James M. Venters1

TMG ID:36581, (24 Mar 1849 - 28 Apr 1924)

Vital Statistics

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 1 Aug 1867, James, age 18 years, 4 months and 8 days, and Elizabeth Branham, age 15 years, 10 months and 22 days, daughter of: Martin Branham and Matilda (?), were married at Wise County, VirginiaG.1,2
     

Children of: James M. Venters and Elizabeth Branham

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Genealogies arobinson45423.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 31C, film number 1254440, Kentucky 1880 Federal Population Census.
Last Edited26 Aug 2022

Elizabeth Branham1

TMG ID:36582, (10 Sep 1851 - 28 Aug 1924)
Father*Martin Branham2 B: c 1827
Mother*Matilda (?)2 B: c 1827

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Sowards (née Branham).4
  • Name-Married: on Thursday, 1 Aug 1867, her married name became Mrs. Venters (née Branham).4

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageElizabeth and Hop Sowards were married.4
     
MarriageThursday, 1 Aug 1867, Elizabeth, age 15 years, 10 months and 22 days, and James M. Venters, age 18 years, 4 months and 8 days were married at Wise County, VirginiaG.1,4
     

Children of: Elizabeth Branham and James M. Venters

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-186027 Jun 1860, Post Office: Wise CH VA, Wise County, VirginiaGMartin Branham, Matilda (?), Martha Branham, Rhoda L. Branham, John H. Branham, James S. Branham, Samuel H. Branham and Alexander M. Branham2
Census-188015 Jun 1880, Precicnt 2, Powell County, KentuckyG, Elizabeth is listed as widowed/divorcedMariah Venters, Annie B. Venters, Charles Venters and Columbus Venters3

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1880Precinct 2, Powell County, KentuckyGkeeping house6

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S96] 1 Jun 1860, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/yayf9d52 Eighth Census of the United States, 1860.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 31C, film number 1254440, Kentucky 1880 Federal Population Census.
  4. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Genealogies arobinson45423.
  5. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  6. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880.
Last Edited26 Aug 2022

Colbert Cantrell1

TMG ID:36583
Relationships:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 5 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Robert E. Lee Cantrell1 B: 10 Mar 1866, D: 14 Jan 1929
Mother*Mariah Venters1 B: 19 Nov 1872, D: 15 Sep 1933

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageColbert and Stella Blackburn were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Stella Blackburn1

TMG ID:36584

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Cantrell (née Blackburn).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageStella and Colbert Cantrell, son of: Robert E. Lee Cantrell and Mariah Venters, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Herbert Cantrell1

TMG ID:36585
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Colbert Cantrell1
Mother*Stella Blackburn1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Herman Cantrell1

TMG ID:36586
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Colbert Cantrell1
Mother*Stella Blackburn1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Homer Cantrell1

TMG ID:36587
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Colbert Cantrell1
Mother*Stella Blackburn1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Joe Cantrell1

TMG ID:36588
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Colbert Cantrell1
Mother*Stella Blackburn1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Clint Cantrell1

TMG ID:36589
Relationships:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 5 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Robert E. Lee Cantrell1 B: 10 Mar 1866, D: 14 Jan 1929
Mother*Mariah Venters1 B: 19 Nov 1872, D: 15 Sep 1933

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Sarah Dixie Cantrell1

TMG ID:36590, (5 Dec 1885 - 23 May 1963)
Relationships:6th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
6th cousin 5 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Robert E. Lee Cantrell1 B: 10 Mar 1866, D: 14 Jan 1929
Mother*Mariah Venters1 B: 19 Nov 1872, D: 15 Sep 1933

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Dixie"2
  • Name-Married: in Jun 1908, her married name became Mrs. May (née Cantrell).2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJun 1908, Sarah, age 22 years and 5 months, and George Washington May, age 28 years and 10 months, son of: Frank May and Rhoda (?), were married 2nd marriage for George and 1st marriage for Sarah.1,2
     

Children of: Sarah Dixie Cantrell and George Washington May

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-191030 Apr 1910, Pond Precinct, Pike County, KentuckyGGeorge Washington May, Fannie May and Hazel Lydia May2

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
Last Edited8 Sep 2022

George Washington May1,2

TMG ID:36591, (29 Jul 1879 - 19 Apr 1954)
Father*Frank May3 B: c 1848
Mother*Rhoda (?)3 B: c 1848

