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Larry Kriegshauser

• Birth*: Larry Kriegshauser was born on 8 February 1943 at Missouri.
• Death*: He died on 23 May 2024, at the age of 81.

Walker Raines

• Birth*: Walker Raines was born in 1775 at Virginia.
• Marriage*: He married Tabitha Gilliam, daughter of John Gilliam and Sarah "Sally" Christie, in 1806 at Albermarle County, Virginia.
• Death*: Walker Raines died in Putnam County, Indiana, before 1840.

Sarah Raines

• Birth*: Sarah Raines was born on 17 April 1812.
• Marriage*: She married John Overton on 5 January 1851 at Putnam County, Indiana.
• Death*: Sarah Raines died in Putnam County, Indiana, on 26 August 1867, at the age of 55.
• Burial*: She was buried after 26 August 1867 in Old Union Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 22619032) at Fillmore, Putnam County, Indiana.

• Married Name: As of 5 January 1851,her married name was Overton.

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Cornelius Gillum Raines

• Birth*: Cornelius Gillum Raines was born on 26 September 1816 at Montgomery County, Kentucky.
• Death*: He died in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, on 3 May 1901, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: He was buried after 3 May 1901 in Old Union Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 22619121) at Fillmore, Putnam County, Indiana.

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John Overton

• Marriage*: John Overton married Sarah Raines, daughter of Walker Raines and Tabitha Gilliam, on 5 January 1851 at Putnam County, Indiana.

Betty Ann Forhan

• Birth*: Betty Ann Forhan was born on 22 July 1939 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died on 19 August 1997, at the age of 58.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Thomas Henry Forhan at Crown Hill, King County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Betty Ann Forhan appeared on the census of 26 April 1950 in the household of Homer M Gallap at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• PHOTO*: Betty Ann Forhan Roseburg High School in 1956.

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Harry Charles Fraser

• Birth*: Harry Charles Fraser was born on 13 July 1940 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Death*: He died on 14 August 2017, at the age of 77.

William Patrick Hansford

• Birth*: William Patrick Hansford was born on 24 March 1941 at Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
• Death*: He died in Richland, Benton County, Washington, on 31 July 2010, at the age of 69.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the William P Hansford
  William Patrick Hansford, 69, of Benton City, died July 31 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and lived in the Tri-City area for five years. He was a maritime inspector for Washington State Labor & Industries. Einan's Funeral Home, Richland is in charge of arrangements.
  Tri-City Herald, 2 Aug 2010 p 8 on Monday, 2 August 2010 Benton County, Washington.

James Edward "Jim" Brittain

• Birth*: James Edward "Jim" Brittain was born on 30 May 1931 at Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina.
• Death*: He died in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, on 8 March 2018, at the age of 86.
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 March 2018 in Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 209481596) at Henderson County, North Carolina.

• Occupation*: He was Electrical Engineer /c degree from Clemson College.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 April 1950 in the household of Randall Francis Brittain at Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Mills River native Dr. James Edward (Jim) Brittain died March 8, 2018, at Carolina Village, Hendersonville, NC. Born on a subsistence farm in Mills River, NC, May 20, 1931, Jim was the son of the late Randall and Velma Gillespie Brittain, and descendent of the earliest European families in Henderson County, including the Brittains, Gillespies, Sittons, Rickmans, Claytons, and Orrs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 1972 by his first wife, Louise Lambert. Jim was admired throughout his life and career for his scholarship. He frequently expressed appreciation of the legendary teachers at Mills River School who prepared him for an academic career. Following four years as instructor in electronic countermeasures in the US Air Force, Jim entered Clemson College where he majored in Electrical Engineering, graduating with highest honors. He then earned a Master of Science degree at the University of Tennessee and returned to Clemson to teach Electrical Engineering for seven years. While teaching engineering students, Jim enhanced his lectures with stories about lesser known but important inventors and innovators in electricity and electronics of the early twentieth century. This led him to return to school at Case Western Reserve and earn a second masters degree and PhD in the history of science and technology. In 1969, Jim joined the History faculty at Georgia Tech where he taught history of electrical technology until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1994. Jim served twice as chair of the history committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). He served on the IEEE editorial board for 27 years, contributing more than 200 articles to its Proceedings. He was elected Fellow of IEEE in 1987. His professional recognitions include the IEEE 1984 Centennial Medal, the 1989 Batcher Memorial Prize, the 1971 Usher Prize, and numerous listings in Who’s Who in American science and letters. He received research grants from the Smithsonian Institute, the National Park Service and the National Science Foundation. He was involved in archiving the Thomas Edison papers. Following his retirement and return to Western North Carolina, Jim turned his attention to writing about the history of his native Mills River and Henderson County. He wrote dozens of short articles for the Carolina Villager and the Town of Mills River Newsletters. In 1991, his book, Gunfights, Dam Sites, and Water Rights, added to the extensive literature on the history of Henderson County. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jo Ann Layne, a native of Charleston, West Virginia. Also surviving are: his sister JoAn Shearin and her companion, Dr. Carl Lane of Clemson, SC; his brother, Jere Brittain and wife Joanne of Mills River; his Aunt Virginia Gillespie of Mars Hill, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Recently, Jim and Jo Ann donated a parcel of family land to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (now Conserve Carolina), establishing the Randall and Velma Brittain Preserve near the confluence of North and South Forks of Mills River. The property will be used for teaching and research on natural resource conservation. Services will be private. after 8 March 2018.

