Generation No. 3
3. JAMES ANTHONY3 CAIN (WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 07 Apr 1845 in Orneville, Piscatqui Co., Maine, and died 26 May 1940 in Adams County, Wisconsin. He married MARY ELIZABETH DURKEE 09 Apr 1876 in Schofield, Marathon Co., WI, daughter of STEPHEN DURKEE and LYDIA ALEXANDER. She was born 09 Aug 1860 in Mosinee, Marathon Co., WI, and died 13 Sep 1928 in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI.
Notes for JAMES ANTHONY CAIN:
Handwritten notes by Ruth Zwetz Holcomb 1910-1964, (daughter of Jennie E. Cain Zwetz) as she was told:
" James Cain, Born April 7, 1846 in Orville, Maine. The son of William F and Lucy S. Cain. Nationality-Irish family ancestors had come from Belfast, Ireland to anti-Irish community. Later founded Belfast, Maine. Moved to Wisconsin in 1854 and settled on a farm, Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca County, Wisconsin about two miles from Ogdensburg.(1) School - went to a private home. Taught by a neighbor lady. She had no teachers certificate. Next year United District built school house.(2) First teacher was Elsie Clark who received $2 a week and "boarded round" with the families. Second year his mother died leaving six children. (3) He stayed on the farm until he was 20 years old. (4) He worked in Wisconsin Pinery until he was 30 years old. Married 9 April 1876 to Mary Elizabeth Durkee (5) of Schofield, WI. The minister was Jessie Cole, Methodist. Their first home adjoined the Homestead in St. Lawrence. They left there in 1898 and first settled in Hancock, Waushara County, WI. After a year, moved to Town of Leola, Adams County, WI., where he spent the rest of his life. He was a Justice of The Peace from 1902 to 1912-14. He joined the Congregational Church in 1909. He had nine children. Recollections-usual hard times. Many playmates were Indians. They were nice playmates. After they got acquainted, older Indians were friendly too. The children played with bow and arrows and the same games as all children. In 1862 there was some excitement when some Indians got some whiskey."
Comments:
(1) I have found the location on the St. Lawrence 1899 Plat Map. It includes the Schoolhouse and 133 acres to the north of the road belong to Augustus M. Cain, with James having 80 acres immediately to the east of Augustus.
(2) This should be the "Old Block School House". It is located about a mile and a half southeast from the Post Office. I found an old list of cemeteries in the Waupaca Courthouse. In it is listed the "Block/Cain" cemetery, next to the "Old Block School House". Photo here I went and found its location and stood in the cemetery. Unfortunately, most of the headstones have been vandalized or worn smooth. The school house is being refurbished by someone. The 1899 Plot map for St. Lawrence Township refers to the cemetery as the "Union Cemetery".
(3) Places time of death for Lucy as 1856.
(4) I take this to mean he moved away for 10 years until he got married.
(5) The Durkee connection. John Byron Cain's mother should be Nellie Durkee based on other birth certificates I have found in Waupaca Co. Courthouse. John, on his Social Security Application, dated 1940, states his father as Augustus Cain and Nellie Bruel. I believe that Nellie remarried after Augustus disappeared. I have found a birth certificate (#87) listing an un-named white female born to Augustus Cain (born in Maine) and Nellie Durkee (born in Vermont) 12 Oct 1894. On this entry into the ledger is listed "other living issue". George, Earl, JOHN, Lewis, Minnie, Adalie (?spelling) and Roy. Proven so many times over of marriages of brothers/sisters into another family, I suspect that Nellie Durkee might be related to Mary E. Durkee. The Society of Genealogy of Durkees, at this time can not tie Nellie into their database, but Mary Elizabeth is.
More About JAMES ANTHONY CAIN:
Burial: Unknown, Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Plainfield Co., WI
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788S
Notes for MARY ELIZABETH DURKEE:
"Mary Elizabeth Durkee was born 11 Aug 1860 at Weston, WI., the -granddaughter of Moses Durkee, born Oct 1764 at Scholfield, WI.*** They went to St. Lawrence, (Post Office Ogdensburg, WI) to reside. They remained there twenty-three years, after which they moved to Hancock, then to the Township of Leola, Adams County, WI. The remainder of her life was spent in that vicinity. She was invalid the last 19 years of her life, but in spite of intense pain with rheumatism, was always cheerfuland thoughtful of others. In 1907 joined the Congregational Church of Leola, of which she remained a conscientious member. She passed away 14 Sep 1928 at the home of her eldest child Jennie, Mrs. Herman Zwertz. The other children -- Walter of Butternut, Wi, Sidney of Rockford, IL, Flossie, Mrs. Will Eachor of Plainfield, WI. Grover and Wilber of Park Falls, WI., Rose, Mrs. William Hewitt of Rothschild, WI., Ida, Mrs Fred Devoe of West Allis, WI., and three brothers, John Durkee of San Diego, CA., Delbert Durkee of Baker, OR., and Roy Durkee of Wausau, WI."
