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Jacob W May 1814–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 October 1814

Birth Location: Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1886

Death Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Jacob May

Mother: Susannah Holcomb

Spouse(s): Clarinda Huff

Children(s): Cynthia May, Susan May, John May, Octavia May, William May, Fannie Griffith, Anne Nicholas, Emma Osborne, Serrilda Davis, Jacob Jr, Clay May, Ellin May, Elmira May, James May, Saulder May, Anna May, Fannie May, Charles May, Sarilda May, Evaline May, Emma May, Francis May, Henry May, Clark 2

The story of Jacob W May began in 1814 in Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1850, Jacob W May resided in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Jacob W May resided in Griffithsville, Cabell, Virginia, USA. Jacob W May married Clarinda Ann Huff, and had children including Anna E Liza May, Anne E Liza Nicholas, Charles May, Clark Washington May 2, Clay May, Cynthia May, Ellin May, Elmira Martha May, Emma Miller May, Emma Miller Osborne, Evaline Virginia May, Fannie Ellen Griffith, Fannie Ellen May, Francis Everett May, Henry Clay May, Jacob C May Jr, James May, John Leroy May, Octavia May, Sarilda May, Saulder May, Serrilda Davis, Susan May, William H May, Wm May. Jacob W May passed away in 1886 in Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob W May began in 1814 in Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Jacob W May resided in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob W May resided in Griffithsville, Cabell, Virginia, USA.
  • Jacob W May married Clarinda Ann Huff, and had children including Anna E Liza May, Anne E Liza Nicholas, Charles May, Clark Washington May 2, Clay May, Cynthia May, Ellin May, Elmira Martha May, Emma Miller May, Emma Miller Osborne, Evaline Virginia May, Fannie Ellen Griffith, Fannie Ellen May, Francis Everett May, Henry Clay May, Jacob C May Jr, James May, John Leroy May, Octavia May, Sarilda May, Saulder May, Serrilda Davis, Susan May, William H May, Wm May.
  • Jacob W May passed away in 1886 in Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob May
1795–1845
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Susannah Holcomb
1794–1819
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Clarinda Huff
1824–1895
Birth Location: Simms Creek, Ohio, United States
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Children(s)

Cynthia May
1845–1910
Birth Location: Cabell, Lincoln, West Virginia, United States
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Susan May
1843–1844
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
SM
John May
1853–1929
Birth Location: Middle Fork, Mud River, Cabell County, (West) Virginia, USA
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Octavia May
1847–1924
Birth Location: Virginia
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William May
1857–1940
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Fannie Griffith
1863–1884
Birth Location: –
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Anne Nicholas
1858–1916
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
AN
Emma Osborne
1860–1947
Birth Location: Cabell County, West Virginia, United States of America
EO
Serrilda Davis
1854–1906
Birth Location: –
SD
Jacob Jr
1841–1912
Birth Location: Virginia
JJ
Clay May
1861–
Birth Location: West Virginia
CM
Ellin May
1869–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Elmira May
1848–1884
Birth Location: Virginia
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James May
1850–1928
Birth Location: Virginia
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Saulder May
1855–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Anna May
1858–1918
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Duval District, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
AM
Fannie May
1863–1884
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
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Charles May
1851–1860
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sarilda May
1854–1906
Birth Location: Cabell (Lincoln) County, (West) Virginia, USA
SM
Evaline May
1856–1937
Birth Location: Cabell (Lincoln) County, (West) Virginia, USA
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Emma May
1860–1947
Birth Location: Duval, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
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Francis May
1865–1932
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
FM
Henry May
1861–1896
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
HM
Clark 2
1869–1908
Birth Location: Griffithsville, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
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Jacob May's Ancestors

Self
Jacob May
1814–1886
Birth Place: Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Jacob May
1795–1845
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Susannah (Rachel) Holcomb
1794–1819
Greenbrier, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob May's Descendants

