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Herbert Lee May 1912–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1912

Birth Location: Louise, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Jun 1979

Death Location: Mount Olivet Cemetery, South Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Father: William May

Mother: Nora Golden

Spouse(s): Caroline Taylor

Children(s):

Herbert Lee May was born in 1912 in Louise, West Virginia, USA, the child of William May And Nora R Golden. In 1920, Herbert Lee May resided in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA. Herbert Lee May married Caroline Taylor, and had children including Gale Michael May, John May, May. Herbert Lee May passed away in 1979 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, South Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Herbert Lee May was born in 1912 in Louise, West Virginia, USA, the child of William May And Nora R Golden.
  • In 1920, Herbert Lee May resided in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.
  • Herbert Lee May married Caroline Taylor, and had children including Gale Michael May, John May, May.
  • Herbert Lee May passed away in 1979 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, South Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William May
1877–1963
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
WM
Nora Golden
1884–1951
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
NG

Spouses(s)

Caroline Taylor
1916–1961
Birth Location: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
CT

Children(s)

Herbert May's Ancestors

Self
Herbert May
1912–1979
Birth Place: Louise, West Virginia, USA
Parents
William May
1877–1963
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Nora (R) Golden
1884–1951
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (J) May
1853–1931
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Sally Fisher
1852–1940
Roane County, West Virginia, USA
Scott Golden
1842–1914
Harrison County, Virginia, USA
Harriett Brown
1855–
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John May
1818–1865
Jemima Harris
1825–1885
Nancy Wine
1832–
Spencer Golden
1797–1880
Lucinda "Lucy"
1799–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johanne May
1758–1815
Martha Houghman
1755–1816
John Harris
1779–
Jemima Blakehorn
1780–

Herbert May's Timeline

8 Records

1912
4 Apr 1912
Birth of Herbert Lee May in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1912
12 Apr 1912
Birth of Herbert Lee May in Louise, West Virginia, USA
Louise, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Herbert Lee May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Herbert Lee May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Herbert Lee May resided here in Tygart, Wood, West Virginia
Tygart, Wood, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Herbert Lee May resided here in Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1940
16 Oct 1940
Age 28
Herbert Lee May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1979
21 Jun 1979
Age 67
Death of Herbert Lee May in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 54-38
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-16-8769; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1973; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 160
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: 2558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342292
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Louise, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 308

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1973; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: 2558; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342292

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 54-38

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 54-38

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 308

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1979
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-16-8769; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Olivet Cemetery, South Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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