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William Rainey, 1841 - 1919
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William Rainey was born on 1841, in .
Siblings
William had 16 siblings: Jane Tibbs (born Rainey), Alexander Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Jane Rainey (born Lawther) on 1866, at age 24 in .
Jane was born on 1848, in .
They had 11 children: Sarah Day (born Rainey), Elizabeth (Eliza) Donaldson (born Rainey) and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1903, in .
He lived in 1909, in .
He lived in 1914, in .
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1919, at age 77 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of William Rainey
William Rahm in United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
William Rahm was born circa 1837.
William had one child: Mrs. Rheinlander.
William John Rainey in Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898
Eliza Stevenson was born in 1838.
Wm Rainey in 1861 England & Wales Census
Wm married Elizabeth Rainey.
William Clyde Rainey, 1920 - 1996
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William Clyde Rainey, Sr was born on 1920, in , Wyoming.
Siblings
William had 8 siblings: Hattie Heap Rainey, June Olsen (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Verna Leora Rainey (born Luthi) on 1947, at age 27 in , Nevada.
Verna was born on 1921, in , Wyoming.
Personal Info
William lived in 1935, in .
He lived in 1940, in , Idaho.
Death
William passed away on 1996, at age 75 in , Idaho.
He was buried in , Idaho.
Documents of William Clyde Rainey
Clyde Rainey in BillionGraves
Clyde Rainey was born on September 2 1920.
Clyde married Leora Rainey.
Clyde passed away on August 12 1996, at age 75.
He was buried in Freedom Cemetery, Freedom, Idaho, United States.
Clyde Rainey in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Clyde Rainey was born on September 2 1920.
Clyde lived in Freedom, Wyoming 83120, USA.
Clyde passed away on August 12 1996, at age 75.
Clyde W Rainey in 1940 United States Federal Census
Clyde W Rainey was born circa 1921, in Idaho, USA, to Thomas G Rainey and Clara Lee Rainey.
Clyde had 4 siblings: Ruth Rainey, June Rainey, Maxine Rainey and Roy Rainey.
Clyde lived in 1935, in Same House - Jacknize Precinct, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.
He lived in 1940, in Jacknize Precinct, Bonneville, Idaho, USA.
William Carroll Rainey, 1848 - 1927
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William Carroll Rainey was born on 1848, in , Tennessee.
Siblings
William had 12 siblings: Martha Mary Frances Gant [Milton] (born Rainey), Senolie C Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Laura Ann Rainey (born White) on 1878, at age 29 in , Tennessee.
Laura was born on 1861, in , Alabama.
They had 11 children: Mary Pearl Alexander (born Rainey), Effie Salina Pratt (born Rainey) and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1850, in , Tennessee.
He lived in 1850, in , Tennessee.
He lived in 10 more places.
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1927, at age 79 in , Texas.
He was buried in , Texas.
Documents of William Carroll Rainey
William C Rainey in 1850 United States Federal Census
William had one sister: Martha F Rainey.
William C Rainey in 1900 United States Federal Census
William married Laura A Rainey circa 1877, at age 28.
William C Rainey in 1910 United States Federal Census
William married Laura Rainey.
William C Rainey in 1920 United States Federal Census
William married Laura A Rainey.
William Carroll Rainey, 1848 - 1927
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William Carroll Rainey was born on 1848, in , Tennessee.
Siblings
William had 10 siblings: Alice Permilla Rainey, James Roland Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Laura Ann Rainey (born White) on 1878, at age 29 in , Tennessee.
Laura was born on 1861, in , Alabama.
They had 11 children: Zona Lee Rainey, Lydia Evelyn Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1850, in , Tennessee.
He lived in 1850, in .
He lived in 3 more places.
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1927, at age 79 in , Texas.
He was buried in .
William Ensley Rainey, 1867 - 1905
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William Ensley Rainey was born on 1867, in , Tennessee.
Siblings
William had 13 siblings: Mary Ann F. McCord (born Rainey), Louisa P. Vaughn (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Talitha Jane Rainey (born Stinson).
Talitha was born on 1870, in , Tennessee.
