YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

Samuel May 1764 – 1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Feb 1764

Birth Location: Filleigh, Devon, England

Death Date: 22 May 1840

Death Location: Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, England

Father: William May

Mother: Elizabeth Ekines

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sarvis

Children(s): Ann May

Born in 1764 in Filleigh, Devon, England, Samuel May was the child of William May and Elizabeth Ekines. In time, Samuel May married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Sarvis, and they raised a family that included Ann May. Samuel May died in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, England in 1840.

Find more search results for Samuel May
SM

Family tree

Parents

William May
1711 –
Birth Location: Filleigh, Devon, , England
WM
Elizabeth Ekines
1722 –
Birth Location: Filleigh, England, United Kingdom
EE

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Sarvis
1768 – 1854
Birth Location: Mylor, Cornwall, , England
ES

Children(s)

Ann May
1799 – 1867
Birth Location: Mylor, Cornwall, England
AM

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 19 Feb 1764
    Event Place: Filleigh, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 22 May 1840
    Event Place: Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, England
Find more search results for Samuel May

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