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c1801 Probably the son of Francis Rains
1841 Living at Newton Wood, Dukinfield: William Rains (age c40), Mechanic. With his wife Betty Rains (age c40) and their three children; Betty Rains (age c18); Wright Rains (age c14); and John Rains (age c12).[1]
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