See the document section for the full obit transcription
*** error by obit writer, Mose's is her great-grandfather and he was born in CT
More About MARY ELIZABETH DURKEE:
Burial: Unknown, Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Plainfield Co., WI
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788
More About JAMES CAIN and MARY DURKEE:
Marriage: 09 Apr 1876, Schofield, Marathon Co., WI
Children of JAMES CAIN and MARY DURKEE are:
6. i. JENNIE ESTELLA4 CAIN, b. 18 Feb 1877, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 22 Sep 1954, Wisconsin Rapids, Woods Co., WI.
7. ii. WALTER ALEXANDER CAIN, b. 25 Jun 1879, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 08 Jul 1956, Ontonagon, Ontongagon Co., MI.
8. iii. SIDNEY DILLON CAIN, b. 21 Apr 1882, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 02 Oct 1945, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
iv. FLOSSIE CALLIE CAIN, b. 21 Nov 1885, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 25 Mar 1950; m. WILLIAM EACHOR, 22 Nov 1903, Leola, Porter Co., WI; b. 1882; d. Apr 1944.
More About FLOSSIE CALLIE CAIN:
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788d
More About WILLIAM EACHOR:
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788dS
More About WILLIAM EACHOR and FLOSSIE CAIN:
Marriage: 22 Nov 1903, Leola, Porter Co., WI
9. v. GROVER CLEVELAND CAIN, b. 13 Nov 1888, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 31 Jan 1989, Park Falls, Price Co., WI.
vi. RALPH CAIN, b. 23 Aug 1890, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. Bef. 1898.
More About RALPH CAIN:
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788g
vii. WILBER JAMES CAIN SR., b. 04 Dec 1891, Town of St. Lawrence, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin; d. 14 Nov 1974, Park Falls, Price Co., WI; m. (1) CORY A. SLACK, 28 Oct 1916; d. Unknown.; m unknown date. (2) JENNIE ELIZABETH THOMAS; b. 20 Jan 1908; d. 17 Dec 1976.
Notes for WILBER JAMES CAIN SR.:
Birth Record: was un-named white male at birth. Wilbur's birth certificate was corrected on 19 Aug. 1955
Vol. 4, page 196, entry #303 Waupaca Co. Courthouse
ref Corey A. Slack, Spouse ?
More About WILBER JAMES CAIN SR.:
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788g
More About JENNIE ELIZABETH THOMAS:
Durkee Genealogy #: 3788gS
More About WILBER SR. and CORY SLACK:
Marriage: 28 Oct 1916
10. viii. ELSIE LAVINA CAIN, b. 10 Jun 1895, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 30 Mar 1950, Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI.
11. ix. RALPH ERVIN CAIN SR., b. 03 Feb 1898, Town of Hancock, Waushara Co., WI; d. 06 Jun 1992, Port Edwards, Wood Co., WI.
12. x. LYLE STEPHEN CAIN, b. 28 May 1900, Leola Township, Adams Co., WI; d. 31 Aug 1973, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI.
4. AUGUSTUS M.3 CAIN (WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born Jun 1850 in Maine, and died Unknown. He married NELLIE J. DURKEE Abt. 1877, daughter of N.N. and N.N.. She was born Jun 1859 in Vermont, and died Unknown.
Notes for AUGUSTUS M. CAIN:
Augustus disappeared when John B was in his early teens. He went to town with a pocket full of money and was never heard from again. Family lore says everything from robbers to itchy feet. I have not been able to find any trace of him post 1905.
Notes for NELLIE J. DURKEE:
parents born in Vermont according to census records. I believe that Nellie is not her true given Christian name. Only time will tell what it really is.
In earlier census listings, her age is incorrect. The 1900 Adams Co, WI Census shows her 10 years younger than Augustus, which I believe to be correct. Also listed is length of marriage as 23 years in 1900, hence the estimated marriage year.
More About AUGUSTUS CAIN and NELLIE DURKEE:
Marriage: Abt. 1877
Children of AUGUSTUS CAIN and NELLIE DURKEE are:
i. GEORGE A.4 CAIN, b. Oct 1882; d. Unknown.
ii. EARL R. CAIN, b. Jun 1884; d. Unknown.
13. iii. JOHN BYRON CAIN, b. 30 Nov 1885, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. 07 Sep 1977, Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
iv. LEWIS CAIN, b. Jul 1888; d. Unknown.
v. MINNIE B. CAIN, b. Mar 1890; d. Unknown.
vi. ROY C. CAIN, b. Aug 1891, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. Unknown.
