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Elijah Moses May 1822–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1822

Birth Location: Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.

Death Date: 1909

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

Father: William May

Mother: Nancy Killpatrick

Spouse(s): Matilda Moore, Mary Sever

Children(s): Luemma May, John May, Calvin May, Elijah May, Joseph May, Margaret May, Alice May, William May, Mary May, Frank May, Luthera May, Eliza May, twin May, twin May

In 1822, Elijah Moses May entered the world in Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va., born to William C May And Nancy Killpatrick. In 1850, Elijah Moses May resided in District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia, USA. Elijah Moses May married Mary L Sever, Matilda Prudence Moore, and had children including Alice Nancy May, Calvin Smith May, Elijah M Bub May, Eliza May, Frank L May, John Verdin May, Joseph H May, Luemma Catherine May, Luthera J May, Margaret Ann May, Mary H May, Twin 1 May, Twin 2 May, William Luther May. Elijah Moses May passed away in 1909 in Neola, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Elijah Moses May entered the world in Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va., born to William C May And Nancy Killpatrick.
  • In 1850, Elijah Moses May resided in District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia, USA.
  • Elijah Moses May married Mary L Sever, Matilda Prudence Moore, and had children including Alice Nancy May, Calvin Smith May, Elijah M Bub May, Eliza May, Frank L May, John Verdin May, Joseph H May, Luemma Catherine May, Luthera J May, Margaret Ann May, Mary H May, Twin 1 May, Twin 2 May, William Luther May.
  • Elijah Moses May passed away in 1909 in Neola, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William May
1781–1875
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Killpatrick
1788–1868
Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, USA
NK

Spouses(s)

Matilda Moore
1821–1882
Birth Location: Rimel, West Virginia, USA
MM
Mary Sever
1839–
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia
MS

Children(s)

Luemma May
1859–
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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John May
1860–1946
Birth Location: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
JM
Calvin May
1865–1935
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
CM
Elijah May
1855–
Birth Location: Greenbrier Co, Va, West Virginia, United States
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Joseph May
1852–1925
Birth Location: Pocahontas, West Virginia, United States
JM
Margaret May
1845–1912
Birth Location: Marlington, West Virginia, United States
MM
Alice May
1862–1904
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia
AM
William May
1847–1877
Birth Location: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia
WM
Mary May
1848–1856
Birth Location: Anthony Creek District, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
MM
Frank May
1846–1847
Birth Location: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia
FM
Luthera May
1854–1858
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia
LM
Eliza May
1857–
Birth Location: –
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twin May
1863–1863
Birth Location: Greenbrier Co, Va, West Virginia, United States
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twin May
1863–1863
Birth Location: Greenbrier Co, Va, West Virginia, United States
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Elijah May's Ancestors

Self
Elijah May
1822–1909
Birth Place: Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
Parents
William C May
1781–1875
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Nancy Killpatrick
1788–1868
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah May's Descendants

