Edward Leonard May

M, b. September 1886, d. 1920
  • Edward Leonard May's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the September 1886 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Edward Leonard 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, Edward Leonard 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.

  • At the time of the 1911 census, Edward Leonard 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.

  • Edward Leonard Maypossibly died in 1920 in California.
  • There is a death of a Edward Leonard May recorded in the Bodmin, Cornwall in March 1956, however, this may not be the correct date of death for this Edward Leonard May.

Ellen (Nellie) May

F, b. 18 May 1918, d. 25 April 1920
  • Ellen (Nellie) May was born on 18 May 1918.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Cassandra Bradshaw.
  • Ellen (Nellie) May died on 25 April 1920 in Queensland at age 1.
  • Ellen was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00B-0020.

Florence Catherine May

F, b. 19 August 1873, d. October 1973
  • Florence Catherine May was born on 19 August 1873 in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • Florence Catherine May was baptized on 5 September 1873 in St Mary's, Penzance, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Florence Catherine 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, Florence Catherine 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 24 years and 9 months, Florence Catherine May married William Bernard Moreton in June 1898 in Penzance.
  • On 3 November 1899,Florence Catherine May's daughter, May Celeste Moreton was baptised in St John Church, Penzance, Cornwall. At the time of her baptism her parents were living at 72 The Triangle, Oldfield Park, Bath. Her father was a telegraphist with the GWR (Great Western Railway.)
  • Florence Catherine May and William Bernard Moreton appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. William was a 37 year old telegraph clerk, working for the railway, born Woverhampton. He was living with his wife Florence, 37 born Penzance, and daughters May, 12 born Penzance, and Hilda 9 born Bath, Somerset.

  • Florence Catherine May died in October 1973 in Caerleon, Monmouthshire, at age 100.

Children of Florence Catherine May and William Bernard Moreton

Grace May

F, b. 2 July 1875, d. June 1879
  • Grace May was baptized on 2 July 1875 in St Mary's, Penzance, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • Her death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the June 1879 Quarter.

Hessie May

F, b. 1886, d. 1887
  • Hessie May was born in 1886 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Hessie May died in 1887 in Queensland.
  • Hessie was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0018.

James May

M, b. 1845, d. 2 March 1937
  • James May was born in 1845.
  • James May married Mary Jane French circa 1870.
  • James May and Mary Jane French immigrated on 20 December 1885. 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.
  • In 1901 James' name appeared on the Crow's Nest Post Office register. He lived at Taylor's Siding(between Hampton and Geham). He was a farmer.
  • James May and Mary Jane French appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Douglas. James was a farmer. Their son James was also farming at Douglas. Their daughter Jane also lived at Douglas, most likely with her parents.
  • On 28 December 1932,his wife, Mary Jane French died in Queensland.
  • James May died on 2 March 1937 in Queensland.
  • James was buried on 3 March 1937 in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0019.

Children of James May and Mary Jane French

James May

M, b. 24 May 1874, d. 24 July 1934
  • James May was born on 24 May 1874 in Dunbarton, Scotland.
  • He was the son of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • James 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.
  • James May appeared on the Electoral Roll with Mary Jane French and James May in 1903 in Douglas. James was a farmer. Their son James was also farming at Douglas. Their daughter Jane also lived at Douglas, most likely with her parents.
  • At the age of 31 years, James May married Cassandra Bradshaw, daughter of William Heath Bradshaw and Eleanor (Ellen) Plant, in 1906 in Queensland.
  • On 25 April 1920,James May's father, Ellen (Nellie) May died in Queensland at age 1.
  • James May and Cassandra Bradshaw appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Grapetree. James was a farmer.
  • James May died on 24 July 1934 in Queensland at age 60.
  • James was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00D-0020.

Children of James May and Cassandra Bradshaw

Jane May

F, b. circa 1663

Children of Jane May and Nicholas Chase

Jane May

F, b. 25 October 1880, d. 1917
  • Jane May was born on 25 October 1880 in Ballynease, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Jane 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.
  • Jane May appeared on the Electoral Roll with Mary Jane French and James May in 1903 in Douglas. James was a farmer. Their son James was also farming at Douglas. Their daughter Jane also lived at Douglas, most likely with her parents.
  • At the age of 23 years, Jane May married William Case, son of William Joseph Case and Mary Davies, in 1904 in Queensland.
  • Jane May died in 1917 in Queensland.

