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GAGEL (Soundex G240) — See also AGEL, GAGE, GAGER, GEIGEL, GIGLIO, GOGOLA, GOOGEL, GUGALA, GUGEL, LEGAGE, MCCLUGAGE, MCCLUGGAGE, PAGEL.

  GAGEL: See also J. Edward Meyers
  Gagel, George — of Lenexa, Johnson County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1956. Still living as of 1956.


GAGER (Soundex G260) — See also AGER, AGGER, GAGE, GAGEL, GAGGERO, GAGNER, GAUGER, GAYER, GEIGER, GIEGER, GIGUERE, GUGER, GYGER, JAGER, LEGAGE, MCCLUGAGE, MCCLUGGAGE, SAGER, YAGER.

  Gager, Harry Andrews (1883-1929) — also known as Harry Gager — of Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. Born in Ohio, January 7, 1883. Son of Lucian Gager (1844-1901) and Mary Louise (Beebe) Gager (1844-1925). Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1924. Died in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, April 1, 1929 (age 46 years, 84 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, February 17, 1909, to Mary H. Hardy (1886-1970).
  Gager, Herman A. — of Franklin, New London County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Franklin; elected 1918. Burial location unknown.
  Gager, Samuel (1775-1855) — of Bozrah, New London County, Conn. Born in Bozrah, New London County, Conn., August 3, 1775. Son of Samuel Gager and Hannah (Calkins) Gager. Served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Bozrah, 1824, 1826. Died in Bozrah, New London County, Conn., October 4, 1855 (age 80 years, 62 days). Interment at Johnson Cemetery, Bozrah, Conn.
  Relatives: Son of Samuel Gager and Hannah (Calkins) Gager; married, April 12, 1798, to Cynthia Maria Meech (1777-1864); father of Samuel Austin Gager. See Gager family of Connecticut.
  Gager, Samuel Austin (1803-1846) — also known as Samuel A. Gager — of Bozrah, New London County, Conn. Born in Bozrah, New London County, Conn., May 18, 1803. Son of Samuel Gager and Cynthia Maria (Meech) Gager (1777-1864). Farmer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Bozrah, 1839. Died in Bozrah, New London County, Conn., June 26, 1846 (age 43 years, 39 days). Interment at Johnson Cemetery, Bozrah, Conn.
  Relatives: Son of Samuel Gager and Cynthia Maria (Meech) Gager (1777-1864); fourth cousin once removed of Nathaniel Hazard; married, September 28, 1827, to Wealthy Ann Huntington (1807-1844). See Gager family of Connecticut.
  Gager, Samuel R. — of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Sharon, 1821-22, 1829. Burial location unknown.


GAGGERO (Soundex G260) — See also AGGER, BAGGERLEY, BAGGERMAN, CAGGER, GAGER, GAUGER, GEIGER, GERO, GIEGER, GIGUERE, GUGER, GYGER, HAGGERSON, HAGGERTY, JAGGERS, LAGGER, MAGGERT, RUGGERO, STAGGERS, SWAGGERTY, TAGGERSON.

  Gaggero, A. J. — of Daly City, San Mateo County, Calif. Mayor of Daly City, Calif., 1953-54. Still living as of 1954.


GAGHEN (Soundex G250) — See also GAHAN, GEEHON, GEHAN, GEHON, GOHEEN, GOHEN, GUHEEN.

  Gaghen, Peggie — of Montana. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.


GAGIN (Soundex G250) — See also GAGAN, GAGNE, GEAGAN, GOGGIN, GOGUEN, GOOGIN, GUGINO, KAGIN.

  GAGIN: See also John C. Blankenhorn


GAGLIANO (Soundex G245) — See also ALIANO, EMILIANO, GAGLIARDI, GIULIANO, GIUNCHIGLIANI, GUAGLIANONE, ITALIANO, MIGLIANO, NIGAGLIONI, RICIGLIANO, TAGLIANETTI, TSITSILIANOS, VITALIANO.

  Gagliano, Rick — of Washington, Beaufort County, N.C. Candidate for mayor of Washington, N.C., 2009. Still living as of 2009.


GAGLIARDI (Soundex G246) — See also BUILLIARD, CIARDI, CONIGLIARO, FOLLIARD, GAGLIANO, GIARDINA, GILLIARD, HILLIARD, JUILLIARD, LILLIARD, MAILLIARD, NIGAGLIONI, PAGLIARO, PILLIARD.

  Gagliardi, Pat See Patrick M. Gagliardi
  Gagliardi, Patrick M. (b. 1950) — also known as Pat Gagliardi — of Michigan. Born in 1950. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives 107th District, 1983-98; defeated, 1980; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1996. Still living as of 1998.


GAGNE (Soundex G250) — See also GAGAN, GAGE, GAGIN, GAGNER, GAGNIER, GAGNON, GANE, GEAGAN, GOGGIN, GOGUEN, GOOGIN, GUGINO, MAGAGNA.

  Gagne, Edward — of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. Democrat. Member of Maine state house of representatives from Androscoggin County, 1921-22. Burial location unknown.
  Gagné, James A. — of Sunderland, Franklin County, Mass. Republican. Candidate for Massachusetts state house of representatives First Franklin District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Gagne, Mary J. — of Somersworth, Strafford County, N.H. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagne, Michael — also known as Mike Gagne — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Hawaii 2nd District, 2002, 2003. Still living as of 2003.
  Gagne, Mike See Michael Gagne
  Gagne, Paul — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester 12th Ward, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagne, Peter M. — of Somersworth, Strafford County, N.H.; Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N.H. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1932; U.S. Collector of Internal Revenue for New Hampshire, 1941-46. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagne, Valmore G. — of Somersworth, Strafford County, N.H. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.


GAGNER (Soundex G256) — See also AGNER, BAGNERIS, DAGNER, GAGER, GAGNE, GAGNIER, GAGNON, GASNER, GAYNER, GRANGE, HAGNER, MAGAGNA, MAGNER, MORAGNER, SAGNER, VANWAGNER, WAGNER.

  Gagner, Lee (born c.1940) — of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Born about 1940. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Gagner, Lee — of Peoria, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Candidate for Arizona state senate 9th District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.


GAGNIER (Soundex G256) — See also DELAMONTAGNIE, GAGNE, GAGNER, GAGNON, GEARING, GRINAGE, MAGAGNA, MAGNIER, NIER, REGNIER, WARGNIER.

  GAGNIER: See also Ralph Harman Booth
  Gagnier, Edgar G. S. — of Clinton County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Clinton County, 1935, 1956; candidate for New York state senate 40th District, 1954, 1958. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.


GAGNON (Soundex G255) — See also CHAGNON, DAGNON, GAGNE, GAGNER, GAGNIER, GANONG, GAUGNAN, GUAGNINI, MACAGNONE, MAGAGNA, WAGNON.

  GAGNON: See also Prentiss Marsh Brown
  Gagnon, Alcide R. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Elected New Hampshire state house of representatives from Manchester 7th Ward 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagnon, Francis A. — of Killingly, Windham County, Conn. Democrat. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Killingly; elected 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagnon, H. A. — of Van Buren, Aroostook County, Maine. Democrat. Member of Maine state house of representatives from Aroostook County (11th), 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagnon, Jason — of Melbourne, Brevard County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Gagnon, Paul M. — of New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire, 1994-98. Still living as of 1998.
  Gagnon, Rebecca A. — of Berlin, Coos County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Berlin 4th Ward; elected 1938; elected unopposed 1956; delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Berlin 4th Ward, 1948; delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Berlin 4th Ward, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gagnon, William L. — of Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County, Mich. Democrat. Supervisor of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, 1971-74; defeated in primary, 1974. Still living as of 1974.


GAHAGAN (Soundex G250) — See also AGAN, GAHAN, GEHEGAN, HAGAN, HAGANS, MAGAHA, MCGAHA, MCGAHAN, OHAGAN, SAHAGIAN.