Notes for ROY C. CAIN:
Birth year variations. 1891, birth certificate shows 1890
vii. ADDIE L. CAIN, b. Dec 1893; d. Unknown.
Notes for ADDIE L. CAIN:
Can't read Census records accurately, first name maybe Adelie
viii. EFFIE S. CAIN, b. 12 Oct 1894, Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI; d. Unknown.
Notes for EFFIE S. CAIN:
Born 3:30 AM
ix. IVA O. CAIN, b. Jan 1898; d. Unknown.
5. ANNA J3 CAIN (WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 24 Jan 1853 in Danville, Maine, and died Unknown. She married BYRON FAIRBANKS. He was born 23 Jan 1847 in Antwerp, New York, and died Unknown.
Child of ANNA CAIN and BYRON FAIRBANKS is:
i. SYBIL4 FAIRBANKS, b. 21 Mar 1891, West Bend, Wisconsin; d. Unknown; m. BURKE SHAMBEAU; b. 06 Jan 1888, Ogdensburg, Wisconsin; d. Unknown.
Generation No. 4
6. JENNIE ESTELLA4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 18 Feb 1877 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 22 Sep 1954 in Wisconsin Rapids, Woods Co., WI. She married HERMAN E. ZWETZ 09 Jun 1907 in Adams Co., Wi, son of LEVY ZWETZ and MARTHA HUYCK. He was born 07 Sep 1864, and died 04 May 1952 in Adams City, Portage Co., WI.
Child of JENNIE CAIN and HERMAN ZWETZ is:
i. RUTH EMMA5 ZWETZ, b. 19 Mar 1910; d. 05 Feb 1964; m. DONALD VERNON HOLCOMB, 18 Jun 1933; b. 21 Oct 1904; d. 10 Jul 1978.
7. WALTER ALEXANDER4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 25 Jun 1879 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 08 Jul 1956 in Ontonagon, Ontongagon Co., MI. He married ALVINA MATILDA ZUESKE 17 Aug 1902. She was born 07 Sep 1884, and died 15 Mar 1944.
Child of WALTER CAIN and ALVINA ZUESKE is:
i. ALWIN JAMES5 CAIN, b. 07 Jan 1903, Arbor Vitae, Vilas Co, WI; d. Unknown.
8. SIDNEY DILLON4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 21 Apr 1882 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 02 Oct 1945 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. He married BERTHA LULA SCHOLFIELD 29 Nov 1905 in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI. She was born 27 Dec 1882, and died 05 Nov 1967.
Children of SIDNEY CAIN and BERTHA SCHOLFIELD are:
i. MERYL SIDNEY5 CAIN, b. Private; m. MABLE AMELIA PALMER, Private; b. 19 Sep 1908, Capron, Boone Co., IL; d. 09 Feb 1986, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
ii. LYMAN GEORGE MORGAN CAIN, b. 09 May 1910, El Centro, California; d. 03 Feb 1912, El Centro, California.
iii. MARY BERTHA CAIN, b. 11 Sep 1914; d. 12 Nov 1997; m. JOHN FREDRICK CARLSON, Private; b. Private.
iv. MILDRED ELENORA CAIN, b. 10 Feb 1917; d. 24 Feb 1993; m. ALVIN ALFRED RAMSBY, Private; b. Private.
v. LYDIA GENEVIEVE CAIN, b. Private; m. (1) ROBERT EDWARD KIRBY, Private; b. Private; m. (2) DONALD VERNON HOLCOMB, Private; b. 21 Oct 1904; d. 10 Jul 1978.
9. GROVER CLEVELAND4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 13 Nov 1888 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 31 Jan 1989 in Park Falls, Price Co., WI. He married HAZEL EUPHRASIA MCGREGOR in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI. She was born 13 Nov 1892, and died 17 Nov 1968.
Child of GROVER CAIN and HAZEL MCGREGOR is:
i. HAROLD EARL5 CAIN, b. 11 Jul 1926; d. 22 Dec 1989.
10. ELSIE LAVINA4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 10 Jun 1895 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 30 Mar 1950 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood Co., WI. She married BERT SPARKS 01 Jan 1918 in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI. He was born 21 Jul 1895 in Town of Pine Grove, WI, and died 02 May 1976 in Wisconsin Rapids, Woods Co., WI.
