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Hugh Gerald May 1919–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1919

Birth Location: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1973

Death Location: Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Thomas May

Mother: Silvia Jackson

Spouse(s): Helen Vanvolkinburg

Children(s):

The story of Hugh Gerald May began in 1919 in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Hugh Gerald May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Hugh Gerald May married Helen Louise Vanvolkinburg, and had children including Bernita Norene May, Velma J May Kimble. Hugh Gerald May passed away in 1973 in Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Hugh Gerald May began in 1919 in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Hugh Gerald May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Hugh Gerald May married Helen Louise Vanvolkinburg, and had children including Bernita Norene May, Velma J May Kimble.
  • Hugh Gerald May passed away in 1973 in Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas May
1892–1965
Birth Location: Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
TM
Silvia Jackson
1894–1975
Birth Location: Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
SJ

Spouses(s)

Helen Vanvolkinburg
1923–
Birth Location: Arkansas
HV

Children(s)

Hugh May's Ancestors

Self
Hugh May
1919–1973
Birth Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas Reynolds May
1892–1965
Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Silvia (Elizabeth) Jackson
1894–1975
Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Hugh (Campbell) May
1853–1925
Maysville, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Emily (Ann May (Elizabeth)) Phelan
1862–1960
Fairfax, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Alexander ((Doc)) Jackson
1864–1932
Arkansas
Adelia (E.) King
1870–1898
Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Phelan
1830–1905
Emily Barnes
1841–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Phelan
1801–1862
Hannah Sutton
1806–1874
Jeremiah Barnes
1815–1904
Eunice Beasley
1823–1896

Hugh May's Timeline

8 Records

1919
7 Feb 1919
Birth of Hugh Gerald May in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1919
abt 1919
Birth of Hugh Gerald May
None
1920
1920
Age 1
Hugh Gerald May resided here in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Hugh Gerald May resided here in Rural, Washington, Arkansas
Rural, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 21
Hugh Gerald May resided here in Illinois Township, Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois Township, Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 31
Hugh Gerald May resided here in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Hugh Gerald May resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1973
12 May 1973
Age 54
Death of Hugh Gerald May in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-17
    [4] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1939; Film: #1
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1919
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-17

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Illinois Township, Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fallsburgh, Sullivan, New York
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Summers, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1973
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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