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Hannah R Mays 1788–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Pochahantas, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 09 Aug 1853

Death Location: Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana

Father: James Reading

Mother: Mary Poage

Spouse(s): John May

Children(s): James Mays, George Mays, Rachel Mays, Mary Long, Thomas Mays, Mary Mays, William May, Sarah Mays, Jane Mays, Elizabeth Mays, John Mays, Addison Mays

The story of Hannah R Mays began in 1788 in Pochahantas, Virginia, United States. Hannah R Mays married John S May, and had children including Addison B Mays, Betsey Mays, Elizabeth Mays, George W Mays, James Mays, Jane D Mays, John R Mays, Mary Long, Mary Mays, Rachel Mays, Sarah Mays, Susannah Mays, Thomas Jefferson Mays, William T May. Hannah R Mays passed away in 1853 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Hannah R Mays began in 1788 in Pochahantas, Virginia, United States.
  • Hannah R Mays married John S May, and had children including Addison B Mays, Betsey Mays, Elizabeth Mays, George W Mays, James Mays, Jane D Mays, John R Mays, Mary Long, Mary Mays, Rachel Mays, Sarah Mays, Susannah Mays, Thomas Jefferson Mays, William T May.
  • Hannah R Mays passed away in 1853 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Reading
1740–1815
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mary Poage
1754–1821
Birth Location: Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

John May
1784–1870
Birth Location: Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

James Mays
1805–1881
Birth Location: Greenbriar, Virginia, United States
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George Mays
1825–1863
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Rachel Mays
1830–1880
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Mary Long
1829–1909
Birth Location: Pocahontas, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
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Thomas Mays
1818–1884
Birth Location: Jay, Indiana, United States
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Mary Mays
1821–1840
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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William May
1807–1874
Birth Location: Bath, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Mays
1827–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Jane Mays
1802–1869
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia
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Elizabeth Mays
1823–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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John Mays
1814–1873
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Addison Mays
1807–1874
Birth Location: Bath, Virginia, USA
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Hannah Mays's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Mays
1788–1853
Birth Place: Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
Parents
James Reading
1740–1815
Virginia, United States
Mary (Ann) Poage
1754–1821
Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James Reddin
1719–1745
England
Mary Hollock
1720–1745
General (John Breckenridge) Poage
1726–1789
Antrim, Derry County Ireland, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Mary (Blair) Crawford
1725–1793
Drumore Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr
1700–1774
Elizabeth Preston
1702–1776
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ROBERT POAGE
1666–1752
MARGARET MACKIE
1670–1758
Archibald Preston
1660–1703
Mary Granard
1678–1758

