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Sidney Joseph May 1895–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1895

Birth Location: Kingham, Oxfordshire, England

Death Date: 1 Nov 1957

Death Location: Southwark, London, England

Father: Joseph May

Mother: Jane Berry

Spouse(s): Olive Bray

Children(s): Peter May, Betty May

In 1895, Sidney Joseph May entered the world in Kingham, Oxfordshire, England, born to Joseph John May And Jane Ellen Berry. In 1901, Sidney Joseph May resided in Colwall, Herefordshire, England. In 1911, Sidney Joseph May resided in Asthall, Swinbrook and Widford, Oxfordshire, Engla. Sidney Joseph May married Olive Ada Bray, and had children including Betty Jane Iris May, Peter John Frederick May. Sidney Joseph May passed away in 1957 in Southwark, London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Sidney Joseph May entered the world in Kingham, Oxfordshire, England, born to Joseph John May And Jane Ellen Berry.
  • In 1901, Sidney Joseph May resided in Colwall, Herefordshire, England.
  • In 1911, Sidney Joseph May resided in Asthall, Swinbrook and Widford, Oxfordshire, Engla.
  • Sidney Joseph May married Olive Ada Bray, and had children including Betty Jane Iris May, Peter John Frederick May.
  • Sidney Joseph May passed away in 1957 in Southwark, London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sidney May's Ancestors

Self
Sidney May
1895–1957
Birth Place: Kingham, Oxfordshire, England
Parents
Joseph John May
1868–1916
Hungerford, Berkshire, England
Jane (Ellen) Berry
1866–1910
Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, England
Grandparents
John (Charles (Charles)) Berry
1836–1897
Witney, Oxfordshire, England
Catherine (Emma) Legg
1839–1893
Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
William Legg
1803–1881
Catherine Jessup
1809–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Legg
1771–1848
Hannah Legg
1773–
Abraham Jessup
1778–1854
Elizabeth Worth
1775–1848

Sidney May's Descendants

1.
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Sidney (Joseph) May (April 1895–1 Nov 1957) m. Olive (Ada) Bray (22 Apr 1898–Mar 1980)
  1. 1. Peter (John Frederick) May 1921–1990 m. Grace (Florence) Wilkins 1922–2005
  2. 2. Betty (Jane Iris) May 1920–2005

Sidney May's Timeline

9 Records

1895
April 1895
Birth of Sidney Joseph May in Kingham, Oxfordshire, England
Kingham, Oxfordshire, England
1901
1901
Age 6
Sidney Joseph May resided here in Colwall, Herefordshire, England
Colwall, Herefordshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 16
Sidney Joseph May resided here in Asthall, Swinbrook and Widford, Oxfordshire, England
Asthall, Swinbrook and Widford, Oxfordshire, England
1938
1938
Age 43
Sidney Joseph May resided here in 33 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
33 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
1939
1939
Age 44
Sidney Joseph May resided here in Essex, England
Essex, England
1940
1940
Age 45
Sidney Joseph May resided here in 38 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
38 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
1957
1 Nov 1957
Age 62
Death of Sidney Joseph May in 97 Caledon Street, East Ham, Essex, England
97 Caledon Street, East Ham, Essex, England
1957
1 Nov 1957
Age 62
Burial of Sidney Joseph May in Southwark, London, England
Southwark, London, England
1958
20 Jan 1958
Age 63
Sidney Joseph May - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1895
    Event Place: Kingham, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8230; Schedule Number: 3 c
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2470; Folio: 43; Page: 18
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011013J

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Colwall, Herefordshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2470; Folio: 43; Page: 18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Asthall, Swinbrook and Widford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8230; Schedule Number: 3 c

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: 33 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011013J

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 38 Liphook cres, Forest hill, London, England
    Record Source: London, England, City Directories, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London City Directories

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1957
    Event Place: 97 Caledon Street, East Ham, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [3] UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1957
    Event Place: Southwark, London, England
    Record Source: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1958
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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