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Oliver Crozier May 1882–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Dec 1882

Birth Location: Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States

Death Date: 27 Nov 1968

Death Location: Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: Hugh May

Mother: Emily Phelan

Spouse(s): Bessie Vennigerholz, Lela May

Children(s): Thelma Porteous, Lavern May

In 1882, Oliver Crozier May entered the world in Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States, born to Hugh Campbell May And Emily Ann May Elizabeth Phelan. In 1900, Oliver Crozier May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Oliver Crozier May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA. Oliver Crozier May married Bessie Lee May Jackson Vennigerholz, Lela M Hawkins May, and had children including Harold May, Lavern May, Thelma Ruby May James Elliot Porteous. Oliver Crozier May passed away in 1968 in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Oliver Crozier May entered the world in Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States, born to Hugh Campbell May And Emily Ann May Elizabeth Phelan.
  • In 1900, Oliver Crozier May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Oliver Crozier May resided in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • Oliver Crozier May married Bessie Lee May Jackson Vennigerholz, Lela M Hawkins May, and had children including Harold May, Lavern May, Thelma Ruby May James Elliot Porteous.
  • Oliver Crozier May passed away in 1968 in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oliver May's Ancestors

Self
Oliver May
1882–1968
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Parents
Hugh Campbell May
1853–1925
Maysville, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Emily (Ann May (Elizabeth)) Phelan
1862–1960
Fairfax, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Phelan
1830–1905
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Emily (Ann) Barnes
1841–1916
Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Phelan
1801–1862
Hannah Sutton
1806–1874
Jeremiah Barnes
1815–1904
Eunice Beasley
1823–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Phelan
1777–1868
Margaret Hines
1776–1850
Benjamin Sutton
1772–1814
Elizabeth Sutton
1772–1834
1772–1851
Catherine Ford
1775–1851
Silas Beasley
1798–1872
Cynthia Beasley
1800–1893

Oliver May's Descendants

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Oliver (Crozier) May (23 Dec 1882–27 Nov 1968) m. Bessie (Lee May Jackson) Vennigerholz (abt 1890–21 May 1969) m. Lela (M Hawkins) May (22 Jan 1901–Jan 1978)
  1. 1. Thelma (Ruby May James Elliot) Porteous 1909–2000 m. Orville (Lee) Elliott 1906–1972
    1. 1. Mary (Ellen May) James 1926–2016 m. Warren (J) Oberhouse 1922–2015
  2. 2. Lavern May 1928–2015 m. Margie (N) May 1931–2023

Oliver May's Timeline

12 Records

1882
23 Dec 1882
Birth of Oliver Crozier May in Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States
Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 18
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1919
1919
Age 37
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Kansas City Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Beatie, Beatie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Beatie, Beatie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Batie, Benton, Arkansas
Batie, Benton, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 58
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Beatie Township, Batie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Beatie Township, Batie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 69
Oliver Crozier May resided here in Kansas
Kansas
1968
27 Nov 1968
Age 86
Death of Oliver Crozier May in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1882
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Batie, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-4
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_924; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 183
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beatie, Benton, Arkansas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339800
    [6] Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Jackson
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T624_67; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374080
    [8] Arizona, U.S., Death Records
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yuma, Yuma, Arizona; Roll: 3776; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 14-7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Illinois, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: T624_67; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374080

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Jackson

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kansas City Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 12, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_924; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beatie, Beatie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beatie, Benton, Arkansas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339800

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Batie, Benton, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Batie, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beatie Township, Batie, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Batie, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00119; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 4-4

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yuma, Yuma, Arizona; Roll: 3776; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 14-7

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Kansas
    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 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maysville Ark
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1968
    Event Place: Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Arizona, U.S., Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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