Hannah Mays's Descendants

1.
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Hannah (R) Mays (1788–09 Aug 1853) m. John (S) May (10 Nov 1784–15 Sep 1870)
  1. 1. James Mays 1805–1881 m. Nancy Mays 1805–1883
    1. 1. Margaret (A.) Gish 1829–1908 m. John (W.) Gish 1828–1910
      1. 1. George (W) Gish 1851–1926 m. Minnie (J) Gish 1872–1951 m. Mary (Frances) Wyant 1854–1872
        1. 1. Edith Illgen 1895–1975 m. Walter (Jake) Illgen 1895–1965 m. Edmon Wrahlstad 1882–1927 m. Reuben (W) Larson 1902–1966 m. Dan Mcginnes 1891–1969
        2. 2. Arthur (Lawrence) Gish 1890–1974 m. Minnie (D.) Gish 1900–1991
        3. 3. Verne Gish 1893–1967 m. Josie Gish 1896–2003
        4. 4. Alma Johnson 1897–1987 m. Larkin Hall 1885–1948 m. Johan (Oskar) Johansen 1887–1961
        5. 5. Merton Gish 1895–1977 m. Julia (Bertha) Larson 1906–1998 m. Frieda (Millicent) Stuck 1903–1966
        6. 6. Bernice Houchins 1901–1949 m. Lester (Thomas) Houchins 1899–1987
        7. 7. Leon Gish 1899–1928 m. Leona Peairson 1908–
        8. 8. Roy Gish 1903–1980 m. Catherine (M) Gish 1912–1984
        9. 9. Eva Gish 1906–2006 m. Martin (Oscar) Winberg 1902–1982
        10. 10. John (William) Gish 1909–1909
        11. 11. Bethel Jensen 1912–1976 m. Dr. (Carroll A) Jensen 1891–1964 m. Oliver (Benjamin Lester) Sr 1900–1994 m. Owen (Perry) Woodruff 1904–1975 m. Stanley (Berge) Huso 1910–1988 m. John (Alfred) Halse 1912– m. Frances (R) Torkelson 1911–1966
        12. 12. Edna Gish 1872–1872
      2. 2. Emma (Jane Gish) Sharon 1862–1941 m. Eugene (Jerome) Sharon 1852–1927
        1. 1. Martha (E) Sharon 1901–1975 m. John (L) Bellamy 1897–
        2. 2. Roy (William) Sharon 1883–1954
        3. 3. Clara (Annetta) Sharon 1885–1973 m. Chester (Jacob) Sutton 1897–1975 m. George (Archie) Skeesick 1868–1931
        4. 4. Mary (Lillian) Sharon 1888–1953 m. Henry Garrison 1885–
        5. 5. Nellie (A.) Sharon 1892–1908
        6. 6. Effie Sharon 1894–1984 m. Arthur (Clarence) Ayers 1898–1970
        7. 7. Carl (Eugene) Sharon 1890–1984 m. Pearl (Florence) Brastad 1897–1988
        8. 8. Van Sharon 1896–1984 m. Mildred (P) Fischer 1910–
      3. 3. James (Madison) Gish 1853–1898
      4. 4. Nancy (Maria) Gish 1857–1921 m. John Brown 1841–1924
        1. 1. Ralph (Austin) Brown 1907–1915
      5. 5. Martha (Louisa Gish) Wynn 1859–1933 m. William (M.) Wynne 1850–1937
        1. 1. Augusta (Marion) Wynn 1911–1987 m. Willis Lattimer 1890–1982
      6. 6. William (S) Gish 1865–1955 m. Siddie (L) Gish 1872–1933
        1. 1. Charles (Aleck) Gish 1891–1981 m. LEONA HOLMAN 1898–1982 m. Gladys (Catharine) Eynon 1890–1986
        2. 2. ARRA (ETHYL) GISH 1899–1989
        3. 3. Louis (Clinton) Gish 1912–2008 m. Maxine (Ozita) Pickering 1916–
      7. 7. Mary (Catherine) Gish 1867–1962 m. Aaron (Ebenezer) Boyce 1852–1912 m. Christian (Charles) Miller 1860–1944
        1. 1. Cora (Ellen) Boyce 1891–1979 m. Adelsworth (James) Arnold 1887–1944 m. WILLIAM (H) GUY 1891–
        2. 2. Arthur (Edmond) Boyce 1893–1977
      8. 8. Margareta (Amanda) Strahl 1869–1909 m. William (Frank) Strahl 1860–1947
        1. 1. John (Henry) Strahl 1894–1908
        2. 2. Howard Strahl 1896–1951 m. Florence Repland 1898–1993 m. Anna (Mary) Steinert 1894–
        3. 3. Florence (Mae) Strahl 1897–1989 m. Ervin (Leroy) Sutton 1895–1968
        4. 4. Percy (Loren) Strahl 1900–1965
        5. 5. Raymond Strahl 1902–1972 m. Luella (Ruth) Taylor 1907–1980
      9. 9. John (Marshall) Gish 1873–1933 m. Anna (Martha) Balmer 1876–1957 m. Flossie (Dale) Lee 1876–1898
        1. 1. Margaret (Francis) Gish 1914–1984 m. Roy (Anchor) Horness 1910–1980 m. Lloyd (R.) Corcoran 1902–1970 m. Keith Pfeeier 1914–
