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Charles Nelson May 1873–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1873

Birth Location: Weston, Lewis Co., WV

Death Date: 5 Mar 1939

Death Location: Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Father: John May

Mother: Sally Fisher

Spouse(s): Margaret Fisher

Children(s): Orpha May

The story of Charles Nelson May began in 1873 in Weston, Lewis Co., WV. In 1880, Charles Nelson May resided in Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. Charles Nelson May married Margaret Jane Fisher, and had children including Orpha Blanche May. Charles Nelson May passed away in 1939 in Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Nelson May began in 1873 in Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
  • In 1880, Charles Nelson May resided in Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • Charles Nelson May married Margaret Jane Fisher, and had children including Orpha Blanche May.
  • Charles Nelson May passed away in 1939 in Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John May
1853–1931
Birth Location: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
JM
Sally Fisher
1852–1940
Birth Location: Roane County, West Virginia, USA
SF

Spouses(s)

Margaret Fisher
1875–1924
Birth Location: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
MF

Children(s)

Orpha May
1906–1945
Birth Location: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
OM

Charles May's Ancestors

Self
Charles May
1873–1939
Birth Place: Weston, Lewis Co., WV
Parents
John J May
1853–1931
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Sally Fisher
1852–1940
Roane County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John May
1818–1865
Nicholas, Virginia
Jemima Harris
1825–1885
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Nancy Wine
1832–
Virginia, usA
Great-Grandparents
Johanne May
1758–1815
Martha Houghman
1755–1816
John Harris
1779–
Jemima Blakehorn
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann May
1719–1777
Anna Schuch
1718–
Giles Harris
1766–1844
Elizabeth Thurman
1771–1818

Charles May's Descendants

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Charles (Nelson) May (10 Sep 1873–5 Mar 1939) m. Margaret (Jane) Fisher (Apr 1875–21 Apr 1924)
  1. 1. Orpha (Blanche) May 1906–1945 m. William (Jennings "Bryan") Hess 1908–1983

Charles May's Timeline

9 Records

1873
10 Sep 1873
Birth of Charles Nelson May in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1873
10 Sep 1873
Birth of Charles Nelson May in Weston, Lewis Co., WV
Weston, Lewis Co., WV
1880
1880
Age 7
Charles Nelson May resided here in Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Charles Nelson May resided here in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 45
Charles Nelson May resided here in Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Charles Nelson May resided here in Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1922
1922
Age 49
Charles Nelson May resided here in Weston, West Virginia, USA
Weston, West Virginia, USA
1939
5 Mar 1939
Age 66
Death of Charles Nelson May in Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1939
5 Mar 1939
Age 66
Death of Charles Nelson May in Sand Fork, Gilmer Co., WV
Sand Fork, Gilmer Co., WV

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 90
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 14D; Enumeration District: 131
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1241763
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1873
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis Co., WV

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Collins Settlement, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1406; Family History Film: 1255406; Page: 14D; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: 1763; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1241763

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Lewis; Roll: 1992561

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 90

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Weston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Sand Fork, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Sand Fork, Gilmer Co., WV

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gilmer, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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