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Jacob (W) May (15 October 1814–30 Oct 1886) m. Clarinda (Ann) Huff (28 Oct 1824–20 Jul 1895)
  1. 1. Cynthia May 1845–1910 m. Charles (A Mann) (Lewis) 1842–1924
    1. 1. Virginia (A) Mann 1864–1932 m. Wm (R) Kessinger 1859–1920
      1. 1. C (E) Kesinger 1883–1944 m. Cora (May) Kessinger 1882–1962
        1. 1. Lillian (B) Kessinger 1908–1986 m. Barbour (E Barber) Wilson 1899–1980 m. Millard (Carlisle) Neely 1913– m. Sebert Hunter 1902–
        2. 2. Luckes Kessing 1907–1944 m. Melissa (Mae) Legg 1888–1955
        3. 3. Edna Kesinger 1895–1932 m. George (Sherman) Martin 1896–1959
        4. 4. Dessie (N) Kessinger 1916–1965
        5. 5. Leo Kessing 1911–1996 m. Helen (Macel) Kessinger 1914–1988
        6. 6. Ray Kessinger 1922–2003 m. Glada (Louise) Womack 1923–1983
        7. 7. Fred Kessinger 1924–1993 m. Margaret (Frances) Cobbs 1920–1992
        8. 8. Essie Kessing 1913–1995 m. James (Ellis) Wooten 1897–1957 m. Donald (Ray) Thacker 1914–2022
        9. 9. Everette Pardue 1900–1971 m. Goldie Kissinger 1898–1988
        10. 10. Charles (Clarence) Kessinger 1918–2009
      2. 2. Goldie Kissinger 1898–1988 m. Everette Pardue 1900–1971
        1. 1. Maxine Perdue 1923–
        2. 2. Peggy Perdue 1925–
        3. 3. Jimmy (Reed) Perdue 1930–1991
        4. 4. Garnet (June) Perdue 1932–2004 m. Dareld (G.) Hillenbrand 1929–1996
      3. 3. Ruby (Cynthia Kessinger) (Keeling) 1891–1970 m. Bernard (Richard Keeling,) Sr. 1882–1966
        1. 1. Bernard (R Keeling) Junior 1916–1982
        2. 2. Elloise (Wilma) Keeling 1925–2003 m. Melton (Dale) Nabors 1933–2014
        3. 3. Renald Cook 1913–
        4. 4. Macel (June) Keeling 1919–2002
        5. 5. Beuna (Fay) Keeling 1913–1996 m. Everett (Rufus) McCormick 1908–1942
        6. 6. Virginia (A) Keeling 1917–1998
        7. 7. Xenil (Christy) Keeling 1912–1995 m. Shelby (G) Spencer 1913–1989
        8. 8. Vera (L) Keeling 1920–
      4. 4. Clark (Wesley) Kessinger 1896–1975 m. Celia Reese 1906–1976
        1. 1. Betty (Jo) Kessinger 1927–2002
        2. 2. Clark (W Kessinger) Junior 1930–1954
        3. 3. Thomas (Delano) Kessinger 1936–2003 m. Sondra Kessinger 1941–2013
      5. 5. Ellis (Staunton) Kessinger 1894–1952
      6. 6. Minda (Ethel "Mindie") Kessinger 1885–1967 m. Henry (W) Dolin 1882–1915 m. Walter (Elsworth) Siders 1880–1922 m. John (W) Walton 1892–1954
        1. 1. Everett Siders 1910–
        2. 2. John (Walton) Jr 1919–1993
        3. 3. Paul Walton 1926–1934
        4. 4. Ruth Walton 1921–2001
        5. 5. Stella (Mae) Dolin 1904–1982
        6. 6. Velma (Verna) Dolin 1907–1991
        7. 7. Son Dolin 1905–
      7. 7. May (Elisabeth) Clark 1889–1943 m. Ira (Oscar) Clark 1884–1953
        1. 1. Glenn (Tabor) Clark 1907–1952
        2. 2. Walter (Gerald) Clark 1908–1970
        3. 3. Virginia (B) Clark 1909–1937
        4. 4. Reba (Louise) CLARK 1913–
        5. 5. Ray (Edward) Clark 1914–1934
        6. 6. Elizabeth (May) Clark 1918–2005
        7. 7. William (Robert) Clark 1921–1999
        8. 8. Clarence (E) CLARK 1910–1911
      8. 8. Everette (Vickers) Kessinger 1887–1952 m. Flora (Blanche) McCormick 1891–1967
        1. 1. Hubert (Okley) Kessinger 1910–1977
        2. 2. Mary (Frances) Kessinger 1913–
        3. 3. Dorothy Kessinger 1915–1999
        4. 4. Virginia (Opal) Kessinger 1921–1996
        5. 5. John (Robert) Kessinger 1926–2004
        6. 6. Marie Kessinger 1913–1924
    2. 2. Mary (J) Tyler 1873–1922 m. Ulysses (Grant) Bays 1871–1953
      1. 1. Clarence Bays 1894–
