Charles FAIN was born about 1796 in Georgia, but moved to Johnson County, IL along with his family when he was around 10 years old. He was the brother of Jesse FAIN, born about 1801 in Georgia. I have no record of Charles and Jesse's parents.
Charles appears to have been married twice. His first marriage was to Elizabeth WISE on 16 Nov, 1822 in Johnson County, IL. Together, they had 3 children:
Sarah FAIN (1824 - ?)
Jessie M. FAIN (1829 - ?)
Lewis C. FAIN (1830 - ?)
I am not sure what happened to Elizabeth, but sometime between 1830 and 1843, Charles married his second wife, Hannah. Together, they had 4 more children:
Dicy Ann FAIN (1843 - ?)
Elizabeth C. FAIN (1846 -?)
Elizabeth C. FAIN (1846 -?)
Emma E. FAIN (1847 - ?)
Louisa J. FAIN (1849 - ?)
On 28 May, 1853, Charles wrote out his Last Will and Testament. It is unclear if he was ill at the time that he wrote this, but there are some indications that he died in 1855.
In the Will, Charles lists 7 children, along with his wife Hannah:
Adult Children:
Sarah SWAIM, wife of Jesse SWAIM (SWIM)
Jesse M. FAIN
Lewis C. FAIN
Children under the age of 18:
Dicy Ann FAIN
Elizabeth C. FAIN
Ama (Emma) E. FAIN
Louisa J. FAIN
Interestingly, Charles listed his adult nephew, Thomas D. FAIN, to be his Executor - thus confirming the relationship between Charles and Jesse. In addition, in the 1880 census, Lewis C. Fain, son of Charles, listed his father's birthplace as Georgia.
So, we have Charles and Jesse, both born around 1800 in Georgia, moving to Johnson County, IL while still young boys. You would think there would be a trace of their parents, but as of yet, I have found nothing. Oh well, the search goes on... :)
Last Will and Testament of Charles FAIN, page 1 of 3
Last Will and Testament of Charles FAIN, page 2 of 3
Last Will and Testament of Charles FAIN, page 3 of 3
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