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David Mays 1846–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1846

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 1924

Death Location: Driftwood, Hays County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Llano

Mother: Elizabeth Meeks

Spouse(s): Laura Sheppard

Children(s): Robert Mays, Lily Mays, Ada Mays, Mary Mays, Joseph Mays

The story of David Mays began in 1846 in Texas. In 1860, David Mays resided in Subdivision 12, Manchaca, Hays, Texas, USA. In 1870, David Mays resided in Austin, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA. David Mays married Laura Alice Sheppard, and had children including Ada Mays, Joseph Mays, Lily Mays, Mary Mays, Robert Paul Mays. David Mays passed away in 1924 in Driftwood, Hays County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Mays began in 1846 in Texas.
  • In 1860, David Mays resided in Subdivision 12, Manchaca, Hays, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, David Mays resided in Austin, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.
  • David Mays married Laura Alice Sheppard, and had children including Ada Mays, Joseph Mays, Lily Mays, Mary Mays, Robert Paul Mays.
  • David Mays passed away in 1924 in Driftwood, Hays County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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David Mays's Ancestors

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David Mays
1846–1924
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
John A Mayes Sr\ easy to mix up with John Augustus Mayes 1855\ Llano
1807–1890
Franklin, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth (Betsy) Meeks
1811–1860
Kentucky, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Mays's Descendants

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David Mays (abt 1846–1924) m. Laura (Alice) Sheppard (Abt 1853–)
  1. 1. Robert (Paul) Mays 1875–1955 m. Mamie Dingmore 1877–
    1. 1. Alfred (Giles) Mays 1900–1982 m. Minnie Maugham 1902–1970 m. Annie (V) Mays 1912–
    2. 2. Lonnie Mays 1899–
  2. 2. Lily Mays 1870–
  3. 3. Ada Mays 1872–
  4. 4. Mary Mays 1877–
  5. 5. Joseph Mays 1880–

David Mays's Timeline

5 Records

1846
abt 1846
Birth of David Mays in Texas
Texas
1860
1860
Age 14
David Mays resided here in Subdivision 12, Manchaca, Hays, Texas, USA
Subdivision 12, Manchaca, Hays, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
David Mays resided here in Austin, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
David Mays resided here in Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
1924
1924
Age 78
Death of David Mays
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1846
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 169C; Enumeration District: 128
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 289B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 12, Manchaca, Hays, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 12, Hays, Texas; Page: 0; Family History Library Film: 805297

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Austin, Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Austin, Travis, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 289B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 169C; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1924
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Driftwood, Hays County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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