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Elijah (Moses) May (24 Feb 1822–1909) m. Matilda (Prudence) Moore (25 Dec 1821–28 Apr 1882) m. Mary (L) Sever (abt 1839–)
  1. 1. Luemma (Catherine) May 1859– m. Newton (J) Miller 1861–1887
    1. 1. Ernest (Verdon) Miller 1884–1970 m. Louisa (Pearl) Loudermilk 1890–1982
      1. 1. Virgie (Margaret) Miller 1909–1994 m. Paul (Orine) Gillespie 1906–1984
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) Gillespie 1932–2006 m. Hobert (William) Loudermilk 1925–1999
        2. 2. Austin (Earnest) Gillespie 1934–1934
        3. 3. Paul (Verdon) Gillespie 1940–2018
      2. 2. Amos (Harrison) Miller 1926–2003 m. Lennie (Katherine) Oney 1932–2006 m. Eula (Gay) Hefner 1927–1983
      3. 3. Golden (Verdon) Miller 1919–1986 m. Althea (Edna) Dotson 1905–1975
      4. 4. Icie (Pearl) Miller 1914–1934 m. Oliver (Lee) Hughes 1911–1982
        1. 1. Howard (Lee) Miller 1933–2010
      5. 5. Newton (Preston) Miller 1911–1990 m. Betty (Jeane) Harper 1929–2022 m. Arlice (Berlie) Brewster 1908–1954 m. Pinkie (May) Boggs 1906–1980
        1. 1. Betty (Jane) Miller 1934–2020 m. David Oney 1925–2012
      6. 6. Lue (Vada) Miller 1916–1929
      7. 7. Mattie Miller 1925–1926
      8. 8. Miller 1922–1922
    2. 2. William (Calvin) Miller 1886–1950 m. Elsie (Lenit Leah) Boggs 1891–1973
      1. 1. Amos (George) Miller 1911–1960
      2. 2. Alva (N) Miller 1909–1926
      3. 3. Marie (Ella) Miller 1912–1988 m. Marshall (William) Bittinger 1893–1980
        1. 1. John (Marshall) Bittinger 1950–1992
      4. 4. Paul (Henry) Miller 1915–1935 m. Nora (Malinda) Allen 1915–1969
      5. 5. Carl (Milton) Miller 1920–1993
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Miller 1887–1921
  2. 2. John (Verdin) May 1860–1946 m. Lillian (Margaret) Moore 1876–1963
    1. 1. Austin ("Ausie" Verdin) May 1894–1970 m. Verdie (Ophelia) Kershner 1905–1991
    2. 2. Clarence (Adam) May 1907–1934
    3. 3. Hubert (James) May 1904–1957
    4. 4. Eula (Catherine) May 1909–1997 m. William Asbury 1909–2005
      1. 1. Barbara (May) Dysard 1939–2017
    5. 5. Edith (Vernal) May 1899–1975 m. Denning (Christopher) McCoy 1889–1973
      1. 1. Opal (Virginia) McCoy 1918–2018
      2. 2. Clyde (Dennis) McCoy 1922–1966
      3. 3. Glenn (Austin) McCoy 1923–1991
    6. 6. Harry (Reid) May 1901–1951 m. Ellen Gooch 1907–1996
      1. 1. Sue (Adair) May 1928–2007
      2. 2. Sue (A) May 1929–2007
  3. 3. Calvin (Smith) May 1865–1935 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Moore 1873–1957
    1. 1. Dorsey (Register) May 1896–1975 m. Helen (Hazel) Snedegar 1903–1997
      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
    2. 2. Forrest (McBride) May 1893–1991 m. Nora Estepp 1902–
      1. 1. Virginia (Pearl) May 1924–
      2. 2. Virginia May 1926– m. Carl (Frederick) Loomis 1918–
    3. 3. Dennis (Smith) May 1912–1933
    4. 4. Remus (Calvin) May 1901–1982
    5. 5. Nina (Elizabeth) May 1918–1992
    6. 6. Ethel (M) May 1907–
    7. 7. Nellie (C) May 1899–
  4. 4. Elijah (M "Bub") May 1855–
  5. 5. Joseph (H) May 1852–1925 m. Amanda (Susan) Jacobs 1855–1948
    1. 1. Frank (Anderson) May 1882–1949
    2. 2. Birdie (Catherine) May 1876–1940 m. Cassibiancia (Smith) Alderman 1872–1927 m. Willis (Cronen) Buzard 1858–1940
      1. 1. Arlie (Raymond) Alderman 1902–1986
      2. 2. Nola (Ann) Thacker 1895–1921
      3. 3. Dewey (Bradford) Alderman 1898–1979
      4. 4. Earl (William) Alderman 1907–1994
    3. 3. LLBC?? May 1875–
  6. 6. Margaret (Ann) May 1845–1912 m. James (Anderson) Wade 1843–1925
    1. 1. Ida (Margaret Wade) Hank 1874–1965
    2. 2. Pheobe (Alice Wade) Rider 1884–1931
    3. 3. Fannie (Elizabeth Wade) Rucker 1876–1937
    4. 4. Lenora (Jane Wade) Ryan 1869–1953
    5. 5. Edgar (A.) Wade 1879–1910
    6. 6. Lillie (Margaret Wade) Arthur 1886–1975
    7. 7. Harvey (Harrison) Wade 1871–1934
    8. 8. Hattie (Louise) Wade 1904–1979
    9. 9. Conrad Wade 1912–1975
    10. 10. James (Anderson) Wade 1879–1910
  7. 7. Alice (Nancy) May 1862–1904 m. Samuel May 1858–
    1. 1. Minnie May 1883–
    2. 2. Alfred May 1887–
    3. 3. Newman (Reuben) May 1881–
    4. 4. Russell (J) May 1894–
    5. 5. Mason (M) May 1897–
    6. 6. Orion May 1899–
    7. 7. Gertrude (M) May 1891–
    8. 8. Oscar (W) May 1888–
    9. 9. Theodore May 1902–
  8. 8. William (Luther) May 1847–1877 m. Mary (Susan) Miller 1853–
  9. 9. Mary (H.) May 1848–1856
  10. 10. Frank (L.) May 1846–1847
  11. 11. Luthera (J.) May 1854–1858
  12. 12. Eliza May 1857–
  13. 13. twin (1) May 1863–1863
  14. 14. twin (2) May 1863–1863

Elijah May's Timeline

9 Records

1822
24 Feb 1822
Birth of Elijah Moses May in Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
1844
17 Sept. 1844
Age 22
Elijah Moses May was married In Anthony'S Creek, Pocahontas Co., W.Va.
Anthony's Creek, Pocahontas Co., W.Va.
1850
1850
Age 28
Elijah Moses May resided here in District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia, USA
District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Elijah Moses May resided here in District 1, Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
District 1, Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
1862
1862
Age 40
Elijah Moses May resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 48
Elijah Moses May resided here in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Elijah Moses May resided here in Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
Elijah Moses May resided here in Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1909
1909
Age 87
Death of Elijah Moses May in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1822
    Event Place: Anthony's Creek, Greenbier Co., W.Va.
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 264D; Enumeration District: 031
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 553186
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Greenbrier, Virginia; Roll: M653_1348; Page: 371; Family History Library Film: 805348
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 300A; Image: 84
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Sept. 1844
    Event Place: Anthony's Creek, Pocahontas Co., W.Va.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 47, Pocahontas, Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 300A; Image: 84

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Greenbrier, Virginia; Roll: M653_1348; Page: 371; Family History Library Film: 805348

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anthony Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1687; Page: 304B; Family History Library Film: 553186

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anthonys Creek, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 1402; Page: 264D; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 8
    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: 1; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241759

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Pocahontas County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neola, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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