They had 8 children: John Mack Rainey, John Mack Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1900, in , Tennessee.
Death
William passed away on 1905, at age 38 in , Tennessee.
He was buried in , Tennessee.
Documents of William Ensley Rainey
William Rainey in 1900 United States Federal Census
William married Lythy J Rainey circa 1887, at age 18.
William Webster Rainey, 1916 - 1990
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William Webster Rainey was born on 1916, in , Utah.
Siblings
William had 4 siblings: Mary Lucile Murset (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Helen Rainey (born Tolman) on 1939, at age 23 in , Utah.
Helen was born on 1918, in , Utah.
They had 3 children: Robert Tolman Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in .
He lived in 1942, in , California.
Death
William passed away on 1990, at age 74 in , Idaho.
He was buried in , California.
Documents of William Webster Rainey
William W Rainey in 1950 United States Federal Census
William W Rainey was born circa 1916, in Utah, United States.
William married Helen Rainey.
Helen was born circa 1918, in Utah, United States.
They had 4 children: Jack W Rainey, Robert T Rainey, Chester D Rainey and Tareine S Rainey.
William lived in Gordon.
He lived on April 1 1950, in 2038 Gordon, Los Angeles, California, United States.
William Hall Rainey, 1837 - 1915
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William Hall Rainey was born on 1837, in .
Spouse
William married Mary Rainey (born Nelson).
Mary was born circa 1847, in , North Carolina.
They had 13 children: Margaret Rosencraus Lawing (born Rainey), George Kistler Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1880, in , North Carolina.
He lived in 1900, in , North Carolina.
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1915, at age 78 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of William Hall Rainey
William Hall Rainey in North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
William Hall Rainey was born circa 1837.
William Rainey in 1880 United States Federal Census
William married Mary Rainey.
William Joseph Rainey, 1845 - 1935
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William Joseph Rainey was born on 1845, in , Tennessee.
Siblings
William had 7 siblings: James Knox Polk (Jim) Rainey, Cornelia Permilia (Amelia) Ketchum (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Effie Susan Rainey (born Johnson) on 1895, at age 49 in , Tennessee.
Effie was born on 1879, in , Tennessee.
They had 4 children: Willie D Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1900, in , Tennessee.
He lived in 1910, in , Tennessee.
Death
William passed away on 1935, at age 89 in , Tennessee.
He was buried in , Tennessee.
Documents of William Joseph Rainey
William J Rainey in 1900 United States Federal Census
William married Effie Rainey circa 1895, at age 44.
William Joseph Rainey in United States Obituary Index from OldNews.com
William Joseph Rainey was born circa 1846.
William Joseph Rainey in Tennessee, Shelby County Deaths
William Joseph Rainey was born circa 1846.
William Franklin Rainey, 1836 - 1909
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William Franklin Rainey was born on 1836, in , Illinois.
Siblings
William had 10 siblings: James H. Rainey, Thomas Anderson Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Lucinda "Lucy" Tyler Rainey (born Thompson) on 1857, at age 21.
Lucinda was born on 1841, in , Illinois.
They had 13 children: George Washington Rainey, Laura Belle Hall and .
William then married Sarah Louisa Rainey (born Fogleman) on 1881, at age 44.
Sarah was born on 1852, in , Illinois.
They had 6 children: Edward Ray Rainey, Rose May Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1840, in , Illinois.
He lived in 1850, in , Illinois.
He lived in 5 more places.
Death
William passed away on 1909, at age 72 in , Illinois.
He was buried in , Illinois.
William John Rainey, 1841 - 1919
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William John Rainey was born on 1841, in .
Siblings
William had 8 siblings: David William Rainey, Alexander (Alex) Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Jane Rainey (born Lawlor / Lowther / Lawder / Lawther) on 1866, at age 24 in .
Jane was born in 1848, in .
They had 12 children: Sarah Day (born Rainey), Jane Easton (born Rainey) and .
Personal Info
William lived in 1903, in .
He lived in 1909, in .
He lived in 2 more places.
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1919, at age 77 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of William John Rainey
William Rainey in Australia, Victoria Death Index, 1836-1985
William Rainey was born circa 1837.
