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Fred C May 1856–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jun 1856

Birth Location: Gibson County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 21 Mar 1930

Death Location: Fort Branch, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Philippine Grandmann

Mother: Johann May

Spouse(s): Lillie May

Children(s): Ernest May, Fred Jr., Clyde May, Irna May, Ruth May, Edna May, Cleatus May, Edwin May

Fred C May was born in 1856 in Gibson County, Indiana, USA, the child of Philippine Christine Charlotte Grandmann And Johann Friedrich Ernst May. In 1870, Fred C May resided in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA. Fred C May married Lillie May, and had children including Cleatus Lloyd May, Clyde May, Edna J May, Edwin May, Ernest C May, Fred E May Jr, Irna May, Ruth Lorene May. Fred C May passed away in 1930 in Fort Branch, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Fred C May was born in 1856 in Gibson County, Indiana, USA, the child of Philippine Christine Charlotte Grandmann And Johann Friedrich Ernst May.
  • In 1870, Fred C May resided in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA.
  • Fred C May married Lillie May, and had children including Cleatus Lloyd May, Clyde May, Edna J May, Edwin May, Ernest C May, Fred E May Jr, Irna May, Ruth Lorene May.
  • Fred C May passed away in 1930 in Fort Branch, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philippine Grandmann
1819–1897
Birth Location: Germany
PG
Johann May
1814–1893
Birth Location: Germany
JM

Spouses(s)

Lillie May
1866–1928
Birth Location: Indiana
LM

Children(s)

Ernest May
1894–1959
Birth Location: Johnson Township Ind.
EM
Fred Jr.
1889–1950
Birth Location: Indiana
FJ
Clyde May
1881–1980
Birth Location: Indiana
CM
Irna May
1895–
Birth Location: Indiana
IM
Ruth May
1904–1987
Birth Location: Indiana
RM
Edna May
1901–
Birth Location: Indiana
EM
Cleatus May
1907–
Birth Location: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
CM
Edwin May
1901–1969
Birth Location: Indiana
EM

Fred May's Ancestors

Self
Fred May
1856–1930
Birth Place: Gibson County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Philippine Christine Charlotte Grandmann
1819–1897
Germany
Johann (Friedrich Ernst) May
1814–1893
Germany
Grandparents
Johann (Heinrich Grantman) (Grandmann)
1788–1826
Holzhauzen, Minden, Westfalen, Prussia
Caroline (Fridrike Luise) Wehmeiser
1794–1880
Frst. Minden, Kgr. Preußen
Johann (Ernst Friedrich) Maÿ
1795–1829
Prussia
Marie (Christine) Diestelhorst
1790–1895
Prussia
Great-Grandparents
Johann (Grandmann)
1757–1843
Sophie (Weckings)
1763–
Anna Maÿ
1748–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Fred May's Descendants

1.
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Fred (C) May (28 Jun 1856–21 Mar 1930) m. Lillie May (1 Jan 1866–6 Mar 1928)
  1. 1. Ernest (C.) May 1894–1959 m. Ruth Royalty 1917–1958 m. Fay May 1900–1944
    1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Rowe 1938–1993 m. Linda Rowe 1941–2020
    2. 2. Charles May 1922–2002 m. Ruth (Mary Lamey) May 1925–
    3. 3. Betty (Ruth) Georges 1923–2010 m. Vincent Georges 1924–2005
    4. 4. Doris May 1928–1996
  2. 2. Fred (E May) Jr. 1889–1950
  3. 3. Clyde May 1881–1980
  4. 4. Irna May 1895–
  5. 5. Ruth (Lorene) May 1904–1987 m. Harold (Handly) Caskey 1904–1994
    1. 1. Wanda (May) Caskey 1924–2006
    2. 2. Mary (Martha) Caskey 1928–1948
    3. 3. Jerris (Aaron) Caskey 1934–1934
    4. 4. Duane (H) Caskey 1935–2012
    5. 5. Rita (Bernice Caskey) Cork 1926–1998 m. Lloyd (Harrison) Cork 1924–2005
    6. 6. Robert (Frederick) Caskey 1930–2005
    7. 7. Sandra (Ruth) Caskey 1937–2007
  6. 6. Edna (J) May 1901–
  7. 7. Cleatus (Lloyd) May 1907–
  8. 8. Edwin May 1901–1969 m. Caroline ((Carrie) Elizabeth) Smith 1901–1984
    1. 1. Virgil (S) May 1927–2000
    2. 2. Richard (Dick Glenn) May 1927–2007

Fred May's Timeline

12 Records

1856
28 Jun 1856
Birth of Fred C May in Gibson County, Indiana, USA
Gibson County, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Fred C May resided here in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1889
24 Feb 1889
Age 33
Fred C May was married in Gibson
Gibson
1900
1900
Age 44
Fred C May resided here in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1903
1 Jul 1903
Age 47
Fred C May resided here in Haubstadt, Indiana, USA
Haubstadt, Indiana, USA
1905
1 Jul 1905
Age 49
Fred C May resided here in Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana
Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 54
Fred C May resided here in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1916
1916
Age 60
Fred C May resided here in Princeton, Indiana, USA
Princeton, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Fred C May resided here in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1925
1925
Age 69
Fred C May resided here in Princeton, Indiana, USA
Princeton, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Fred C May resided here in Princeton, Indiana, USA
Princeton, Indiana, USA
1930
21 Mar 1930
Age 74
Death of Fred C May in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1856
    Event Place: Gibson County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T625_433; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 10
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: 372; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240372
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T624_350; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374363
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1930; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1889
    Event Place: Gibson
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Marriage Index, Gibson County, Indiana; Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O; Book: 7; Page: 409
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: 372; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: 372; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1240372

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Haubstadt, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971
    [2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T624_350; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1374363

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Princeton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T625_433; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Princeton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Princeton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Tabor
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1930; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1930
    Event Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1930; Roll: 03

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Branch, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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