Robert L. McCain

b. 18 September 1895
  • Robert L. McCain was born on 18 September 1895 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • Robert L. McCain registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Craighead County, Arkansas, while single and living at 643 West Matthews in Jonesboro, employed there as a clerk by Jonesboro Lake City Railroad Company.
  • He served served in the military during World War I, according to the 1930 census.
  • He married Florence Edna Schmermund, daughter of William Frederick Schmermund and Margaret Jane Meyer, on 19 April 1922 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, with Dr. C. H. Williamson officiating.
  • The following appeared on 4 May 1922 in the Jonesboro Evening Sun: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McCain of West Matthews Avenue received announcement this morning of the marriage of their son, Robert L. McCain to Miss Edna Scheermund. Both are residents of Memphis and both formerly resided in Jonesboro. The wedding occurred at the Presbyterian Manse in Memphis, Rev. C. H. Williamson, officiating. The groom is with the city engineering department in Memphis and is a promising young business man. The bride is a popular young woman. Both have many friends in Jonesboro, who will extend congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. McCain are at home in Memphis.
  • The following appeared on 4 May 1922 in the Jonesboro Daily Tribune: The marriage of Miss Edna Schmurman and Robert McCain was solemnized at Memphis, Tenn., April 29th, by Dr. C. H. Williamson of the First Presbyterian Church, at his home, using the ring ceremony. Only a few close friends and relatives were present. After the ceremony they left for their home at 637 which the groom had already beautifully finished. They will e at home to their friends after May 15th. Mrs. McCain was formerly of Jonesboro, where she was very popular among her friends. Robert McCain is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McCain of 643 West Matthews avenue.
  • Robert L. McCain and Florence Edna Schmermund appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at Prospect.
  • He was employed by Frigidaire as a department manager, according to the 1930 census.
  • Last Edited: 21 Oct 2011

Family: Florence Edna Schmermund b. 7 July 1895, d. June 1990