Descendants of Joseph Mays - Amherst Co. VA Generation No. 1 1. Joseph7 Mays (John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1725 in of Stafford Co, Virginia, and died Bef. June 18, 1798 in Will probated, Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Sarah (Sally) Cash, daughter of Robert Cash and Ruth Elphingstone. Notes for Joseph Mays: Will of Joseph Mays In the name of God amen. I Joseph Mays of Amherst County and state of Virginia being of sound mind and memory although weak of body and knowing the uncertainty of life make this my last wil and Testament, revoking all my former wills heretofore made, recommending my soul to almighty God the father of Spirits and my body to be buried according to the rites of the church, in hopes of a blessed resurection through the merets of Jesus Christ. My desire is that all my just debts be paid and whatever remains of such worldy substance as God hath pleased to endow me with to be disposed of after my decease in manner and form following. Item. I give and bequeath to my son John Mays a negro girl named Winney to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son James Mays a negro girl named Moll to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Lydia Mays the wife of James Walters a feather bed and furniture to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my sons Joseph Mays and Elijah Mays a tract of land containing three hundred and seventy acres more or less being in the County of Amherst and lying on the waters of Juniper Creek to them and their heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my daughter Jemima Hollingsworth a negro girl named Patt to her and her heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Jesse Mays the tract of land whereon he now lives containing one hundred and fifty acres (more or less) to him and his heirs forever, also a negro girl named Luck to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Charles Mays a negro girl named Dinah, also a tract of land containing two hundred and fifty acres & lying on the waters of Tye river to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Elijah Mays his equal part of the land above mentioned lying on Juniper Creek, also a negro girl named Cate to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my son Robert Mays, three negroes (towit) Fanni, Milly & Nick a feather bed and furniture a horse called chester also two hundred and fifty acres of land adjoining Charles Mays tract. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Moses Mays five negroes (towit) Ben, Charlotte, Fill, Charles & Nan, a feather bed and furniture to him and his heirs forever. Item. I give and bequeath to my son Lewis Mays four negroes, Nell, Jim, Young Lucy and Will, a feather bed & furniture also a horse called Lovel and a saddle & bridle to him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeath to my son Robert Mays besides what I have bequeath to him as above a negro names Stephen to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Mays during her widowhood or natural life all my land whereon I now live containing three hundred and eighty five acres with all its appurtenanancy also the whole stock of cattle hogs etc. together with any other ____ not heretofor mentioned and these negroes (towit) Jack, Dafney & Old Lucy. I further desire that after my wifes decease my land with all appuntenances well etc. and the whole stock of cattle hogs etc. may be possessed by my two sons Moses & Louis as joint heirs of land etc to them and their heirs forever. I also desire that after my wifes decease the negro's bequeathed to her should be sold and equally divided among my sons Joseph, Elijah, Jesse & Charles but it is to be observed that old Lucy is to be disposed of as my wife shall thing proper. I also desire that if Daphny should have any issue after the date of this my will and Testament that issue should be valued after my wifes decease and equally among sons Joseph, Jesse, Charles & Elijah. I desire that my just debts be paid by my sons Moses, Robert & Lewis each contributing an equal part. Note that for brevity sake I have hereto omitted making mention of the children or issue the negro's mentioned now have or may have hereafter be it therefore known that my desire is that the persons to whom they are bequeath go to them as above and I do hereby constitute and appoint my good and trusty friends James Edmonds, John Dilland & Charles Wills to execute this my last will and testament given under my hand and seal the seventh day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven. Signed and Sealed Joseph Mays Sen. (seal) in presance of John Cooney James Edmonds, Jun. Peter Campbell Joseph came to Amherst County in 1761/62 along with his brothers, William and Robert. !SOURCE: Amherst Co. Will Book 3, p. 498-500, Gordon Brown, Raleigh, NC. James Cook, who worked for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, bought several tracts of land north of Amherst. One tract was near Tye River, Virginia, a small village on the banks of the Tye River not far from its mouth into the James River. The land had not been used for many years, so Cook decided the best way to clear the overgrown vegetation was to turn a herd of cattle loose and let them do what they do best, graze. It was only a matter of time when one of them uncovered