(a) 1913: William Monroe Rainach Sr born Jul 31,1913; Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana; adopted by father Albert Monroe Rainach (1869-1933; memorial 11438661; born Bridge Creek, Ouachita County, Arkansas; RIP age 63 Jan 7,1933 Claiborne Parish, Louisiana); adopted by mother Hannah Shirey Rainach (1872-1954; memorial
11438653; born Arkansas; RIP age 82 Louisiana). Notes: Albert Rainach age 21 married Hannah Shirey age 18 on Nov 18,1889 in Union County, Arkansas. Note: Hannah at the time of marriage lived Buena Vista, Ouachita Co AR.
(b) 1930: William M Rainach Sr age 16 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; sister Ruby Leona (Davidson) Rainach age 14 (1915-1951 memorial 69257716; born LA; RIP age 36 LA); adopted father Albert age 60 (HoH); adopted mother Hanna age 58. Note: William married Mable Friecher Feb 18,1940. William started Claiborne Electric Company in 1939.
(c) 1940: William M Rainach Sr age 26 lived Clairborne Parish, LA with wife Mable Justin Fincher Rainach age 24 (1915-1995; memorial 48832223; RIP age 79); sister Ruby Davidson age 25; BIL James Elkins Davidson (1915-1958; memorial 69257669; RIP age 42); Niece Julia Faye (Saunders) Davidson age 3 (1936-2019). On Oct 16,1940 William age 27 registered for WWII Draft in Shreveport, Claiborne Parish, LA. His Draft Card shows him 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; brown eyes & black hair. He listed his wife Mable as next of kin. William started Claiborne Butane in 1945.
(d) 1950: William M Rainach Sr age 36 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; wife Mable age 32; son William M Rainach Jr age 9; daughter Mary E Rainach age 5; son Rex D Rainach age 3; mother Hannah age 77; BIL Phillip G Fincher age 38; Niece Marcia E Fincher age 12; Nephew Phillip E Fincher age 9
(e) 1978: William Monroe Rainach RIP age Jan 26,1978 in Cliborne Parish, Louisiana.
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Businessman and politician. Rainach was born William Odom in Kentwood, Louisiana. In 1917, his mother died, and he was placed in a Baptist children's home. He was adopted by Alfred and Hannah Rainach of Summerfield, Louisiana. Rainach excelled in school and was a graduate of Summerfield High School. He attended Southern State College (Southern Arkansas University), Strayer's Business College, and Louisiana State University. Rainach established Claiborne Electric Co. in 1939 and Claiborne Butane in 1945. He served as a Democratic State Representative from 1940-1948 and as a State Senator from 1948-1960. In 1959, Rainach made an unsuccessful attempt to run for governor. After his failed run as governor, Rainach never ran for office again. During his life, Rainach received many honors. These include the "Americanism Award" from the Young Americans for Freedom and "Man of the Year" from the Lions Club. Cause of death: self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
11438653; born Arkansas; RIP age 82 Louisiana). Notes: Albert Rainach age 21 married Hannah Shirey age 18 on Nov 18,1889 in Union County, Arkansas. Note: Hannah at the time of marriage lived Buena Vista, Ouachita Co AR.
(b) 1930: William M Rainach Sr age 16 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; sister Ruby Leona (Davidson) Rainach age 14 (1915-1951 memorial 69257716; born LA; RIP age 36 LA); adopted father Albert age 60 (HoH); adopted mother Hanna age 58. Note: William married Mable Friecher Feb 18,1940. William started Claiborne Electric Company in 1939.
(c) 1940: William M Rainach Sr age 26 lived Clairborne Parish, LA with wife Mable Justin Fincher Rainach age 24 (1915-1995; memorial 48832223; RIP age 79); sister Ruby Davidson age 25; BIL James Elkins Davidson (1915-1958; memorial 69257669; RIP age 42); Niece Julia Faye (Saunders) Davidson age 3 (1936-2019). On Oct 16,1940 William age 27 registered for WWII Draft in Shreveport, Claiborne Parish, LA. His Draft Card shows him 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; brown eyes & black hair. He listed his wife Mable as next of kin. William started Claiborne Butane in 1945.
(d) 1950: William M Rainach Sr age 36 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; wife Mable age 32; son William M Rainach Jr age 9; daughter Mary E Rainach age 5; son Rex D Rainach age 3; mother Hannah age 77; BIL Phillip G Fincher age 38; Niece Marcia E Fincher age 12; Nephew Phillip E Fincher age 9
(e) 1978: William Monroe Rainach RIP age Jan 26,1978 in Cliborne Parish, Louisiana.
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Businessman and politician. Rainach was born William Odom in Kentwood, Louisiana. In 1917, his mother died, and he was placed in a Baptist children's home. He was adopted by Alfred and Hannah Rainach of Summerfield, Louisiana. Rainach excelled in school and was a graduate of Summerfield High School. He attended Southern State College (Southern Arkansas University), Strayer's Business College, and Louisiana State University. Rainach established Claiborne Electric Co. in 1939 and Claiborne Butane in 1945. He served as a Democratic State Representative from 1940-1948 and as a State Senator from 1948-1960. In 1959, Rainach made an unsuccessful attempt to run for governor. After his failed run as governor, Rainach never ran for office again. During his life, Rainach received many honors. These include the "Americanism Award" from the Young Americans for Freedom and "Man of the Year" from the Lions Club. Cause of death: self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
(a) 1913: William Monroe Rainach Sr born Jul 31,1913; Kentwood, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana; adopted by father Albert Monroe Rainach (1869-1933; memorial 11438661; born Bridge Creek, Ouachita County, Arkansas; RIP age 63 Jan 7,1933 Claiborne Parish, Louisiana); adopted by mother Hannah Shirey Rainach (1872-1954; memorial
11438653; born Arkansas; RIP age 82 Louisiana). Notes: Albert Rainach age 21 married Hannah Shirey age 18 on Nov 18,1889 in Union County, Arkansas. Note: Hannah at the time of marriage lived Buena Vista, Ouachita Co AR.
