Bernard May was born in Armagh, Northern Ireland and baptized on 23 June; Margaret May was the only one listed as sponsor. He was the son of Michael May and Susan McAree and the grandson of Thomas May and Margaret (O)Donnell(y) May; James McAree and Mary Downing. He had eight known brothers and sisters;
Margaret b. 1837, Mary May b. 1839, Thomas May b. 1841, James May b. 1844, Michael May b. 1845, John May b. 1850, Patrick May b. 1852, Susan b. 1855.
Bernard immigrated to America in 1863, at the age of 17, arriving in New York on May 9, onboard the ship "Monarch of the Sea" the profession he listed was "Groom". His older sister Mary, immigrated with him.
He moved to Yonkers, where he met and married Catherine Daley. Bernard and Catherine were married in St. Mary's Church 24 September 1867; the witnesses to the marriage were James Joseph Kearney and Margaret Foley.
He was a Blacksmith, horseshoer, and Wheelwright, having a business at 37 Atherton Street, Yonkers, and was considered an expert at his trade. The family lived at 2 Irving Place, Yonkers. Bernard was the father of Bernard Jr., Thomas, Joseph, Margaret, John and Frank (Frances) Xavier May. His son Bernard Jr. died sometime between 1891 and 1895.
Bernard was active in the Yonkers Community; was an honorary member of the Protection Engine fire department and did contract work for the City of Yonkers throughout his life.
He and Catherine remained Yonkers residents until their deaths. Bernard died at the age of 49 on November 22, 1895, passing away peacefully during the evening at his residence, after a sickness lasting nearly five months, and was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in the family plot. Only his sister Mary (living in Brooklyn) is listed as a living relative.
Margaret b. 1837, Mary May b. 1839, Thomas May b. 1841, James May b. 1844, Michael May b. 1845, John May b. 1850, Patrick May b. 1852, Susan b. 1855.
Bernard immigrated to America in 1863, at the age of 17, arriving in New York on May 9, onboard the ship "Monarch of the Sea" the profession he listed was "Groom". His older sister Mary, immigrated with him.
He moved to Yonkers, where he met and married Catherine Daley. Bernard and Catherine were married in St. Mary's Church 24 September 1867; the witnesses to the marriage were James Joseph Kearney and Margaret Foley.
He was a Blacksmith, horseshoer, and Wheelwright, having a business at 37 Atherton Street, Yonkers, and was considered an expert at his trade. The family lived at 2 Irving Place, Yonkers. Bernard was the father of Bernard Jr., Thomas, Joseph, Margaret, John and Frank (Frances) Xavier May. His son Bernard Jr. died sometime between 1891 and 1895.
Bernard was active in the Yonkers Community; was an honorary member of the Protection Engine fire department and did contract work for the City of Yonkers throughout his life.
He and Catherine remained Yonkers residents until their deaths. Bernard died at the age of 49 on November 22, 1895, passing away peacefully during the evening at his residence, after a sickness lasting nearly five months, and was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in the family plot. Only his sister Mary (living in Brooklyn) is listed as a living relative.
Bernard May was born in Armagh, Northern Ireland and baptized on 23 June; Margaret May was the only one listed as sponsor. He was the son of Michael May and Susan McAree and the grandson of Thomas May and Margaret (O)Donnell(y) May; James McAree and Mary Downing. He had eight known brothers and sisters;
Margaret b. 1837, Mary May b. 1839, Thomas May b. 1841, James May b. 1844, Michael May b. 1845, John May b. 1850, Patrick May b. 1852, Susan b. 1855.
Bernard immigrated to America in 1863, at the age of 17, arriving in New York on May 9, onboard the ship "Monarch of the Sea" the profession he listed was "Groom". His older sister Mary, immigrated with him.
He moved to Yonkers, where he met and married Catherine Daley. Bernard and Catherine were married in St. Mary's Church 24 September 1867; the witnesses to the marriage were James Joseph Kearney and Margaret Foley.
He was a Blacksmith, horseshoer, and Wheelwright, having a business at 37 Atherton Street, Yonkers, and was considered an expert at his trade. The family lived at 2 Irving Place, Yonkers. Bernard was the father of Bernard Jr., Thomas, Joseph, Margaret, John and Frank (Frances) Xavier May. His son Bernard Jr. died sometime between 1891 and 1895.
Bernard was active in the Yonkers Community; was an honorary member of the Protection Engine fire department and did contract work for the City of Yonkers throughout his life.
He and Catherine remained Yonkers residents until their deaths. Bernard died at the age of 49 on November 22, 1895, passing away peacefully during the evening at his residence, after a sickness lasting nearly five months, and was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in the family plot. Only his sister Mary (living in Brooklyn) is listed as a living relative.
Margaret b. 1837, Mary May b. 1839, Thomas May b. 1841, James May b. 1844, Michael May b. 1845, John May b. 1850, Patrick May b. 1852, Susan b. 1855.
Bernard immigrated to America in 1863, at the age of 17, arriving in New York on May 9, onboard the ship "Monarch of the Sea" the profession he listed was "Groom". His older sister Mary, immigrated with him.
He moved to Yonkers, where he met and married Catherine Daley. Bernard and Catherine were married in St. Mary's Church 24 September 1867; the witnesses to the marriage were James Joseph Kearney and Margaret Foley.
He was a Blacksmith, horseshoer, and Wheelwright, having a business at 37 Atherton Street, Yonkers, and was considered an expert at his trade. The family lived at 2 Irving Place, Yonkers. Bernard was the father of Bernard Jr., Thomas, Joseph, Margaret, John and Frank (Frances) Xavier May. His son Bernard Jr. died sometime between 1891 and 1895.
Bernard was active in the Yonkers Community; was an honorary member of the Protection Engine fire department and did contract work for the City of Yonkers throughout his life.
He and Catherine remained Yonkers residents until their deaths. Bernard died at the age of 49 on November 22, 1895, passing away peacefully during the evening at his residence, after a sickness lasting nearly five months, and was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in the family plot. Only his sister Mary (living in Brooklyn) is listed as a living relative.
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