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WILLIAM MAY
Born, New York City, Aug. 22, 1853; son of Thomas and Margaret (Shannon) May; came to Detroit with parents in infancy, 1854; educated in public schools and Mayhew’s Business College, Detroit; married, Detroit, 1878, Miss Helen Oakes (now deceased); 2d, Detroit, 1887, Miss Kate Quinlivan. Learned printer’s trade on old Detroit Tribune and followed same in newspaper offices until 1883; became identified with politics and continued in political life for eight years as deputy county clerk, Wayne Co., Mich., four years as county clerk, 1891-94; then entered the life insurance business and since 1895 has been connected with the Bankers’ Life Association of Des Moines, Ia., the past five years as district manager, with headquarters in Detroit. Also president Day-Peoples Manufacturing Co.; treasurer Ellis-Ford Manufacturing Co. Democrat. Catholic. Member Knights of Columbus. Club: Fellowcraft. Recreations: Travel and reading. Office: 839 Majestic Bldg. Residence: 384 Howard St.
Source: The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908
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