Thomas Phillips May 1787–1867
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas May in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Thomas Phillips May began in 1787 in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA. In 1840, Thomas Phillips May resided in Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Thomas Phillips May resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. Thomas Phillips May married dorca patton, and had children including harvey george may, henry may, mary may, reuben may. Thomas Phillips May passed away in 1867 in Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
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1Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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4Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas May
This ancestor line traces from , , Virginia, USA (1739) to Martinsburg, Berkley, Virginia, USA (1787) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas May (1787–1867) was born in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA and died in Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky, USA. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Thomas May's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record