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Catherine Margaret May 1823–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Dec 1823

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 15 Mar 1894

Death Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Father: John Rev.

Mother: Sarah Adams

Spouse(s): William Nickell

Children(s): John Nickell

In 1823, Catherine Margaret May entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to John May Rev And Sarah Elizabeth Adams. In 1860, Catherine Margaret May resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky. In 1880, Catherine Margaret May resided in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky. Catherine Margaret May married William K Nickell, and had children including John T Nickell. Catherine Margaret May passed away in 1894 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Catherine Margaret May entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to John May Rev And Sarah Elizabeth Adams.
  • In 1860, Catherine Margaret May resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Catherine Margaret May resided in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • Catherine Margaret May married William K Nickell, and had children including John T Nickell.
  • Catherine Margaret May passed away in 1894 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine May's Ancestors

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Catherine May
1823–1894
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
Parents
John May Rev.
1802–1865
Russell County, Virginia
Sarah (Elizabeth) Adams
1800–1884
WIlkes County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Caleb (May) Sr.
1781–1827
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret Patrick
1783–1861
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah *
1738–1819
Sarah *
1741–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert *
1705–1758
Elizabeth *.
1710–
Brice Sr.
1720–1785

Catherine May's Descendants

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Catherine (Margaret) May (09 Dec 1823–15 Mar 1894) m. William (K.) Nickell (29 Jul 1814–15 Nov 1867)
  1. 1. John (T.) Nickell 1853–1898 m. Mary (Charlotte) Poplin 1856–1943
    1. 1. Kelly Nickell 1890–1920 m. Huldah (Baxter) Bowman 1895–1971
      1. 1. Adena Nickell 1917–1919
      2. 2. Raymond ((Roy)) Nickell 1919–1944

Catherine May's Timeline

4 Records

1823
09 Dec 1823
Birth of Catherine Margaret May in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 37
Catherine Margaret May resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 57
Catherine Margaret May resided here in Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
1894
15 Mar 1894
Age 71
Death of Catherine Margaret May in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Dec 1823
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 522A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0125.
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 345; Image: 349.
    [4] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 345; Image: 349.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Black Water, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: 435; Family History Film: 1254435; Page: 522A; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 0125.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1894
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

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