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Benjamin May 1796–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796/1798

Birth Location: Fairfield, South Carolina

Death Date: Bef. 1870

Death Location: Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Philip May

Mother:

Spouse(s): Isabella Leslay

Children(s): King May, E May, Vate May, Frances May, Emma May, Augusta May

In 1796, Benjamin May entered the world in Fairfield, South Carolina, born to Philip May And Sarah. In 1800, Benjamin May resided in Fairfield, South Carolina. In 1810, Benjamin May resided in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Benjamin May married Isabella Leslay, and had children including Augusta May, E May, Emma May, Frances May, King David May, Vate May. Benjamin May passed away in 1870 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Benjamin May entered the world in Fairfield, South Carolina, born to Philip May And Sarah.
  • In 1800, Benjamin May resided in Fairfield, South Carolina.
  • In 1810, Benjamin May resided in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin May married Isabella Leslay, and had children including Augusta May, E May, Emma May, Frances May, King David May, Vate May.
  • Benjamin May passed away in 1870 in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philip May
–1833
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Isabella Leslay
1818–1909
Birth Location: Clark County, Kentucky, USA (once Cumberland County, Virginia, USA)
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Children(s)

King May
1840–1926
Birth Location: Lexington, Catahoula, Louisiana, United States
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E May
1845–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Vate May
1851–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Frances May
1854–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Emma May
1856–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Augusta May
1860–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Benjamin May's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin May
1796–1870
Birth Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
Parents
Philip May
–1833
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin May's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin May (1796/1798–Bef. 1870) m. Isabella Leslay (Oct. 1818–1909)
  1. 1. King (David) May 1840–1926 m. Sephoria (Elizabeth MC COY Coffee - May- Seymore -) Rickels 1848– m. Mary (Ann) Thompson 1849– m. Elizabeth 1845–
    1. 1. William (Hardy) May 1891–1979 m. Bernice Harrell 1908– m. Zella Arnold 1903–1993
      1. 1. Charles (Edward) May 1933–1976 m. Elsie (Louise) Trump 1928–2018
      2. 2. Bernice May 1939–2014
      3. 3. Bonnitia (May) Hardin 1919–1994
    2. 2. William (Oscar) Mays 1867–
    3. 3. James (David) Mays 1870–
    4. 4. Jackson (Stephen) Mays 1871–
    5. 5. Lucinda (MAYS (Seymore)) Coffey 1874–
    6. 6. Benjamin Mays 1876–
    7. 7. Nancy May 1877–
    8. 8. Sarah ((Siny) Ann MAYS) Beaube 1879–
    9. 9. Elizabeth (Jane Seymore) Cain 1887– m. Cammie (Eugene) Cain 1889–1923
      1. 1. Rosie (Rhoda Cain WALLACE) DAVIS 1907–
      2. 2. Eugene Cain 1908–
      3. 3. Eva Cain 1914–
      4. 4. Woodrow Cain 1919–
      5. 5. Edgar Cain 1921–
      6. 6. Lulu (Jane EMANUEL) Cain 1910–
      7. 7. Dee Cain 1915–
    10. 10. Harvey May 1891–
    11. 11. John (Harvey) May 1889–
  2. 2. E May 1845–
  3. 3. Vate May 1851–
  4. 4. Frances May 1854–
  5. 5. Emma May 1856–
  6. 6. Augusta May 1860–

Benjamin May's Timeline

9 Records

1796
1796/1798
Birth of Benjamin May in Fairfield, South Carolina
Fairfield, South Carolina
1800
1800
Age 4
Benjamin May resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina
Fairfield, South Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 14
Benjamin May resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
1820
21 May 1820
Age 24
Benjamin May was married in Franklin, Mississippi
Franklin, Mississippi
1820
1820
Age 24
Benjamin May resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 44
Benjamin May resided here in Union, Louisiana, USA
Union, Louisiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 54
Benjamin May resided here in Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 64
Benjamin May resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1870
Bef. 1870
Age 74
Death of Benjamin May in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA
Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796/1798
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 May 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Union, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1870
    Event Place: Jackson Parish, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Jefferson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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