Jacob Henry May, a highly respected citizen of the west part of the county, died at his home Saturday, March 3, 1928, aged 72 years, six month and 23 days, after a lingering illness of two months. Mr. May was stricken with the flu some two months ago, which was followed by pneumonia.
Both Mr. May and his wife were taken sick about the same time. Mrs. May passing away February 2, 1923. The death of his wife was a severe blow to Mr. May and thereafter he expressed a feeling of indifference toward his own recovery.
The deceased has long resided in Sullivan county, having lived on the farm on which he resided at the time of his death for the past twenty-five years. He was an active, industrious and strictly honest man, and was recognized by all who knew him as one of Sullivan county's best citizens.
The deceased is survived by nine children: John F., Ben E., William H., James H., Charles F., and Miss Jane May; Mrs. Mary Kelsall, Mrs. Susie Young and Mrs. Lena Ryan. Also a large number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. Earl Snyder, Monday, March 5, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Wilhite cemetery in the prescence of a large group of sympathizing friends. (Milan Standard, Thurs., Mar 8, 1923)
Jacob Henry May, a highly respected citizen of the west part of the county, died at his home Saturday, March 3, 1928, aged 72 years, six month and 23 days, after a lingering illness of two months. Mr. May was stricken with the flu some two months ago, which was followed by pneumonia.
Both Mr. May and his wife were taken sick about the same time. Mrs. May passing away February 2, 1923. The death of his wife was a severe blow to Mr. May and thereafter he expressed a feeling of indifference toward his own recovery.
The deceased has long resided in Sullivan county, having lived on the farm on which he resided at the time of his death for the past twenty-five years. He was an active, industrious and strictly honest man, and was recognized by all who knew him as one of Sullivan county's best citizens.
The deceased is survived by nine children: John F., Ben E., William H., James H., Charles F., and Miss Jane May; Mrs. Mary Kelsall, Mrs. Susie Young and Mrs. Lena Ryan. Also a large number of grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. Earl Snyder, Monday, March 5, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Wilhite cemetery in the prescence of a large group of sympathizing friends. (Milan Standard, Thurs., Mar 8, 1923)
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John Finley May
1876–1971
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Benjamin Ellis May
1877–1966
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William Madison May
1879–1962
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Mary Ellen "Mollie" May Kelsall
1880–1968
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James Henry May
1883–1962
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Virginia Frances May Livingston
1884–1920
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Eliza Jane May
1887–1926
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Susan Ann "Susie" May Young
1889–1948
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Lena Elizabeth Ryan
1891–1984
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Charles Frederick May
1892–1978
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