Ruel Cain

Was born in Tennessee, January 8, 1811. Came to Kentucky, lived there a few years, then to Clark County, Indiana. Came with his father, Arnold Cain, to Jefferson Township, in year 1838. In the year 1833, and on the 25th day of December, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Stype. The following year they settled where Hazelrigg Station now is, and where Mrs. Cain now resides. Mr. Cain died May 31, 1884; is buried at the Cox Cemetery. The following are their children’s names: Joseph S., killed in the late war; America, Arnold, Mary A., Clayborn T., William S. The following are deceased: Joseph, America, and Mary A. America was married to Thomas Felter; buried in Kansas. Mary A., married to John Hill, buried at the Cox Cemetery. Clayborn T., married to Laura Freise, Arnold married to Annie Neigh, William S., lives at home. Clayborn T. and Arnold reside in Jefferson Township. Mrs. Cain was born in Kentucky, April 14, 1815. Mr. C. was of light complexion, rather low, heavy-set, blue eyes. Mr. C. entered a part of his land; is buried at the Cox Cemetery.
 

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 8, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp 251-252.