John May [m]

Tree showing lineage from John May to granddaughter Mary Ann Mays

John May was christened October 14th, 1766 at Ewhurst, Surrey, the son of Ann & Richard May.

John married Elizabeth Agent on June 15th, 1803 at East Grinstead, Sussex. Elizabeth was born christened July 6 th , 1783 at St Swithin's, East Grinstead, Sussex, the daughter of Hannah Lucas & Stephen A(r)gent.

At the time of the 1841 census John (Mays), aged 75, was living at Woodies, East Grinstead, with his son George, aged 20. John & George were both agricultural labourers. Woodies cottage was also known as Woodags cottage according to the Sussex Weald. Neighbouring houses were occupied by John’s sons William & Richard & their families. Elizabeth was not found in the 1841 census.

John must have died before 1851 & there is a death recorded for John Mays in East Grinstead in Oct-December 1849. At the time of the census Elizabeth was described as a widow, aged 69, receiving parish relief & living at Woodies.

There is a death recorded for Elizabeth Mays in Jan-march 1853 at East Grinstead.

The children of John May & Elizabeth Agent were:

m.1. John May christened January 11th, 1804 at Cowden, Kent, died Jan-March 1868 at Croydon, Surrey
m.2. Richard May christened March 23rd, 1806 at Cowden, Kent
m.3. Thomas May christened July 31st, 1808 at Cowden, Kent
m.4. William May christened January 27th, 1811 at East Grinstead, Sussex
m.5. Charles May christened October 24th, 1813 at East Grinstead, Sussex
m.6. Sarah May christened August 18th, 1816 at East Grinstead, Sussex
m.7. George May christened October 10th, 1819 at East Grinstead, Sussex
m.8. Elisabeth May christened June 30th, 1822 at East Grinstead, Sussex
m.9. Joseph May christened January 16th, 1825 at East Grinstead, Sussex