William Oliver
McLain
Born in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States
Ancestors 
Brother of
Maggie Mae McLain, Mack Felix McLain, Clifford McLain, Otto B McLain, Cecil McLain and Cecil August McLain
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 77
in Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Apr 2024
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Biography
William Oliver McLain was born in Appalachia, in Alabama.
William Oliver McLain was born on 11 Dec 1893 in Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States, son of Washington Philmore McLain and Sarah Rose Randolph.
In the 1900 census Willie (age 7) was the son of Wasington F McLain in Election Precinct 1 Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States.[1]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Wasington F McLain | M | White | 44 | Widowed | Head | Alabama | |
| Lige McLain | M | White | 13 | Single | Son | Mississippi | |
| Thurman McLain | M | White | 9 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Willie McLain | M | White | 7 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Maggie McLain | F | White | 4 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| John McLain | M | White | 2 | Single | Son | Alabama |
In the 1910 census Willie (age 16) was the single son of Wash P McLain in Oakman, Walker, Alabama, United States.[2]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Wash P McLain | M | White | 53 | Married | Head | Alabama | |
| Rosa McLain | F | White | 30 | Married | Wife | Alabama | |
| Willie McLain | M | White | 16 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Maggie McLain | F | White | 14 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| Johnnie McLain | M | White | 11 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Ma* McLain | M | White | 6 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Clifford McLain | M | White | 4 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Otto McLain | M | White | 1 | Single | Son | Alabama |
Willie was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Walker, Alabama, United States.[3]
In the 1920 census Will (age 26) was the married head of household in Dora, Walker, Alabama, United States.[4]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Will McLone | M | White | 26 | Married | Head | Alabama | |
| Alma McLone | F | White | 23 | Married | Wife | Texas | |
| Garfield McLone | M | White | 2 | Single | Son | Alabama |
In the 1930 census Will (age 36) was the married head of household in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.[5]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Will McLain | M | White | 36 | Married | Head | Alabama | |
| Alma McLain | F | White | 33 | Married | Wife | Texas | |
| Garfield McLain | M | White | 12 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Dennis McLain | M | White | 7 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Mildred McLain | F | White | 5 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| Bobbie McLain | M | White | 4 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Russell McLain | M | White | 2 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Leonard McLain | M | White | 1 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Lige McLain | M | White | 42 | Brother | Alabama | ||
| Daisey Harbin | F | White | 52 | Married | Mother-in-law | Kentucky | |
| Neil Harbin | M | White | 10 | Single | Brother-in-law | Alabama |
In the 1940 census W (age 46) was the married head of household in Magisterial District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.[6]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| W O McLain | M | White | 46 | Married | Head | Alabama | |
| Alma McLain | F | White | 43 | Married | Wife | Texas | |
| Garfild McLain | M | White | 22 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Dennis McLain | M | White | 17 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Mildred McLain | F | White | 15 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| Boby McLain | M | White | 14 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Russell McLain | M | White | 12 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Leonard McLain | M | White | 11 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Kate May McLain | F | White | 9 | Single | Daughter | Kentucky | |
| Harold McLain | M | White | 7 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Norman McLain | M | White | 5 | Single | Son | Kentucky | |
| Dorthy McLain | F | White | 1 | Single | Daughter | Kentucky | |
| Dasie Harbin | F | White | 60 | Widowed | Mother-in-law | Texas |
Willie was in a military record on 27 Apr 1942 in Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.[7]
In the 1950 census Willie (age 53) was the married head of household in Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.[8]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Willie O McClain | M | 53 | Married | Head | Alabama | ||
| Alma McClain | F | 53 | Married | Wife | Texas | ||
| Leonard McClain | M | 21 | Never married | Son | Salesman | Kentucky | |
| Harold McClain | M | 17 | Never married | Son | Kentucky | ||
| Norman McClain | M | 15 | Never married | Son | Kentucky | ||
| Dorothy McClain | F | 11 | Never married | Daughter | Kentucky | ||
| Daisey H Harkin | F | 73 | Widowed | Mother-in-law | Texas |
Will died (age 78) in Nov 1971 residing in Harlan, Kentucky.[9]
Will died (age 77) on 9 Nov 1971 in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.[10]
Sources
- ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 34; Digital film/folder number: 004120015; Image number: 41; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: M96W-36B (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-631T-H4
Willie McLain (7), single son, in household of Wasington F McLain (44) in Election Precinct 1 Jasper, Walker, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970213; FHL microfilm: 1374048; Image number: 1329; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03324-2
FamilySearch Record: MKW8-KR1 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RK9-LXK
Willie McLain (16), single son, in household of Wash P McLain (53) in Oakman, Walker, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005146793; FHL microfilm: 1473283
FamilySearch Record: K3PH-MC1 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY3-8CJ Image number 00068
Name: Willie Oliver McClain; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Walker, Alabama, United States; Birth Date: 11 Dec 1893; Birth Place: Jasper, Alabama, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 79; Digital film/folder number: 004964226; FHL microfilm: 1820044; Image number: 759; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01878-5
FamilySearch Record: MXDT-2CT (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6D-9P2
Will McLone (26), married head of household in Dora, Walker, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 81; Digital film/folder number: 004950750; FHL microfilm: 2340484; Image number: 276; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03760-1
FamilySearch Record: XM6R-1ZB (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHQ-PK8
Will McLain (36), married head of household in District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 57; Digital film/folder number: 005460773; Image number: 601; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: K7T7-DF4 (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-SFDC
W O McLain (46), married head of household in Magisterial District 2, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Digital film/folder number: 101395593; Image number: 627
FamilySearch Record: QKC4-YTYG (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91F-R7BB-N
Name: Willie O McLain; Race: White; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, United States; Birth Date: 11 Dec 1893; Birth Place: Hilliard, Alabama; Residence Place: Evarts; Age: 48; Complexion: Ruddy; Occupation Employer: Self Grocery Store; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; System Of Record: SLS. - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 71; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 109021527; Image number: 41
FamilySearch Record: 6F7S-SL8Y (accessed 12 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-B9MT-M
Willie O McClain (53), married head of household in Evarts, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Death:
"United States Social Security Death Index"
citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
FamilySearch Record: V3WV-G6K (accessed 12 April 2024)
Will Mclain death Nov 1971 (born 11 Dec 1893) residing in Harlan, Kentucky. - ↑
Death:
"Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999"
citing Death, Harlan, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort
FamilySearch Record: QKCM-LLCK (accessed 12 April 2024)
Will O McLain death 9 Nov 1971 (age 77) in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
See also:
- FamilySearch Person: LL72-LYZ
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