YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Marvin Gale Mays 1915–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1915

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 12 Dec 1972

Death Location: Giles Co. VA., USA

Father: John Mays

Mother: Lacy Terry

Spouse(s): Nina Smith

Children(s): Meralyn Mays, Bodonya Mays

The story of Marvin Gale Mays began in 1915 in West Virginia. In 1935, Marvin Gale Mays resided in Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia. In 1940, Marvin Gale Mays resided in Red Sulphur, Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, US. Marvin Gale Mays married Nina Rivers Smith, and had children including Bodonya Wayne Mays, Meralyn Gayle Mays. Marvin Gale Mays passed away in 1972 in Giles Co. VA., USA.

Find more search results for Marvin Mays
MM

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

  • The story of Marvin Gale Mays began in 1915 in West Virginia.
  • In 1935, Marvin Gale Mays resided in Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia.
  • In 1940, Marvin Gale Mays resided in Red Sulphur, Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, US.
  • Marvin Gale Mays married Nina Rivers Smith, and had children including Bodonya Wayne Mays, Meralyn Gayle Mays.
  • Marvin Gale Mays passed away in 1972 in Giles Co. VA., USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mays
1871–1916
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia, USA
JM
Lacy Terry
1876–1952
Birth Location: Virginia
LT

Spouses(s)

Nina Smith
1919–2002
Birth Location: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
NS

Children(s)

Meralyn Mays
1940–2021
Birth Location: –
MM
Bodonya Mays
1942–2013
Birth Location: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
BM

Marvin Mays's Ancestors

Self
Marvin Mays
1915–1972
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
John William Mays
1871–1916
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Lacy (Florence) Terry
1876–1952
Virginia
Grandparents
John (Braxton) Mays
1847–1948
Madison Heights, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Catherine) Spradlin
1853–1904
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Spradlin
1821–1864
Judith Truman
1822–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spradlin
1720–1777
Rhoda Meador
1740–

Marvin Mays's Descendants

1.
MM
Marvin (Gale) Mays (26 Jan 1915–12 Dec 1972) m. Nina (Rivers) Smith (13 Aug 1919–21 Feb 2002)
  1. 1. Meralyn (Gayle) Mays 1940–2021 m. Hobert (Jennings) Meadows 1940–2014
  2. 2. Bodonya (Wayne) Mays 1942–2013

Marvin Mays's Timeline

5 Records

1915
26 Jan 1915
Birth of Marvin Gale Mays in West Virginia
West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 20
Marvin Gale Mays resided here in Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia
Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 25
Marvin Gale Mays resided here in Red Sulphur, Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
Red Sulphur, Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 36
Marvin Gale Mays resided here in West Virginia
West Virginia
1972
12 Dec 1972
Age 57
Death of Marvin Gale Mays in Rich Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA
Rich Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1915
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 309
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04434; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 32-1
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, West Virginia, USA
    [7] U.S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945, Publisher: National Publishing Co.; Publishing Place: Richmond, VA, USA; Publisher Date: 1946; Title: Young American Patriots
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167180
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04434; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 32-1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Red Sulphur, Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 309
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Peterstown, Monroe, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04434; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 32-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Rich Creek, Giles, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs Birls Death File, 1850-2022
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, West Virginia, USA
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Giles Co. VA., USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
Find more search results for Marvin Mays

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