  GAHAGAN: See also Helen Gahagan Douglas — Benjamin S. Rhodes
  Gahagan, Andrew Jackson — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tenn., 1878. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Andrew Jackson
  Gahagan, George M. (1878-1964) — of Lenawee County, Mich. Born in 1878. Democrat. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Lenawee County 2nd District, 1913-14. Died in 1964 (age about 86 years). Burial location unknown.
  Gahagan, Hayes Edward (b. 1947) — also known as Hayes E. Gahagan — of Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine. Born in Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, November 6, 1947. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1972; Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Maine, 1978. Still living as of 1978.
  Gahagan, Helen See Helen Gahagan Douglas
  Gahagan, William — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1896. Burial location unknown.


GAHAN (Soundex G500) — See also CAHAN, GAGHEN, GAHAGAN, GAHN, GAHTAN, GEEHON, GEHAN, GEHON, GOHEEN, GOHEN, GUHEEN, HAGAN, KAHAN, MAGAHA, MCGAHA, MCGAHAN.

  Gahan, Theodore F. — of Lycoming County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Lycoming County, 1883-84. Burial location unknown.
  Gahan, Thomas J. — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1888, 1904. Burial location unknown.


GAHEELA (Soundex G400) — See also AHEE, FALAHEE, HEELAN, MAGAHEY, MCGAHEY, SHAHEED, SHAHEEN, WAHEED, WHEELAN.

  Gaheela, Frank — of Ionia, Ionia County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Ionia, Mich., 1941. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.


GAHL (Soundex G400) — See also GAIL, GALE, GALL, GAUL, GAULE, GAYLE, GEHL, KAHL, PAHL, ZAHL.

  GAHL: See also Gahl H. Burt


GAHN (Soundex G500) — See also CAHN, GAHAN, GAINE, GANE, GANN, GAUEN, GAUGHAN, GAUHN, GAUN, GAWN, GAWNE, GLAHN, JAHN, KAHN, MCGAHN, YAHN.

  Gahn, Harry Conrad (1880-1962) — also known as Harry C. Gahn — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Born in Elmore, Ottawa County, Ohio, April 26, 1880. Son of Louis F. Gahn (physician) and Esther (Knight) Gahn. Republican. Lawyer; automobile dealer; U.S. Representative from Ohio 21st District, 1921-23; defeated, 1922, 1924. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Knights of Pythias. Died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, November 2, 1962 (age 82 years, 190 days). Interment at Elmore Community Cemetery, Elmore, Ohio.
  Relatives: Son of Louis F. Gahn (physician) and Esther (Knight) Gahn; married 1917 to Grace Gerrard; married 1937 to Marjorie Ahrens.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page


GAHRES (Soundex G620) — See also AHRENS, BAHRENBURG, FAHRENKAMP, FAHRENKOPF, GAHRING, GARAAS, GARRIS, GARRISS, GEHRES, GEHRIS, GILCHREST, GORES, GORIS, KEHRES, MCGAHREN, POYTHRESS, SECHREST, THRESHER, UMPHRESS.

  Gahres, Bill See William Gahres
  Gahres, William (1913-2005) — also known as Bill Gahres; "Barefoot Bill" — of New Jersey. Born in 1913. Very Independent candidate for New Jersey state house of assembly 9th District, 1975; Down With Lawyers candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1978; Down With Lawyers candidate for President of the United States, 1980; Down With Lawyers candidate for Governor of New Jersey, 1981. Died in 2005 (age about 92 years). Burial location unknown.


GAHRING (Soundex G652) — See also GAHRES, GARING, GEARING, GEHRING, GEHRUNG, GOEHRING, GORING, GRANGE, MCGAHREN, RING.

  GAHRING: See also Richard Arkwright Snelling


GAHTAN (Soundex G350) — See also BRAHTIN, GAETAN, GAHAN, GAYTAN, LAHTI, LAHTINEN, MACNAUGHTAN, TUCHTAN.

  Gahtan, Robert — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 1972. Still living as of 1972.


GAIENNIE (Soundex G500) — See also ALLGAIER, CLENNIE, DENNIE, EMILIENNE, ETIENNE, GAINEY, GANEY, GLENNIE, JENNIEV, RENNIE, SIENNICI, TOENNIES, VIVIENNE.

  Gaiennie, Frank — Republican. Member, Arrangements Committee, Republican National Convention, 1896. Burial location unknown.


