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Daniel Wesley May 1831–1900

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel May in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Aug 1831 · Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Died 24 Jun 1900 · Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Father Reuben May (1800–1840)
Mother Sarah Sally Allen
Siblings Andrew Jackson May, Cynthia May, George Allen May, John T May, Kate May, Mollie May, Polly May, Reuben Ann May, Samuel May, Samuel Thomas May, Sarah May, William Harvey May

Researchers connected through Daniel May 1831–1900

and 1 more tree owner connected with Daniel May 1831–1900

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Daniel Wesley May was born in 1831 in Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States, the child of reuben may and sarah sally allen. Daniel Wesley May passed away in 1900 in Floyd, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1831
Birth of Daniel Wesley May in Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1900
Death of Daniel Wesley May in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel May

This ancestor line traces from , , Virginia, USA (1739) to Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States (1831) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel May (1831–1900) was born in Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyd, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Daniel May's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Wesley May PTP
1831–1900
Maytown, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Reuben May PTP
1800–1840
Shelby Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel May's Descendants

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Daniel Wesley May PTP 1831–1900