Gladys Emilia Freeberg
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Charles Patrick Cain was born August 4, 1892, in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN, and died May 24, 1958, in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 65. He is the son of Timothy P. Cain of Ireland and Mary M. Andrew/McAndres of New York. Buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Hazel May Smallwood was born March 24, 1904, in Hannibal, Marion Co., MO, and died Oct. 2, 1931, in Quincy, Adams Co., IL, at age 27. She is the daughter of Arthur James Smallwood of Ralls, MO, and Gertrude "Gertie" Scott of Missouri.

Charles Patrick Cain and Hazel May Smallwood were married July 10, 1922, in Adams Co., IL.

Charles Patrick Cain and Hazel May (Smallwood) Cain had no children.

Charles Patrick Cain and Hazel May (Smallwood) Cain were divorced about 1924.

Charles Patrick Cain then married Gladys Emilia "Glady" Freeberg.

Gladys Emilia "Glady" Freeberg was born June 16, 1900, in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN, and died February 17, 1979, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 78. She is the daughter of Sven Larsson Freeberg of Fröbbestorp, Torsas, Kalmar lan, Småland, Sweden, and Hilda Sophia Karlsdotter of Visseljerda, Kalmar Lan, Småland, Sweden. Buried February 23, 1979, in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline, King Co., WA.

Charles Patrick Cain and Gladys Emilia "Glady" Freeberg were married July 27, 1925, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT. The groom's status was "widowed."

Charles Patrick Cain and Gladys Emilia "Glady" (Freeberg) Cain had two children:

  1. Vincent Clark Cain: Born June 1, 1926, in Minnesota. Married April 6, 1963, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, to Ann Dorris Hollins: Born March 1, 1926, in Allensville, Todd Co., KY; Died August 28, 2008, at the Residential Living Center, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Co., IL (age 82).

  2. Donald Edward Cain: Born December 13, 1935, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; Died March 7, 2007, in Shelton, Mason Co., WA (age 71). Married December 14, 1962, in Anchorage, Anchorage Co., AK, to Mary June "Mernie" Morrison: Born 1937; Living.




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The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Timothy Cane (age 38) in Ireland to Irish-born parents is a Farmer living in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN. Living with him is wife Mary Cane (age 26) born in New York to Irish-born parents who Keeps House. Children living at home, all born in Wisconsin to Irish and New York-born parents are: Mary Ann Cane (age 6); Margaret Cane (age 6); and Thomas M. Cane (age 4).

The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 27, 1885, shows Timothy Cane (age 40) born in Ireland is living in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN. Living with him is Mary Cane (age 31) born in New York. Others living at home, all born in Wisconsin, are: Mary A. Cain (age 11); Margret Cain (age 9); Maurice Cain (age 7); Catharine Cain (age 5); John Cain (age 3); Timothy Cain (age 2) born in Minnesota; and Ellen Cain (age 0).

Charles Patrick Cain was born August 4, 1892, in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN.

The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 15, 1895, shows Timothy Cane (age 55) born in Ireland and having lived in Minnesota for 15 years and having lived in this district for 15 years is a Farmer living in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN. Living with him is Mary Cane (age 41) born in New York. Others living at home: Moris Cain (age 17) born in Wisconsin, a Farmer; Katy Cain (age 15) born in Minnesota; John Cain (age 13) born in Minnesota; Timothy Cain (age 11) born in Minnesota; Ellen Cain (age 10) born in Minnesota; Johana Cain (age 6) born in Minnesota; Charley Cain (age 2) born in Minnesota; and Rosa Cain (age 1) born in Minnesota.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Timothy Cain (age 60) born October 1840 in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having emigrated in 1846 and a naturalized citizen is a Farmer mortgaging his own farm in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN. Living with him is wife of 28 years, Mary Cain (age 46) born March 1854 in New York to Irish-born parents with 10 of the 16 children born to her still living. Children living at home, all unmarried and born in Minnesota to Irish and New York-born parents are: Catherine Cain (age 19) born June 1880, who is a Dressmaker Apprentice; John Cain (age 18) born June 1882, who is a Farm Laborer; Timothy Cain (age 16) born July 1883, who is a Farm Laborer; Ellen Cain (age 15) born April 1885; Johanna Cain (age 11) born May 1889; Charles Cain (age 7) born August 1892; Rase G. Cain (age 5) born June 1894; and Ester J. Cain (age 1) born July 1898.

