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Sarah Elizabeth May 1862–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 DEC 1862

Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 29 JUN 1939

Death Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States

Father: Thomas May

Mother: Mary Cook

Spouse(s): Matthew Wells

Children(s): Elizabeth Wells, Golden Wells, Grace Wells, Matthew Jr.

In 1862, Sarah Elizabeth May entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, United States, born to Thomas Allen May And Mary Ann Cook. In 1870, Sarah Elizabeth May resided in Kentucky, United States. In 1870, Sarah Elizabeth May resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA. Sarah Elizabeth May married Matthew Wells, and had children including Elizabeth Wells, Golden Wells, Grace B Wells, Matthew H Wells Jr. Sarah Elizabeth May passed away in 1939 in Morgan, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Sarah Elizabeth May entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, United States, born to Thomas Allen May And Mary Ann Cook.
  • In 1870, Sarah Elizabeth May resided in Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, Sarah Elizabeth May resided in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sarah Elizabeth May married Matthew Wells, and had children including Elizabeth Wells, Golden Wells, Grace B Wells, Matthew H Wells Jr.
  • Sarah Elizabeth May passed away in 1939 in Morgan, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas May
1835–1917
Birth Location: Morgan Co., KY
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Mary Cook
1833–1897
Birth Location: Floyd Co., KY
MC

Spouses(s)

Matthew Wells
1864–1935
Birth Location: Blue, Robertson, Kentucky, United States
MW

Children(s)

Elizabeth Wells
1888–1978
Birth Location: Blue, Robertson, Kentucky, United States
EW
Golden Wells
1895–1989
Birth Location: W Liberty MO, Kentucky
GW
Grace Wells
1890–1974
Birth Location: –
GW
Matthew Jr.
1901–1982
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
MJ

Sarah May's Ancestors

Self
Sarah May
1862–1939
Birth Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Thomas Allen May
1835–1917
Morgan Co., KY
Mary (Ann) Cook
1833–1897
Floyd Co., KY
Grandparents
William (Clayton) Cook
1810–1838
Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Sarah Prater
1807–1874
Salyersville, KY
Great-Grandparents
John Prater
1785–1856
Mary Brenton
1783–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Brenton
1761–1833
Elizabeth Steele
1765–1846

Sarah May's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Elizabeth) May (30 DEC 1862–29 JUN 1939) m. Matthew Wells (11 JUN 1864–14 MAR 1935)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Wells 1888–1978 m. Chessie (Morton) Carter 1877–1933
  2. 2. Golden Wells 1895–1989
  3. 3. Grace (B.) Wells 1890–1974
  4. 4. Matthew (H. Wells) Jr. 1901–1982 m. Wilma May 1904–2000
    1. 1. Thomas Wells 1925–1985

Sarah May's Timeline

16 Records

1862
30 DEC 1862
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth May in Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 8
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 8
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 18
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in District 2, Morgan, Kentucky
District 2, Morgan, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 73
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in Sh, Boyd, Kentucky
Sh, Boyd, Kentucky
1939
29 JUN 1939
Age 77
Death of Sarah Elizabeth May in Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 78
Sarah Elizabeth May resided here in Boyd, Kentucky, USA
Boyd, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 DEC 1862
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 67, Ed. 1, Tree #1269
    [2] Public Member Trees
    [3] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 JUN 1939
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] World Family Tree Vol. 67, Ed. 1, Tree #1269
    [2] Public Member Trees
    [3] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Boyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940
    Event Place: Boyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Licking River
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Liberty, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Licking River
    Record Source: Public Member Trees
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