William Rainey in BillionGraves
William Rainey passed away on October 10 1919.
He was buried in Lancefield Cemetery, Lancefield, Victoria, Australia.
William Rainey in Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
William Rainey married Jane Rainey.
William Webster Rainey, 1916 - 1990
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William Webster Rainey was born on 1916, in , Utah.
Siblings
William had 2 sisters: Mary Lucile Murset (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Helen Rainey (born Tolman) on 1939, at age 23 in , Utah.
Helen was born on 1918, in , Utah.
They had 2 sons: Robert Tolman Rainey and .
Personal Info
William lived in .
He lived in 1942, in , California.
He lived on 1950, in , California.
Death
William passed away on 1990, at age 74 in , Idaho.
He was buried in , California.
Documents of William Webster Rainey
Billy Rainey in 1920 United States Federal Census
Billy had one sister: Mary Rainey.
William W Rainey in 1940 United States Federal Census
William W Rainey was born circa 1916, in Utah, USA.
William married Helen Rainey.
Helen was born circa 1919, in Utah, USA.
William lived in 1935, in Same Place - 560 La Verne, East Los Angeles, Montello Township, Los Angeles, California, USA.
He lived in 1940, in 560 La Verne, East Los Angeles, Montello Township, Los Angeles, California, USA.
William W Rainey in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
William W Rainey was born on January 28 1916.
William lived in USA.
William passed away in May 1990, at age 74.
William Mack Rainey, 1891 - 1981
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William Mack Rainey, Sr was born on 1891, in , Texas.
Siblings
William had 10 siblings: Zona Lee Parker (born Rainey), Lydia Evlyn Prigmore (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Ms. Rainey (born Robinson).
They had one daughter: Anna Lee Rainey.
Personal Info
William lived in 1900, in , Texas.
He lived in 1910, in , Texas.
Death
William passed away on 1981, at age 90 in , Texas.
He was buried in , Texas.
Documents of William Mack Rainey
William Rainey in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
William Rainey was born on July 28 1891.
William lived in Corsicana, Texas 75110, USA.
William passed away in December 1981, at age 90.
William M Rainey in 1940 United States Federal Census
William M Rainey was born circa 1892, in Texas, USA.
William married Edna Rainey.
Edna was born circa 1896, in Arkansas, USA.
They had one son: William M Rainey.
William lived in 1935, in Same House - East Texas State Teachers Collage, Rear Live Oak Street, Commerce, J P No 6, Hunt, Texas, USA.
He lived in 1940, in East Texas State Teachers Collage, Rear Live Oak Street, Commerce, J P No 6, Hunt, Texas, USA.
William M Rainey in 1920 United States Federal Census
William married Edna E Rainey.
They had one daughter: Anna L Rainey.
William John Rainey, 1893 - 1941
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William John Rainey was born on 1893, in .
Siblings
William had 4 siblings: Hannah Myrtle Beattie (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Margaret Gertrude Winnifred Rainey (born Rawlins) on 1913, at age 20 in .
Margaret was born on 1894, in .
They had 4 children: Asenath Helen Hazel Roberts (born Rainey) and .
Personal Info
His occupation was a .
Death
William passed away on 1941, at age 48 in .
He was buried in .
Documents of William John Rainey
William J. Rainey in Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.com
William J. Rainey passed away circa 1941.
William John Rainey in Australia, Queensland Marriages
William John Rainey married Margaret Gertrude Winifred Rawlins on month day 1913, in marriage place.
William John Rainey in Australia, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
William John Rainey married Winifred Rainey.
William Richard Rainey, 1917 - 1986
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William Richard Rainey, Sr. was born on 1917, in , Tennessee.
Siblings
William had 11 siblings: Lee Roy Rainey, Savannah Jane Haskins (born Rainey) and .
Spouse
William married Gladys Ruth Etta Rainey (born Gordon) on 1942, at age 24 in , Tennessee.
Gladys was born on 1924, in , Tennessee.
They had one son: William Richard Rainey.
Personal Info
William lived in 1920, in , Tennessee.
He lived in 1930, in , Tennessee.
Death
William passed away on 1986, at age 68 in , Tennessee.