(b) 1930: William M Rainach Sr age 16 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; sister Ruby Leona (Davidson) Rainach age 14 (1915-1951 memorial 69257716; born LA; RIP age 36 LA); adopted father Albert age 60 (HoH); adopted mother Hanna age 58. Note: William married Mable Friecher Feb 18,1940. William started Claiborne Electric Company in 1939.
(c) 1940: William M Rainach Sr age 26 lived Clairborne Parish, LA with wife Mable Justin Fincher Rainach age 24 (1915-1995; memorial 48832223; RIP age 79); sister Ruby Davidson age 25; BIL James Elkins Davidson (1915-1958; memorial 69257669; RIP age 42); Niece Julia Faye (Saunders) Davidson age 3 (1936-2019). On Oct 16,1940 William age 27 registered for WWII Draft in Shreveport, Claiborne Parish, LA. His Draft Card shows him 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; brown eyes & black hair. He listed his wife Mable as next of kin. William started Claiborne Butane in 1945.
(d) 1950: William M Rainach Sr age 36 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; wife Mable age 32; son William M Rainach Jr age 9; daughter Mary E Rainach age 5; son Rex D Rainach age 3; mother Hannah age 77; BIL Phillip G Fincher age 38; Niece Marcia E Fincher age 12; Nephew Phillip E Fincher age 9
(e) 1978: William Monroe Rainach RIP age Jan 26,1978 in Cliborne Parish, Louisiana.
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Businessman and politician. Rainach was born William Odom in Kentwood, Louisiana. In 1917, his mother died, and he was placed in a Baptist children's home. He was adopted by Alfred and Hannah Rainach of Summerfield, Louisiana. Rainach excelled in school and was a graduate of Summerfield High School. He attended Southern State College (Southern Arkansas University), Strayer's Business College, and Louisiana State University. Rainach established Claiborne Electric Co. in 1939 and Claiborne Butane in 1945. He served as a Democratic State Representative from 1940-1948 and as a State Senator from 1948-1960. In 1959, Rainach made an unsuccessful attempt to run for governor. After his failed run as governor, Rainach never ran for office again. During his life, Rainach received many honors. These include the "Americanism Award" from the Young Americans for Freedom and "Man of the Year" from the Lions Club. Cause of death: self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
11438653; born Arkansas; RIP age 82 Louisiana). Notes: Albert Rainach age 21 married Hannah Shirey age 18 on Nov 18,1889 in Union County, Arkansas. Note: Hannah at the time of marriage lived Buena Vista, Ouachita Co AR.
(b) 1930: William M Rainach Sr age 16 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; sister Ruby Leona (Davidson) Rainach age 14 (1915-1951 memorial 69257716; born LA; RIP age 36 LA); adopted father Albert age 60 (HoH); adopted mother Hanna age 58. Note: William married Mable Friecher Feb 18,1940. William started Claiborne Electric Company in 1939.
(c) 1940: William M Rainach Sr age 26 lived Clairborne Parish, LA with wife Mable Justin Fincher Rainach age 24 (1915-1995; memorial 48832223; RIP age 79); sister Ruby Davidson age 25; BIL James Elkins Davidson (1915-1958; memorial 69257669; RIP age 42); Niece Julia Faye (Saunders) Davidson age 3 (1936-2019). On Oct 16,1940 William age 27 registered for WWII Draft in Shreveport, Claiborne Parish, LA. His Draft Card shows him 5'10" tall; 155 lbs; brown eyes & black hair. He listed his wife Mable as next of kin. William started Claiborne Butane in 1945.
(d) 1950: William M Rainach Sr age 36 lived Claiborne Parish, LA; wife Mable age 32; son William M Rainach Jr age 9; daughter Mary E Rainach age 5; son Rex D Rainach age 3; mother Hannah age 77; BIL Phillip G Fincher age 38; Niece Marcia E Fincher age 12; Nephew Phillip E Fincher age 9
(e) 1978: William Monroe Rainach RIP age Jan 26,1978 in Cliborne Parish, Louisiana.
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Businessman and politician. Rainach was born William Odom in Kentwood, Louisiana. In 1917, his mother died, and he was placed in a Baptist children's home. He was adopted by Alfred and Hannah Rainach of Summerfield, Louisiana. Rainach excelled in school and was a graduate of Summerfield High School. He attended Southern State College (Southern Arkansas University), Strayer's Business College, and Louisiana State University. Rainach established Claiborne Electric Co. in 1939 and Claiborne Butane in 1945. He served as a Democratic State Representative from 1940-1948 and as a State Senator from 1948-1960. In 1959, Rainach made an unsuccessful attempt to run for governor. After his failed run as governor, Rainach never ran for office again. During his life, Rainach received many honors. These include the "Americanism Award" from the Young Americans for Freedom and "Man of the Year" from the Lions Club. Cause of death: self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head
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