The Family of Daniel KAIN
and Susannah LIGHT
(7th. Generation)

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114 Daniel KAIN, b. Ireland, d. 1781 Berkeley Co., VA, m. (115) Susannah LIGHT, b. ___?, d.c1835, Berkeley Co., , d/o Peter and ____ LIGHT (230/231). On 26 May 1776, Daniel witnessed a deed between John Grice and Michael McKown. On 17 Jun 1778 he witnessed a deed between Simon and Lawrence Linder, and on 17 Aug 1778 a deed between William Bailey and Benjamin LIGHT. In Feb 1778 he bought for 60lb.  Lot No. 57 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., from Philip Pendleton. On 19 May 1779 he bought from William Murphy and wife, Martha, Lot No. 98 in Martinsburg. On 16 May 1780 he witnessed a deed between Tunis Quick and Jacob Bell. He apparently witnessed a deed on 21 Oct 1780 involving Lot No. 5 and 6 in Martinsburg for Simon Miller, and with several others including Peter LIGHT appraised the slave estate of Nicholas Orrick. On 13 Oct 1781 Daniel's estate was appraised by William Porterfield and Peter LIGHT. A final audit of his estate was completed on 22 Oct 1798, 17 years after his death. According to family tradition, he died from a fall from a bridge. He was listed as a taxpayer in Berkeley Co., in the 1782-1787 tax period (probably his estate). Susannah is also listed in the same period. By 1783 Susannah m. 2nd. 13 Feb 1783, Henry MYERS (#192.4), s/o Dietrick MYERS. Susannah had 5 children by Daniel KAIN and 2 by Henry MYERS.( LE52, VAB11, WVBE1, 5, WVBEB15 p24, 28, 444, 46, 48, 52, 58, 64, 82, 83, WVBEB24) Children: 

ESTATE: Daniel Kane appraisal 13 Oct 1781, by William Porterfield, Amos Nichols, and Samuel Harrison. (WVBEB15 p83)

114.1 John KAIN, b. 1776, Berkeley Co., VA, m. 28 Feb 1797, Berkeley Co., Mary DARKE, by minister Richard Swift. (LE52, WVBE1)

114.2 Kesiah KAIN, b. 1777, Berkeley Co., m. 23 Sep 1798, Berkeley Co., James A. HALL or HULL, s/o Anthony and Rachel (SIMMONS) HALL. The suretor for the marriage was William HALL or HULL, possibly the father of James. The minister was John Heitt. (LE52, 61, WVBE1) Known Child:

114.3 James KANE, b. 17 Feb 1778, Berkeley Co., VA, d. 14 Apr 1848, Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH, m. 10 Feb 1810, Berkeley Co., Elizabeth MILLER. The suretor for the marriages was Henry MYERS, James' step-father, and the minister was Rev. Reebenack. James inherited land in Mercer Co., KY, from his uncle, James W. LIGHT. After his marriage in 1810, he moved to Fairfield Co., OH, d. 14 Apr 1848 in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. They had 5 children. Two have been identified. The Ohioans changed the spelling for the most part to KANE. (LE52, WVBE1) Children:

114.3a James KANE b. c11813, VA, d. 1884. In 1860 and 1880, he was a gunsmith living with his brother Peter's family in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. Whether he married and had children is not known. (OHHO6, 8)

114.3b Peter KANE b. 26 May 1816, Fairfield Co., OH, m. 9 Apr 1846, Mary PICKLE, d/o Jacob and Elizabeth PICKLE. At age 16 he started working as a gunsmith. After his marriage he worked the home place until 1849. In 1849 he bought and farmed 332 acres, but still was a gunsmith. In 1860 through 1880 they were living in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. In 1860 and 1880 his brother, James, a gunsmith was in the home. In the 1880 census there are 3 minor children (Carrie 1, Dora 1m, and John 1m) in the household, but it unclear whose children they are. In 1910 Carrie is 31 living with her uncle Jacob KANE.  By process of elimination they probably were the children of son Oliver. There was no mother listed. (OHHOB7, 8, OHHO6, 8, OHSS1 p1220) Children:

114.3b4 Jacob KANE b. Dec 1863, OH, m. 1892, Rhoda B. _____? b. Aug 1879, OH, d. 1906. In 1900 through 1920 they were living in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. In 1900 Jacob's brother Zimri is in the household; in 1910 Carrie L. KANE 31, niece and one of the minor children from the 1880 Peter KANE census is in the home. In 1920 their son John W. KANE, wife and 2 children are in the household. (OHHOB6, 8, OHHO9-11, US1) Children:

114.3b4b John W. KANE b. Aug 1895, OH, m. Lillian _____? b. c1898k OH. In 1920 they were living with John's parents. (OHHO11) Children:

  • 114.3b4b1 John W. KANE b. 13 Oct 1915, OH, d. 10 Oct 2005 (last res. Rockbridge, Hocking Co., OH)
  • 114.3b4b2 Donald KANE b. c1917, OH

114.3b5 Salem KANE b. Dec 1857, OH, m. 1896, Mattie _____? b. Jun 1870, OH. In 1900 and 1910 they were living in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. In 1920 they were in Hocking Twp., Fairfield Co., OH. (OFF12, OHHO9-10) Children:

114.3b7 Abraham L. KANE b. Nov 1860, OH, m. 1889, Estella _____?, b. May 1867, OH. In 1900 through 1920 Abraham was farming in Perry Twp., Hocking Co., OH. (OHHOB6, OHHO9-11) Children:

114.5 Elizabeth KAIN, b. 1780, Berkeley Co., m. 11 Nov 1800, Berkeley Co., Alexander VANCE. The suretor for the marriage was Stephen Heard, and the minister was David Young. ((LE52, WVBE1)

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