Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialSpring Hill Pioneer Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa [34354]
FatherJonathan B. MAY (1808-1845)
MotherElizabeth WHITTEN (1814-1834)
Spouses
BirthAug 10, 1836, Belmont County, Ohio [34355]
DeathDec 17, 1877, Lucas County, Iowa [34355]
BurialSpring Hill Pioneer Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa [34355]
FatherDavid J. WILLIAMS (1809-1884)
MotherSarah ENGLES (1813-1895)
MarriageApr 1, 1858 [281]
DeathApr 24, 1922, Lucas County, Iowa [34131]
BurialSpring Hill Pioneer Cemetery, Lucas County, Iowa [34356]
FatherDavid J. WILLIAMS (1809-1884)
MotherSarah ENGLES (1813-1895)
ChildrenSarah Jane (1879-1936)
Dave Eulet (Adopted) (>1880-)
Charles Thomas (1881-1962)
Lola A. (1886-)
Obituary Online notes for Joshua B. MAY
Joshua B. May
Birth: May 15, 1833
Jennings County Indiana, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1902
Lucas County Iowa, USA
Husband of Martha Unknown and Margaret Williams.
Obituary, Chariton Herald.
Joshua B. May was born over 69 years ago in Jennings county, Indiana.
Here he grew to manhood and received his education in the common schools, which he attended for a few months, spending the greater part of the time assisting his
father with the chopping and logging incident to clearing out a farm.
Before the war, about the year 1856, Mr. May came to this state, locating in Jefferson county and here he staid (sic) about four years, then returned to his native state until after the war.
He was a veteran of the lOth Indiana. In 1869 he came again to the beautiful prairies of Iowa and located this time not far from Newbern, in English township, where he has since resided, a most respected citizen for over 30 years. About a year ago he was stricken with paralysis and since has been au invalid, until death released him on last Friday.
He was married April 1, 1858, to Miss Martha Williams of Ohio, whose death occured about 20 years later. He was married to his surviving companion about 23 years ago, who with a daughter and two sons are mourning a kinud nusband and father's demise.
Mr. May was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and at his death, held offices of trust in that denomination. His funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in English on Sunday, conducted by the pastor, interment in the cemetery near by. [34354]
Birth: May 15, 1833
Jennings County Indiana, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1902
Lucas County Iowa, USA
Husband of Martha Unknown and Margaret Williams.
Obituary, Chariton Herald.
Joshua B. May was born over 69 years ago in Jennings county, Indiana.
Here he grew to manhood and received his education in the common schools, which he attended for a few months, spending the greater part of the time assisting his
father with the chopping and logging incident to clearing out a farm.
Before the war, about the year 1856, Mr. May came to this state, locating in Jefferson county and here he staid (sic) about four years, then returned to his native state until after the war.
He was a veteran of the lOth Indiana. In 1869 he came again to the beautiful prairies of Iowa and located this time not far from Newbern, in English township, where he has since resided, a most respected citizen for over 30 years. About a year ago he was stricken with paralysis and since has been au invalid, until death released him on last Friday.
He was married April 1, 1858, to Miss Martha Williams of Ohio, whose death occured about 20 years later. He was married to his surviving companion about 23 years ago, who with a daughter and two sons are mourning a kinud nusband and father's demise.
Mr. May was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and at his death, held offices of trust in that denomination. His funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church in English on Sunday, conducted by the pastor, interment in the cemetery near by. [34354]
Obituary Online notes for Margaret Belle (Spouse 2)
Second wife of Joshua B. May. Daughter of David J. Williams and Sarah Strahl
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursdsay, May 4, 1922
MRS. MARGARET MAY
Margaret Williams, daughter of David and Sarah Williams, was born May 13, 1847, in Somerton, Ohio, and departed this life at 5 o'clock on Monday morning, April 24, 1922, at the home of her son, Charles May, near Williamson, Iowa.
At the age of six years she came with her parents by boat to Iowa, settling on a farm in Jefferson county, near Fairfield. She was left motherless at the age of thirteen years, after which she made her home with her sisters until her marriage.
On November 9, 1871 she was married to Darius Bell. Only two short years passed when death came into the home, taking her young companion and leaving her with an infant son to mourn his going.
She remained a widow for six years and was then married on Nov. 25, 1878 to Joshua May. They took up residence on the old home farm in English township and lived there until October 1, 1902, when she was again deprived of her husband.
She was the mother of four children, Melvin D. Bell, of English township; Sarah J. Messler, of Lacona; Charles T. May, of Williamson; and Mrs. Lola Pentzel, of Fairfield, all of whom, with eight grandsons and one granddaughter, survive her. Mrs. May is the last of a family of ten children.
For several years she has been in failing health and since her husband's death has made her home with her children, who have been untiring in their love and devotion and have done everything possible for her comfort.
She joined the Presbyterian in early life and was a faithful worker and attendant until failing health prevented. Mrs. May's family life was ideal and her neighborhood for miles around felt the influence of her gentle, kindly spirit.
Beauty of form and feature may have added to something, but the grace of her spirit outshone all else and bound her friends to her with strong cords of love and affection. Many hearts are saddened by the departure of this good woman, but while her passing from this world is mourned all have the assurance of her sojourning in our Father's House of the unending life.
Funeral services were held at the English Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Frank Larrick, of Derby. Interment was in Spring Hill cemetery. [34356]
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON HERALD-PATRIOT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursdsay, May 4, 1922
MRS. MARGARET MAY
Margaret Williams, daughter of David and Sarah Williams, was born May 13, 1847, in Somerton, Ohio, and departed this life at 5 o'clock on Monday morning, April 24, 1922, at the home of her son, Charles May, near Williamson, Iowa.
At the age of six years she came with her parents by boat to Iowa, settling on a farm in Jefferson county, near Fairfield. She was left motherless at the age of thirteen years, after which she made her home with her sisters until her marriage.
On November 9, 1871 she was married to Darius Bell. Only two short years passed when death came into the home, taking her young companion and leaving her with an infant son to mourn his going.
She remained a widow for six years and was then married on Nov. 25, 1878 to Joshua May. They took up residence on the old home farm in English township and lived there until October 1, 1902, when she was again deprived of her husband.
She was the mother of four children, Melvin D. Bell, of English township; Sarah J. Messler, of Lacona; Charles T. May, of Williamson; and Mrs. Lola Pentzel, of Fairfield, all of whom, with eight grandsons and one granddaughter, survive her. Mrs. May is the last of a family of ten children.
For several years she has been in failing health and since her husband's death has made her home with her children, who have been untiring in their love and devotion and have done everything possible for her comfort.
She joined the Presbyterian in early life and was a faithful worker and attendant until failing health prevented. Mrs. May's family life was ideal and her neighborhood for miles around felt the influence of her gentle, kindly spirit.
Beauty of form and feature may have added to something, but the grace of her spirit outshone all else and bound her friends to her with strong cords of love and affection. Many hearts are saddened by the departure of this good woman, but while her passing from this world is mourned all have the assurance of her sojourning in our Father's House of the unending life.
Funeral services were held at the English Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Frank Larrick, of Derby. Interment was in Spring Hill cemetery. [34356]