a forgotten monument. Cook thought little about it, supposing it to be a solitary tombstone. But the cattle were not done, for it wasn't long before a large graveyard had been uncovered. In fact, as many as 200 graves were found on the isolated patch of land. Cook was surprised to discover it - most cemeteries are set aside and registered for preservation, but this one had escaped everyone's attention, because of its remote location. It was also becoming apparent that this was a very old graveyard - some of the graves were before 1800. He began to inquire through local authorities about the particulars of those buried there. Several family names were found on on the gravestones. Finally a school teacher from Lynchburg, Ruth H. Blunt, heard of the discovery. She went to the location and to her amazement it was the burial ground of some of her own kinsmen. Descended from the Mays family, she knew Joseph died in 1798, and this was located on a tract once in Joseph's hands. Could this be his burial ground? Though there were no marking with his name, it became clear that this was indeed the resting place of Joseph and many of his descendants. The graveyard was probably started before his demise, because a place had been reserved nearby for Joseph's slaves. Miss Blunt was able to supply valuable information about Joseph and the way of life of this era, 200 years earlier. From family tradition and old county records Joseph Mays, Sr. had many slaves, horses and cattle. The slaves used to work tobacco and wheat. She knew of the children of Joseph too, which included John, James, Lydia, Joseph, Elijah, Jemima, Jesse, Charles, Robert, Moses and Lewis. (the order they were mentioned in his will) Joseph transferred portions of his land to his children before he died. One of the younger sons, Robert, remained to take over his father's homestead when Joseph died in 1798. Robin, as he was known would ferry tobacco down the Tye River until he reached the James River. From there he traveled all the way to Richmond, a long and arduous trip. In Richmond he was able to sell his crop. Many gravestones were either unmarked or no longer readable. One that was legible is the grave of James Spencer, who was united in marriage to Robin's daughter, Sally. William Jefferson Spencer, their son, is also buried there. The Spencers and the Mays' were closely knit from the time Joseph came to the Tye River area. James Spencer was a veteran of the War of 1812. The previously mentioned William Jefferson Spencer was born February 4, 1835 and served with the 19th Regiment of the 8th Virginia Calvary. He was wounded on November 12, 1864 at Middletown, Virginia. It appears that the last person to be buried in this long forsaken cemetery was Virginia Lee Spencer (how's that for a patriotic name?). Virginia, who was one of the daughters of William Jefferson Spencer, died on April 14, 1942. According to the newspaper, the News-Virginian, plans were being made to beautify the cemetery and preserve it for future generations to see. Notes for Sarah (Sally) Cash: It is not positively proven that Sarah Cash is Joseph's wife, but all sources point in that direction. She is mentioned in Joseph Mays will as "Sarah". Amherst County Will Book 3, p. 498-500. Additional AFN #1L91-VLJ Children of Joseph Mays and Sarah Cash are: + 2 i. John B.8 Mays, born Abt. 1750 in of Amherst Co, Virginia; died May 16, 1815 in Will probated, Amherst Co, Virginia. 3 ii. Jesse Mays, born 1752 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married (1) Susannah Wright December 20, 1785 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married (2) Frances Hill December 23, 1800 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Jesse Mays: !MAR: Marriage Bonds of Amherst Co. 1763-1800 by Sweeny and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Susannah Wright: !Source: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County Virginia" by Sweeny. Notes for Frances Hill: !Source: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County Virginia" by Sweeny. 4 iii. James Mays, born February 01, 1751/52 in Overwharton Par, Stafford Co, Virginia. He married Isabella. Notes for James Mays: !SOURCE: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County" by Sweeney, and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Isabella: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N.Carolina. 5 iv. Lydia Mays, born February 25, 1754 in Overwharton Par, Stafford Co, Virginia. She married James Walters. Notes for Lydia Mays: !SOURCE: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County" by Sweeney, and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for James Walters: !MAR: From will of Joseph Mays, Amherst Co. Virginia, Book 3, pp. 498-500. + 6 v. Joseph Mays, born April 18, 1756 in Overwharton Par, Stafford Co, Virginia. 7 vi. George Mays, born January 01, 1758 in Overwharton Par, Stafford Co, Virginia; died in Georgia. Notes for George Mays: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 8 vii. Jemima Mays, born 1760 in Overwharton, Stafford Co, Virginia. She married (1) William Hollingsworth 1780 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married (2) James Kitson January 22, 1795 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Notes for Jemima Mays: !MAR: Marriage Bonds of Amherst Co. 1763-1800 by Sweeny and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for William Hollingsworth: !MARR: Joseph Mays' will, Amherst Co. Book 3, pp. 498-500. + 9 viii. Charles Mays, born 1763 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died 1848 in Amherst Co, Virginia. 