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Edward May 1877–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1877

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: April 21, 1939

Death Location: Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: John May

Mother:

Spouse(s): Callie May

Children(s): Mary Mays-Burks, Clara Mays-Briggs, Pecolia May, Essie Mays, Carl May, Odessa May, A.D MAYS, jOHNNY MAYS, Lucille MAYS, Daniel May, A May, A May, Steve May, Stella May, Willie May, James May, Sollie May, Carry May, Daniel May, Willie May, Sollie May, James May, Clara May, Loucis May, Steve May, William Mays, Lucile May

The story of Edward May began in 1877 in Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Edward May resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, Edward May resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA. Edward May married Callie May, and had children including A D May, A D Mays, Carl May, Carry May, Clara May, Clara Mays Briggs, Daniel May, Essie Mays, James May, Jimmy Mays, Johnnie Braggs, Johnny Mays, Loucis May, Lucile May, Lucille Mays, Martha Mays, Mary Mays Burks, Odessa May, Pecolia May, Sollie May, Stella May, Steve May, William Mays, Willie M May. Edward May passed away in 1939 in Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward May began in 1877 in Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward May resided in Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Edward May resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
  • Edward May married Callie May, and had children including A D May, A D Mays, Carl May, Carry May, Clara May, Clara Mays Briggs, Daniel May, Essie Mays, James May, Jimmy Mays, Johnnie Braggs, Johnny Mays, Loucis May, Lucile May, Lucille Mays, Martha Mays, Mary Mays Burks, Odessa May, Pecolia May, Sollie May, Stella May, Steve May, William Mays, Willie M May.
  • Edward May passed away in 1939 in Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward May's Ancestors

Self
Edward May
1877–1939
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
John May
1845–1947
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward May's Descendants

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Edward May (abt 1877–April 21, 1939) m. Callie May (February 9, 1883–June 21, 1936)
  1. 1. Mary Mays-Burks 1923–2005 m. Harvey (Edward) burks 1920–1980
    1. 1. Alfred (Morris) Burks 1941–2016 m. Eva (jean) Burks 1947–1995
    2. 2. Billy (Ray) Burks 1940–1992
    3. 3. John (Wesley) Burks 1945–2012
  2. 2. Clara Mays-Briggs 1898–
  3. 3. Pecolia May 1924–1986
  4. 4. Essie Mays 1905–1999
  5. 5. Carl May 1914–2013
  6. 6. Odessa May 1913–2003 m. John (Marvin) Alger 1908–1987 m. Marion (M) May 1908–
    1. 1. Nelda (Fay) Griggs 1936–1994
    2. 2. Everett (Gaylon) May 1938–2016
    3. 3. Waylon (Elmo) May 1934–2008
    4. 4. Infant (Son) May 1930–1930
  7. 7. A.D MAYS 1919–
  8. 8. jOHNNY MAYS 1915–
  9. 9. Lucille MAYS 1905–1980
  10. 10. Daniel May 1911–1976
  11. 11. A (D) May 1919–
  12. 12. A (D) May 1919–
  13. 13. Steve May 1898–1979
  14. 14. Stella May 1906–
  15. 15. Willie (M) May 1895–
  16. 16. James May 1901–
  17. 17. Sollie May 1897–1992
  18. 18. Carry May 1913–
  19. 19. Daniel May 1908–1978
  20. 20. Willie (M) May 1895–
  21. 21. Sollie May 1897–
  22. 22. James May 1901–
  23. 23. Clara May 1907–
  24. 24. Loucis May 1905–
  25. 25. Steve May 1899–
  26. 26. William Mays 1895–
  27. 27. Lucile May 1905–

Edward May's Timeline

5 Records

1877
abt 1877
Birth of Edward May in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Edward May resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Edward May resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Edward May resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana
Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana
1939
April 21, 1939
Age 62
Death of Edward May in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1877
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 147
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 791; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 270.0; FHL microfilm: 2340526
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T624_517; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374530
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T624_517; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374530

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 791; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 270.0; FHL microfilm: 2340526

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 21, 1939
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grayson, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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