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JoAn Brittain

• Marriage*: JoAn Brittain married Arthur Townsend Shearin.
• Birth*: JoAn Brittain was born on 9 November 1937 at Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina.
• Death*: She died in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, on 5 May 2024, at the age of 86.

• Married Name: Her married name was Shearin.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 April 1950 in the household of Randall Francis Brittain at Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the JoAn Brittain Shearin, 86, of Clemson, S.C. died at her home on 05/05/2024. Born in Mills River, NC, JoAn was the daughter of Randall and Velma Brittain. She was a retired math teacher, having taught in Oconee, Anderson and Pickens County public schools for 26 years. She grew up on a small farm at the confluence of North and South Mills River, about a mile from Pisgah National Forest. Her mother, Velma, played the piano for Mills River Baptist Church, so JoAn was there nearly every time the church doors were open. The hymns, Bible stories, and sermons that she heard growing up helped shape her life. She made a public profession of faith at age 12, and was baptized in the icy waters of Mills River, that flows beside the church. Other influences, in addition to family and church, came from the teachers at Mills River School. They instilled in her and her two brothers a desire for learning. After graduating from high school, JoAn, Jere and Jim received a total of eight degrees from various institutions, including Clemson College.
  
  JoAn came to Clemson in 1962 as a graduate student and joined Clemson First Baptist Church. There, she met Arthur Shearin, and they were married in the old sanctuary by Dr. Charles Arrington on the same day that JoAn received her M.S. degree in mathematics. (JoAn was the first woman to receive this degree at Clemson.) She served as the coordinator of the nursery of Clemson First Baptist, until moving with her family to Georgetown, S.C. JoAn, Arthur, and their two daughters moved back to Clemson in 1976, and rejoined Clemson First Baptist Church. JoAn continued teaching math until 1999. Towards the end of her teaching career, she also served as caregiver for Arthur, until his death in 1997 from a debilitating condition. Upon retirement from teaching, JoAn became active in the Pickens County chapter of Habitat for Humanity. She helped with two Women’s Builds, working with the Tues./Thurs. construction crew and serving as Secretary of the Board for ten years. She also volunteered at the Dream Center/ ReStore in Seneca for many years. At church, she served on the Stewardship & Finance, Kitchen, New Members, Social, Arts Enrichment, Nominating and Personnel Ministry Teams. She made eight trips to Honduras with the Church Mission Team. She served two terms as deacon to the Arrington/Esther Class. Also, after retirement, she was able to travel with her dear friend and travel companion, Carl Lane. Together, they enjoyed hiking, camping, biking, boating and bird-watching at Lake Keowee, across the U.S, and abroad. They hiked at Ben Nevis in Scotland, Mount Katahdin in Maine, the Grand Canyon, Mt. Denali in Alaska and over sixty times to the top of Table Rock in S.C. JoAn also travelled to Israel and Jordan in 2015 with a group from church, and to China in 2016 with her friend, Jane Foster. In addition to her husband, JoAn was predeceased by her father, mother, and brother, Jim Brittain (survived by his wife, Jo Ann). She leaves behind her brother, Jere Brittain (Joanne), of Mills River, daughter, Catherine Shearin, of Clemson, daughter, Susan Clark (John) and two grandchildren, Sylvia and James Clark, of Watkinsville, GA. She also leaves behind the family of Carl Lane, who she considered as family: his daughter-in-law, Charlene Lane and granddaughter Rachel Lane, both of Inman, SC, granddaughter Abby Cunningham (Drew), and great-grandson, Lane, of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. The family is grateful for the recent in-home care from Crescent Hospice and The Key. A memorial service is planned for May 18, 2024, at 2 PM at Clemson First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends in the Family Life Center prior to the service starting at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arrington/Esther Sunday School Class at Clemson First Baptist Church. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home is assisting the family. after 5 May 2024.

