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Cornelius Gainer

Birth : 1802 Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death : 6 Oct 1867 Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Burial : Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate : 38.9340420, -80.9885860
Description : Cornelius Gainer, son of George and Sarah (Johnson) Gainer, was born in Allegheny County, MD. He married Mary Wright in Randolph County VA, present-day Barbour Co., WV.

The Gainers relocated to the Tanner Creek area of present-day Gilmer Co., WV, in the 1830s. They engaged in farming as well as timbering, rafting logs to buyers and sawmills down the Little Kanawha River.

Both Cornelius and wife Mary have original headstones in addition to the shared monument. Cornelius's original marker is hand-engraved with identifying information. The two markers are side-by-side; the later monument stands between but about a foot behind the... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Cornelius Gainer's memorial?

    Cornelius Gainer's memorial is located at: Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer County, USA.

  • When did Cornelius Gainer death?

    Cornelius Gainer death on 6 Oct 1867 in Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Cornelius Gainer's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.9340420
    Longitude: -80.9885860

Family Members:

Parent

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George Gainer

(1765 - 1845)

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Sarah Johnson Gainer

(1767 - 1860)

Spouse

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Mary Wright Gainer

(1804 - 1859)

Siblings

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Michael Gainer

(1806 - 1882)

Children

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Susan Gainer Bennett

(1827 - 1858)

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Brian Gainer

(1828 - 1894)

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Margaret J. Gainer Boone

(1843 - 1908)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9340420, -80.9885860

2. Ayers Cemetery
Latonia, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9422222, -81.0058333

3. Job's Temple Cemetery
Glenville, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9322220, -80.9618810

4. Bethel-Bennett-Burns Cemetery
Grantsville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9022000, -81.0153000

5. Trace Fork United Methodist Church Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9743580, -81.0005560

6. Three Poplar Cemetery
Glenville, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9628600, -80.9445500

7. Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery
De Kalb, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9425160, -80.9219560

8. Riddle Cemetery
Lockney, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8854710, -80.9561810

9. Tanner Baptist Church Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9814310, -80.9480630

10. Riddle Cemetery
Hardman, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8961111, -80.9333333

11. Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery
Tanner, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9811830, -80.9447050

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Grantsville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9508018, -81.0627975

13. Nobe Cemetery
Nobe, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9813000, -81.0380300

14. Maxwell-Collins Cemetery
Hardman, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9043220, -80.9195185

15. Turner Cemetery
Lockney, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8764000, -80.9555969

16. Johnny Godfrey Cemetery
Lockney, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8755150, -80.9503720

17. Brown Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8869070, -80.9272360

18. Cox Cemetery
Normantown, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8953300, -80.9170500

19. Riddle Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9547005, -80.9049988

20. Bell Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9281006, -80.8933029

21. Snakeroot Cemetery
Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8586006, -80.9910965

22. Bethlehem Cemetery
Grantsville, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9124985, -81.0841980

23. Mount Liberty Cemetery
Tanner, Gilmer County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0086390, -80.9616440

24. Bennett Cemetery
Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8636017, -81.0314026