        2. 2. Harold (Joseph) Gish 1916–1996 m. Juno (Pearl) Mitchell 1918–1996 m. Frances Johnson 1919–
        3. 3. William (Lloyd) Gish 1900–1967 m. ROSE (MARY) ZALOUDEK 1895–1984
        4. 4. Lester (John) Gish 1907–1993 m. Mae (Elvera) Gish 1912–
        5. 5. Virginia (Zehona) Gish 1892–1958 m. Cyril Kenny 1905– m. Alvin (Marion) Wynn 1869–1946
        6. 6. Lottie (Ardell) Gish 1905–1905
        7. 7. ROBERT GISH 1913–1913
    2. 2. John (Shelman) Mays 1830–1888 m. Sarah (Ann) Crane 1842–1924 m. Abigail (Jane) Reder 1835–1867
      1. 1. Edward Mays 1857–
      2. 2. Carrie Mays 1869–
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Mays 1871–1946
      4. 4. George Mays 1873–
      5. 5. Forest (E) Mays 1876–1942
      6. 6. Charles (Allen) Mays 1878–1944
      7. 7. Elsie (B.) Johnson 1861–
      8. 8. Allora Johnson 1864–
      9. 9. Francis (L) Mays 1856–
      10. 10. Anibel Mays 1861–1872
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Mays 1833–1866
      1. 1. James (M.) Richason 1854–1929
      2. 2. William (H.) Righeson 1860–
    4. 4. James (H) Mays 1835–1866
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Mays 1838–1863
    6. 6. William (M) Mays 1843–1864
    7. 7. James (V) Mays 1834–1920 m. Marietta Smith 1842–1864
      1. 1. Charles Mays 1861–
      2. 2. Daniel (K) Mays 1860–1903
      3. 3. Lilliy (M.) Mays 1869–
      4. 4. Maggie Mays 1875–
  2. 2. George (W) Mays 1825–1863
    1. 1. James (S) Mays 1864–1937
  3. 3. Rachel Mays 1830–1880
  4. 4. Mary Long 1829–1909
    1. 1. Hiram Long 1856–
    2. 2. John (S.) Long 1856–
    3. 3. James (B) Long 1858–1909
    4. 4. William Long 1862–
    5. 5. Moodie Long 1865–
  5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Mays 1818–1884 m. Hannah (Bonnell) Mays 1824–1901
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Lawson 1856–1938
    2. 2. Thomas Mays 1862–
    3. 3. Hannah Mays 1869–1956
    4. 4. Caroline (H.) Charles 1853–1936
    5. 5. William (Bunell) Mays 1850–1939
  6. 6. Mary Mays 1821–1840
  7. 7. William (T) May 1807–1874
  8. 8. Sarah Mays 1827–
  9. 9. Jane (D.) Mays 1802–1869
  10. 10. Elizabeth Mays 1823–
  11. 11. John (R) Mays 1814–1873 m. Cynthia Harper 1817–
    1. 1. Cynthia (Elizabeth) Symmes 1859–1922
    2. 2. Mary (L.) May 1856–
    3. 3. Rachel Mays 1854–
    4. 4. Jame Mays 1852–
  12. 12. Addison (B) Mays 1807–1874

Hannah Mays's Timeline

6 Records

1786
4 May 1786
Birth of Hannah R Mays in Pochahantas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Pochahantas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
1786
1786
Birth of Hannah R Mays in Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
1788
1788
Birth of Hannah R Mays in Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 62
Hannah R Mays resided here in Pike, Jay, Indiana
Pike, Jay, Indiana
1853
09 Aug 1853
Age 65
Death of Hannah R Mays in Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
1864
1864
Age 76
Hannah R Mays was baptized in Kelloe, Durham, England
Kelloe, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1786
    Event Place: Pochahantas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M432_153; Page: 297A; Image: 42
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Pochahantas, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Kelloe, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M432_153; Page: 297A; Image: 42

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1853
    Event Place: Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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