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Dorsey Register May 1896–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 January 1896

Birth Location: Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 18 December 1975

Death Location: Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Calvin May

Mother: Martha Moore

Spouse(s): Helen Snedegar

Children(s): Marie May, Gladys May, Dorothy May

In 1896, Dorsey Register May entered the world in Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States, born to Calvin Smith May And Martha Elizabeth Moore. In 1900, Dorsey Register May resided in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Dorsey Register May resided in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA. Dorsey Register May married Helen Hazel Snedegar, and had children including Dorothy Elizabeth May, Dotty Lou May, Gladys Marie May, Marie May, Tommy May. Dorsey Register May passed away in 1975 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Dorsey Register May entered the world in Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States, born to Calvin Smith May And Martha Elizabeth Moore.
  • In 1900, Dorsey Register May resided in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Dorsey Register May resided in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA.
  • Dorsey Register May married Helen Hazel Snedegar, and had children including Dorothy Elizabeth May, Dotty Lou May, Gladys Marie May, Marie May, Tommy May.
  • Dorsey Register May passed away in 1975 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Calvin May
1865–1935
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
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Martha Moore
1873–1957
Birth Location: Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Helen Snedegar
1903–1997
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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Children(s)

Marie May
1921–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Gladys May
1923–2009
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Dorothy May
1926–1982
Birth Location: Beard, Pocahontas Co., WV
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Dorsey May's Ancestors

Self
Dorsey May
1896–1975
Birth Place: Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Calvin Smith May
1865–1935
Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Martha (Elizabeth) Moore
1873–1957
Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Elijah (Moses) May
1822–1909
Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
Matilda (Prudence) Moore
1821–1882
Rimel, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William May
1781–1875
Nancy Killpatrick
1788–1868
Joseph Moore
1795–1863
Hannah Cady
1796–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Moore
1762–1840
Margaret Locke
1770–1844

Dorsey May's Descendants

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Dorsey (Register) May (22 January 1896–18 December 1975) m. Helen (Hazel) Snedegar (12 Nov 1903–20 Nov 1997)
  1. 1. Marie May 1921–
  2. 2. Gladys (Marie) May 1923–2009 m. Robert (Hugh) Shirey 1921–
  3. 3. Dorothy (Elizabeth) May 1926–1982 m. John (Joseph) Johnston 1926–1982

Dorsey May's Timeline

9 Records

1896
22 January 1896
Birth of Dorsey Register May in Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 4
Dorsey Register May resided here in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Dorsey Register May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Dorsey Register May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Dorsey Register May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Dorsey Register May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 44
Dorsey Register May resided here in Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Dorsey Register May resided here in Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
1975
18 December 1975
Age 79
Death of Dorsey Register May in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 January 1896
    Event Place: Blue Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 38-4
    [4] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-60-9597; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: 1955
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Pocahontas; Roll: 1992867
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1694; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375707
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Oct
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 462

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1694; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375707

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342285

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 38-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little Levels, Pocahontas, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 38-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbia Sulphur Springs W VA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 462

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pocahontas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Pocahontas; Roll: 1992867

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1975
    Event Place: Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-60-9597; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: 1955
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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