Michael Burley May

M, b. 29 October 1811
  • Michael Burley May was born on 29 October 1811 in Cuby with Tregony, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William May and Jane Unknown.
  • At the age of 25 years and 24 days, Michael Burley May married Charlotte Moore, daughter of John Moore and Sarah Dunn, on 22 November 1836 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Michael Burley May was living in the household of John Moore in Fore Street, Mevagissey. John Moore is shown as a 7 year old stone mason, living with his daughter Charlotte May, 25 and son in law Michael B May also 25 and son M. Thomas May aged 9 months. All were born in the county.

Children of Michael Burley May and Charlotte Moore

Michael Thomas May

M, b. September 1840
  • Michael Thomas May was born in September 1840 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Michael Burley May and Charlotte Moore.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Michael Thomas May was living in the household of John Moore in Fore Street, Mevagissey. John Moore is shown as a 7 year old stone mason, living with his daughter Charlotte May, 25 and son in law Michael B May also 25 and son M. Thomas May aged 9 months. All were born in the county.

Phillip May

M, b. 1907, d. 1981
  • Phillip May was born in 1907 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James May and Cassandra Bradshaw.
  • Phillip May died in 1981 in Queensland.

Priscilla Jane May

F, b. December 1871, d. March 1951
  • Priscilla Jane May was also known as Jane.
  • She was born in December 1871 in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • Priscilla Jane May appeared on the census of 1881 in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. shown as a 9 year old scholar.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Priscilla Jane May was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Priscilla Jane May was living in the household of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.

  • At the age of 21 years and 6 months, Priscilla Jane May married Edward Samuel Wyatt in June 1893 in Penzance.
  • On 8 June 1894,Priscilla Jane May's son, Edward Samuel Wyatt was baptised in St John Church, Penzance. At the time of Edward junior's baptism Edward and Priscilla were living at 51 Market Jew Street, Penzance and Edward was a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.
  • Priscilla Jane May witnessed the baptism of Richard Hobart Wyatt on 6 November 1896 in St John Church, Penzance; At the time of Robert Hobart's baptism Edward and Priscilla were living at 17 Leskinnick Terrace, Penzance and Edward was a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.
  • Between 1897 and 1901,her husband, Edward Samuel Wyatt died. Priscilla was shown as a widow on the 1901 census.
  • Priscilla Jane May appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Penzance Census District. She is shown as living on a naval pension.

  • At the time of the 1911 census, Priscilla Jane May was living in the household of Priscilla Maddern and Richard May in Penzance, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 65 year old boarding house keeper born Launceston, living with his 66 year old wife Priscilla born Paul. Their widowed daughter Jane Wyatt, 36, born Penzance, is shown as working in the business, and their son Leonard, aged 22 born Penzance is shown as a hairdresser. Living with them is Jane's son Richard Hobart Wyatt, 14, born Penzance and working as a grocer's apprentice. Also on the premises are Robert Dudly Innis Acland, 38, a border with private means born Tenly South Wales; Laura Matilda Wiskett, a 31 year old widow, a travelling ladies attendant for the Great Western Railway, born Hammersmith London; and Richard Thomas Hortop, 44, married, a contractor for Public Works, born Plymouth Devon.

  • There is a death of a Priscilla Jane May recorded in the Bodmin, Cornwall in March 1951, however, this may not be the correct date of death for this Priscilla Jane May. She was 79 years old.

Children of Priscilla Jane May and Edward Samuel Wyatt

Richard May

M, b. March 1844, d. September 1916
  • Richard May's birth was registered in the Launceston, Cornwall Registration District in the March 1844 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Thomas May and Jane Unknown.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Richard May was living in the household of Thomas May in Down Park, Trenegloss, Cornwall. Thomas May was shown as a 43 year old farm labourer, living with his wife Jane 41, and children John 10, Suzanna 8, Richard 7, Thomas 5, Josia 3 and Grace 1. All were born in Trenegloss.

  • At the age of 24 years and 5 months, Richard May married Priscilla Maddern, daughter of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower, on 12 August 1868 in Madron Church, Madron, Cornwall, England. They were married by banns. Richard May was a 23 year old Cab Proprietor of Penzance [Mark] (Father: Thomas May, Labourer) and Priscilla Maddern, 23, was of Penzance (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Thos. Maddern and Thomas Williams.
  • Richard May and Priscilla Maddern appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 20 Queen Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Richard was shown as a 25 year old cab master, born Launceston, living with his wife Pricilla 27, born Newlyn and their two children Richard S (T), aged 2 born Penzance and John Valentine, 1, born Penzance.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard May was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • Richard May and Priscilla Maddern appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.
  • Richard May and Priscilla Maddern appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 70 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. shown as a 53 year old cab driver, born Launceston, Cornwall. Priscilla is shown as a 55 year old born Paul Cornwall. Their three children Richard jnr, age 31, a groom; Annie aged 22 and Leonard aged 13 (all born Penzance) were living with them.

  • Richard May and Priscilla Maddern appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Penzance, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 65 year old boarding house keeper born Launceston, living with his 66 year old wife Priscilla born Paul. Their widowed daughter Jane Wyatt, 36, born Penzance, is shown as working in the business, and their son Leonard, aged 22 born Penzance is shown as a hairdresser. Living with them is Jane's son Richard Hobart Wyatt, 14, born Penzance and working as a grocer's apprentice. Also on the premises are Robert Dudly Innis Acland, 38, a border with private means born Tenly South Wales; Laura Matilda Wiskett, a 31 year old widow, a travelling ladies attendant for the Great Western Railway, born Hammersmith London; and Richard Thomas Hortop, 44, married, a contractor for Public Works, born Plymouth Devon.

  • There is a death of a Richard recorded in the Penzance, Cornwall in September 1916, however, this may not be the correct date of death for this Richard May.

Children of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern

Richard Thomas May

M, b. March 1869, d. December 1904
  • Richard Thomas May was born in 1869 in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
  • He's birth was registered in the Penzance, Cornwall Registration District in the March 1869 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Richard Thomas May was living in the household of Priscilla Maddern and Richard May in 20 Queen Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Richard was shown as a 25 year old cab master, born Launceston, living with his wife Pricilla 27, born Newlyn and their two children Richard S (T), aged 2 born Penzance and John Valentine, 1, born Penzance.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard Thomas May was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Richard Thomas May was living in the household of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Richard Thomas May was living in the household of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern in 70 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. shown as a 53 year old cab driver, born Launceston, Cornwall. Priscilla is shown as a 55 year old born Paul Cornwall. Their three children Richard jnr, age 31, a groom; Annie aged 22 and Leonard aged 13 (all born Penzance) were living with them.

  • His death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the December 1904 Quarter.

Robert George May

M, b. 1888, d. 1961
  • Robert George May was born in 1888 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Robert George May died in 1961 in Queensland.

Samuel May

M, b. 1911

Sarah May

F, b. 1890

Sarah Jane May

F, b. 13 September 1840
  • Sarah Jane May was baptized on 13 September 1840 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Father's occupation was given as a blacksmith on the baptism record.
  • She was the daughter of Michael Burley May and Charlotte Moore.

Thomas May

M, b. circa 1810
  • Thomas May was born circa 1810.
  • Thomas May married Jane Unknown circa 1840.
  • Thomas May appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Down Park, Trenegloss, Cornwall. Thomas May was shown as a 43 year old farm labourer, living with his wife Jane 41, and children John 10, Suzanna 8, Richard 7, Thomas 5, Josia 3 and Grace 1. All were born in Trenegloss.

Child of Thomas May and Jane Unknown

  • Richard May+ b. March 1844, d. September 1916; Thomas was a labourer at the time of Richards marriage.

Thomas May

M, b. 1882, d. 15 September 1886
  • Thomas May was born in 1882.
  • He was the son of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Thomas May immigrated on 20 December 1885 with James May and Mary Jane French. James 38, a labourer and Mary J 35, travelled on the Roma departing Glasgow on 25 Oct 1885. They travelled with their children Mary A, aged 14 - a domestic servant born Durham; James 11, Jane 5, Thomas 3 and infant Martha who died on the voyage. The place of birth for all bar 14 year old Mary A was listed as Midd.
  • Thomas May died on 15 September 1886 in Queensland.
  • Thomas was buried on 15 September 1886 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0018.

Thomas Maddern May

M, b. February 1881, d. June 1950
  • Thomas Maddern May was born in February 1881 in Madron, Cornwall, England. Thomas was 1 month old at the time of the Census.
  • He was the son of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Thomas Maddern May was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • Thomas Maddern May was baptized on 27 May 1881 in St Mary's, Penzance, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Thomas Maddern May was living in the household of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.

  • Thomas Maddern May appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England. He is shown as a railway clerk, born Penzance, aged 19 years.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in 3 Westfield Road, East Ealing, Middlesex. Thomas 30, born Penzance, was a railway clerk boarding with the Kimpton family.

  • His marriage, at 37 years and 1 month, to Margaret Parton was registered in the March 1918 Quarter in Oxford, Oxfordshire Registration District.
  • His death was recorded with the Oxford, Oxfordshire, Registration District in the June 1950 Quarter.

William May

M, b. circa 1780
  • William May was born circa 1780.
  • William May married Jane Unknown circa 1805.

Child of William May and Jane Unknown

William May

M, b. 1892, d. 7 November 1958
  • William May was born in 1892 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • William May died on 7 November 1958 in Queensland.
  • William was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00D-0021.

Daniel Mayer

M

Malcolm Charles Mayes

M, b. 1907

Elizabeth Mayhew

F, b. circa 1762, d. 1788
  • Elizabeth Mayhew was born circa 1762.
  • Elizabeth Mayhew married William Harrington, son of John Harrington and Mary Smith, on 18 April 1786.
  • Elizabeth Mayhew died in 1788. She died when her youngest child was about 7 months old.
  • Elizabeth was buried on 15 December 1788.

Children of Elizabeth Mayhew and William Harrington

Elizabeth Annie Mayhew

F, b. 1872, d. 1956
  • Elizabeth Annie Mayhew was born in 1872.
  • At the age of 26 years, Elizabeth Annie Mayhew married Arthur Ernest Sutton, son of John Sutton and Esther Eyles, in 1898 in New Zealand.
  • Elizabeth Annie Mayhew died in 1956 in New Zealand.

Children of Elizabeth Annie Mayhew and Arthur Ernest Sutton

Frederick Charles Maynard

M, b. 18 April 1887, d. 7 October 1955
  • Frederick Charles Maynard was born on 18 April 1887 in Queensland. He was the son of William George Maynard and Sarah Jane Wright.
  • At the age of 27 years, 9 months and 2 days, Frederick Charles Maynard married Christina Nicola Reimers, daughter of John Matthew (Jack) Reimers and Annie Catherina Margareta Peters, on 20 January 1915 in Bismark, Maclagan, Queensland.
  • Frederick Charles Maynard died on 7 October 1955 in Queensland at age 68.

Child of Frederick Charles Maynard and Christina Nicola Reimers

Myrtle May Maynard

F, b. 6 July 1917

Albert E Mayne

M, b. 1886
  • Albert E Mayne was born in 1886 in Reading, Berkshire.
  • He was the son of George Mayne and Mary Hooper.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Albert E Mayne was living in the household of Mary Hooper and George Mayne in Brunswick Street, Reading, Berkshire. Mary was 40 years old, born East Coker, married and living with her husband George aged 42, born Berkshire, a domestic gardener and their children John aged 17, born Somerset a domestic gardener, George 18 born Somerset, a domestic gardener and Albert E aged 5 born Reading.

Elizabeth A Mayne

F, b. 1876

Ellen Mayne

F, b. 1875

Eric Ronald Mayne

M, b. December 1915, d. 1996

George Mayne

M, b. 1849
  • George Mayne was born in 1849 in South Moreton, Berkshire.
  • His marriage, at 23 years, to Mary Hooper, daughter of Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young, was registered in the March 1872 Quarter in Chard, Somerset Registration District.
  • George Mayne and Mary Hooper appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Reading, Berkshire. Mary was 30 years old born East Coker, Somerset. George was a 32 year old gardener born South Moreton, Berkshire. Living with them were their children George 8, John 7, Ellen 6 ,all born East Coker and Elizabeth A aged 5, born Reading.

  • George Mayne and Mary Hooper appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brunswick Street, Reading, Berkshire. Mary was 40 years old, born East Coker, married and living with her husband George aged 42, born Berkshire, a domestic gardener and their children John aged 17, born Somerset a domestic gardener, George 18 born Somerset, a domestic gardener and Albert E aged 5 born Reading.

Children of George Mayne and Mary Hooper

George Mayne

M, b. 1873
  • George Mayne was born in 1873 in Somerset.
  • He was the son of George Mayne and Mary Hooper.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, George Mayne was living in the household of Mary Hooper and George Mayne in Brunswick Street, Reading, Berkshire. Mary was 40 years old, born East Coker, married and living with her husband George aged 42, born Berkshire, a domestic gardener and their children John aged 17, born Somerset a domestic gardener, George 18 born Somerset, a domestic gardener and Albert E aged 5 born Reading.

