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Pearl S May 1911–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1911

Birth Location: Northview, Harrison, West Virginia

Death Date: 17 May 1989

Death Location: Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: Frank May

Mother: Theresa Jeffries

Spouse(s): Olaf Mills

Children(s): Patricia Mills

In 1911, Pearl S May entered the world in Northview, Harrison, West Virginia, born to Frank May And Theresa May Jeffries. In 1920, Pearl S May resided in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA. In 1929, Pearl S May resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Pearl S May married Olaf Ernest Mills, and had children including Bobby Mills, Mary Anne Mills, Patricia Beverly Mills, Richard D Mills. Pearl S May passed away in 1989 in Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Pearl S May entered the world in Northview, Harrison, West Virginia, born to Frank May And Theresa May Jeffries.
  • In 1920, Pearl S May resided in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1929, Pearl S May resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Pearl S May married Olaf Ernest Mills, and had children including Bobby Mills, Mary Anne Mills, Patricia Beverly Mills, Richard D Mills.
  • Pearl S May passed away in 1989 in Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank May
1884–1970
Birth Location: Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
FM
Theresa Jeffries
1896–
Birth Location: Kanawha, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
TJ

Spouses(s)

Olaf Mills
1905–1994
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
OM

Children(s)

Patricia Mills
1937–2003
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
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Pearl May's Ancestors

Self
Pearl May
1911–1989
Birth Place: Northview, Harrison, West Virginia
Parents
Frank May
1884–1970
Lewis County, West Virginia, USA
Theresa (May) Jeffries
1896–
Kanawha, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (J) May
1853–1931
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Sally Fisher
1852–1940
Roane County, West Virginia, USA
Fortunatus (Nathan) Jeffries
1850–1923
West Virginia
Nancy (Elizabeth) Cunningham
1863–1934
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John May
1818–1865
Jemima Harris
1825–1885
Nancy Wine
1832–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johanne May
1758–1815
Martha Houghman
1755–1816
John Harris
1779–
Jemima Blakehorn
1780–

Pearl May's Descendants

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Pearl (S) May (30 Sep 1911–17 May 1989) m. Olaf (Ernest) Mills (25 Jan 1905–22 Dec 1994)
  1. 1. Patricia (Beverly) Mills 1937–2003

Pearl May's Timeline

7 Records

1911
30 Sep 1911
Birth of Pearl S May in Northview, Harrison, West Virginia
Northview, Harrison, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 9
Pearl S May resided here in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1929
27 Dec 1929
Age 18
Pearl S May resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Pearl S May resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Pearl S May resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Pearl S May resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1989
17 May 1989
Age 78
Death of Pearl S May in Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1911
    Event Place: Northview, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-244
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 386-16-4820; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 69
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1043; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0290; FHL microfilm: 2340778
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342273
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 69

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1043; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0290; FHL microfilm: 2340778
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, West Virginia; Roll: 2539; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342273

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-244
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1848; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-244

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1989
    Event Place: Taylor, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 386-16-4820; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
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