He was buried in , Tennessee.
Documents of William Richard Rainey
William Rainey in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
William Rainey was born on June 28 1917.
William lived in Franklin, Tennessee 37064, USA.
William passed away in May 1986, at age 68.
William R Rainey in 1950 United States Federal Census
William R Rainey was born circa 1918, in Tennessee, United States.
William married Gladys Rainey.
Gladys was born circa 1925, in Tennessee, United States.
They had 4 sons: Cecile Rainey, William Rainey, Eddie Rainey and Gandey Gay Rainey.
William lived in Garison Road.
He lived on April 1 1950, in Garison Road, Williamson, Tennessee, United States.
William RAINEY, 1836 - 1914
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William RAINEY was born on 1836, in .
Siblings
William had 18 siblings: Alexander RAINEY, James Rainey and .
Spouse
William married Rachel C RAINEY (born Ferguson) in , Illinois.
Rachel was born on 1841, in , Ohio.
They had one daughter: Sara Ann RAINEY.
Death
William passed away on 1914, at age 77 in , Illinois.
He was buried in , Illinois.
William H. Rainey, 1869 - 1926
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William G. Rainey, 1915 - 1955
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William married Evelyn Rainey.
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William H. Rainey, 1868 - 1926
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William married Alma Rainey.
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William (Ted) Rainey, 1921 - 2002
United States Obituary Index from OldNews.comSpouse
William married Bernice Rainey.
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William Rainey, died 1919
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comSpouse
William Rainey married Jane Rainey.
Death
William Edward Rainey, died 1952
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comSpouse
William Edward Rainey married Catherine Rainey.
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William Rainey, died 1951
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comSiblings
William Rainey had one sibling: H Anderson.
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William Rainey, died 1950
Australia Obituary Index from OldNews.comPersonal Info
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William passed away circa 1951.
William Rainey in The Southeast Missourian - June 13 2002
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... who goes through the program makes a mask of his face that represents the passage from life at the center into the next phase back in society. Carolyn and William Rainey of Cape Girardeau were there for their son, who cohosted the event along with Ed Pearson, the facility manager. The said they have seen changes in their son in the ..."
Publication place: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
William T. Rainey in The Democratic advocate. - Nov 15 1902
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... a trunk. They took them to a , vacant lot, when an officer came along and captured one of the negroes and secured the property. The mortgage held by William T. Rainey, of Cleveland, Ohio, upon the property of the Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company, owner of the Catoctin Furnace, ; in Frederick county, has been settled by the payment of ..."
Publication place: Westminster, Carroll, Maryland
William T. Rainey in Baltimore American and Commercial Advertiser - July 27 1902
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... Named for a Final Hearing;. Special to Thc American.) Frederick, Md., July decision of thc Circuit Court for Frederick County In the case of Ernest Sharpe, of Baltimore, against "Wllllam T. Rainey, of Cleveland, O.. has heen handed down hy Chief Judge James Mcsherry. The case concerns the payment of a mortgage upon the property of the. Blue Mountain iron and Steel ..."
Publication place: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
William Adam Rainey in The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA) - June 6 1887
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... Amelia (Bessie), third daughter of the late William Crossman, both of Adelaide. RAYNEY-SOAR.-Ontthe 30th May, at Wellington, by the Rev. G. Herrington, John Frederick, youngest son of the late William Adam Rayney, of London, to Emily MeJisia, only daughter of Ambrose Soar, of Forest Range. LADNER-POWELL.-On the 28th May, at Milausr, by the Rev. G. Herrington, Francis Augustus, eldest son of Francis ..."
Publication place: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
William Rainey, 1889 - 1922
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930Birth
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William married Millie Belle Rainey.
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William Thomas Rainey, Circa 1858 - 1927
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930Birth
William Thomas Rainey was born circa 1858.
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William Allen Rainey, Circa 1842 - 1928
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930Birth
William Allen Rainey was born circa 1842.
Spouse
William married Morka A Berad Rainey.
Death
William Rainey, 1864 - 1922
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946Birth
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William married Lavena Rainey.
Death
William Rainey, Circa 1857 - 1944
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946Birth
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William married Joanna Hood.
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William T. Rainey, 1909 - 1925
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946Birth
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William Rainey, 1851 - 1944
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946Birth
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Thomas married Minnie Hood.
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William H. Rainey, 1870 - 1944
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948Birth
Spouse
William married Adelicia.
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William Oniell Rainey, 1844 - 1925
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948Birth
Spouse
William married Elsie J. Rainey.
Death
William Rainey, 1893 - 1936
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948Birth
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William married Elizabeth Rainey.
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William Rainey, 1865 - 1948
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948Birth
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William married Lillian T..
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William R. Rainey, 1859 - 1938
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William married Lucille Rainey.
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William C. Rainey, 1919 - 1954
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William married Theresa.
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William M. Rainey, 1898 - 1953
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William married Georgia Rainey.
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William T. Rainey, 1910 - 1967
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William J. Rainey, 1851 - 1924
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William married M. Adaline Rainey.
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William P. Rainey, 1871 - 1936
Michigan DeathsBirth
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William married Grace Rainey.
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William Reiney, 1883 - 1919
Michigan DeathsBirth
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William married Lucile Reinez.
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William E. Rainey, 1867 - 1941
Michigan DeathsBirth
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William married Julia Rainey.
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William Robert Rainey, 1937 - 2001
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William married Ruth Ann Rainey.
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William Rainey, 1880 - 1949
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William Rainey, 1940 - 2007
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William Sean Rainey, 1894 - 1964
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William W. Rainey, 1884 - 1925
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928Spouse
William married William W. Rainey.
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William B. Rainey, Circa 1869 - 1919
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928Birth
William B. Rainey was born circa 1869.
Spouse
William married Daisy Rainey.
Death
William Mack Murray Rainey, Circa 1866 - 1926
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928Birth
William Mack Murray Rainey was born circa 1866.
Spouse
William married Florene Culler Rainey.
Death
William Rainey, 1877 - 1922
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928Birth
William Rainey was born in 1877.
Spouse
William married Lois Rainey.
Death
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William 'Ted' Rainey, 1921 - 2002
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William 'Ted' Rainey was born on August 8 1921.
Spouse
William married Bernice E Rainey on July 1 1944, at age 22.
Death
William passed away on May 22 2002, at age 80.
He was buried in Morgan Cemetery, Advance, Missouri, United States.
William E Rainey, 1927 - 2007
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William E Rainey was born on October 30 1927.
Death
William passed away on November 5 2007, at age 80.
He was buried in McDowell Cemetery, South Haven, Michigan, United States.
William V Rainey, 1918 - 1998
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William V Rainey was born on October 1 1918.
Death
William passed away on October 29 1998, at age 80.
He was buried in Cooper Creek Cemetery, Denton, Texas, United States.
William M. Rainey, 1899 - 1974
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William M. Rainey was born on May 28 1899.
Siblings
William had one sibling: Wilma J. Becker.
Spouse
William married Hazel I. Sullivan.
Death
William passed away on December 31 1974, at age 75.
He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States.
William J. Rainey, 1839 - 1921
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937Birth
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William T Rainey, 1950 - 2015
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017Birth
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William J Rainey, 1935 - 2001
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Rainey, 1926 - 1993
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
William J Rainey, Circa 1905 - 1984
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017Birth
William J Rainey was born circa 1905.
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William Rainey Marshall, 1825 - 1896
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William Rainey Marshall was born on October 17 1825, in Columbia, United States.
Personal Info
His occupation was a politician.
Death
William passed away on January 8 1896, at age 70 in Pasadena, United States.
William Rainey Harper, 1856 - 1906
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William Rainey Harper was born on July 26 1856, in New Concord, United States.
Personal Info
His occupations were Linguist and University Teacher.
Death
William passed away on January 10 1906, at age 49 in Chicago, United States.
William Rainey, 1852 - 1936
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William Rainey was born on July 21 1852, in Kennington, United Kingdom.
Personal Info
His occupations were Painter, Watercolourist and Illustrator.
Death
William passed away on January 24 1936, at age 83 in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
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