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Barbara A May 1844–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1844

Birth Location: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia

Death Date: 30 Apr 1896

Death Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

Father: John May

Mother: Jemima Harris

Spouse(s): Robert Jackson

Children(s): Thomas Jackson, David Jackson, Salina Jackson, Sabina Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Lemuel Jackson, Mary Jackson

Barbara A May was born in 1844 in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia, the child of John May And Jemima Harris. In 1850, Barbara A May resided in Western District, Nicholas, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Barbara A May resided in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia. Barbara A May married Robert Jesse Hickory Jackson, and had children including David Lee Jackson, Lemuel Chenoweth Jackson, Mary Susan Jackson, Sabina Twin Jackson, Salina Lina Twin Jackson, Sarah Elizabeth Jackson, Thomas Jackson. Barbara A May passed away in 1896 in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Barbara A May was born in 1844 in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia, the child of John May And Jemima Harris.
  • In 1850, Barbara A May resided in Western District, Nicholas, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Barbara A May resided in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia.
  • Barbara A May married Robert Jesse Hickory Jackson, and had children including David Lee Jackson, Lemuel Chenoweth Jackson, Mary Susan Jackson, Sabina Twin Jackson, Salina Lina Twin Jackson, Sarah Elizabeth Jackson, Thomas Jackson.
  • Barbara A May passed away in 1896 in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John May
1818–1865
Birth Location: Nicholas, Virginia
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Jemima Harris
1825–1885
Birth Location: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
JH

Spouses(s)

Robert Jackson
1823–1898
Birth Location: Virginia
RJ

Children(s)

Thomas Jackson
1867–1876
Birth Location: Laurel Run, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
TJ
David Jackson
1879–1917
Birth Location: Laurel Run, Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
DJ
Salina Jackson
1876–1920
Birth Location: Little Birch, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
SJ
Sabina Jackson
1876–1941
Birth Location: Erbacon, Webster County, West Virginia, United States of America
SJ
Sarah Jackson
1874–1941
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
SJ
Lemuel Jackson
1870–1931
Birth Location: Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
LJ
Mary Jackson
1875–1934
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
MJ

Barbara May's Ancestors

Self
Barbara May
1844–1896
Birth Place: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
Parents
John May
1818–1865
Nicholas, Virginia
Jemima Harris
1825–1885
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Johanne (George) May
1758–1815
Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
Martha (Magdaline) Houghman
1755–1816
Hardy Co, Virginia, British Colonial America
John Harris
1779–
Virginia, USA
Jemima (Bacorn) Blakehorn
1780–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann May
1719–1777
Anna Schuch
1718–
Giles Harris
1766–1844
Elizabeth Thurman
1771–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann May
1689–1743
Lewis Harris
1730–1784
Elizabeth Harris
1744–1818
Elisha Thurman
1727–1777
Mary D
1734–1820

