Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Trimble Co.

JOSEPH W. McCAIN is a native of Montebello, Ala., born April 15, 1843,
and is a son of William A. and Mary Louisa (McAlister) McCain, natives of
North Carolina and Virginia, and of Scotch-Irish descent.  In 1861 he
volunteered in the Twentieth Mississippi Infantry, but was afterward with
Gen. Tilghman, of Kentucky, who was killed at Baker's Creek, Miss., and
was afterward on the staff of Gen. John Adams, who was killed at Franklin,
Tenn.  Next he was transferred to the staff of Gen. Lowry, now governor of
Mississippi.  He surrendered with Gen. Buckner at Fort Donelson, was
imprisoned at Camp Douglas about eight months, was exchanged, and was with
Johnston through Mississippi and Tennessee, and served until the close of
the war, when he returned to Mississippi, read law and was admitted to
practice.  In 1867 he came to Trimble County, Ky., and in 1869 began
practice.  In 1871 he was elected county attorney, and filled the position
eight years.  He was also master commissioner of the circuit court for a
number of years.  In November, 1866, he married Mrs. Kate (Bartlett)
Girault, daughter of A. N. Bartlett, and a native of Trimble County.  Two
children, Edward B. and Linn H., have been born to this union.

McCain McAlister Bartlett Girault
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NC VA AL

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