE: Brothers John Hardison Cain and George Wood Cain married the same woman, Mary Lou Elliott.
Children of John Cain and Mary Elliott are:
(They had 3 children. Remove for privacy reasons.) :o)
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