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Samuel Thomas May 1833–1874

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
B
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 Samuel 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 23 Jan 1833 · Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Died 25 Dec 1874 · Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Father Reuben May (1800–1840)
Mother Sarah Sally Allen
Siblings Andrew Jackson May, Cynthia May, Daniel Wesley May, George Allen May, John T May, Kate May, Mollie May, Polly May, Reuben Ann May, Samuel May, Sarah May, William Harvey May

Researchers connected through Samuel May 1833–1874

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1833, Samuel Thomas May entered the world in Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States, born to reuben may and sarah sally allen. Samuel Thomas May passed away in 1874 in Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1833
Birth of Samuel Thomas May in Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1874
Death of Samuel Thomas May in Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel May

This ancestor line traces from , , Virginia, USA (1739) to Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States (1833) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel May (1833–1874) was born in Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States and died in Breckinridge, 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 Samuel 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.

Samuel May's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Thomas May PTP
1833–1874
Breckinridge, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Reuben May PTP
1800–1840
Shelby Creek, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel May's Descendants

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Samuel Thomas May PTP 1833–1874