GAIGE (Soundex G200) — See also CRAIGE, CRAIGEN, FAIGER, GAG, GAGE, GOOGE, GOUGE, GUIGOU, PAIGE, STAIGER, TRAIGER.

  Gaige, John — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Candidate in primary for mayor of Toledo, Ohio, 1977. Still living as of 1977.
  Gaige, Philip P. — of Jefferson County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Jefferson County, 1839. Burial location unknown.


GAIL (Soundex G400) — See also ABIGAIL, AVYGAIL, GAHL, GAILEY, GAILING, GAILLARD, GAILOR, GAILUSHAS, GALE, GALL, GALLI, GAUL, GAULE, GAYLE, GEHL, GILA.

  Gail, Maxwell T. — of Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 18th District, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Gail, William H. — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.


GAILEY (Soundex G400) — See also ABIGAIL, AILEY, AVYGAIL, BAILEY, BRAILEY, DAILEY, FAILEY, FRAILEY, GAIL, GAILING, GAILLARD, GAILOR, GAILUSHAS, GALEA, GALEY, GALIA, GALLI, GUILEY, HAILEY, KAILEY, QUAILEY, RAILEY, SHAILEY.

  Gailey, Mark — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kentucky 6th District, 2002, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Gailey, Thomas Chandler — of Americus, Sumter County, Ga. Mayor of Americus, Ga., 1991-93. Still living as of 1993.


GAILING (Soundex G452) — See also ABIGAIL, AVYGAIL, BAILIE, BAILIFF, DREILING, FAILING, GAIL, GAILEY, GAILLARD, GAILOR, GAILUSHAS, GATLING, GELLING, GILINGER, GILLIGAN, GOWLING, GULLING, LING, OMAILIA, RETAILING, RILING, SEILING.

  Gailing, William F. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Candidate in primary for mayor of Chicago, Ill., 1947. Still living as of 1947.


GAILLARD (Soundex G463) — See also ABIGAIL, AVYGAIL, CAILLAVET, ESPAILLAT, FAILLA, FAILLACE, GAIL, GAILEY, GAILING, GAILOR, GAILUSHAS, GALLARDO, GALLARDY, GAYLORD, GILLARD, GILLIARD, GLORIOD, GOULARD, GULLARD, LACAILLADE, LARD, LATAILLADE.

  GAILLARD: See also David Wyatt Aiken — Theodore Gaillard Croft — Theodore Gaillard Hunt
  Gaillard, Franklin — of Columbia, Richland County, S.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Gaillard, John (1765-1826) — of Charleston, Charleston County, S.C.; Pendleton, Anderson County, S.C. Born in South Carolina, September 5, 1765. Democrat. Member of South Carolina state house of representatives, 1794-96; member of South Carolina state senate, 1796-1804; U.S. Senator from South Carolina, 1804-26; died in office 1826. Died in Washington, D.C., February 28, 1826 (age 60 years, 176 days). Interment at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
  Relatives: Uncle of Theodore Gaillard Hunt. See Hunt-Gaillard family of South Carolina.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page


GAILOR (Soundex G460) — See also ABIGAIL, AVYGAIL, FAILOR, GAIL, GAILEY, GAILING, GAILLARD, GAILUSHAS, GALER, GALLAEUR, GEILER, GELLER, GIEHLER, GILLER, GOELLER, GOLAR, NAILOR, SAILOR, SAILORS, SHAILOR, SHUKAILO, TAILOR.

  Gailor, Edward H. — of Lockport, Niagara County, N.Y. Republican. Mayor of Lockport, N.Y., 1940-44. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gailor, Frank Hoyt (b. 1892) — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Born in Sewanee, Franklin County, Tenn., May 9, 1892. Son of Thomas Frank Gailor and Ellen Douglas (Cunningham) Gailor. Rhodes scholar; lawyer; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1921; member of Tennessee state senate, 1923; Shelby County Attorney, 1936-41; circuit judge in Tennessee, 1941-42; justice of Tennessee state supreme court, 1942-48. Member, Alpha Tau Omega; American Legion. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 9, 1922, to Mary Louise Pennel.


