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     He a cantor and shoket (ritual slaughterer).¹ Wolf Heinlein Eichberg was born on 9 August 1795 Hengstfeld, Germany.¹ He was the son of Heinlein Eichberg and Bessla Jandorf.¹

     Wolf Heinlein Eichberg died on 3 February 1865 Hengstfeld, Germany, at age 69.¹

     Joseph Berry was born in 1811 Ashbach, Bavaria, Germany.¹ He was the son of Rebecca (?)
     Joseph Berry immigrated in 1840. Settled in Morgan County after which he moved to Coshocton County.¹ He was naturalized in 1845.

     Joseph Berry married Carolyn Aeschberg in 1853 in Coschocton, Ohio.
     He peddler and farmer.^2,1
     Joseph and Carolyn had no children.¹
     Joseph Berry appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cochocton, Ohio, enumerated 7 June 1860,M.³

     Joseph Berry died on 18 November 1883 at his home, Oxford Township, Notice in Newspaper of November 24, 1883. "Died previous Sunday...from paralysis.... after an illness of three years....He was a Hebrew by birth and adherred strictly to the faith and forms of the Jewish Church".^2,1 He was buried Walnut Hill Cemetery, Cincinnatti.^2,1

     Carolyn Aeschberg was born circa 1826.¹

     Carolyn Aeschberg married Joseph Berry, son of Rebecca (?), in 1853 in Coschocton, Ohio.

     Carolyn Aeschberg died in January 1914 Cleveland, Ohio.¹

     Charles M. May was born circa 1833 Germany.¹ He was the son of Wolf Mai.

     Charles M. May married Laura (Louise) A..
     Charles M. May appeared on the census of 1860; Census notes from David Oppenheim:

1860 OH Jefferson Co, Steubenville W2 p.231 0803993
CharlesM May, 27y Merchant, $4000, b.Germany; with LauraA, 23y, b.Ohio;
Ida, 4y b.OH; Leah Pipes, 23y b.OH; Cora May, 2y, b.OH; William, 27y,
clerk, b.Germany.²

     He was a merchant in 1860.
     Charles M. May appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, enumerated 1880 Census notes from David Oppenheim:

1880 OH Jefferson Co, Steubenville W3 p.496A, ED 112 sh21 li2
William, 44y, Clothing Mcht, b.Baden & parents b. Baden, at 416 Clinton St;
with "Veiena", wife, 34y, b. Bav & Parents b. Baden; Louis, son, 13y b.OH;
Bertha, daughter, 12; Samuel, son, 5y; Joseph, brother, 30y, Clothing Mcht,
b.Baden; + servant.
     Charles M. May appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Steubenville, Jefferson County,Ohio, enumerated 1900 1900 OH soundex M000 1247432
Joseph, & census 1241290: ED83 sh14 li47, 815 Fourth, Steubenville,
JeffersonCo, Dec 1849, 50y b.Germany, Naturalized, marr 16y, arrived1865,
clothier, (# kids 2, 1 alive, crossed out - this is supposed to be recorded
for women only); w/ Amelia, w, Feb 1862, 38, b.OH, 0 kids; HarryL, s, Jul
1884, 15 b.OH; Bessie(?) May(?), Servant, Dec 1869, 30 b.OH [this is probably not her correct last name]

William, & census1241290: ED81 sh4 li5, 521 Nth Fitch(?), Steubenville,
JeffersonCo, Aug 1835, 64y, b.Germany, Na, marr. 35y, arr. 1853, real
estate dealer; w/ Biena (?), w, Sep 1845, 54y, b.Germany, arr.1858, 4 kids,
4 alive; LouisW, s, Oct 1866 b.OH, lumber dlr; Samuel, s, Apr 1875, 25,
clothing slsmn; FrankL, s, Jun 1884, 15, at school; BerthaM Rosenthal, d,
widow, 1 child, Feb 1868, 32; GordonL Rosenthal, Gson, Jan 1894, 6 b.OH;
Rebecca Berry, M in Law, widow, Feb 1810, 90, b.Germany, 4 kids, 2 alive

1920 OH soundex 1828861 - No approp. William,
JosephL, ED229 sh2 li30, 70y b.Germany, Na, 835 N. Fourth Steubenville; w/
AmeliaE, w, 60y b.OH; +servant

Charles, ED224, sh6 li31, 88y b.Germany, Na, 229 N. Fifth, Steubenville; w/
Louise, w, 80y b.OH age agrees with CharlesM 1860. He might not have had
children under 10y for the 1880 soundex, but I did not find him in the 1900
soundex, so maybe he moved away for a time.