Children of Jane May and William Case

Jeanie May

F, b. 1915, d. 17 October 1968
  • Jeanie May was born in 1915.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Cassandra Bradshaw.
  • Jeanie May died on 17 October 1968 in Queensland.
  • Jeanie was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00D-0022.

John (Jack) Valentine May

M, b. 14 February 1870, d. 30 October 1955
  • John (Jack) Valentine May was born on 14 February 1870 in Penzance, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • John (Jack) Valentine May was baptized on 14 March 1870 in Madron, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John (Jack) Valentine 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, John (Jack) Valentine 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, John (Jack) Valentine 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 33 years, John (Jack) Valentine May married Effie May Davis in 1904 in United States of America.
  • On 18 May 1954,his wife, Effie May Davis died in Telachapi, Kern County, California, at age 79.
  • John (Jack) Valentine May died on 30 October 1955 in Kern, California, at age 85.
  • John was buried in Tehacpahi Eastside Cemetery, Telachapi, Kern County, California. Lot 6, Plot 5, Section 3.

John Moore May

M, b. 16 April 1837, d. September 1838
  • John Moore May was baptized on 16 April 1837 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Father's occupation was given as a blacksmith on the baptism record.
  • He was the son of Michael Burley May and Charlotte Moore.
  • His death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the September 1838 Quarter.

John William May

M, b. 1909

Lilly May

F, b. 1884, d. 6 February 1959
  • Lilly May was born in 1884 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Jessie May and Jane Humphries.
  • At the age of 25 years, Lilly May married Jacob Christian Naumann, son of John Heinrich Naumann and Wilhelmine Stenzel, in 1909 in Queensland.
  • Lilly May and Jacob Christian Naumann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. Jacob was a farmer.
  • Lilly May appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. She lived at Tindall's and carried out home duties.
  • On 6 January 1943,her husband, Jacob Christian Naumann died in Queensland.
  • Lilly May died on 6 February 1959 in Queensland.
  • Lilly was buried on 7 February 1959 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00K-0023.

Children of Lilly May and Jacob Christian Naumann

Marshall May

M, b. 1894

Martha May

F, b. 1885, d. 26 November 1885
  • Martha May was born in 1885.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Martha May died on 26 November 1885. She died during the voyage to Australia.

Mary May

F, b. 7 March 1847, d. 25 June 1909
  • Mary May was born on 7 March 1847 in Wadebridge, Cornwall. She was the daugther of Thomas and Mary May.
  • At the age of 19 years, 7 months and 11 days, Mary May married Charles Pascoe, son of Sampson Pascoe and Jane Thorn, on 18 October 1866 in Egloshayle, Cornwall. Mary was a 20 year old spinster, daughter of Thomas May, a labourer. Charles was the 20 year old son of Sampson, a labourer. Witnesses to the marriage were Joseph May and Jane Pascoe.
  • Mary May and Charles Pascoe immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, on 22 June 1877. Charles 31 and Mary 30 travelled on the Commonwealth with their children "- Joseph 10, Jane 9, John M 5, Phillipa 3 and infant Mark.
  • Mary May and Mark Wills Pascoe appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Mark was a farmer as was his nephews Mark, Ernest and John May Pascoe. A Mary Pascoe was also on the roll.
  • At the age of 55 years, Mary May married Mark Wills Pascoe, son of Sampson Pascoe and Jane Thorn, in 1903 in Queensland. Mary married her brother-in-law Mark ( who was a widower) Mary had been Marks housekeeper after her husband Charles had desserted Mary and the children. Both Mary and Charles committed bigimany as Charles married Mary Schofield in 1903.
  • Mary May died on 25 June 1909 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 62.
  • Mary was buried in Emu Creek Cemetery.

Children of Mary May and Charles Pascoe

Mary Ann May

F, b. 1871, d. 1925
  • Mary Ann May was born in 1871 in Durham.
  • She was the daughter of James May and Mary Jane French.
  • Mary Ann 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.
  • At the age of 28 years, Mary Ann May married William McMichael in 1899 in Queensland.
  • Mary Ann May died in 1925 in Queensland.

Mary Ann (Annie) May

F, b. March 1878
  • Mary Ann (Annie) May was born in March 1878 in Madron, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern.
  • Mary Ann (Annie) May was baptized on 4 May 1878 in St Mary's, Penzance, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Ann (Annie) 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, Mary Ann (Annie) 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, Mary Ann (Annie) 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.

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.