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Arba Porter May

Birth: December 2nd 1877 in Lone Tree, Pottawatomie Kansas
Death: October 15th 1966 in Onega Kansas

Parents: Isaac Newton May (1842-1931) and Emma E. Elliot (1852-1905)
Spouse: Cora E. Mitchell (1891-1966)

Marriage: Married Cora E. Mitchell on January 27th 1909

Children:
  1. Chester Isaac May (1910-1987)
  2. Etta M. May(1913-1913)
  3. Elva Luella May (1914-2001)
  4. Earnest Porter May (1918-2003)
  5. Elmer Jefferson May (1922-1983)

Siblings:
  1. Mary H. May (1871-1949)
  2. Joseph H. May (1875-1896)
  3. Della Ellen May (1883-1966)
Military: Never served

World War I draft registration
FHL Roll Call: 1643804

Occupation: Farmer

Biography:

Census Information:


The 1880 Federal Census has Arba Porter May living in Lincoln Township located in Pottawatomie Kansas. He was 2 and was living with his father Isaac Newton May (age 38), mother Emma E., sister Mary H. May (age 8), and brother Joseph H. May (age 4) The census indicated that he was born in Kansas and his father was born in Virginia while his mother was born in Pennsylvania.

The 1895 Kansas State Census has Arba Porter May living with his father Isaac Newton May (age 53), mother Emma (age 42), brother Joseph (age 19), and sister Della (age 12).

The 1900 Federal Census has Arba Porter May living in Rural Jefferson County Kansas. He was 22 and living with his aunt Louisa Lambert (age 42), uncle John Lambert (age 52), cousin Etta (age 23), and cousin Dollie (18). The census indicated that he was a farm laborer on his uncle's farm, and that he could read and write English.

The 1910 Federal Census: Arba Porter May (age 32), Cora E. May (age 18), Isaac (Chester) (age 3 months), Garrett Mitchell (William) (age 15). Living in Lincoln Township in Pottawatomie County Kansas. Arba was listed as a farmer and born in Kansas, Cora in Indiana, Chester in Kansas and William Garrett was listed as a laborer and born in Indiana. They owned a house valued at 6000.

The 1915 Kansas State Census has Arba Porter May (age 37), Cora E. May (age 24), Chester May (age 5) and Elva (age 7 months). Living in Lincoln Township in Pottawatomie County Kansas.

The 1920 Federal Census has Arba Porter May living in Lincoln Township located in Pottawatomie Kansas. He was 42 and living with his wife Cora E. (age 29), son Chester I (age 9), daughter Elva L. (age 5), and son Earnest P (age 1). The census indicated that he rented his house on a farm where he worked of his own accord. He was born in Kansas, his father in Virginia, and his mother in Pennsylvania.

The 1925 Kansas State Census has Arba Porter May living in Lincoln Township, located in Pottowatomie County, Kansas. He was 47 and living with his wife Cora E. (age 32), son Chester I (age 14), daughter Elva A. (age 10), son Earnest P. (age 6), and son Elmer J. (age 3). All were listed born in Kansas except for Cora who was born in Indiana.

The 1930 Federal Census has Arba Porter May living in Lincoln Township, located in Pottowatomie County, Kansas. He was 52 and living with his wife Cora E. (age 38), son Chester I (age 19), daughter Elva A. (age 15), son Earnest P. (age 12), and son Elmer J. (age 8). All were listed born in Kansas except for Cora who was born in Indiana.

Social Security Death Index:

SSN: 510-26-8109 Issued in 1951
Last known address: 66521 Onaga, Pottawatomie, Kansas, United States of America

Burial:

Havensville Cemetery located at:
Havensville
Pottawatomie County
Kansas, USA

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