Barbara May's Descendants

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Barbara (A) May (10 Feb 1844–30 Apr 1896) m. Robert (Jesse "Hickory") Jackson (abt 1823–30 Sep 1898)
  1. 1. Thomas Jackson 1867–1876
  2. 2. David (Lee) Jackson 1879–1917 m. Rosa (Zena) Carpenter 1877–1947
    1. 1. George Jackson 1905–
    2. 2. Luvena Jackson 1903–
    3. 3. Grace Jackson 1915–2008
    4. 4. Arthur (G "Artie") Jackson 1904–1984
    5. 5. Mary (Macel Jackson) Rose 1912–1992 m. Lanty (Clarence) Rose 1901–1989
    6. 6. Clara (B) Jackson 1897–
    7. 7. Hazel Jackson 1909–1979
    8. 8. Harry (L) Jackson 1907–1944
    9. 9. Granville (Richard) Jackson 1899–2000
    10. 10. Glada (Dell Jackson) Rhodes 1913–2004
  3. 3. Salina ("Lina" (Twin)) Jackson 1876–1920 m. Alexander (Sage) Blankenship 1876–1924
    1. 1. Frank Blankenship 1914–1920
    2. 2. Georgia Blankenship 1902–1910
    3. 3. Mollie Blankenship 1901–1901
    4. 4. Ruth (Marie) Blankenship 1918–1990
    5. 5. Ina (Esta) Blankenship 1916–1998
    6. 6. Tootsie Blankenship 1912–2008
    7. 7. Mary (May) Blankenship 1909–
    8. 8. Jessie Blankenship 1907–
    9. 9. Henry (Clair) Blankenship 1898–1976 m. Elizabeth (E "Lizzie") Wright 1897–1969
      1. 1. Mable (Blankenship) Wright 1921–
      2. 2. Hubert (Edgar) Blankenship 1933–2003
      3. 3. Margie Blankenship 1919–
    10. 10. Ardy (Claude) Blankenship 1900–1972
  4. 4. Sabina ((Twin)) Jackson 1876–1941 m. Nash (Rodger "Noah") Barnett 1872–1932
    1. 1. Goldie (F Barnett) Daugherty 1902–1993
    2. 2. Neva (C) Barnett 1919–2005
    3. 3. Parker (Rogers) Barnett 1915–2006
    4. 4. Arlice Barnett 1913–
    5. 5. Wilford (Chenoweth) Barnett 1911–2006
    6. 6. Eula Barnette 1908–
    7. 7. Engle (Bradford) Barnett 1904–1948
    8. 8. Russel (Clyde) Barnett 1899–
    9. 9. Guy Barnette 1897–
    10. 10. Alva (Blaine) Barnett 1906–1971
  5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Jackson 1874–1941 m. John (Nelson) Barnett 1876–1944
    1. 1. Lanty Barnett 1894–1972
    2. 2. Loyd Barnett 1908–1997
    3. 3. William (Bryan) Barnett 1910–1946
    4. 4. Landy Barnett 1914–
    5. 5. Guy (E) Barnett 1901–1996
    6. 6. Martha Barnett 1904–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (Bell "Lizzie") Barnett 1900–1942
    8. 8. Luther Barnett 1897–1980
    9. 9. Branty (Halt) Barnett 1892–1978
    10. 10. Thurman Barnett 1890–1960
  6. 6. Lemuel (Chenoweth) Jackson 1870–1931 m. Amanda (Margaret) Whytsell 1872–1943
    1. 1. John (Bee) Jackson 1913–1964
    2. 2. Earcle Jackson 1910–1984
    3. 3. Ada (Aldine) Jackson 1907–
    4. 4. Mildred (Marie) Jackson 1905–1965
    5. 5. Arley (Jesse) Jackson 1902–1980
    6. 6. Bety (Faye) Jackson 1900–
    7. 7. Mary (Susan) Jackson 1898–1934
    8. 8. Harley Jackson 1895–1897
    9. 9. Lenora Jackson 1893–1992
    10. 10. Harry (Winford) Jackson 1890–1965
  7. 7. Mary (Susan) Jackson 1875–1934 m. Granville (Cornelius) Halstead 1874–1962
    1. 1. Amma (May Halstead) Sigman 1902–1994
    2. 2. Norva (Pearl) Halstead 1895–1947
    3. 3. Kermit (Earl) Halstead 1911–1989 m. Auberna (Dick) Wills 1912–
    4. 4. Ida (Gay) Halstead 1905–1995 m. Oren Sigman 1905–
    5. 5. Iva (Mabel) Halstead 1913–2008
    6. 6. Jennie (Olive) Halstead 1899–1984
    7. 7. Clara (Della) Halstead 1897–1988

Barbara May's Timeline

9 Records

1844
10 Feb 1844
Birth of Barbara A May in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 6
Barbara A May resided here in Western District, Nicholas, Virginia, USA
Western District, Nicholas, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Barbara A May resided here in District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
1870
30 Jan 1870
Age 26
Barbara A May resided here in Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1872
30 Apr 1872
Age 28
Barbara A May resided here in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
1876
19 May 1876
Age 32
Barbara A May resided here in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
1879
25 Nov 1879
Age 35
Barbara A May resided here in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Barbara A May resided here in Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1896
30 Apr 1896
Age 52
Death of Barbara A May in Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
Braxton County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1844
    Event Place: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Family History Film: 1255400; Page: 466D; Enumeration District: 009
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 435A; Family History Library Film: 553184
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: M653_1365; Page: 989; Family History Library Film: 805365
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: M432_963; Page: 344B; Image: 251

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: M432_963; Page: 344B; Image: 251

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District of Nicholas, Nicholas, Virginia; Roll: M653_1365; Page: 989; Family History Library Film: 805365

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1870
    Event Place: Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lincoln, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1685; Page: 435A; Family History Library Film: 553184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 May 1876
    Event Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Otter, Braxton, West Virginia; Roll: 1400; Family History Film: 1255400; Page: 466D; Enumeration District: 009

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Braxton County, West Virginia, USA
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