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Benjamin Q May 1866 – 1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1866

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 28 Jun 1943

Death Location: Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States

Father: William May

Mother: Penelope West

Spouse(s): Mary May

Children(s): Viola May, Emma May, Mattie May, William May, Ona May, Infant May, Mary May

The story of Benjamin Q May began in 1866 in Louisiana. In 1880, Benjamin Q May resided in 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Q May resided in Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana. Benjamin Q May married Mary E May, and had children including Viola May, Emma Lou May, Mattie May, William T May, Ona May, Infant May, Mary Molly May. Benjamin Q May passed away in 1943 in Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Q May began in 1866 in Louisiana.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Q May resided in 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Q May resided in Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana.
  • Benjamin Q May married Mary E May, and had children including Viola May, Emma Lou May, Mattie May, William T May, Ona May, Infant May, Mary Molly May.
  • Benjamin Q May passed away in 1943 in Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin May's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin May
1866 – 1943
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
William Robert May
1841 – 1913
Marion, Mississippi, United States
Penelope (A) West
1849 – 1911
Jasper, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (Monroe) May
1812 – 1890
Amite, Mississippi, United States
Catherine (Lucinda) Pendarvis
1831 – 1857
Mississippi, United States
Edward West
1824 – 1865
Jasper County, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
John May
1767 – 1851
Mary Farley
1775 – 1835
William Pendarvis
1774 – 1831
Elizabeth Zeigler
1779 – 1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph May
1732 – 1829
Elizabeth Baker
1735 – 1772
William Pendarvis
1750 – 1786
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Benjamin May's Descendants

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Benjamin (Q) May (Aug 1866 – 28 Jun 1943) m. Mary (E) May (Sep 1871 – 21 Oct 1934)
  1. 1. Viola May (Feb 1891 – 15 Feb 1961)
  2. 2. Emma (Lou) May (5 Apr 1892 – 14 Apr 1931) m. John (Irvin) Underwood (9 Feb 1884 – Nov 1969)
    1. 1. Woodrow (Wilson) Underwood (5 Oct 1914 – 26 Aug 1989)
    2. 2. Woodrow Underwood (abt 1915 – )
    3. 3. Lawrence Underwood (abt 1918 – )
    4. 4. Ella (M) Underwood (abt 1920 – )
    5. 5. Ella (Mae) Underwood (20 Feb 1920 – 3 Sep 2005)
    6. 6. Marshall Underwood (abt 1923 – )
    7. 7. QUILLIE (NOEL) UNDERWOOD (9 Apr 1925 – 16 Mar 2008) m. Barbara Mathieu (15 June 1932 – 8 April 2021)
      1. 1. Bobby (N.) Underwood (1955 – ) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Strahan (30 Aug 1954 – )
        1. 1. Malcolm (Ryan) Cheek (8 December 1975 – ) m. Lori (Jean) Coronado (30 Sept 1974 – )
      2. 2. David (A) Underwood
      3. 3. Theresa (Underwood) Kelly
  3. 3. Mattie May (Jul 1893 – 1976)
  4. 4. William (T) May (May 1895 – )
  5. 5. Ona May (Oct 1896 – 1 Apr 1986)
  6. 6. Infant May (Jan 1899 – )
  7. 7. Mary (Molly) May (10 Feb 1899 – 22 Feb 1978)

Benjamin May's Timeline

4 Records

1866
Aug 1866
Birth of Benjamin Q May in Louisiana
Louisiana
1880
1880
Age 14
Benjamin Q May resided here in 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 34
Benjamin Q May resided here in Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana
Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana
1943
28 Jun 1943
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Q May in Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1866
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 47D; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0000.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 115.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 9th Ward, Caldwell, Louisiana; Roll: 450; Family History Film: 1254450; Page: 47D; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0000.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T623_586; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 115.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Grayson, Caldwell, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949

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