YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Matilda May 1838–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 April 1838

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 18 April 1924

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Reuben Jr

Mother: Mary Keesee

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1838, Matilda May entered the world in Kentucky, United States of America, born to Reuben Rutherford Jr And Mary Polly Keesee. Matilda May passed away in 1924 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Matilda May
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:
B
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 1838, Matilda May entered the world in Kentucky, United States of America, born to Reuben Rutherford Jr And Mary Polly Keesee.
  • Matilda May passed away in 1924 in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda May's Ancestors

Self
Matilda May
1838–1924
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Reuben Rutherford Jr
1798–1876
Essex County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Polly) Keesee
1803–1865
Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Reuben Rutherford
–1823
Priscilla Corburn
1765–1849
Greenville, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina Colony
Richard Keesee
1770–1848
Pittsylvania, County, Virginia, USA
Judith Morris
1772–1852
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Rutherford
1700–1787
Josiah Coburn
1745–1794
Penelope Piney
1746–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Rutherford
1663–1725
Margaret Vawter
1672–1743
Benjamin Coburn
1720–1757
Margaret Cathey
1719–

Matilda May's Timeline

2 Records

1838
5 April 1838
Birth of Matilda May in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America
1924
18 April 1924
Age 86
Death of Matilda May in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 April 1838
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 April 1924
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, 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