Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Willie” William Ezra MAY 
492,470, William Ezra May
492,470, William Ezra MayBirthOct 2, 1866, Lucas County, Iowa492,470, William Ezra May
DeathFeb 22, 1945, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa470, William Ezra May
BurialChariton Cemetery, State Hwy 14, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa470, William Ezra May
Father“Saphri” Saphrel MAY (1819-1906)
MotherElizabeth DRAPER (1822-1878)
Spouses
BirthJan 5, 1879, Jennings County, Indiana492,470, Bertha Kate May May
DeathAug 31, 1959, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa470, Bertha Kate May May
BurialChariton Cemetery, State Hwy 14, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa470, Bertha Kate May May
FatherMadison MAY (1824-1884)
MotherTemperance Caroline MAY (1839-1903)
Obituary Online notes for “Willie” William Ezra MAY
William Ezra May
Birth: 2 Oct 1866 Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Death: 22 Feb 1945 Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section G Row 16 N-S Grave 9
Memorial #: 60221763
Bio: Husband of Bertha Kate May. Son of Saphrel May and Elizabeth DraperOBITUARYTHE CHARITON LEADERChariton, IowaTuesday, February 27, 1945WILLIAM E. MAYWilliam Ezra May, son of Saphrel and Elizabeth May, was born at Melrose, Iowa, October 2, 1866, and died at his home in Chariton, Iowa, on February 22, 1945, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 20 days.Mr. May was the youngest of a family of ten children, all of whom have preceded him in death.His parents came to Iowa from Indiana in a covered wagon. He lived at Melrose, in Monroe county, until 1914, and at that time he moved to Chariton to make his home with his sister.On September 2, 1925, he was married to Bertha May, of Indiana, who survives him.Mr. May was employed for 19 years with the C. B. and Q. Railway Company, prior to his retirement.His father was a long time United Brethren church member. William was converted during a tent meeting in Chariton. He then united with the United Brethren church and remained a member until his death, being a faithful attendant at the church services.Besides his wife he is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.Funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Rev. John E. Dowd, of the U. B. church, were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the United Brethren church and burial was made in the Chariton cemetery.Obituary courtesy of Charles M. Wright
Family Members
Parents
Saphrel May 1819-1906
Elizabeth Draper May 1822-1878
Spouse
Bertha Kate May May* 1879-1959
Siblings
Sarah Ann May Anderson* 1845-1914
Aseneth May Jones* 1848-1927
Miranda May Grimes* 1851-1942
Margaret E. May* 1857-1932
Rachel Lucina May Borton* 1860-1942
Emma Ida May* 1862-1862
Created by: Skip (46976613)
Added: 17 Oct 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60221763/william-ezra-may
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 February 2018), memorial page for William Ezra May (2 Oct 1866–22 Feb 1945), Find A Grave Memorial no. 60221763, citing Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Skip (contributor 46976613) .470, William Ezra May
Birth: 2 Oct 1866 Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa, USA
Death: 22 Feb 1945 Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Burial: Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Plot: Section G Row 16 N-S Grave 9
Memorial #: 60221763
Bio: Husband of Bertha Kate May. Son of Saphrel May and Elizabeth DraperOBITUARYTHE CHARITON LEADERChariton, IowaTuesday, February 27, 1945WILLIAM E. MAYWilliam Ezra May, son of Saphrel and Elizabeth May, was born at Melrose, Iowa, October 2, 1866, and died at his home in Chariton, Iowa, on February 22, 1945, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 20 days.Mr. May was the youngest of a family of ten children, all of whom have preceded him in death.His parents came to Iowa from Indiana in a covered wagon. He lived at Melrose, in Monroe county, until 1914, and at that time he moved to Chariton to make his home with his sister.On September 2, 1925, he was married to Bertha May, of Indiana, who survives him.Mr. May was employed for 19 years with the C. B. and Q. Railway Company, prior to his retirement.His father was a long time United Brethren church member. William was converted during a tent meeting in Chariton. He then united with the United Brethren church and remained a member until his death, being a faithful attendant at the church services.Besides his wife he is survived by a number of nieces and nephews.Funeral services, conducted by his pastor, Rev. John E. Dowd, of the U. B. church, were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the United Brethren church and burial was made in the Chariton cemetery.Obituary courtesy of Charles M. Wright
Family Members
Parents
Saphrel May 1819-1906
Elizabeth Draper May 1822-1878
Spouse
Bertha Kate May May* 1879-1959
Siblings
Sarah Ann May Anderson* 1845-1914
Aseneth May Jones* 1848-1927
Miranda May Grimes* 1851-1942
Margaret E. May* 1857-1932
Rachel Lucina May Borton* 1860-1942
Emma Ida May* 1862-1862
Created by: Skip (46976613)
Added: 17 Oct 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60221763/william-ezra-may
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 10 February 2018), memorial page for William Ezra May (2 Oct 1866–22 Feb 1945), Find A Grave Memorial no. 60221763, citing Chariton Cemetery, Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA ; Maintained by Skip (contributor 46976613) .470, William Ezra May