Gladys Emilia Freeberg was born June 16, 1900, in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.

The Timothy Cain family removed to the Village of Benson about 1902, where Timothy operated a boarding house.

The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Timothy Cane (age 64) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 25 years and having lived in this district for 2 years is a Landlord living on 15th Street, Village of Benson, Benson Twp., Swift Co., MN. Living with him is Mary M. Cane (age 51) born in New York to Irish-born parents, who is a House Keeper. Others living at home, all born to Irish and New York-born parents, are: Margaret Cain (age 29) born in Wisconsin, a Domestic; Katie Cain (age 25) born in Minnesota, a Domestic; Johannah Cain (age 15) born in Minnesota; Charley Cain (age 13) born in Minnesota; Jeanette Cain (age 11) born in Minnesota; and Ester Cain (age 6) born in Minnesota.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1910, shows S. L. Freeberg (age 49) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a Foreman at the Railroad and owning his house at 402 Center Avenue, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Miles City Twp., Custer Co., MT and married for 27 years. Living with him is his wife Hilda Freeberg (age 46) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents with all 7 of the children born to her still alive. Also living at home are their children: Oscar Freeberg (age 25) born in Sweden and unmarried; Aimell Freeberg (age 14) born in Montana; Leanna Freeberg (age 12) born in Montana; Gladys Freeberg (age 9) born in Minnesota, Albin Freeberg (age 6) born in Montana. Also living there is their married son and family: Albert Freeberg (age 23) born in Sweden; his wife, Florence Freeberg (age 23) born in Minnesota to Canadian and New York-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Thimothy Cain (age 69) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having emigrated in 1853 and a naturalized citizen is Retired and owns his own home with a mortgage and is living on 15th Street, 2nd Ward, City of Benson, Swift Co., MN. Living with him is wife of 39 years, Mary M. Cain (age 56) born in New York to Irish-born parents with 10 of the 16 children born to her still living. Children living at home, all unmarried, not working except for Charles, and born in Minnesota to Irish and New York-born parents are: Catherine F. Cain (age 29); Jennette L. Cain (age 16); Charles P. Cain (age 18), a Lunchroom Clerk; and Esther J. Cain (age 11).

Mary M. (Andrew) Cain died February 12, 1911, in Swift Co., MN, at age 56.

WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Charles P. Cain was born August 4, 1892, in Tara Twp., Swift Co., MN. He is working in the CRI & P Silvis Railroad Shop as a Boiler Maker Helper, and living at 159 5th Street, Silvis, IL. He is unmarried. He claims that he has a knee joint displaced.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows Charles H. Cain (age 27) born in Minnesota to Irish-born parents is an unmarried Boiler Maker Helper at the Silvis Shop and is Rooming in the Claude R. Hizer household, 136 Thirteenth Street, Village of Silvis, Hampton Twp., Rock Island Co., IL.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows Swan L. Freeberg (age 58) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and emigrating in 1874? and Naturalized in 1891 is a Laborer at the Railroad living at 402 S. Center Avenue, 3rd Ward, Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Living with him are his wife Hilda Freeberg (age 56) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and emigrating in 1886 and Naturalized in 1891, along with his children Gladys E. Freeberg (age 19) born in Minnesota, a stenographer at the railroad, and Alvin Freeberg (age 16) born in Montana.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows J. E. Freeberg (age 24) born in Montana to Swedish-born parents is a Mail Carrier renting his home at 1226 No. 45, City of Seattle, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Florence G. Freeberg (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his son, Donald E. Freeberg (age 1-1/12) born in Montana to Montana and Wisconsin-born parents.

Joseph Emil Freeberg, Florence G. (Orman) Freeberg, and Donald E. Freeberg, taken at the Freeberg residence, 402 Center, Miles City, MT, 1920.

Picture 1, probably Hilda Sophia Karlsdotter's parents.

Picture 2, Lars Pehrsson and Maria (Månsdotter) Pehrsson, about 1880-1885.

Timothy Patrick Cain died May 3, 1922, in Swift Co., MN, at age 81.

Charles Patrick Cain and Hazel May Smallwood were married July 10, 1922, in Adams Co., IL.

Charles Patrick Cain and Hazel May (Smallwood) Cain were divorced about 1924.

