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Darrell Richard May 1893–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1893

Birth Location: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 Sep 1972

Death Location: Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William May

Mother: Nora Riggs

Spouse(s): Anna McElheny

Children(s): Shirley May, Darrell II, William May

In 1893, Darrell Richard May entered the world in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William R May And Nora Kate Riggs. In 1900, Darrell Richard May resided in Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Darrell Richard May resided in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Darrell Richard May married Anna May Mcelheny, and had children including Darrell Richard May Ii, Shirley Lee May, William Robert May. Darrell Richard May passed away in 1972 in Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Darrell Richard May entered the world in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William R May And Nora Kate Riggs.
  • In 1900, Darrell Richard May resided in Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Darrell Richard May resided in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Darrell Richard May married Anna May Mcelheny, and had children including Darrell Richard May Ii, Shirley Lee May, William Robert May.
  • Darrell Richard May passed away in 1972 in Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William May
1869–1910
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Nora Riggs
1873–1957
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Anna McElheny
1899–1985
Birth Location: Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Shirley May
1925–1978
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Darrell II
1927–2006
Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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William May
1932–2022
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Darrell May's Ancestors

Self
Darrell May
1893–1972
Birth Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William R. May
1869–1910
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Nora (Kate) Riggs
1873–1957
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Lewis (T.) Riggs
1831–1875
Library, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Catherine (A.) Maits
1836–1919
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Riggs
1800–1848
Mary Philips
1800–1882
John Sr
1806–1876
Elizabeth Higbee
1810–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Sr
1764–1843
Mary Higbee
1764–1853
Joseph Higbee
1773–1843
Elizabeth Crayton
1780–1839

Darrell May's Descendants

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Darrell (Richard) May (27 Sep 1893–24 Sep 1972) m. Anna (May) McElheny (1 May 1899–Oct 1985)
  1. 1. Shirley (Lee) May 1925–1978
  2. 2. Darrell (Richard May) II 1927–2006 m. Sylvia Psilos 1926–2012
  3. 3. William (Robert) May 1932–2022

Darrell May's Timeline

10 Records

1893
27 Sep 1893
Birth of Darrell Richard May in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Darrell Richard May resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Darrell Richard May resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Darrell Richard May resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Darrell Richard May resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 42
Darrell Richard May resided here in East Petersburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
East Petersburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Darrell Richard May resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Darrell Richard May resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
Abt 1955
Age 62
Darrell Richard May resided here in 806 Reservoir St.
806 Reservoir St.
1972
24 Sep 1972
Age 79
Death of Darrell Richard May in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1893
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3531; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-69
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1972; Box Number: 19; Certificate Number Range: 089701-089850
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 633; Image: 543
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2058; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0079; Image: 231.0; FHL microfilm: 2341792
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1364; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0315; FHL microfilm: 1241364
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0545; FHL microfilm: 1375320
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 32, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1364; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0315; FHL microfilm: 1241364

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1307; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0545; FHL microfilm: 1375320

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 19, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1523; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 633; Image: 543

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2058; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0079; Image: 231.0; FHL microfilm: 2341792

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: East Petersburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3531; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-69

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3531; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 36-69

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: 806 Reservoir St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1972
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1972; Box Number: 19; Certificate Number Range: 089701-089850
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jamestown, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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