Berkshire England

Biography of Charles May

When the roll of the pioneers of Boise, Idaho, is called the name which heads this sketch will be found well to the top. Charles May was born in Berkshire, England, May 17, 1833, and was reared in his native county, learning in his boyhood the business of brick manufacturing and brick-laying, his father, Charles May, having been engaged in that business. Indeed, the family for centuries, or as far back as their history can be traced, were brick-makers in England. The younger Charles May remained in England until 1856, when he came to America, locating first in New York, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Henry Holloway

Henry Holloway was born in Berkshire, near London, England. His parents were Philip and Charlotte (Tibble) Holloway, also natives of England. Our subject was reared and educated in his native land, finishing his scholastic course at the schools of London, He learned his trade of cabinet-making in England after attaining his majority and worked at it there until he emigrated to America in the month of March, 1854. Mr. Holloway was married, in his native country, on the 24th day of December, 1S49, to Miss Ellen Castleman, daughter of William and Jemima Castleman, natives of England. Mrs. Holloway was born … Read more