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Frank May 1891–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1891

Birth Location: Rochdale, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 2 Jan 1960

Death Location: Jew limns - wick

Father: Frederick May

Mother: Sarah Hopkinson

Spouse(s): Clara Jackson

Children(s): Betty May, Roy May

In 1891, Frank May entered the world in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, born to Frederick Stephen May And Sarah Ann Hopkinson. In 1901, Frank May resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. In 1911, Frank May resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Frank May married Clara Jackson, and had children including Betty May, Roy May. Frank May passed away in 1960 in Jew limns - wick.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Frank May entered the world in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, born to Frederick Stephen May And Sarah Ann Hopkinson.
  • In 1901, Frank May resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1911, Frank May resided in Rochdale, Lancashire, England.
  • Frank May married Clara Jackson, and had children including Betty May, Roy May.
  • Frank May passed away in 1960 in Jew limns - wick.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frank May's Ancestors

Self
Frank May
1891–1960
Birth Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Parents
Frederick Stephen May
1865–1943
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Sarah (Ann) Hopkinson
1868–1948
Castleton Nearer, Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
John May
1820–1879
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Caroline (Elizabeth) Wolfenden
1823–1901
Oldham, Lancashire, England
John (Robert) Hopkinson
1846–1916
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth France
1845–1902
Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire.
Great-Grandparents
John (May)
1795–
Hannah (Mills)
1800–
Jeremiah Wolfenden
1791–1866
Betty Wolstancroft
1792–1853
Henry Hopkinson
1826–1868
Harriet Meanock
1830–1890
Robert France
1812–1917
Mary Sands
1811–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Wolfenden
1770–1846
Ellen Marlor
1775–1854
George Woolstencroft
1758–1854
Martha Hardy
1755–1838
Robert Hopkinson
1800–1841
Ann Dent
1801–1874
John Meanock
1800–1867
Ann Mills
1808–1867
Edward France
1782–1854
Lucy Preesall
1790–1815

Frank May's Descendants

1.
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Frank May (18 May 1891–2 Jan 1960) m. Clara Jackson (10 Apr 1894–22 Jul 1965)
  1. 1. Betty May 1928–2011 m. Ernest (Richard "Bob" Marley) Jr. 1926–2003 m. Irving (Aaron) Nacht 1927–1986
    1. 1. Grant (Matthew) Marley 1951–2023
  2. 2. Roy May 1920–1996 m. Patricia (Boyd "Sue") Symons 1922–2012

Frank May's Timeline

9 Records

1891
18 May 1891
Birth of Frank May in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 10
Frank May resided here in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 20
Frank May resided here in Rochdale, Lancashire, England
Rochdale, Lancashire, England
1913
October 1913
Age 22
Frank May was married in Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 30
Frank May resided here in Hamilton City, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton City, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 40
Frank May resided here in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1939
1939
Age 48
Frank May resided here in Middlesex, England
Middlesex, England
1960
2 Jan 1960
Age 69
Death of Frank May in Burnley, Lancashire, England
Burnley, Lancashire, England
1960
22 Feb 1960
Age 69
Frank May - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1891
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War
    [2] UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1334; Item: 104
    [3] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 24651
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3841; Folio: 80; Page: 17
    [6] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1785-1935, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 489
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 98; Census Place: Hamilton (City), Wentworth, Ontario; Page Number: 2
    [9] Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 6067 - 54
    [10] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101876F
    [11] 1931 Census of Canada
    [12] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1528118, ED , Sch; Book: 28118

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1913
    Event Place: Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3841; Folio: 80; Page: 17

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Rochdale, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 24651

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1912
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 98; Census Place: Hamilton (City), Wentworth, Ontario; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Hamilton City, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 98; Census Place: Hamilton (City), Wentworth, Ontario; Page Number: 2
    [2] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1528118, ED , Sch; Book: 28118

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1932
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Hamilton Spectator - 30 Jul 1932 - 2, 30 Jul 1932

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101876F

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1334; Item: 104

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1334; Item: 104

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 303 Warwick rd. .
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Courier-Post; Publication Date: 5 May 1960; Publication Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA; ,0.26050213,0.16845444,0.36268243&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Southall.
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 12; Page Number: 176

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Burnley, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jew limns - wick
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Courier-Post; Publication Date: 5 May 1960; Publication Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA; ,0.26050213,0.16845444,0.36268243&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1960
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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