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Son of James Cairnes (1826-????) and Martha Carroll Cairnes (1826-1897) The siblings of Dr. Cairnes were: Julia Ann, James, John A., Jane, Martha, Ellen, Marguerite/Margaret and Andrew. Married Eva Sarah Henry on June 26, 1895 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. Sarah, daughter of John Henry (1842-1915) and Susanna C. Pfrimmer Henry (1852-1941) was born March 21, 1875 in Downie Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada and died October 5, 1952 in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas. Burial was at Palacios Cemetery, Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas.
Son: John
Carroll Cairnes (May 27, 1896 Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada -
June 30, 1962, Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas)
1900 Census -
Texas - Liberty County - Precinct #7
1910 Census -
Missouri - Lawrence County - Pierce Township
1920 Census -
Texas, Matagorda County, Palacios
1930 Census -
Texas - Matagorda County, Palacios
1940 Census -
Texas, Matagorda County, Palacios - Commerce Street
Family of Eva
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First Lieutenant John C. Cairnes, former teacher and coach is one of hundreds of executives of specialized businesses and industries now being trained at the new Air Forces Officer Training School, Miami Beach, Florida, to direct vital administrative and supply operations of the rapidly expanding ground forces. In a six weeks course of military instruction and physical conditioning, Lieut. Cairnes and other specialists commissioned directly from civilian life will be prepared to take over executive duties in Air Forces maintenance that parallel the responsible positions they held in commerce and industry. The Air Forces Officer Training School was established specifically for the purpose of enlisting the services, as commissioned officers, of civilian specialists. Its training program will provide Army fliers with expertly-directed ground support and relieve Air Forces Pilot Officers of non-flying duties that have kept them grounded. As a civilian, Lieutenant Cairnes lived at 110 Commerce, Palacios, Texas. His wife, Mrs. Mildred Cairnes lives at 110 Commerce Street, Palacios, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1942 |
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Dr. Alfred Byron Cairnes was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, and passed away at his home in Palacios, Texas, June 6, 1936, after an illness of a year’s duration. He received his early education in the Stratford, Ontario, public schools and received his professional training in the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, where he received the title of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Cairnes was married to Miss Eva S. Henry in Stratford, Ontario, June 26, 1895. To this happy union there was born one son, John Carroll. A great deal of Dr. Carines’ success in life was due to his faithful companion who made his home a place of joy and a haven of rest from the cares of public life, and who set an example that was a guide in Christian living. He loved his home and family as few men do. Dr. Cairnes began practice of dentistry in South Bend, Indiana. After two years practice, when he had just established himself in his profession, he was forced to abandon his practice and transfer his activities to Raywood, Texas. This change was made because of the illness of his father-in-law. Dr. Cairnes came to Texas to take care of Mr. Henry’s interests. He practiced dentistry in this location for ten years. From Raywood his business interests took him to Pierce City, Missouri. After six years spent in Missouri, Dr. Cairnes moved his family to Palacios in 1914. This move was made because of a bronchial infection of his son. Dr. Cairnes has made Palacios his home and place of service for almost twenty-two years. This good man stood high in his profession as in the hearts of his friends and neighbors. He was highly respected by members of his profession because of his skill and his devotion to his duty. He was a member of the Texas State Dentist Society. He was loved and valued by a large number of patients who came not only from this but adjoining communities. Dr. Cairnes gave freely of his time and skill to those who were unable to pay him. For years he conducted a free clinic for school children from various communities over the county. His faithfulness to his profession and to his patients, who were also his friends, was doubtless causes contributing to his early death. Dr. Cairnes served well in his community. He was a Master Mason and was several times Worshipful Master of his lodge. He was a member of the order of the Eastern Star and served three consecutive terms as Worthy Patron. Dr. Cairnes became a member of the First Baptist Church soon after he moved to Palacios. He was a trustee of the Church from the time of its incorporation until his death. He was superintendent of the Sunday School for three years. He loved his Church and supported its work. His friends, who were many, will always remember and treasure their associations with him. He was a genial host whose gentle courtesy, keen thought and kindly humor endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Dr. Cairnes had an unfailing sympathy for his fellow beings and was quick and generous with his help when needed. His memory lingers to bless all who knew him. There survive: his wife, Mrs. Eva S. Cairnes, his son, John Carroll Cairnes, of Selma, California, two grandchildren, Carroll Byron and Patricia Ann Cairnes; a sister-in-law, Miss Ora Henry, who has been a loved member of his home for years; four sisters, Mrs. Jennie Pugh, Mrs. Ella Dunn, Mrs. Martha Stewart, and Mrs. Maggie Donnelly, all of whom live in the Dominion of Canada. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday at 2:30 p. m., conducted by his pastor, Rev. George D. McClelland assisted by Rev. George F. Gillespie, of the Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