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Wash"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJun 1908, George, age 28 years and 10 months, and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, age 22 years and 5 months, daughter of: Robert E. Lee Cantrell and Mariah Venters, were married 2nd marriage for George and 1st marriage for Sarah.1,4
     

Children of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-18801880, Forks Of Sandy River, Pike County, KentuckyGFrank May, Rhoda (?), Nancy J. May, Polly E. May and Kate May3
Census-191030 Apr 1910, Pond Precinct, Pike County, KentuckyGSarah Dixie Cantrell, Fannie May and Hazel Lydia May4

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1910Pond Precinct, Pike County, KentuckyGfarmer general farm4

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S98] 1 Jun 1880, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9djv69w Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Page 593A, film number 1254439, Kentucky 1880 Federal Population Census.
  4. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
Last Edited8 Sep 2022

James Aubrey May1

TMG ID:36592, (24 Aug 1910 - 9 Jan 1954)
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*George Washington May1 B: 29 Jul 1879, D: 19 Apr 1954
Mother*Sarah Dixie Cantrell1 B: 5 Dec 1885, D: 23 May 1963

Vital Statistics

  • Born: James Aubrey May was born on Wednesday, 24 Aug 1910, at Pike County, KentuckyG.1
  • Died on Saturday, 9 Jan 1954 at age 43 years, 4 months and 16 days.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageJames and Florence Blackburn were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Florence Blackburn1

TMG ID:36593

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. May (née Blackburn).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFlorence and James Aubrey May, son of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Hazel Lydia May1

TMG ID:36594, (24 Aug 1910 - 24 Jun 1976)
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*George Washington May1 B: 29 Jul 1879, D: 19 Apr 1954
Mother*Sarah Dixie Cantrell1 B: 5 Dec 1885, D: 23 May 1963

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Layne (née May).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageHazel and Frank Layne were married.1
     

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-191030 Apr 1910, Pond Precinct, Pike County, KentuckyGGeorge Washington May, Sarah Dixie Cantrell and Fannie May2

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Frank Layne1

TMG ID:36595

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFrank and Hazel Lydia May, daughter of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Robert Lee May1

TMG ID:36596, (25 Nov 1911 - 27 May 1991)
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*George Washington May1 B: 29 Jul 1879, D: 19 Apr 1954
Mother*Sarah Dixie Cantrell1 B: 5 Dec 1885, D: 23 May 1963

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Robert Lee May was born on Saturday, 25 Nov 1911, at Pike County, KentuckyG.1
  • Died on Monday, 27 May 1991 at age 79 years, 6 months and 2 days.1

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageRobert and Edith Looney were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Edith Looney1

TMG ID:36597

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. May (née Looney).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageEdith and Robert Lee May, son of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Charlie Ross May1

TMG ID:36598, (22 Nov 1913 - 21 Jul 1978)
Relationships:7th cousin 1 time removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
7th cousin 4 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*George Washington May1 B: 29 Jul 1879, D: 19 Apr 1954
Mother*Sarah Dixie Cantrell1 B: 5 Dec 1885, D: 23 May 1963

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageCharlie and Viola Thacker were married.1
     
MarriageTuesday, 4 Aug 1942, Charlie, age 28 years, 8 months and 13 days, and Lora May Ball, age 20 years, 4 months and 20 days, daughter of: James Ballard Ball and Annie Gladys Weddington, were married at McAndrews, Pike County, KentuckyG.1
     

Child of: Charlie Ross May and Lora May Ball

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987.
  3. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Reference9V9K-3YM
Last Edited26 Aug 2022

Viola Thacker1

TMG ID:36599

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. May (née Thacker).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageViola and Charlie Ross May, son of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, were married.1
     

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

Lora May Ball1

TMG ID:36600, (15 Mar 1922 - 27 May 2002)
Father*James Ballard Ball1
Mother*Annie Gladys Weddington1

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Tuesday, 4 Aug 1942, her married name became Mrs. May (née Ball).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageTuesday, 4 Aug 1942, Lora, age 20 years, 4 months and 20 days, and Charlie Ross May, age 28 years, 8 months and 13 days, son of: George Washington May and Sarah Dixie Cantrell, were married at McAndrews, Pike County, KentuckyG.1
     

Child of: Lora May Ball and Charlie Ross May

Citations

  1. [S460] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Rick Dent (e-mail address), updated as of 28 Dec 2003.
ReferenceG9QG-L2D
Last Edited26 Aug 2022