     As of 1920, Charles lived at 229 North Fifth, Steubenville, Ohio. He According to Bill Weisberger, Charles was a Master of the Steubenville Masonic Lodge during the Civil War. William also occupied that position during the 1860's and 1870's. Charles, for whatever reason, left Steubenville for New Jersey to enter business.


     Charles M. May died United States.

     Joseph L. May was born in December 1849 Baden, Baveria. His cemetery headstone lists it as 1851but an obit article in Herald Star lists his birth date as December 31, 1922!^1,2,3 He was the son of Wolf Mai.
     Joseph L. May immigrated to United States in 1866. From Bavaria, Germany.³

     Joseph L. May married Lena Berry, daughter of Rebecca (?).⁴
     William May appeared on the 1880 Federal Census in the household of his brother William May and Biena Berry Berg. Joseph L. May petioned for naturalization on 16 May 1881 Harrison County, Ohio.⁵

     Joseph L. May married Amelia Eisenbrug on 17 October 1883. In obit listed as 1894.^6,7,8
     He was a clothier. One of the founders of the May Brothers Clothing store. When William retired in 1892, he ran the business until his retirement..^1,7,3 Joseph L. May According to Bill Weisberger, Joseph did very well in real estate, owning property in Mingo Junction and building the water works in this town just south of Steubenville.

     As of 1920, Joseph lived at 835 North Fourth, Steubenville, Ohio.⁹
     Joseph L. May appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio, at 835 North Fourth, enumerated 2 January 1920 Joseph May is listed as age 70, immigrated 1865, naturalized 1871, born and parents born Germany, bookkeeper, real estate. Also listed is wife, Amelia G.(?), age 60, born Ohio, parents born Germany and servent, Helen Tomb age 23, born Pennsylvania, parents born Austria/.¹⁰

     Joseph L. May died on 12 February 1923 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio, at age 73 "Impressive funeral services were held this afternoon for Jos. May, prominant citizen of Steubenville, who passed away at his home.....conducted by Dr. Iola Wheeling. The funeral cortege will leave via the Pan Handle railroad ....for Pittsburgh.....with burial in West view cemetery......Pall bearers will be A.C. Lewis......^7,3 He was buried Westview Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation Sect A, Squirrel Hill, Alleghany, Pennsylvania.²

     Harry Lester May was born in July 1884 Ohio.^3,1 He was the son of Joseph L. May and Lena Berry.²

     Harry Lester May married Florence Frank on 27 October 1913 in The Rittenhouse. City License # 17508 Ser I. Witnesses included: Frank L. Ohlman and S.S. Frank.⁴
     According to Bill Weisberger, Harry went to Penn and became a prominent lawyer in Steubenville.

     Harry Lester May died in 1957.¹ He was buried Westview Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congragation Sect A, Squirrel Hill, Alleghany, Pennsylvania.¹

     Bertha May was born on 23 February 1868 Steubenville, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of William May and Biena Berry Berg.
     Bertha May appeared on the 1880 Federal Census in the household of herparents William May and Biena Berry Berg.

     Bertha May married Julius Rosenthal on 14 September 1892 in Steubenville, Ohio.^2,3

     Bertha May married Lawrence Leopold in 1903.⁴
     She was a member of Temple Beth El in Steubenville, Ohio. According to Bob Linton's Tree, during bertha's second marriage after the death of Jules, she lived with her mother Biena and her brother Samuel.^2,5
     Bertha lived at 539 North Fifth Street, Steubenville, Ohio.²
     Bertha May appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Steubenville Ohio in the household of her mother Biena May.⁶

     Bertha May died in January 1926 East 55th St Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, at age 57.^7,2

     According to Bill Weisberger, after encountering difficulties in the lumber business, he worked at May & Leopold. Louis William May was born in October 1866 Ohio.² He was the son of William May and Biena Berry Berg.
     Louis William May appeared on the 1880 Federal Census in the household of his parents William May and Biena Berry Berg.