Charles Patrick Cain and Gladys Emilia "Glady" Freeberg were married July 27, 1925, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT. The groom's status was "widowed."

Charles Patrick Cain and son, Vincent Cain on Vincent's 1st birthday, about 1927. Courtesy of Steven H. Cain.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930, shows Charles Cain (age 37) born in Minnesota to Ireland and New York-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Drugs Salesman renting his home for $6 per month and living in Luxemburg Twp., Stearns Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Gladys Cain (age 29) born in Minnesota to Swedish-born parents, who was first married at age 24. Also living there is his son, Vincent Cain (age 3) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents.

Gladys Emilia (Freeberg) Cain on her doorstep. Courtesy of Steven H. Cain.

Charles Patrick Cain died May 24, 1958, in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, at age 65.


The Fresno Bee, Fresno, CA, Monday, May 26, 1958

Obituaries

Charles P. Cain

Funeral services will be conducted in the Sawtelle Veterans Administration Cemetery in Los Angeles for Charles Patrick Cain, 65, of 2268 Lewis Avenue. Cain died Saturday in a local hospital where he had been under treatment since February. For 40 years he was employed as a sheet metal worker and boilermaker by the Southern Pacific Company. He was born in Minnesota and lived in Fresno for four years. Cain was a veteran of World War I. He is survived by a son, Charles R., of Orange; a sister, Mrs. George Bennett of Grand Forks, ND, and two grandchildren. His body was sent to Los Angeles by Stephens & Bean.


Gladys Emilia "Glady" (Freeberg) Cain died February 17, 1979, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 78.


The Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, King Co., WA, February 21, 1979

Gladys E. Cain

Gladys E. Cain, 4410 Dayton Ave. North. Beloved mother of Vincent C. Cain, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Donald E. Cain, Bothell. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Retired Claims Adjuster Robert O. Fleming Insurance Co. Member of Fremont Senior Citizens, Election Plll Judge. Rosary Thursday, 7:30 p.m., HOFFNER'S FISHER-KALFUS CHAPEL. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10 a.m., St. Benedict's Church. Interment, Holyrood.


The Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA, Friday, March 9, 2007

Donald Cain, DEC. 13, 1935 TO MARCH 7, 2007, VETERAN

Donald Edward Cain, 72, of Grapeview died of natural causes Wednesday in Shelton. He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., to Charles and Gladys (Freeburg) Cain. He graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle in 1953 and from Seattle University in 1957. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1957 and served as a captain. On Dec. 14, 1962, he married Mary June "Mernie" Morrison in Anchorage, Alaska. He was a history teacher at Woodinville High School before retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Grapeview Community Club. Survivors include his wife; his sons, Eric Cain, Galen Cain, Garm Cain and Damien Cain; his daughters, Heidi Cain Redfield and Beth Cain; his brother, Vincent Cain; and 17 grandchildren. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Sunday at the Horton Community Center in Grapeview. Donations: Horton Community Center, Grapeview Community Club, 4350 E. Grapeview Loop Road, Grapeview 98546.


Charles R. Cain, 1600 W. Struck Ave., Orange, Orange Co., CA; Born March 13, 1921 in Indiana; Died November 29, 1976, in California.

Viola Lucille Cain, Born October 17, 1917, in South Dakota; Died November 21, 1996, in Orange, Orange Co., CA.


The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Mt. Vernon, IL, August 29, 2008

Ann H. Cain

Ann H. Cain, 82, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the Residential Living Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born in Allensville, Ky., on March 1, 1926, a daughter of Edgar B. and Ida Belle (Dorris) Hollins. She married Vincent C. Cain in Nashville, Tenn., on April 6, 1963. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Belmont Cemetery in Allensville, Ky. Interment will follow. There will be no public visitation. Ann is survived by her husband, Vincent C. Cain of Mt. Vernon; son, Steven Cain and wife Beth of Havelock, N. C.; daughter, Judith Hinds and husband Thomas of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four grandchildren, Brittany Cain of Havelock, N. C., Emelia, Alexandria, and Franklin Hinds of Highlands Ranch, Color; sister, Dorothy Sue Wade of Clarksville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and sister; Lucille Ball preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Centralia. For those who wish, memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Lipscomb University Edgar and Ida Belle Hollins Memorial Scholarship Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.