Grandfather-Clarence Edward May b:April 9,1904 d:Nov. 1986
Spent entire life Howell, Ozark Counties Missouri.
G.Grandfather-Jesse Samuel May b.1873 d.1954 married
Melissa Ellen Fox. Spent life Douglas, Ozark, Howell Co., Mo.
G.G.Grandfather William May b.Indiana d.Missouri married
Nancy Clinton. Spent life Douglas, Ozark, Howell Co., Mo. Also Arkansas 1892-1896. William was Civil War Union Vet.
G.G.G. Grandfather Jesse May b.Ky married in Indiana to Charolette Charity Benge.--I'm lost from here back.

I am interested in MAYs of Howell county, MO
My great-grandmother, Myrtle Evelyn MAY married a Shelton, and lived in Howell co., MO most of her life. Her father was William Linden MAY, born in Macon Co., MO
I wondered if there could be a family connection between your MAYs and mine, since my gr-grandmother MAY moved from Macon Co. to HOWELL about 1908, perhaps she was related someone there?

My grandfather George Albert May had two sisters ,one ,named Edith ,whom married an Earl Shelton .I have a post card dated 1916 .My grandfather mailed from the military base in California.,requesting a letter from his family.The letter was addressed to Mrs. Earl Shelton.I was wondering if there might be any family connection that you might know of??
Thank You,Christine

Where in Indiana did William May, the GGG grandfather come from?

Where and When was George Albert MAY born? Tell me all that you can-so I can see if their is a connection.
Do you know who his parent's were & where they lived? Hope that I can help.

Where did Mrs. Earl (Edith) Shelton reside when she mailed the postcard. My gr-grandfather was Frank J. Shelton who married Myrtle Evelyn MAY in Macon County, MO. Frank J's parents are unknown.

The May family you have mentioned is not related to my branch, as far as I can tell.
Interesting though is the story of a cousin on my Arnold side of the family, Bill Ray Arnold.
His maternal g.ma, Laura Pet May. Her parents; James K. Polk May & Mary Lyell. Her g.parents George & Lucinda May.
Bills paternal G.ma, Mary Caroline Stacy. Her mom's maiden name was Bones, they came from Kentucky.
I have a zerox picture of the "May Boys" which I believe he told me were Laura's Brothers. Let me know if this fits.

William May is listed on 1850 Shelby Co., Indiana. The census lists Jesse born Ky. Charlotte Charity b.Tenn.
His Father, Jesse May, Jr. & Mother, Charlotte Charity Benge were married in Hendix Co. Indiana 1832.
Hope this helps!
Ellen

In my previous message, I forgot to mention; Laura Pet May married James Robert Tobart and lived in West Plains, Mo.

The post card was addressed to Mrs. Earl Shelton ,Marion,KS in the year of 1916.Maybe this is a son or nephew,cousin to your Frank.Thank You for your time and inf...