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Johann Nickel May 1689–1743

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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.

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johann May in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 06 Dec 1689 · Alsenz,,Pfalz,Germany
Died 21 Feb 1743 · Niederhausen, Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Father Johannes Phillips May
Mother Margaretha Lauers (1643–1707)
Spouse Maria Catharina Graeff
Children Johann Leonhardt Leonard May

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Biography

In 1689, Johann Nickel May entered the world in Alsenz,Pfalz,Germany, born to johannes phillips may and margaretha lauers. Johann Nickel May married maria catharina graeff, and had children including johann leonhardt leonard may. Johann Nickel May passed away in 1743 in Niederhausen, Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Johann Nickel May in Alsenz,Pfalz,Germany
Birth
1743
Death of Johann Nickel May in Niederhausen, Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johann May

This ancestor line traces from Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (1535) to Alsenz,,Pfalz,Germany (1689) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johann May (1689–1743) was born in Alsenz,,Pfalz,Germany and died in Niederhausen, Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Johann May's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johann Nickel May PTP
1689–1743
Alsenz,,Pfalz,Germany
Parents
Unknown
Margaretha Lauers PTP
1643–1707
Niedermoschel, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Johann May's Descendants

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Johann Nickel May PTP 1689–1743