      2. 2. Ron Bays 1898–
      3. 3. Herbert Bays 1903–
      4. 4. Arnie Bays 1905–
      5. 5. Rufus Bays 1907–1995
      6. 6. Arnold Bays 1909–
    3. 3. Luther (M) Mann 1877–1941 m. Lydia Bailey 1876–1939 m. Lydia Birley 1876–1939 m. Lydia Mann 1876–1939
      1. 1. Vincent Mann 1907–1954
      2. 2. Alva (Mae) Mann 1901–1959
      3. 3. Foster (Lee) Mann 1905–1958
      4. 4. James Mann 1903–1961
      5. 5. Sallie Mann 1906–1971
      6. 6. Elsie Mann 1908–
      7. 7. Vint Mann 1909–
      8. 8. Albert Mann 1912–1958
      9. 9. Arley Mann 1915–1987
      10. 10. Raymond Mann 1921–1960
      11. 11. Vincent Mann 1907–1954
      12. 12. James Mann 1905–
      13. 13. Foster Mann 1906–
    4. 4. Wilhemina ("Willie") Mann 1869–1941 m. David (Dorsey) Oney 1875–1932
      1. 1. Charlie Oney 1900–1966
      2. 2. Clyde Oney 1901–1927
      3. 3. Rex Oney 1909–1964
      4. 4. Ray Oney 1909–
      5. 5. Taft Oney 1910–1949
      6. 6. Glen Oney 1913–
    5. 5. Jacob (Walter "JAKE") Mann 1866–1942 m. Barbara (Ellen) Wright 1882–1942
      1. 1. Clifford (Ray) Mann 1908–1996 m. Emma (Anna) Webster 1921–1990
      2. 2. Annie Mann 1902–1983
      3. 3. Faye Mann 1904–1999
      4. 4. Walter (Parley) Mann 1911–1991
      5. 5. Estil (Noah) Mann 1912–1965
      6. 6. Donald (Edward) Mann 1915–1984
      7. 7. Opal (May) Mann 1917–1989
      8. 8. Alta (Lorraine) Mann 1921–2005
      9. 9. Seybert (Basil) Mann 1924–1986 m. Ellen (Maud) Hillman 1932–2005
    6. 6. Callie (Virnie) Mann 1886–1945 m. Clarence Scott 1886–1968
      1. 1. Juanita Scott 1913–
      2. 2. Oscillia Scott 1916–
      3. 3. Harold (Olimes) Scott 1917–1978
    7. 7. Davanice ("CORA") Mann 1867–1916 m. Patterson (Christopher) Bays 1862–1927
      1. 1. Mable Bays 1901–1950
      2. 2. Howard (Selby) Bays 1899–1994
      3. 3. Beatrice (Eileen) Kitts 1905–1994
      4. 4. Ruth Bays 1898–
      5. 5. Carl (W) Bays 1904–1977
      6. 6. Florence (E) Bays 1907–
    8. 8. Ann Mann 1872–1878
    9. 9. Delsenia Mann 1879–1950 m. A (L) Troutman 1885–1951
    10. 10. Martha Mann 1883–1924 m. James (Harry Corns) IV 1876–1952 m. James Corus 1883– m. James Corus 1883–
      1. 1. Freeman (T) Corns 1902–1970
        1. 1. Martha (Mae) Corns 1926–2002
      2. 2. Georgia (E.) Corns 1905–1988 m. Paul (G) Hatton 1900–1987
        1. 1. Eugene (Paul) Hopkins 1922–
      3. 3. Norman (Lee) Corns 1908–1990 m. Minnie May 1912–1984
        1. 1. Virginia (Ruth) Corns 1928–2002
        2. 2. Della (J) Corns 1883–
        3. 3. Ann (L) Dengel 1934–2014
        4. 4. Betty (Lou) Corns 1929–2001
      4. 4. Fisher (E) Corns 1908–2003
      5. 5. Jewel (H) Corns 1912–1984
    11. 11. Essie Mann 1888–1901
    12. 12. Hattie (Ellen) Mann 1881–1963 m. William (Oliver) Booth 1881–1954 m. James (Allen) Mahan 1876–1948
      1. 1. Mildred (Reba) Mahan 1902–
    13. 13. CHARLES Mann 1891–
  2. 2. Susan May 1843–1844
  3. 3. John (Leroy) May 1853–1929 m. Emmazeta King 1858–
    1. 1. Claudius May 1877–
    2. 2. Fredrick (Guy) May 1889–
    3. 3. Lottie May 1875–
    4. 4. Mattie May 1876–
  4. 4. Octavia May 1847–1924 m. Fernandes (Fernando) Hager 1840–1886
    1. 1. Charles (W. 'Charlie') Hager 1870–1942
    2. 2. Calvin (T) Hager 1875–1967
    3. 3. Edgar (Joseph) Hager 1872–1960
      1. 1. Dale Hager 1916–
      2. 2. Bill Hager 1916–1972
      3. 3. J (W) Hager 1909–
    4. 4. Wirt (T.) Hager 1880–1928
    5. 5. Minnie (May) Hager 1881–1961
    6. 6. Cora (Dau Fernandes) Hager 1876–1878
    7. 7. Victoria Hager 1868–1875
  5. 5. William (H) May 1857–1940
