Sixth Generation

2168. Eliza Ann Coffey was born on 23 January 1851 in Monroe Co., IN. Eliza died on 15 December 1933 at the age of 82 in Ellettsville, Monroe Co., IN and was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe Co., IN.^8096,8097

Eliza Ann Coffey and William Matthew May were married on 29 November 1866 in Monroe Co., IN. They appeared in the census on 8 August 1870 in Bloomington, Bean Blossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN.⁸⁰⁹⁸ They⁸⁰⁹⁸ appeared in the census on 2 July 1880 in Bean Blossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN.⁸⁰⁹⁹ Eliza and William⁸⁰⁹⁹ appeared in the census on 13 June 1900 in Bean Blossom Twp., Monroe Co., IN.⁸¹⁰⁰ William Matthew May⁸¹⁰¹, son of William R. May and Eliza , was born on 13 November 1844 in Bloomington Twp., Monroe Co., IN. William enlisted in Co. G, 43d Indiana Inf. in November 1864 and was discharged on 14 June 1865 in Indiana William died in Richland Twp., Monroe Co., IN on 8 August 1918. Presbyterian Cemetery in Ellettsville, Monroe Co., IN in August 1918 .^{8096,8102,8103}

"William M. May, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of this county, was born November 13, 1844 in Bloomington Township, this county, and is the second of ten children born to William R. and Eliza (Threslur) May, natives of Virginia, and of German descent. William M. was reared on a farm, and attended school part of the time.

"In November, 1864, he enlisted in Company G., Forty-third Indiana Infantry, under Capt. Moss. He was located at Indianapolis on guard duty for a time. Jun 14, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to farming, living with his father until his marriage. On November 29, 1866, Mr. May was wedded to Eliza A., daughter of William R. and Tabitha (Everman) Coffey. She was born January 23, 1851, in Monroe County.

"By this union there were five children - William R., Rosa Ethel, Frank N., Mamie Elsie and Walter E. Mrs. May's parents were among the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. May is the possessor of 206 acres of land in a good state of cultivation, well stocked, and ornamented with a good residence, barn and out-buildings, and a fine orchard. With a start of $2,300 from his wife, he has established his farm and home, worth about $6,000.

"Mr. May formerly belonged to the Sons of Temperance. They belong to the Christian Church, and are liberal in all charitable movements. He is a Republican."

Eliza Ann Coffey and William Matthew May had the following children: