YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joan May 1578–1645 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 July 1578

Birth Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England

Death Date: 3 Jul 1645

Death Location: Leicester, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England

Father: Richard (May)

Mother: Lady Hillersdon

Spouse(s): William (Herrick)

Children(s): Henry Herrick

The story of Joan May began in 1578 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England. Joan May married William Lernle Hericke Herrick, and had children including Henry Herrick. Joan May passed away in 1645 in Leicester, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England.

Find more search results for Joan May
JM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joan May began in 1578 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England.
  • Joan May married William Lernle Hericke Herrick, and had children including Henry Herrick.
  • Joan May passed away in 1645 in Leicester, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joan May's Ancestors

Self
Joan May
1578–1645
Birth Place: Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England
Parents
Richard Moye (May)
1550–1588
Mayfield, Essex, England
Lady (Mary) Hillersdon
1540–1617
Devon, England
Grandparents
Gloye Maye
1518–1550
Bringhurst, Leicestershire, England
Elizabeth Henley
1520–1550
London, Middlesex, , England
John (Hillderson) (Hildersdown)
1508–1569
Devonshire, England
Elizabeth Kirkham
1510–1575
Blagdon, , Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas May
1492–1559
Lady Whitfield
1494–1569
Sir Henley
1490–1541
Margaret Nichols
1492–1559
Andrew Hillersdon
1481–1539
Ann Hatch
1481–1539
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir May
1464–1530
Alice Shogswell
1469–1572
Robert Whitfield
1454–1541
Annie Giles
1475–1563
Thomas Henley
1445–1490
John Nicholas
1427–1494
Agnes Hawley
1423–1517
Roger Hillersdon
1462–
Fortescue
1467–

Joan May's Descendants

1.
JM
Joan May (27 July 1578–3 Jul 1645) m. William (Lernle Hericke) (Herrick) (01 Feb 1557–Oct 1653)
  1. 1. Henry Herrick 1604–1671 m. Edith Laskin 1614–1677
    1. 1. Ephraim Herrick 1637–1693 m. Mary Cross 1640–1693
      1. 1. Sarah Herrick 1670–1730 m. John Welch 1670–1728
        1. 1. Sarah Welch 1698–1791 m. Henry Hodge 1676–1771
      2. 2. Samuel Herrick 1675–1739 m. Mehetabel Woodward 1677–1739
        1. 1. Stephen Herrick 1704–1775 m. Phebe Denison 1701–1779
      3. 3. Timothy Herrick 1681–1732 m. Tabitha Hewett 1692–1764
        1. 1. Silence Herrick 1725–1798 m. Abraham Guile 1714–1794
      4. 4. Stephen Herrick 1670–1724 m. Elizabeth Trask 1670–1775
        1. 1. Abigail Herrick 1701–1747 m. John Rea 1696–1743

Joan May's Timeline

2 Records

1578
27 July 1578
Birth of Joan May in Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England
Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England
1645
3 Jul 1645
Age 67
Death of Joan May in Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England
Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 July 1578
    Event Place: Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1645
    Event Place: Loughborough, Leicestershire, , England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leicester, Leicester Unitary Authority, Leicestershire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE