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Johannes Phillips May 1638–1720

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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.

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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Johannes May in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 24 Dec 1638 · Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died 25 Jan 1720 · Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Father heinrich 10ggf (1602–1671)
Mother Appolonia Lauer Mey
Spouse Margaretha Lauers (1643–1707)
Children Johann Nickel May

Researchers connected through Johannes May 1638–1720

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Biography

The story of Johannes Phillips May began in 1638 in Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Johannes Phillips May married margaretha lauers, and had children including johann nickel may. Johannes Phillips May passed away in 1720 in Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Johannes Phillips May in Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Birth
1720
Death of Johannes Phillips May in Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Johannes May

This ancestor line traces from Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (1535) to Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1638) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Johannes May (1638–1720) was born in Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and died in Alsenz, Donnersbergkreis, 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Johannes 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Johannes May's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Johannes Phillips May PTP
1638–1720
Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Parents
heinrich mey 10ggf PTP
1602–1671
Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Unknown
Grandparents
Conradt * Mey PTP
1567–1614
Callbach, Bad Kreuznach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Johannes May's Descendants

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JM
Johannes Phillips May PTP 1638–1720 m. Margaretha Lauers PTP 1643–1707