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William May 1770 – 1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1770

Birth Location: St Helens, Lancashire, England

Death Date: April 1842

Death Location: Prescot, Lancashire

Father: William May

Mother: Martha Lawrenson

Spouse(s): Esther Bromilow

Children(s): Esther May

The story of William May began in 1770 in St Helens, Lancashire, England, with parents William May and Martha Lawrenson. As an adult, William May wed Esther Bromilow. Their household included Esther May. William May's life came to an end in 1842 in Prescot, Lancashire.

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Parents

William May
1744 – 1798
Birth Location: Whiston, Lancashire, England
WM
Martha Lawrenson
1745 – 1783
Birth Location: Whiston, Lancashire, England
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Spouses(s)

Esther Bromilow
1772 – 1864
Birth Location: Lancashire, England
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Children(s)

Esther May
1808 – 1889
Birth Location: Windle, Lancashire, England
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 2 Aug 1770
    Event Place: St Helens, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: 3 Feb 1793
    Event Place: St Mary the Virgin, Prescot, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: April 1842
    Event Place: Prescot, Lancashire
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