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John S May 1784–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1784

Birth Location: Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Sep 1870

Death Location: Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, USA

Father: William Mays

Mother: Mary Enoch

Spouse(s): Hannah Mays

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

John S May was born in 1784 in Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of William Mays And Mary Polly Enoch. In 1807, John S May resided in Randolph County, IN. In 1820, John S May resided in Bath, Virginia, United States. John S May married Hannah R Mays, 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. John S May passed away in 1870 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • John S May was born in 1784 in Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of William Mays And Mary Polly Enoch.
  • In 1807, John S May resided in Randolph County, IN.
  • In 1820, John S May resided in Bath, Virginia, United States.
  • John S May married Hannah R Mays, 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.
  • John S May passed away in 1870 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mays
1759–1827
Birth Location: Kanawha, Virginia, United States
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Mary Enoch
1762–1795
Birth Location: Hampshire, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Mays
1788–1853
Birth Location: Pochahantas, Virginia, United States
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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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John May's Ancestors

Self
John May
1784–1870
Birth Place: Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
William Mays
1759–1827
Kanawha, Virginia, United States
Mary (Polly) Enoch
1762–1795
Hampshire, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert Mays
1731–1808
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Bolling) (Twin)
1731–1776
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Col (Henry) Enoch
1732–1797
Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Teagarden
1733–1809
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1690–1759
Mary Drury
1700–1773
Col Bolling
1700–1757
Elizabeth Blair
1712–1775
Henry Enochs
1707–1784
Elizabeth Ross
1710–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mays
1663–1732
Julia Ball
1664–1724
George Drury
1673–1727
Mary Pitt
1674–1717
John Bolling
1675–1739
Elizabeth Kennon
1677–1757
Dr. Blair
1650–1733
Sarah Archer
1682–1710
Enoch Enochs
1670–1735
Sushanna Laerson
1671–1735
William Sr
1688–1754
Arminella Whiteside
1698–1782

John May's Descendants

1.
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John (S) May (10 Nov 1784–15 Sep 1870) m. Hannah (R) Mays (1788–09 Aug 1853)
  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

John May's Timeline

10 Records

1784
10 Nov 1784
Birth of John S May in Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America
Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America
1807
1807
Age 23
John S May resided here in Randolph County, IN
Randolph County, IN
1820
1820
Age 36
John S May resided here in Bath, Virginia, United States
Bath, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 46
John S May resided here in Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
John S May resided here in Jay, Indiana, United States
Jay, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 66
John S May resided here in Pike, Jay, Indiana
Pike, Jay, Indiana
1860
1860
Age 76
John S May resided here in Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 86
John S May resided here in Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
1870
15 Sep 1870
Age 86
Death of John S May in Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
1870
1870
Age 86
John S May - Probate in Jay, Indiana, USA
Jay, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1784
    Event Place: Pocahontas Acres, Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M593_327; Page: 141A; Image: 285; Family History Library Film: 545826
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M653_269; Page: 59; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 803269
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M432_153; Page: 297A; Image: 42
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Randolph County, IN
    Record Source: Indiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Bath, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Bath, Virginia; Page: 65; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 77

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Greenbrier, Virginia; Page: 189; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 190; Family History Film: 0029669

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jay, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jay, Indiana; Roll: 83; Page: 80; Image: 168; Family History Library Film: 0007726

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M653_269; Page: 59; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 803269

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M593_327; Page: 141A; Image: 285; Family History Library Film: 545826

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Salamonie, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Salamonia, Jay, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2013, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Jay County, Indiana, Probate File, 1837-1900 ; Index, 1837-1900; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Jay County); Probate Place: Jay, Indiana
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [5] Web: Ashtabula County, Ohio, Obituary Index, 1858-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Wills and Probate Records, Jay County, Indiana, Probate File, 1837-1900 ; Index, 1837-1900; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Jay County); Probate Place: Jay, Indiana
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