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Emeline (Emily) Caroline May 1854–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1854

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 8 Jan 1923

Death Location: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA

Father: Caleb May

Mother: Eveline Prater

Spouse(s): Jilson Adams

Children(s): Fred Adams, Wm Adams, John Adams, Warren Adams, Fannie Adams, Myrtle Adams

In 1854, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA, born to Caleb May And Eveline Emily Prater. In 1860, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided in Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. Emeline (Emily) Caroline May married Jilson Prater Adams, and had children including Fannie Adams, Fred Adams, John D Adams, Myrtle Adams, Warren Adams, Wm S Adams. Emeline (Emily) Caroline May passed away in 1923 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA, born to Caleb May And Eveline Emily Prater.
  • In 1860, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided in Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Emeline (Emily) Caroline May married Jilson Prater Adams, and had children including Fannie Adams, Fred Adams, John D Adams, Myrtle Adams, Warren Adams, Wm S Adams.
  • Emeline (Emily) Caroline May passed away in 1923 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb May
1830–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CM
Eveline Prater
1831–1895
Birth Location: Kentucky
EP

Spouses(s)

Jilson Adams
1855–1927
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
JA

Children(s)

Fred Adams
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
FA
Wm Adams
1882–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WA
John Adams
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JA
Warren Adams
1892–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WA
Fannie Adams
1896–
Birth Location: Kentucky
FA
Myrtle Adams
1880–1924
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
MA

Emeline May's Ancestors

Self
Emeline May
1854–1923
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Caleb May
1830–
Kentucky
Eveline ((Emily)) Prater
1831–1895
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emeline May's Descendants

1.
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Emeline ((Emily) Caroline) May (13 Aug 1854–8 Jan 1923) m. Jilson (Prater) Adams (7 Jan 1855–08 Oct 1927)
  1. 1. Fred Adams 1885–
  2. 2. Wm (S) Adams 1882–
  3. 3. John (D) Adams 1887–
  4. 4. Warren Adams 1892–
  5. 5. Fannie Adams 1896–
  6. 6. Myrtle Adams 1880–1924 m. Henry (Clay) Flint 1871–1974
    1. 1. William (E.) Flint 1906–1989 m. Ethel (Mae) Power 1912–2003
    2. 2. Lacy Flint 1908–1983 m. Wonnie (G.) Penix 1909–1975
    3. 3. Kernie Flint 1913–1971 m. Shirley (M) Hoskins 1914–1989
      1. 1. Joan Flint 1940–2006
      2. 2. Jack (C) Flint 1937–1996
      3. 3. Barbara (Faye) Flint 1935–1974
    4. 4. Curtis (Cash) Flint 1898–1950 m. Nell (A) Flint 1906–1984
      1. 1. Beecher Flint 1940–1994
    5. 5. Clora (Lee) Flint 1903–1969 m. John (Shade) Vanover 1912–1990
      1. 1. Myrtle (Lee) Vanover 1930–1930

Emeline May's Timeline

8 Records

1854
13 Aug 1854
Birth of Emeline (Emily) Caroline May in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Emeline (Emily) Caroline May resided here in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1923
8 Jan 1923
Age 69
Death of Emeline (Emily) Caroline May in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1854
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 68
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Page: 580A; Enumeration District: 063
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 411B; Family History Library Film: 552003
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240541
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Page: 412; Family History Library Film: 803388
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374507
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Page: 412; Family History Library Film: 803388

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: M593_504; Page: 411B; Family History Library Film: 552003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Page: 580A; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240541

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_494; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1374507

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1923
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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