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Arthur Townsend Shearin

• Marriage*: Arthur Townsend Shearin married JoAn Brittain, daughter of Randall Francis Brittain and Velma Hassie Gillespie.
• Birth*: Arthur Townsend Shearin was born on 11 September 1927 at Darlington County, South Carolina.
• Death*: He died on 1 May 1997, at the age of 69.

Mahala A. Glasgow

• Marriage*: Mahala A. Glasgow married Robert Elmer Israel, son of John Edmundson Israel and Lettuice Buford.
• Birth*: Mahala A. Glasgow was born in 1857 at Iowa.
• Death*: She died in Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado, in 1917.
• Burial*: She was buried after 1917 in Dallas Park Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 60344791) at Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado.

• Married Name: Her married name was Israel.

Mattie Mae Israel

• Marriage*: Mattie Mae Israel married Roscoe L Bradley.
• Birth*: Mattie Mae Israel was born on 14 April 1892 at Ridgway, Ouray County, Colorado.
• Death*: She died in Globe, Gila County, Arizona, on 3 July 1964, at the age of 72.

• Married Name: Her married name was Bradley.

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Priscilla (?)

• Marriage*: Priscilla (?) married Epaphroditus Gilliam, son of Richard Gilliam and Margaret (?), at Virginia.
• Birth*: Priscilla (?) was born circa 1710.

• Married Name: Her married name was Gilliam.

Richard Gilliam

• Birth*: Richard Gilliam was born before 1669 at Charles City County, Virginia.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret (?) before 1699 at Virginia.
• Death*: Richard Gilliam died in Saint Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, on 15 February 1713.

Margaret (?)

• Birth*: Margaret (?) was born before 1679.
• Marriage*: She married Richard Gilliam before 1699 at Virginia.
• Death*: Margaret (?) died in Saint Peter's Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, on 12 February 1725.

• Married Name: As of before 1699,her married name was Gilliam.

Helen Virginia Nelson

• Marriage*: Helen Virginia Nelson married Marion Marshall Chatfield, son of John Thomas Chatfield and Louise (?).
• Birth*: Helen Virginia Nelson was born on 15 March 1918 at Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington.
• Death*: She died in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, on 22 February 1988, at the age of 69.

• Married Name: Her married name was Chatfield.

Joshua Everett Logan

• Birth*: Joshua Everett Logan was born on 21 September 1988.
• Death*: He died in Wheeler County, Oregon, on 9 February 1990, at the age of 1.
• Burial*: He was buried after 9 February 1990 in IOOF Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 29462246) at Fossil, Wheeler County, Oregon.

Jodi Kay Miller

• Birth*: Jodi Kay Miller was born on 8 December 1967 at Chisago County, Minnesota.
• Death*: She died in Isanti County, Minnesota, on 17 June 1969, at the age of 1.

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Robert M Cronk

• Birth*: Robert M Cronk was born on 2 May 1958 at Challis, Custer County, Idaho.
• Marriage*: He married Janet Elizabeth Rothwell, daughter of Clarence Hervin "Chuck" Rothwell and Jean Eloise Fluharty, on 19 May 1988 at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
• Death*: Robert M Cronk died in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, on 3 May 2019, at the age of 61.