John Mayne

M, b. 1874, d. June 1949
  • John Mayne was born in 1874 in Somerset.
  • He was the son of George Mayne and Mary Hooper.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, John Mayne was living in the household of Mary Hooper and George Mayne in Brunswick Street, Reading, Berkshire. Mary was 40 years old, born East Coker, married and living with her husband George aged 42, born Berkshire, a domestic gardener and their children John aged 17, born Somerset a domestic gardener, George 18 born Somerset, a domestic gardener and Albert E aged 5 born Reading.

  • At the age of 24 years, John Mayne married Flora Francis Lovegrove in December 1898 in Reading, Berkshire.
  • His death was recorded with the Reading, Berkshire, Registration District in the June 1949 Quarter.

Child of John Mayne and Flora Francis Lovegrove

Sarah McAdam

F, b. 1823, d. 31 July 1885
  • Sarah McAdam was born in 1823 in Woolwich, England. She was the daughter of James McAdam and Ann Ratty.
  • She was baptized on 9 April 1823 in St Marys, Chatham, Kent.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Orchard Place, Plumstead, Kent. She was a 28 year old living with her widowed aunt Hannah Kemp. No occupation was given.

  • She immigrated to Adelaide on 25 March 1854. Sarah travelled on the Sir Edward Parry which departed England on 22 Dec 1853. She was listed as a domestic servant.
  • At the age of 31 years, Sarah McAdam married Thomas Bridgeman, son of Robert Bridgeman and Sarah Wanstall, on 23 October 1854 in Trinity Church, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. She was a 32 year old spinster and he a 42 year old widowed carpenter. Witnesses to the marriage were Francis Kelly and Mary Ann Jolly.
  • Sarah McAdam and Thomas Bridgeman immigrated to New Zealand in 1855. Just when Thomas and Sarah arrived in New Zealand is uncertain. Family hearsay has it that they travelled on the ship Gil Blass from Melbourne on 3 September 1855, as steerage passengers under the name of Mr and Mrs Adams. Sarah would have been eight months pregnant at the time. (Taranaki Bridgeman family hearsay) has it that Thomas 'jumped ship' and was liable for severe punishment, if he had been caught . Does this refer to Thomas' leaving the HMS Britomart without permission way back in 1841 when Owen Stanley surveyed Auckland harbour?

    But why travel when your are 8 months pregnant, (although this is what Jane Eyles did when she sailed from Nelson in 1835), and why under an assumed name, only to revert to your correct name once you are settled. A James Adams was born in 1856 but to a Margret and James Adams. Three more children were born to Thomas and Sarah McAdam - Thomas Henry in Otago in 1857, South Island and twins Priscilla and Sarah in 1859, all under the name of Bridgeman. Sometime before 1880 the family moved to the New Plymouth district in the North Island where their daughter Sarah died in 1880.
  • On 3 October 1855,Sarah McAdam's son, James Adams Bridgeman was born in Milton, South Island, New Zealand. According to family hearsay he was born in a tent at Milton and, in later life, had a wooden leg.
  • On 9 June 1880,Sarah McAdam's daughter, Sarah Bridgeman was buried in Inglewood Cemetery at age 21.
  • Sarah McAdam died on 31 July 1885 in New Zealand.
  • Sarah was buried on 25 August 1885 in Inglewood Cemetery. Row 1 Plot 26N.

Children of Sarah McAdam and Thomas Bridgeman

Elizabeth Duciat McAlpine

F, b. circa 1886, d. 17 May 1970
  • Elizabeth Duciat McAlpine was born circa 1886 in Scotland. She was the daughter of William McAlpine.
  • Elizabeth Duciat McAlpine married Thomas Staines, son of John Carroll Staines and Alice Dawes, in June 1918 in Petersham, New South Wales. The Carowinda Star and Eugowra News reported:- "A pretty wedding was celebrated recently in the Methodist Church, Leichhardt, by the Rev. Mr. Hathgate, when Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. William McAlpine, of Edinburgh, Scotland, was united in matrimony with Thomas Staines, late private of the 2nd Battalion, A.I.F., and eldest son of Mr. J. C. Staines, of Canowindra. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of Mrs. Power, aunt of the bride, where they sat down to a sumptuous breakfast, afterwards catching the train for Cauowindra — their future home. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold bangle, and to the bridesmaid, a gold signet ring. There were numerous other presents."
  • On 26 June 1958,her husband, Thomas Staines died in Canowindra, New South Wales, at age 72.
  • Elizabeth Duciat McAlpine died on 17 May 1970 in Orange, New South Wales.
  • Elizabeth was buried in Canowindra Cemetery.
    Grave of Elizabeth Duciat Staines nee McAlpine, Canowindra Cemetery