Children of ELSIE CAIN and BERT SPARKS are:
i. STELLA MARY5 SPARKS, b. Private; m. (1) DONALD GROSS, Private; b. Private; m. (2) THOMAS SVOBODA, Private; b. Private; m. (3) FRED PAUL, Private; b. 15 Feb 1891; d. 22 May 1973.
ii. FLORENCE VIOLET SPARKS, b. Private; m. (1) ROLAND LEE FELCH, Private; b. 24 Apr 1908; d. 1971; m. (2) LEONARD IRVING JOHNSON, Private; b. Private.
11. RALPH ERVIN CAIN4 SR. (JAMES ANTHONY3 CAIN, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 03 Feb 1898 in Town of Hancock, Waushara Co., WI, and died 06 Jun 1992 in Port Edwards, Wood Co., WI. He married GERTRUDE SPARKS 16 May 1919 in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI. She was born 07 Feb 1900 in Sherwood, Clark Co., WI, and died 08 Jun 1980.
Children of RALPH SR. and GERTRUDE SPARKS are:
i. DOROTHY BELLE5 CAIN, b. 16 Jun 1919; d. 1981; m. REYNOLDS MINARD; b. 27 Dec 1902; d. 07 Feb 1976.
ii. AGNES MARIE CAIN, b. Private; m. (1) WARD LEON CALKINS, Private; b. 28 Jan 1900; d. 15 Feb 1958; m. (2) LEONARD B. HERHEIM, Private; b. Private; m. (3) CLYDE SCHENK, Private; b. Private; m. (4) JOHN D. FISHER, Private; d. 1991.
iii. CHARLES WILLIAM CAIN SR., b. Private; m. NELLIE MAE SCHURETTE, Private; b. Private.
iv. CLARA MAE CAIN, b. Private; m. FLOYD HARMEL, Private; d. 1988.
v. CECIL BERDINE CAIN, b. Private; m. (1) RAE GRAF, Private; b. Private; m. (2) DONALD DAVID HUNTER, Private; b. Private.
vi. FLOSSIE ELIZABETH CAIN, b. 10 Oct 1930; d. 01 Dec 1982; m. NORMAN LEAVITT, Private; b. Private.
vii. RALPH ERVIN CAIN JR., b. Private; m. BARBARA ANN BOYNTON, Private; b. Private.
12. LYLE STEPHEN4 CAIN (JAMES ANTHONY3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 28 May 1900 in Leola Township, Adams Co., WI, and died 31 Aug 1973 in Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI. He married VESTA JEWEL SPARKS CAMPBELL 14 Apr 1927 in Plainfield, Waushara Co., WI. She was born 03 May 1894, and died 05 Oct 1987 in Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX.
Child of LYLE CAIN and VESTA CAMPBELL is:
i. MARVIN ALSON5 CAIN, b. Private; m. ALICE EVELYN BUEGE, Private; b. Private.
13. JOHN BYRON4 CAIN (AUGUSTUS M.3, WILLIAM F.2, DAVID A.1) was born 30 Nov 1885 in Ogdensburg, Waupaca Co., WI, and died 07 Sep 1977 in Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He married EVA MAY CLARK 25 Jan 1925, daughter of LUCIUS CLARK and JOSEPHINE CARDINAL. She was born 31 Dec 1903 in Oconto, WI, and died 09 Apr 1982 in Two Rivers, WI.
Children of JOHN CAIN and EVA CLARK are:
i. GEORGE RICHARD5 CAIN, b. Abt. 1922, Two Rivers, WI; d. Mar 1931, Two Rivers, WI.
ii. DONNA JEAN CAIN, b. Private; m. CARL LOUIS KEUNE, Private; b. Private.
iii. DARLENE VIVIAN CAIN, b. Private; m. JOSEPH GABRIEL MCFARLAND, Private; b. Private.
iv. JANELL GLORIA CAIN, b. Private; m. CARL COMPEAU, Private; b. Private.
v. MARIVONNE LOVE CAIN, b. 27 May 1931, Wisconsin; d. 30 Dec 1994, Florida; m. N.N. PLAMER, Private; b. Private.
vi. CLARK NEIL CAIN, b. Private; m. (1) RUTHANN BARBEAU, Private; b. Private; m. (2) BECKY ELIZABETH, Private; b. Private.
vii. NANCY LEE CAIN, b. Private; m. HAROLD ANDREW VANDER SANDE, Private; b. Private.
viii. JILL AUDREY CAIN, b. Private.
ix. JACQELYN B. CAIN, b. Private; m. HYPOLITE MARTIN ROSEWICZ, Private; b. Private.
x. SHELDON LESLIE CAIN, b. Private; m. RENA MARIE CHAFFIN, Private; b. Private.
xi. GREGORY KEITH CAIN, b. Private; m. MARILYN CAROL, Private; b. Private.
xii. BONNIE LYNN CAIN, b. Private; m. MARK ANTHONY FRITZ, Private; b. Private.