Theodore P. Savas
George Rains Family, Linden, Marengo County
Fri Apr 27 09:34:23 2001


I am finally writing (after 12 years of research) my biography of George Washington Rains and the Augusta Powder Works. I could use some assistance on related Alabama matters.

The Rains family moved to Linden, Marengo County, in the mid 1830s from New Bern, NC. George Rains was appointed to WP from Alabama (native of NC), Class of 1842. After the move, I cannot locate any information on the balance of his family in Linden--Gabriel Manigault Rains (father), Ester (Hestor) Ambrose Rains (mother), and his two sisters Elizabeth Ann and Eveline C. Dates of any marriages, deaths, etc. would be helpful.

Also, Rains had a prominent brother in State Senator John Rains. His date of death is variously listed as 1839 or 1841. No one seems to know his place of burial, cause of death (I think it was alcholism), or date of death. Any help for me on this?

Thanks a lot for your assistance.