GAILUSHAS (Soundex G422) — See also ABIGAIL, AVYGAIL, DORILUS, GAIL, GAILEY, GAILING, GAILLARD, GAILOR, GALUSHA, ILUS, KELUSH, LUSH, LUSHENE, LUSHER, LUSHINSKY, MILUS, NASHASHIBI, SHASER, SHASHINSKA, SHASTEEN, SLUSHER, THEOPILUS.

  GAILUSHAS: See also Kristi Allen-Gailushas


GAINE (Soundex G500) — See also CAINE, GAHN, GAINER, GAINES, GAINEY, GANE, GANN, GAUEN, GAUGHAN, GAUHN, GAUN, GAWN, GAWNE, GENIA, KAINE, PAINE.

  Gaine, Charles — of Bucks County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Bucks County, 1885-88. Burial location unknown.


GAINER (Soundex G560) — See also AINGER, ANGIER, BRAINERD, GAINE, GAINES, GAINEY, GAINOR, GARNIE, GAYNER, GAYNOR, GEARIN, GEISSENHAINER, GENIER, GOEHNER, GRAINER, GUINER, GUNNAR, GUNNERE, HAINER, MAINER, RAINER, RAINERI, REAGIN, TRAINER.

  GAINER: See also Paul H. Kidd
  Gainer, Carl Edwin, Sr. (1915-2006) — also known as Carl E. Gainer — of Richwood, Nicholas County, W.Va. Born in Barbour County, W.Va., January 19, 1915. Son of Marvin James Gainer and Pearle (Poling) Gainer. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; school principal; oil distributor; president, WVAR radio station; owner, Richwood Television Cable Co.; director, Farmers and Merchants Bank; member of West Virginia state senate 12th District, 1959-82; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1964, 1968. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Moose; Rotary; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars. Died, in Richwood Area Medical Center, Richwood, Nicholas County, W.Va., August 16, 2006 (age 91 years, 209 days). Interment at Mountain View Memorial Park, Richwood, W.Va.
  Relatives: Son of Marvin James Gainer and Pearle (Poling) Gainer; third cousin once removed of Glenn Walter Gainer; married, May 23, 1948, to Clarise Smith.
  Gainer, Denzil Lee (1913-1972) — also known as Denzil L. Gainer — of Grantsville, Calhoun County, W.Va.; Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Calhoun County, W.Va., September 12, 1913. Son of Leonidas 'Lee' Gainer (1873-1921) and Laura (Elliott) Gainer (1880-1960). Democrat. Deputy sheriff; served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II; West Virginia state auditor, 1961-72; defeated, 1972; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Civitan. Died in 1972 (age about 58 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, March 9, 1935, to Lucille Reading.
  Gainer, Glen — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Gainer, Glen B., Jr. (1927-2009) — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Born in Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., July 4, 1927. Son of Glen B. Gainer, Sr. and Nettie Elizabeth (Smith) Gainer. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; school teacher; athletic coach; mayor of Parkersburg, W.Va., 1968-70; West Virginia state auditor, 1977-93. Baptist. Member, American Legion. Died in Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., September 8, 2009 (age 82 years, 66 days). Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, W.Va.
  Relatives: Son of Glen B. Gainer, Sr. and Nettie Elizabeth (Smith) Gainer; married, October 31, 1955, to Sally Jo Padgett; father of Glen B. Gainer III.
  Gainer, Glen B. III (b. 1960) — of Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va. Born February 26, 1960. Son of Glen B. Gainer, Jr. and Sally J. Gainer. Democrat. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates 8th District, 1982; West Virginia state auditor, 1993-. Still living as of 2005.
  Relatives: Married to Susan A. Ryder.
  Gainer, Glenn Walter (1896-1981) — also known as Glenn W. Gainer; "Pop" — of Elkins, Randolph County, W.Va. Born in Montrose, Randolph County, W.Va., August 24, 1896. Son of Matthew L. Gainer and Lydia Ann (Phares) Gainer. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; owner, Gainer's Taxi Cab Service; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1948. Baptist. Died in April, 1981 (age 84 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of Matthew L. Gainer and Lydia Ann (Phares) Gainer; married to Martha H. Gall; third cousin once removed of Carl Edwin Gainer, Sr..
  Gainer, Joseph H. — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1916, 1928. Burial location unknown.



 

 


 
   
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