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David Gideon May 1806–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1806

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia

Death Date: 19 Apr 1855

Death Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Father: Caleb Sr.

Mother: Margaret Patrick

Spouse(s): Nancy Power

Children(s): Cynthia May

In 1806, David Gideon May entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Caleb May Sr And Margaret Patrick. In 1850, David Gideon May resided in Pike County, Kentucky. David Gideon May married Nancy Power, and had children including Cynthia May. David Gideon May passed away in 1855 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1806, David Gideon May entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Caleb May Sr And Margaret Patrick.
  • In 1850, David Gideon May resided in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • David Gideon May married Nancy Power, and had children including Cynthia May.
  • David Gideon May passed away in 1855 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David May's Ancestors

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David May
1806–1855
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia
Parents
Caleb May Sr.
1781–1827
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret Patrick
1783–1861
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah (Patrick) *
1738–1819
Maryland
Sarah ((Sally) Blair) *
1741–1813
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Robert *
1705–1758
Elizabeth *.
1710–
Brice Sr.
1720–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Patrick
1678–
Mary Campbell
1685–

David May's Descendants

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David (Gideon) May (24 Jul 1806–19 Apr 1855) m. Nancy Power (07 Jan 1810–07 Mar 1876)
  1. 1. Cynthia May 1841–1918 m. Sanford (Reed) Power 1836–1916
    1. 1. Julia Powers 1860–
    2. 2. Levina (Ann) Powers 1863–
    3. 3. James (Franklin) Power 1868–
    4. 4. Sarah Powers 1870–
    5. 5. George (N.) Powers 1873–
    6. 6. Minnie Powers 1876–
    7. 7. Myrtle (E.) Powers 1878–
    8. 8. Nannie (L.) Power 1884–
    9. 9. John (D.) Power 1860–1907 m. Julia (Judith) Brown 1860–
      1. 1. Mary Power 1886–
      2. 2. Lenord Power 1884– m. Fanny May 1905–1993
        1. 1. Helen (E) Power 1923–
      3. 3. Howard Powers 1896–1980 m. Lillie May 1899–1977
        1. 1. Sylvia Power 1925–
        2. 2. Orvil Power 1922–1988
        3. 3. John (D) Power 1920–
        4. 4. James (L) Power 1918–
      4. 4. Harry Power 1881–
      5. 5. Georgia Power 1887–
      6. 6. Dula Power 1901–
      7. 7. Bertie Power 1898–
    10. 10. William (Preston (Will Press)) Power 1881–1957 m. Nancy (Jane) Allen 1866–1950
      1. 1. Madeline Power 1909–1997 m. Shafter Arnett 1900–1984
        1. 1. James (Edgar) Arnett 1930–1999 m. Elma (Ellen) Estep 1932–1976
      2. 2. Ethel (Mae) Power 1912–2003 m. William (E.) Flint 1906–1989

David May's Timeline

3 Records

1806
24 Jul 1806
Birth of David Gideon May in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County, Virginia
1850
1850
Age 44
David Gideon May resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1855
19 Apr 1855
Age 49
Death of David Gideon May in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1806
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 447B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 447B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1855
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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