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Calvin Smith May 1865–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1865

Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 23 May 1935

Death Location: Beard, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Elijah May

Mother: Matilda Moore

Spouse(s): Martha Moore

Children(s): Dorsey May, Forrest May, Dennis May, Remus May, Nina May, Ethel May, Nellie May

In 1865, Calvin Smith May entered the world in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States, born to Elijah Moses May And Matilda Prudence Moore. In 1870, Calvin Smith May resided in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Calvin Smith May resided in Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA. Calvin Smith May married Martha Elizabeth Moore, and had children including Dennis Smith May, Dorsey Register May, Ethel M May, Forrest Mcbride May, Nellie C May, Nina Elizabeth May, Remus Calvin May. Calvin Smith May passed away in 1935 in Beard, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Calvin Smith May entered the world in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States, born to Elijah Moses May And Matilda Prudence Moore.
  • In 1870, Calvin Smith May resided in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Calvin Smith May resided in Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.
  • Calvin Smith May married Martha Elizabeth Moore, and had children including Dennis Smith May, Dorsey Register May, Ethel M May, Forrest Mcbride May, Nellie C May, Nina Elizabeth May, Remus Calvin May.
  • Calvin Smith May passed away in 1935 in Beard, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah May
1822–1909
Birth Location: Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
EM
Matilda Moore
1821–1882
Birth Location: Rimel, West Virginia, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Martha Moore
1873–1957
Birth Location: Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
MM

Children(s)

Dorsey May
1896–1975
Birth Location: Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
DM
Forrest May
1893–1991
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
FM
Dennis May
1912–1933
Birth Location: West Virginia
DM
Remus May
1901–1982
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
RM
Nina May
1918–1992
Birth Location: West Virginia
NM
Ethel May
1907–
Birth Location: West Virginia
EM
Nellie May
1899–
Birth Location: West Virginia
NM

Calvin May's Ancestors

Self
Calvin May
1865–1935
Birth Place: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Elijah Moses May
1822–1909
Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
Matilda (Prudence) Moore
1821–1882
Rimel, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (C) May
1781–1875
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Nancy Killpatrick
1788–1868
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Joseph (B) Moore
1795–1863
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Hannah Cady
1796–1859
Grand Isle County, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Moore
1762–1840
Margaret Locke
1770–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Calvin May's Descendants

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Calvin (Smith) May (16 Mar 1865–23 May 1935) m. Martha (Elizabeth) Moore (16 February 1873–22 October 1957)
  1. 1. Dorsey (Register) May 1896–1975 m. Helen (Hazel) Snedegar 1903–1997
    1. 1. Marie May 1921–
    2. 2. Gladys (Marie) May 1923–2009 m. Robert (Hugh) Shirey 1921–
    3. 3. Dorothy (Elizabeth) May 1926–1982 m. John (Joseph) Johnston 1926–1982
  2. 2. Forrest (McBride) May 1893–1991 m. Nora Estepp 1902–
    1. 1. Virginia (Pearl) May 1924–
    2. 2. Virginia May 1926– m. Carl (Frederick) Loomis 1918–
  3. 3. Dennis (Smith) May 1912–1933
  4. 4. Remus (Calvin) May 1901–1982
  5. 5. Nina (Elizabeth) May 1918–1992
  6. 6. Ethel (M) May 1907–
  7. 7. Nellie (C) May 1899–

Calvin May's Timeline

10 Records

1865
16 Mar 1865
Birth of Calvin Smith May in Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 5
Calvin Smith May resided here in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Calvin Smith May resided here in Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1893
1893
Age 28
Calvin Smith May resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 35
Calvin Smith May resided here in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Calvin Smith May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Calvin Smith May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Calvin Smith May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1935
23 May 1935
Age 70
Death of Calvin Smith May in Pocahontas, West Virginia
Pocahontas, West Virginia
1935
12 Jun 1935
Age 70
Calvin Smith May - Probate in Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1865
    Event Place: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 264D; Enumeration District: 031
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 553186
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1694; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375707
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 553186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 264D; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1694; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375707

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1935
    Event Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1822-1968; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Pocahontas County); Probate Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beard, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1935
    Event Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1822-1968; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Pocahontas County); Probate Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia
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