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Male Richard A. Gaines Click to view Richard A. Gaines in the family tree

Richard A. was born about 1828 in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, IL.  Richard A.'s father was William B. Gaines and his mother was Mary Callahan.  His paternal grandparents were Robert Gaines and Elizabeth Gaines. He had a brother and five sisters, named William E., Mildred, Cynthia Ann, Margarette M., Mary C. and Lucinda.  He was the third oldest of the seven children.  He died before 1874.


Richard A.'s first family with Mary Ann Reeves

‌Richard A. and Mary Ann were married in a religious ceremony on November 19th, 1850.


Richard A.'s second family with Abigail Jane York

‌Richard A. and Abigail Jane were married in a religious ceremony on May 13th, 1857 in Atichson, MO.  They had two sons and a daughter, named William Jessie, John and Lucy.


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