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John Edward May 1902–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jun 1902

Birth Location: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: Apr 1980

Death Location: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Father: William May

Mother: Nora Golden

Spouse(s): Jennie Merritt

Children(s):

The story of John Edward May began in 1902 in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, John Edward May resided in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, John Edward May resided in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA. John Edward May married Jennie J Merritt. John Edward May passed away in 1980 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Edward May began in 1902 in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, John Edward May resided in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, John Edward May resided in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.
  • John Edward May married Jennie J Merritt.
  • John Edward May passed away in 1980 in 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)

Jennie Merritt
1901–1969
Birth Location: Dismal Run, Ritchie, West Virginia
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Children(s)

John May's Ancestors

Self
John May
1902–1980
Birth Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, 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–

John May's Timeline

11 Records

1902
5 Jun 1902
Birth of John Edward May in Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
John Edward May resided here in Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1932
1932
Age 30
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1954
1954
Age 52
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
1957
1957
Age 55
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
1960
1960
Age 58
John Edward May resided here in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
1980
Apr 1980
Age 78
Death of John Edward May in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-27
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-03-4321; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1973; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 160
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Court House, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1685; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1375698

    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: 1932
    Event Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-27
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1980
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 234-03-4321; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
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