  6. 6. Fannie (Ellen) Griffith 1863–1884
  7. 7. Anne (E 'Liza') Nicholas 1858–1916
  8. 8. Emma (Miller) Osborne 1860–1947
    1. 1. John (Rome) Osborne 1883–1967
  9. 9. Serrilda Davis 1854–1906
    1. 1. Nora Davis 1876–
    2. 2. William Davis 1879–
    3. 3. Edgar Davis 1878–
  10. 10. Jacob (C May) Jr 1841–1912 m. Edna (Jane) May 1851–1931
    1. 1. Landem May 1869–
    2. 2. Carra May 1871–
    3. 3. Calvada May 1872–
    4. 4. Wilbur (Sheridan) May 1875–1964 m. Alice (Margaret) May 1878–1951
      1. 1. O (E) May 1910–
    5. 5. Evertt May 1879–
  11. 11. Clay May 1861–
  12. 12. Ellin May 1869–
  13. 13. Elmira (Martha) May 1848–1884 m. James Poe 1848–
    1. 1. William (M) Poe 1872–1915
    2. 2. Walter Poe 1874–1948
    3. 3. Georgia Poe 1875–
    4. 4. Emma Poe 1872–1890
    5. 5. Fannie (Carrie) Poe 1876–1947
    6. 6. John (A) Poe 1880–1956
  14. 14. James May 1850–1928 m. Lucy May 1856–
    1. 1. Walter May 1869–
    2. 2. Marie May 1873–
    3. 3. Eddie May 1877–
    4. 4. William May 1879–
  15. 15. Saulder May 1855–
  16. 16. Anna (E. 'Liza') May 1858–1918 m. Jefferson Nicholas 1857–1937
    1. 1. Ethel McCoy 1895–1980
    2. 2. Clayton (Oral) Nicholas 1889–1957
    3. 3. Sallie (Sally Ann) Tackett 1888–1959
    4. 4. Willie (Daniel) Nichols 1899–1968
    5. 5. Rome (Frear) Nicholas 1901–1970
    6. 6. Emma (Zetta) Edwards 1891–1934
  17. 17. Fannie (Ellen) May 1863–1884 m. Henry (Burrel) Griffith 1863–1941
  18. 18. Charles May 1851–1860
  19. 19. Sarilda May 1854–1906 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Davis 1843–1934
    1. 1. Nora (Monterey) Harter 1876–1950
    2. 2. William Davis 1879–
  20. 20. Evaline (Virginia) May 1856–1937
  21. 21. Emma (Miller) May 1860–1947
  22. 22. Francis (Everett) May 1865–1932 m. Laura (Eveline) May 1869–1952
    1. 1. Clarke May 1893–1965
    2. 2. Ruth (Virginia Eleanor) May 1914–1983
    3. 3. Mabel Miller 1896–1926
    4. 4. Homer (Howard) May 1891–1963
  23. 23. Henry (Clay) May 1861–1896
  24. 24. Clark (Washington May) 2 1869–1908 m. Maude (Laurena) May 1876–1946

Jacob May's Timeline

6 Records

1814
15 October 1814
Birth of Jacob W May in Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 36
Jacob W May resided here in District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
Jacob W May resided here in Griffithsville, Cabell, Virginia, USA
Griffithsville, Cabell, Virginia, USA
1874
10 Apr 1874
Age 60
Jacob W May resided here in Griffithville, Lincoln, West Virginia
Griffithville, Lincoln, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 66
Jacob W May resided here in Duvall, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Duvall, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1886
30 Oct 1886
Age 72
Death of Jacob W May in Griffithsville, Duval District, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
Griffithsville, Duval District, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 October 1814
    Event Place: Marmet, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Cabell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Griffithsville, Cabell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Griffithville, Lincoln, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 139

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Duvall, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Griffithsville, Duval District, Lincoln County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Griffithsville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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