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William F MAY 1892–1963

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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: B
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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 William MAY in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 Oct 1892 · Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Died 15 Nov 1963 · Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Father James Hamilton May
Spouse Bonnie I May
Siblings Buelah Viola May, Carl May, Grace May, Jacob Mckinley May, James Garfield May, John Radford May, Landon S May, Laura Jane May, Nancy Jane May, Nelie M May, Riley Alfred May
Records
1950 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Bonnie I May
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William F MAY was born in 1892 in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA, the child of james hamilton may. In 1950, William F MAY resided in Johnson, Tennessee, USA. William F MAY married bonnie i may. William F MAY passed away in 1963 in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1892
Birth of William F MAY in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1950
William F MAY resided here in Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1963
Death of William F MAY in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William MAY

This ancestor line traces from Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA (1859) to Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA (1892) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William MAY (1892–1963) was born in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA and died in Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA. 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 William 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

James Hamilton May
Father
William MAY in the US Census
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William MAY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William F MAY PTP
1892–1963
Mountain City, Johnson, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William MAY's Descendants

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William F MAY PTP 1892–1963