YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

May Williams 1894–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1894

Birth Location: Swinton, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 6 Apr 1954

Death Location: Swinton, Lancashire, England

Father: John Williams

Mother: Rosanna Hall

Spouse(s): Percy Thornley, Samuel Gaskell, Martin Murray

Children(s): Percy Thornley

The story of May Williams began in 1894 in Swinton, Lancashire, England. In 1939, May Williams resided in Lancashire, England. May Williams married Martin Murray, Percy Thornley, Samuel Gaskell, and had children including Percy Thornley. May Williams passed away in 1954 in Swinton, Lancashire, England.

Find more search results for May Williams
MW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of May Williams began in 1894 in Swinton, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1939, May Williams resided in Lancashire, England.
  • May Williams married Martin Murray, Percy Thornley, Samuel Gaskell, and had children including Percy Thornley.
  • May Williams passed away in 1954 in Swinton, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

May Williams's Ancestors

Self
May Williams
1894–1954
Birth Place: Swinton, Lancashire, England
Parents
John Williams
1872–1947
St Helens, Lancashire, England
Rosanna Hall
1876–1949
Swinton, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

May Williams's Descendants

1.
MW
May Williams (13 Nov 1894–6 Apr 1954) m. Percy Thornley (1890–09 May 1915) m. Samuel Gaskell (5 Mar 1893–) m. Martin Murray (Abt. 1890–23 Jul 1918)
  1. 1. Percy Thornley 1914–1984 m. Mary Nangle 1915–1993

May Williams's Timeline

4 Records

1894
13 Nov 1894
Birth of May Williams in Swinton, Lancashire, England
Swinton, Lancashire, England
1894
28 Nov 1894
May Williams was baptized in St Peters, Swinton, Lancashire, England
St Peters, Swinton, Lancashire, England
1939
1939
Age 45
May Williams resided here in Lancashire, England
Lancashire, England
1954
6 Apr 1954
Age 60
Death of May Williams in Swinton, Lancashire, England
Swinton, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1894
    Event Place: Swinton, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Manchester, England, Births and Baptisms
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1014890G

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1894
    Event Place: St Peters, Swinton, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: Manchester, England, Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1014890G

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1954
    Event Place: Swinton, Lancashire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE