I've recovered an old photograph of Henry Lester MAY which was taken at the G. W. Thomas Studio in Columbus Junction, IA sometime in the 1880's.? Henry is identified as being 10 years old at the time the photograph was taken.? Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Henry and his family:
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Henry Lester MAY was b. 23 Feb or Apr 1878 in Columbus City, IA to parents Henry Pendleton MAY (1831-1895) and Lydia JEFFRIES or JEFFERIES (1835-1918) who were married 13 Dec 1855 in Columbus City, IA.? Henry was one of 11 children born to this couple including Neally or Nealy S.; Herman “Hermie” Spencer; Eva; Clara E. or F.; Florence E.; Ernest Alexander; John Clarke; Henry Lester; Zelda; Estella W.; and Grace MAY, all born between 1857 and 1887.? Henry married Veronica “Frona” M. KOOS (1877-1963) on 22 Nov 1898 in Kendall Co., IL and they had 5 children including Cecelia Genevieve; Lydia or Lida Gertrude; Frances Leona; Aletha F.; and Warren Lester MAY, all born between 1900 and 1919.
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Henry died in Aug 1938 in Iowa and is buried in the Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus City, IA.
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I am hoping to locate someone from Henry’s family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its rightful place, with family.? If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me.
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Thanks,
Shelley
David Skipton