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Horace Barnes May 1865 – 1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 December 1865

Birth Location: Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 15 September 1954

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America

Father: William May

Mother: Sarah Barnes

Spouse(s): Ada Ryerson

Children(s): Effie May, Clara May, Irvine May, Raymond May, Freddie May, Earl May, Evelyn May

The story of Horace Barnes May began in 1865 in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1870, Horace Barnes May resided in Albany, New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Horace Barnes May resided in Davidson, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA. Horace Barnes May married Ada Bee Ryerson, and had children including Effie Bell May, Clara May, Irvine A May, Raymond O May, Freddie May, Earl F May, Evelyn H May. Horace Barnes May passed away in 1954 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Horace Barnes May began in 1865 in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Horace Barnes May resided in Albany, New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Horace Barnes May resided in Davidson, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Horace Barnes May married Ada Bee Ryerson, and had children including Effie Bell May, Clara May, Irvine A May, Raymond O May, Freddie May, Earl F May, Evelyn H May.
  • Horace Barnes May passed away in 1954 in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William May
1827 – 1903
Birth Location: New York
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Sarah Barnes
1828 – 1911
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ada Ryerson
1872 –
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
AR

Children(s)

Effie May
1891 –
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
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Clara May
1894 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CM
Irvine May
1896 – 1967
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Raymond May
1898 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RM
Freddie May
1901 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FM
Earl May
1906 –
Birth Location: Virginia
EM
Evelyn May
1909 –
Birth Location: Virginia
EM

Horace May's Ancestors

Self
Horace May
1865 – 1954
Birth Place: Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William H. May
1827 – 1903
New York
Sarah (B) Barnes
1828 – 1911
New York, USA
Grandparents
John (Henry) MAY
1782 – 1860
Middletown, Ulster, New York, USA
Elizabeth Jenks
1783 – 1850
Middletown, Ulster, New York, United States
Benjamin (C) BARNES
1805 – 1893
New York, United States
Almira (Caroline) JENKS
1804 – 1864
Orange, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
John JENKS
1768 – 1843
Penelope Webb
1775 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jenks
1743 – 1775
Sarah Seymour
1745 – 1815
Jonathan Webb
1723 – 1801
Penelope Bennett
1735 – 1801

Horace May's Descendants

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Horace (Barnes) May (5 December 1865 – 15 September 1954) m. Ada (Bee) Ryerson (Mar 1872 – )
  1. 1. Effie (Bell) May (18 Apr 1891 – )
  2. 2. Clara May (Jan 1894 – )
  3. 3. Irvine (A) May (6 Feb 1896 – 22 Jun 1967)
  4. 4. Raymond (O) May (May 1898 – ) m. Gladys (V.) Young m. Leona (F) Allen (abt 1909 – )
    1. 1. Raymond (Oliver) May (19 Feb 1927 – 12 Oct 1996)
    2. 2. Gloria (L) May (abt 1935 – )
    3. 3. Jacqueline (M) May (abt 1943 – )
  5. 5. Freddie May (1901 – )
  6. 6. Earl (F) May (abt 1906 – )
  7. 7. Evelyn (H) May (abt 1909 – )

Horace May's Timeline

9 Records

1865
5 December 1865
Birth of Horace Barnes May in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 5
Horace Barnes May resided here in Albany, New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Albany, New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Horace Barnes May resided here in Davidson, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
Davidson, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Horace Barnes May resided here in Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Horace Barnes May resided here in Fredericksburg Lower Ward, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Fredericksburg Lower Ward, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Horace Barnes May resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
1940
1940
Age 75
Horace Barnes May resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 85
Horace Barnes May resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1954
15 September 1954
Age 89
Death of Horace Barnes May in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 December 1865
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00563; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-316A
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fredericksburg Lower Ward, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 49
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375642
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 476; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 1-704

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Albany, New Albany, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Davidson, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1629; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fredericksburg Lower Ward, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fredericksburg Lower Ward, Fredericksburg (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 49

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00563; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-316A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00563; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1-316A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 476; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 1-704

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 September 1954
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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