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Lois Eleanor May 1929–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10-3-1929

Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 Dec 2016

Death Location: Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Julian May

Mother: Willie Chrisman

Spouse(s): Ellis Abbott

Children(s):

The story of Lois Eleanor May began in 1929 in Bedford County, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Lois Eleanor May resided in Forest, Bedford, Virginia. In 1935, Lois Eleanor May resided in Forest, Bedford, Virginia. Lois Eleanor May married Ellis Noell Abbott, and had children including Larry Bruce Abbott, Michael Abbott, Phillip Abbott. Lois Eleanor May passed away in 2016 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lois Eleanor May began in 1929 in Bedford County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Lois Eleanor May resided in Forest, Bedford, Virginia.
  • In 1935, Lois Eleanor May resided in Forest, Bedford, Virginia.
  • Lois Eleanor May married Ellis Noell Abbott, and had children including Larry Bruce Abbott, Michael Abbott, Phillip Abbott.
  • Lois Eleanor May passed away in 2016 in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Julian May
1900–1985
Birth Location: Bellevue, Bedford Virginia
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Willie Chrisman
1901–1977
Birth Location: Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ellis Abbott
1921–2016
Birth Location: Bedford,Virginia
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Children(s)

Lois May's Ancestors

Self
Lois May
1929–2016
Birth Place: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Julian Estes May
1900–1985
Bellevue, Bedford Virginia
Willie (Kathleen) Chrisman
1901–1977
Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Robert) May
1870–1941
Bedford Co, Virginia
Lillie Terrell
1880–1946
Campbell County (Campbell), USA
Gordon Chrisman
1873–1950
Montgomery Co., Virginia
Mary (Black) Jennelle
1875–1962
Blacksburg, Montgomery Co Va.
Great-Grandparents
Wyatt May
1833–1931
Elizabeth Martin
1839–1916
George Terrell
1853–1934
Susan Trent
1854–1920
Crockett Chrisman
1831–1894
Cynthia Charlton
1832–1912
Jasper Jennelle
1845–1922
Frances Miller
1852–1924
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph May
1792–1871
Sarah Secrist
1802–1849
James Martin
1804–1880
Cary Tilman
1811–1898
PVT Terrell
1827–1862
Gabriella Callaham
1829–1913
Hezekiah Trent
1815–1874
Mary Baugh
1822–1868
Abram Chrisman
1796–1875
Margaret Yearout
1803–1887
John Charlton
1791–1889
Elizabeth Simpkins
1813–1850
Lewis Jennelle
1795–1884
Malvinah Turner
1810–1872
Joseph Miller
1812–1880
Elizabeth Wilson
1814–1871

Lois May's Timeline

6 Records

1929
10-3-1929
Birth of Lois Eleanor May in Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Lois Eleanor May resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 6
Lois Eleanor May resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia
Forest, Bedford, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
Lois Eleanor May resided here in Forest, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Forest, Bedford, Virginia, United States
2016
12-7-2016
Age 87
Death of Lois Eleanor May in Lynchburg City, Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg City, Lynchburg, VA
2016
9 Dec 2016
Age 87
Burial of Lois Eleanor May in Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10-3-1929
    Event Place: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T627_4248; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10-7
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 2436; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 792.0; FHL microfilm: 2342170
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News and Advance; Publication Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: 2436; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 792.0; FHL microfilm: 2342170

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T627_4248; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Forest, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: T627_4248; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 10-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lynchburg
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News and Advance; Publication Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News and Advance; Publication Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12-7-2016
    Event Place: Lynchburg City, Lynchburg, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News and Advance; Publication Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Dec 2016
    Event Place: Forest, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: News and Advance; Publication Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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