YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Johann Friedrich Ernst May 1814–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1814

Birth Location: Germany

Death Date: 10 Mar 1893

Death Location: Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Johann Maÿ

Mother: Marie Diestelhorst

Spouse(s): Philippine Grandmann

Children(s): Fred May, Fred May, Samuel May, William May, Mary May, Marie May, Henry May, Charles May

In 1814, Johann Friedrich Ernst May entered the world in Germany, born to Johann Ernst Friedrich May And Marie Christine Diestelhorst. In 1870, Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA. In 1880, Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA. Johann Friedrich Ernst May married Philippine Christine Charlotte Grandmann, and had children including Charles May, Fred C May, Fred Eddy May, Henry May, Marie Wilhelmine Christine Charlotte May, Mary May, Samuel May, William May. Johann Friedrich Ernst May passed away in 1893 in Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Johann 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:
A
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

  • In 1814, Johann Friedrich Ernst May entered the world in Germany, born to Johann Ernst Friedrich May And Marie Christine Diestelhorst.
  • In 1870, Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1880, Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA.
  • Johann Friedrich Ernst May married Philippine Christine Charlotte Grandmann, and had children including Charles May, Fred C May, Fred Eddy May, Henry May, Marie Wilhelmine Christine Charlotte May, Mary May, Samuel May, William May.
  • Johann Friedrich Ernst May passed away in 1893 in Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Johann May's Ancestors

Self
Johann May
1814–1893
Birth Place: Germany
Parents
Johann Ernst Friedrich Maÿ
1795–1829
Prussia
Marie (Christine) Diestelhorst
1790–1895
Prussia
Grandparents
Anna (Regina) Maÿ
1748–1794
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Johann May's Descendants

1.
JM
Johann (Friedrich Ernst) May (30 Jan 1814–10 Mar 1893) m. Philippine (Christine Charlotte) Grandmann (13 May 1819–15 June 1897)
  1. 1. Fred (C) May 1856–1930 m. Lillie May 1866–1928
    1. 1. Ernest (C.) May 1894–1959 m. Ruth Royalty 1917–1958 m. Fay May 1900–1944
      1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Rowe 1938–1993 m. Linda Rowe 1941–2020
      2. 2. Charles May 1922–2002 m. Ruth (Mary Lamey) May 1925–
      3. 3. Betty (Ruth) Georges 1923–2010 m. Vincent Georges 1924–2005
      4. 4. Doris May 1928–1996
    2. 2. Fred (E May) Jr. 1889–1950
    3. 3. Clyde May 1881–1980
    4. 4. Irna May 1895–
    5. 5. Ruth (Lorene) May 1904–1987 m. Harold (Handly) Caskey 1904–1994
      1. 1. Wanda (May) Caskey 1924–2006
      2. 2. Mary (Martha) Caskey 1928–1948
      3. 3. Jerris (Aaron) Caskey 1934–1934
      4. 4. Duane (H) Caskey 1935–2012
      5. 5. Rita (Bernice Caskey) Cork 1926–1998 m. Lloyd (Harrison) Cork 1924–2005
      6. 6. Robert (Frederick) Caskey 1930–2005
      7. 7. Sandra (Ruth) Caskey 1937–2007
    6. 6. Edna (J) May 1901–
    7. 7. Cleatus (Lloyd) May 1907–
    8. 8. Edwin May 1901–1969 m. Caroline ((Carrie) Elizabeth) Smith 1901–1984
      1. 1. Virgil (S) May 1927–2000
      2. 2. Richard (Dick Glenn) May 1927–2007
  2. 2. Fred (Eddy) May 1864–1886
  3. 3. Samuel May 1857–1917
  4. 4. William May 1852–1916
  5. 5. Mary May 1855–
  6. 6. Marie (Wilhelmine Christine Charlotte) May 1841–1888
  7. 7. Henry May 1854–1934
  8. 8. Charles May 1845–1906

Johann May's Timeline

4 Records

1814
30 Jan 1814
Birth of Johann Friedrich Ernst May in Germany
Germany
1870
1870
Age 56
Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided here in Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
Johann Friedrich Ernst May resided here in Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1893
10 Mar 1893
Age 79
Death of Johann Friedrich Ernst May in Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1814
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] Germany, Select Marriages, 1558-1929
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Johnson, Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnson, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1893
    Event Place: Haubstadt, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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