William Maines

Notes:

Allen Weeks Methvin provided this transcription of his obituary:

"19 SEP 1849 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, probably the first settler in the vicinity of Many was William Mains, who settled the plantation now owned by the heirs of Louis and Frances Buvens. Mr. Mains was born in North Carolina and in early life was left an orphan. He was kidnapped by some traders and carried to the North and apprenticed to a carpenter and learned to be an expert woodworker. On reaching manhood he went to Pike County, Mississippi, where he was married, and, in 1830, moved with his family to Louisiana, near the present town of Many. Indians still roamed the woods, and wild animals were numerous. He was compelled to cut his way through a dense cane brake to make a clearing for the house which he constructed. Mr. Mains was the father of seven children, [NOTE: actually, he was the father of 13 children, 7 sons] one of whom, Noah, is still living, a resident of Pleasant Hill. William, the oldest son, who shared with his father the trials of pioneer life, was born in 1817 in Pike County, Mississippi, and died June 26, 1904. During the Mexican War he moved army equipment from Fort Jesup to the old Block House on the Sabine River. At his death he was survived by two sons, W.C. and Rich Mains, and two daughters Madames W.L. Shull and Asa Vines."

He cites John G. Belisle
Title: History of Sabine Parish Louisiana, From the First Explorers and Settlers to the Present
Abbrev: History of Sabine Parish
Publication: The Sabine Banner Press / 1912

Wallace L. McKeehan, on his website SONS OF DEWITT COLONY, TEXAS, shows that he was drafted in Washington Parish Louisiana into the War of 1812. Served as a Private in Captain Thomas Bickham's Co, 12 and 13 Reg'ts Louisiana Militia (consolidated). His occupation was listed as farmer and his religion Methodist.

http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/ccbn/dewitt/patmaines1.htm#william

Family/Spouse: Lucy Alford. Lucy (daughter of Jacob Alford and Martha Barksdale "Frankie" Seaborn) was born about 1795 in North Carolina; died on 24 May 1841 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Williamson Maines was born on 24 Feb 1817 in Louisiana; died on 26 Jan 1904 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
2. Elbert R. Maines was born about 1823 in Louisiana; and died.
3. Mary A. Maines was born on 7 Jul 1824 in Louisiana; died on 10 Feb 1902 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
4. Sabina Agnes Maines was born about 1825 in Louisiana; and died.
5. William Seaborn Maines was born about 1827 in Louisiana; and died.
6. John M. Maines was born about 1831 in Washington Parish, Louisiana; died on 19 Mar 1883 in Marlin, Falls County, Texas; was buried in Taylor Chapel Cemetery, Marlin, Falls County, Texas.
7. Jacob Maines was born about 1833 in Louisiana; and died.
8. Richard A. Maines was born about 1835 in Louisiana; died on 24 Mar 1871 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
9. Noah Maines was born on 3 Aug 1839 in Louisiana; died on 9 Jan 1922 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.