Palacios Beacon,
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Mrs. Eva Sarah Cairnes was the second of three children born to John and Susanna Henry in Stratford, Ontario, Dominion of Canada, on March 21, 1875. Mrs. Cairnes was educated in the Stratford public schools and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, specializing in art. In 1895 she was united in marriage with Alfred Byron Cairnes, who was studying dentistry at Buffalo University. In 1898 they moved to Buffalo, N. Y., where Dr. Cairnes practiced dentistry until the severe illness of John Henry, Mrs. Cairnes' father, who was farming rice, called the young family to Raywood, Texas. Here Dr. Cairnes practiced dentistry and assisted in the management of Mr. Henry's holdings. In 1908 the family moved to Pierce City, Mo., and then returned to Texas. This time they arrived in Palacios in October, 1914, where Dr. Cairnes practiced dentistry until his death in 1936. Mrs. Cairnes was prominent in church and civic work, and was extremely interested in the welfare of Palacios and its people. She served as Sunday School superintendent of the First Baptist Church from early in the 1920's until illness a few years ago caused her retirement. After illness forced her to retire from the superintendency of the Sunday School, she was extension superintendent. Here her duties were to visit and distribute church literature to the shut-ins. She faithfully performed these duties until she was no longer able to do so. In all she gave almost a quarter of a century of her life to her beloved church as superintendent. She was an Eastern Star, a past matron and acted as secretary for 17 years. Her last office before illness caused her to give up the work was chaplain. Mrs. Cairnes, or Eva as she was affectionately called by her friends, was secretary for the local branch of the Red Cross during World War I, and served many years after the close of the war. During the flu epidemic of 1917-1918 she worked many weary hours nursing and caring for the ill as well as giving of food and money to the needy and afflicted. She acted as secretary of the Library board for many years and was a valued member of the Wednesday Club for 35 years. Mrs. Cairnes, who had been ill and steadily failing since 1948, had been in intense pain for the last month and a half. Sunday, October 5 at 9:15 p. m., a great lady went to her reward. Survivors are a son, John C. Cairnes; a sister, Ora A. Henry; a grandson, Carroll B. Cairnes; a granddaughter, Mrs. John T. Halsey, and a great grandson, John Terrance Halsey.--Contributed by a friend.
Palacios Beacon, October 9, 1952 |
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Funeral services for John Carroll Cairnes, who died Saturday morning, June 30, after a lingering illness, were held at the First Baptist Church, Monday, July 2 at 10 a. m. with the Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery. A native of Stratford, Ontario, Canada, he was born May 27, 1896 the son of the late Dr. A. B. and Eva S. Cairnes. He came to the United States when 1 1/2 years of age and to Palacios in 1914. He attended the Palacios High School, San Marcos Academy and Baylor University. In 1917 he went into the Air Service of the Signal Corps and after his discharge in 1919 returned to Baylor where he received his bachelor's degree. He then went to California where he received his bachelor's degree. He then went to California where he received his master's degree at Southern California. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; son, Carroll and daughter, Patricia Halsey of Palacios, and a step daughter, Arlene Hawkins of Panhandle and six grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, July, 1962 |
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Mildred Mae Cairnes, 98, of Amarillo, died Saturday, March 13, 1999.
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Blue skies and tailwinds to Carroll B. Cairnes Carroll Byron Cairnes passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, he was 91. A Texan at heart, Carroll was born Sept 10, 1932 in Visalia, California and grew up in Palacios, Texas where he played high school football for the Palacios Sharks with his lifelong friends. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1954 where he was Air Force Squadron Commander in the Corp of Cadets. Carroll received his degree in Animal Husbandry in 1954 and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force where he was a jet pilot. Carroll was captain of his own destiny. He could teach himself how to do anything by reading a book. Carroll was a career pilot and captain for Eastern Airlines where he flew commercial airliners for 26 years. He realized his dream of becoming a gentlemen farmer and rancher on his 100-acre farm in Blessing, Texas. He sailed around the Caribbean, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico as captain of his sailboats. He owned several small airplanes that he flew his family around in. He had many adventures and loved his family and friends fiercely. He was also a high school teacher, a lover of history, a hunter, a house builder, and a bronco buster. He loved the Fightin’ Texas Aggies, the country, the ocean and dogs, especially Labradors.
Carroll is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith; daughter,
Elizabeth He is preceded in Death by his parents John Carroll and Mildred Cairnes; son Carroll B. Jr.; sisters Arlene and Patricia; brother Arthur Clokey as well as many lifelong friends that he complained about their leaving him behind on Earth. A service honoring the life of Carroll will be held on Wednesday, November 22 at 2pm at Palacios Funeral Home 701 1st St. Palacios, Texas. 77465. Interment will follow at Hawley Cemetery.
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