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Charles May 1837–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1837

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 19 Dec 1912

Death Location: Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Lou Boyd, Sarah May

Children(s): John May, Margaret May, John May, Hiram May, Daniel May, Samuel May, Hiram May

In 1837, Charles May entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John May And Betty Honocer. In 1850, Charles May resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Charles May resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Charles May married Lou Boyd, Sarah May, and had children including Daniel M May, Hiram May, John H May, John Henderson May, Margaret C May, Samuel H May. Charles May passed away in 1912 in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Charles May entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America, born to John May And Betty Honocer.
  • In 1850, Charles May resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Charles May resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Charles May married Lou Boyd, Sarah May, and had children including Daniel M May, Hiram May, John H May, John Henderson May, Margaret C May, Samuel H May.
  • Charles May passed away in 1912 in Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Lou Boyd
1842–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky
LB
Sarah May
1862–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SM

Children(s)

John May
1867–
Birth Location: Ohio
JM
Margaret May
1866–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MM
John May
1868–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JM
Hiram May
1876–
Birth Location: Kentucky
HM
Daniel May
1872–
Birth Location: Kentucky
DM
Samuel May
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SM
Hiram May
1882–
Birth Location: –
HM

Charles May's Ancestors

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Charles May
1837–1912
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles May's Descendants

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Charles May (May 1837–19 Dec 1912) m. Lou Boyd (abt 1842–bef 1880) m. Sarah May (abt 1862–)
  1. 1. John (Henderson) May 1867–
  2. 2. Margaret (C.) May 1866–
  3. 3. John (H.) May 1868–
  4. 4. Hiram May 1876–
  5. 5. Daniel (M.) May 1872–
  6. 6. Samuel (H.) May 1870–
  7. 7. Hiram May 1882–

Charles May's Timeline

9 Records

1837
May 1837
Birth of Charles May in Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 13
Charles May resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA
District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Charles May resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Charles May resided here in Sub District, Kentucky, United States
Sub District, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
Charles May resided here in District 6, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Charles May resided here in Precinct 8, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 8, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Charles May resided here in Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Charles May resided here in Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
1912
19 Dec 1912
Age 75
Death of Charles May in Lewis, Kentucky, USA
Lewis, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1837
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] Kentucky, Death Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Page: 606C; Enumeration District: 018
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_448; Page: 97A; Family History Library Film: 545947
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240538
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 971; Family History Library Film: 803392
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374495
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 975; Page: 234B
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 975; Page: 234B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 971; Family History Library Film: 803392

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Sub District, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Boyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Boyd, Kentucky; Roll: M593_448; Page: 97A; Family History Library Film: 545947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 8, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 408; Page: 606C; Enumeration District: 018

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1240538

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Vanceburg, Lewis, Kentucky; Roll: T624_482; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1374495

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1912
    Event Place: Lewis, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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