May Thompson

May Thompson

Born: 5 May 1893, Goole 

Father: Frederick Sam Thompson (b. 1856)

Mother: Harriet Annie Thompson (b. 1868)

Brothers: Frederick George Percival Thompson (b. 1906)

Sisters: Doris Annie Thompson (b. 1895), Rosa Eleanor Thompson (b. 1898), Amy Constance Thompson (b. 1902)

In 1901 – 

She is at Reedness Main Street, Reedness. Her father is listed as ‘Farmer’. May, her mother, and her siblings (Doris and Rosa) are unlisted. There is a servant, Sarah Jane Martin (b. 1888). There are two farm servants. George Sherriff (b. 1882) is listed as ‘Carter on Farm’. Maurice Cowling (b. 1888) is listed as ‘Farm Servant’. 

In 1911 – 

She is at Reedness S O Yorkshire. Her father is listed as ‘Farmer’. May is listed as ‘Teaching Student’. Her mother and siblings (Doris, Amy and Frederick) are unlisted. There are two farm servants. George Cox (b. 1859) is listed as ‘Farm Labourer’. Joseph Brown (b. 1890) is listed as ‘Waggoner on Farm’. 

In 10/11 – 

PT at Reedness Provided Co. School, Yorks.

Oxford Senior, 1911.  

In 10/13 – 

Appointed to Murton Council, Durham. £80.

Nothing more definitive found.