     Louis William May married Jeannette Rosenthal in October 1903 in East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Klein. Present were: Mr & Mrs William May, Mt. Samuel May, Master Frank May, Mrs. Bertha Rosenthall, Mr. Gordon Rosenthall, Mrs. Eliza Rosenthal of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs David Rosenthall of Canton. Miss Nathan and Miss Leopold of Philadelphia, Mr. Bertley Leopold of Altoona, Mr. and Mrs Abraham Rosenthall of Kenton , etc.¹
     Louis William May and Jeannette May appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio, at 510 Clinton Street, enumerated 14 April 1930 Louis May, age 63, age at marriage, 37, born Ohio, parents born Germany, furniture MERCHANT. Also listed is wife, "Janet" Rosentahl, age 53, age at marriage 27, born Pennsylvania, father born Virginia, mother born Pennsylvania; daughters: Ruth, age 23, and Alice, age 19, both born Ohio; and Stella rosenthal, sister-in-law, age 48, born Ohio, assistant secretary of social Serviues Union. They owned the home, listeed as $7000. Biena May is listed following them on the census.³
     He was a lumber executive and owned a lumber business.⁴

     Louis William May died on 20 July 1945 at age 78 His funeral was July 22, 1945 with services atTemple Beth El..^2,5 He was buried Union cemetery, Wheeling, West Virginia.⁵

     Julius Rosenthal was born circa 1862 Findlay, Ohio.^1,2

     Julius Rosenthal married Bertha May, daughter of William May and Biena Berry Berg, on 14 September 1892 in Steubenville, Ohio.^1,2

     Julius Rosenthal died in 1898.¹

     Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr. was born in January 1894 Steubenville, Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Julius Rosenthal and Bertha May.

     Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr. married Marguerite Front.²
     Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr. and Lawrence Leopold appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio, at Fourth Street Hotel, enumerated 28 April 1930 Gordon Rosenthal, age 36, age at marriage, 36, born Ohio, parents born United States, and Lawrence M. Leopold, age 71, widower, born Pennsylvania, ather born Germany, mother born Ohio. Both are lodgers in this hotel (address not really ledgible) and are listed as furniture manufacturers.³

     Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr. died in March 1971 Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 77.^2,4

     Lawrence Leopold was born on 26 September 1867 Mount Vernon, Ohio.¹

     Lawrence Leopold married Bertha May, daughter of William May and Biena Berry Berg, in 1903.¹ Lawrence Leopold appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio in the household of his mother-in-law, Biena May.²
     Lawrence Leopold and Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio, at Fourth Street Hotel, enumerated 28 April 1930 Gordon Rosenthal, age 36, age at marriage, 36, born Ohio, parents born United States, and Lawrence M. Leopold, age 71, widower, born Pennsylvania, ather born Germany, mother born Ohio. Both are lodgers in this hotel (address not really ledgible) and are listed as furniture manufacturers.³

     Lawrence Leopold died on 23 November 1936 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio, at age 69 died of a heart attack during a lodge meeting.¹

     Alice Janet May was born on 11 October 1910 Steubenville, Ohio.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Louis William May and Jeannette Rosenthal.
     Alice Janet May appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Steubenville Ohio, at 510 Clinton Street in the household of her parents Louis William May and Jeannette May.⁴

     Alice Janet May married Sidney Weisberger.
     Alice lived at 1705 Norton Place, Steubenville, Pennsylvania.⁵

     Alice Janet May died in February 1986 Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 75.^2,1

     Jeannette Rosenthal was buried Union Cemetery.² Jeannette Rosenthal was also known as Nettie Rosenthal.³
She was born and later lived in Mt. Vernon, Ohio according to Bill Weissburger. on 27 February 1876 Altoona, Pennsylvania.^4,5,2

     Jeannette Rosenthal married Louis William May, son of William May and Biena Berry Berg, in October 1903 in East High Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Klein. Present were: Mr & Mrs William May, Mt. Samuel May, Master Frank May, Mrs. Bertha Rosenthall, Mr. Gordon Rosenthall, Mrs. Eliza Rosenthal of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs David Rosenthall of Canton. Miss Nathan and Miss Leopold of Philadelphia, Mr. Bertley Leopold of Altoona, Mr. and Mrs Abraham Rosenthall of Kenton , etc.¹
     Jeannette May and Louis William May appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Steubenville,Ohio, at 510 Clinton Street, enumerated 14 April 1930 Louis May, age 63, age at marriage, 37, born Ohio, parents born Germany, furniture MERCHANT. Also listed is wife, "Janet" Rosentahl, age 53, age at marriage 27, born Pennsylvania, father born Virginia, mother born Pennsylvania; daughters: Ruth, age 23, and Alice, age 19, both born Ohio; and Stella rosenthal, sister-in-law, age 48, born Ohio, assistant secretary of social Serviues Union. They owned the home, listeed as $7000. Biena May is listed following them on the census.⁶
     Member of Temple Beth El.²

     Jeannette lived at 1705 Norton Place, Steubenville, Ohio.²

     Jeannette Rosenthal died on 11 March 1966 at age 90.^4,2

     Marguerite Front was born in 1900.¹

     Marguerite Front married Gordon L. Rosenthal Sr., son of Julius Rosenthal and Bertha May.²

     Marguerite Front died in 1996.¹