10 ix. Elijah Mays, born 1765 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died in Nelson Co, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Stoneham. Notes for Elijah Mays: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Elizabeth Stoneham: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. + 11 x. Robert Mays, born 1767 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died Bef. August 26, 1826 in Amherst Co, Virginia. 12 xi. Moses Mays, born 1771 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Lucy Wright April 09, 1800 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Moses Mays: !MAR: Marriage Bonds of Amherst Co. 1763-1800 by Sweeny and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Lucy Wright: !Source: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County Virginia" by Sweeny. 13 xii. Lewis Mays, born 1773 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Caty Campbell February 17, 1800 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Lewis Mays: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Caty Campbell: !Source: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County Virginia" by Sweeny. Generation No. 2 2. John B.8 Mays (Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1750 in of Amherst Co, Virginia, and died May 16, 1815 in Will probated, Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Frances (Frankey) Parks in of Amherst Co, Virginia, daughter of John Parks and Mary Sharp. Notes for John B. Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina, "Wills of Amherst County Virginia 1761-1865" Notes for Frances (Frankey) Parks: !SOURCE:Family Tree Maker Pedigrees Vol 10, #3781 Children of John Mays and Frances Parks are: + 14 i. John9 Mays, born Abt. 1768 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died August 03, 1840 in Greene Co, Tennessee. 15 ii. Milly Mays, born Abt. 1770 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Robert H. Hambleton May 10, 1791 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Milly Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. Notes for Robert H. Hambleton: Robert served in the Revolutionary War in 1777. From the Coffey book by John Taylor, it says "Osborne Coffey (eldest son of William the elder) put up bail for Robert Hamilton in a court case in 1785. In 1793, Peter Rippetoe, who probably lived in that area (Piney Mountain in present day Nelson County) brought a case of assault and battery against Robert Hambleton. In 1799, Willaim Sale complained that Robert Hambleton was dusturbing the peace and Robert had to provide some #300.00 in bond money which was put up by Andrew and William Hambleton (possibly his broghers). "Hot-headed Robert countersued and William Sale was placed in jail. The two were ordered to stay away from each other for a year. In 1827 he bought 192 acres on Thrasher's Creek where he lived until his death. !Source: LDS film #F503664, Jamie Hamilton, Louisa, Virginia 16 iii. Joseph Mays, born Abt. 1771 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Mary Mays October 03, 1791 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Joseph Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Mary Mays: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. + 17 iv. George S. Mays, born Abt. 1773 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died February 20, 1865 in Will probated, Amherst Co, Virginia. + 18 v. Elizabeth Mays, born Abt. 1775 in Amherst Co, Virginia. 19 vi. Samuel Mays, born Abt. 1776 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Polly Russell July 18, 1811 in Rockbridge, Virginia. Notes for Samuel Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Polly Russell: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. + 20 vii. Larkin Mays, born Abt. 1778 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died Bef. 1840 in Virginia. 21 viii. Rachael Mays, born Abt. 1780 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Jonathan Russell October 28, 1806 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Rachael Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Jonathan Russell: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 22 ix. Lucy Mays, born Abt. 1782 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married John Dean July 19, 1802 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Lucy Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for John Dean: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 23 x. Joshua Mays, born Abt. 1783 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Sarah W. Bibb December 17, 1810 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Joshua Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Sarah W. Bibb: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 24 xi. Mary (Polly) Mays, born Abt. 1785 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Samuel Dean October 27, 1812 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Mary (Polly) Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Samuel Dean: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 25 xii. Frances Mays, born Abt. 1789 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Charles Tuley October 25, 1809 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Frances Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Charles Tuley: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. 6. Joseph8 Mays (Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born April 18, 1756 in Overwharton Par, Stafford Co, Virginia. He married (1) Jane in Virginia. He married (2) Agnes Hicklan June 18, 1787 in Augusta Co, Virginia. Notes for Joseph Mays: !MAR: Marriage Bonds of Amherst Co. 1763-1800 by Sweeny. Notes for Jane: !Source: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Children of Joseph Mays and Jane are: 26 i. Cornelius9 Mays. 27 ii. Lewis Mays. 28 iii. Samuel Mays. 29 iv. Jordan Mays. 30 v. Sarah Mays. 31 vi. Elizabeth Mays. 32 vii. Charles Mays. 9. Charles8 Mays (Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born 1763 in Amherst Co, Virginia, and died 1848 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married (1) Sarah in (Amherst Co, Virginia). He married (2) Rhodey (Rhoda) Cash September 24, 1792 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Charles Mays: !MAR: Marriage Bonds of Amherst Co. 1763-1800 by Sweeny and G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Notes for Sarah: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. Notes for Rhodey (Rhoda) Cash: !Source: "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County Virginia" by Sweeny. !Additional AFN #ZNPN-1G Children of Charles Mays and Sarah are: 33 i. Elijah B.9 Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Elijah B. Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 34 ii. Sarah Ann Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Sarah Ann Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 35 iii. Charles Joseph Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Charles Joseph Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. Children of Charles Mays and Rhodey Cash are: 36 i. Alfred A.9 Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Alfred A. Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of father, Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 37 ii. Lewis L. Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Lewis L. Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of father, Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 38 iii. Matilda Jane Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Jesse T. Duiguid in (Amherst Co, Virginia). Notes for Matilda Jane Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of father, Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. Notes for Jesse T. Duiguid: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 39 iv. Susan Ann Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Susan Ann Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of father, Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 40 v. Oliver J. Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Oliver J. Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of father, Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 41 vi. Elizabeth D. Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Elizabeth D. Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in will of Charles Mays, Book 12, p. 164. 11. Robert8 Mays (Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born 1767 in Amherst Co, Virginia, and died Bef. August 26, 1826 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Elizabeth (Betsey) Campbell December 16, 1800 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Robert Mays: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina, Deeds of Amherst Co, VA, pg 261. Notes for Elizabeth (Betsey) Campbell: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Child of Robert Mays and Elizabeth Campbell is: 42 i. Jesse9 Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Jesse Mays: !SOURCE: Deeds of Amherst Co, VA, pg 261. Generation No. 3 14. John9 Mays (John B.8, Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1768 in Amherst Co, Virginia, and died August 03, 1840 in Greene Co, Tennessee. He married Malinda (Millie) Reppeto December 30, 1794 in Amherst Co, Virginia, daughter of Peter Rippetoe and Malinda Hambleton. Notes for John Mays: Will of John Mays August 3, 1840 Greene County, Tennessee In the name of God amen, I John Mase being in perfect mind and memory at present but week in body, and knowing it to be the dearest of the supreme God that all men must die, I do hereby constitute and make this my last will and Testament avoiding all other wills that I have made and this to be my last wil and Testament. First, I recommend my soul to the merceful and supreme God what gave it me, and my body to the earch to be buried in a christian like manner. Secondly, I do give and bequeath to my loving wife Milly Mase all my estate both real and personal to be hers as long as she lives to raiz my children that she had by me and to give them as they come to the years of maturity what she sees cause to give them, and at her death to divide the balance of what property she has amongst thoes children that live with her. Thirdly I do appoint my beloved wife Milly Mase my Executrics and my worthy friend Wm. Willoughby my lawful executor to see that this my last will and testament be carried into effect in testomony where of I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 15 day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine. Witness presant John Mase (seal) ____ Guthrie Henry Mase !SOURCE: Amhurst Co VA Marriage Bonds 1763-1800, p. 51, 1850 Greene Co TN Census, 9th Div E. Dist. p. 257, mentioned in fathers will. Notes for Malinda (Millie) Reppeto: Name spelled "Reppeto" on marriage records. !FHC film #713160 pg. 220 Children of John Mays and Malinda Reppeto are: 43 i. Peter10 Mays, born Abt. 1797 in Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Honor Smith January 21, 1821 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Notes for Peter Mays: !MARR:"Greene Co TN Marriages" !1850 Greene Co TN census Notes for Honor Smith: !SOURCE: Wills Greene Co TN 1783-1890, p62, Greene Co TN Marriages p56. 44 ii. Elizabeth Mays, born Abt. 1801 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Aaron Smith in Greene Co, Tennessee. Notes for Elizabeth Mays: !SOURCE: Susan Thompson, Knoxville, TN, 1850 Tennessee Census extracts. Notes for Aaron Smith: !SOURCE:Wills Greene Co TN 1783-1890, p62, Susan Thompson, Knoxville, TN. He had a first wife, name unknown. 45 iii. Jesse Mays, born September 28, 1802 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died December 11, 1864 in Greeneville, Greene Co, Tennessee. He married Lydia Smith March 01, 1821 in Greene Co., Tennessee. Notes for Jesse Mays: Jesse was 5 ft. 9 inches tall, dark complexion, black eyes, and black hair. He enlisted 1 July 1861 in Greene Co. Tennessee and mustered into service 29 September 1864 at Knoxville, Tennessee as a Private in Company F of the 3rd Tennessee Mounted Infantry under Captain Joseph R. Bowers. On 24 November 1864 Jesse was taken ill at Bulls Gap and sent home to recuperate because there was no doctor with the Regiment. On 12 December 1864, Rebels captured and killed him, shooting him in the head and chest at his home. Lydia applied for Veterans pension, but for some reason, never claimed it. From the Nashville Daily Union, 8 Jan. 1869: "Laurel Gap between Hawkins and Greene County, rebels murdered here were Jesse Mays, Henry Hokely, Samuel Estep, Pleasant Morris, ___Early, all murdered by a portion of Vaughn's command. Lt. John Rogers was in command, but the deed was done by Thomas Rogers, Ab Crabtree, Lorenzo Potter, and ___Smith. !BIRTH-DEATH: New Lebanon Cemetery Listings, Greene Co TN, p 254 !MAR:FHC Film #944386 !Military Records, Co. F, 3 TN Mtd. Inf. 555 !Military Pension Records, Cert. #134,160 !NOTE: Cemetery records show death date as 11 Mar, 1864 and military records show 12 December, 1864. Notes for Lydia Smith: !SOURCE: New Lebanon Cemetery Listings, p. 254, FHC film #944386. 46 iv. Nancy Mays, born June 13, 1805 in Amherst Co, Virginia; died January 11, 1861 in Greene Co, Tennessee. She married Hiram Smith January 08, 1821 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Notes for Nancy Mays: !Source:"Greene County Cemeteries" by Reynolds, pg. 487 Notes for Hiram Smith: !SOURCE: Wills,Greene Co TN 1783-1890, p62, "Greene Co TN Marriages". 47 v. Malinda Mays, born November 23, 1810 in Greene Co, Tennessee. She married James Shanks November 29, 1827 in Greene Co, Tennessee. Notes for Malinda Mays: !SOURCE: A.R. Haynes, New Castle, IN. Notes for James Shanks: !SOURCE: A.R. Haynes, New Castle, IN. 17. George S.9 Mays (John B.8, Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1773 in Amherst Co, Virginia, and died February 20, 1865 in Will probated, Amherst Co, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Tuley April 09, 1803 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for George S. Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865". George's will, Book 17, p. 30, Amherst County, VA. Notes for Elizabeth Tuley: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Children of George Mays and Elizabeth Tuley are: 48 i. Nicholas10 Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Nicholas Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in father's will, Book 17, p. 30. 49 ii. Cary Ann Mays, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married James W. Keith in (Amherst Co, Virginia). Notes for Cary Ann Mays: !SOURCE: Mentioned in father's will, Book 17, p. 30. Notes for James W. Keith: !SOURCE: Mentioned in Charles Mays' will, Book 17, p. 30. 18. Elizabeth9 Mays (John B.8, Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1775 in Amherst Co, Virginia. She married Andrew Hambleton November 02, 1795 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Elizabeth Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Andrew Hambleton: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Child of Elizabeth Mays and Andrew Hambleton is: 50 i. Frances10 Hambleton, born in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Frances Hambleton: !SOURCE: Book 5, page 395, Guardian Bond of Frances Hambleton, orphan of Andrew Hambleton. 20. Larkin9 Mays (John B.8, Joseph7, John6 Mayes, Jr., John5 Maies/Mays, Sr., Daniel4 Maies/Mayes/Mays, John3, William2 Mease, William1) was born Abt. 1778 in Amherst Co, Virginia, and died Bef. 1840 in Virginia. He married Mary Elizabeth Williams January 21, 1811 in Amherst Co, Virginia. Notes for Larkin Mays: !SOURCE: Gordon Brown, Relieh, N. Carolina. Mentioned in father's will. 1761-1865" Notes for Mary Elizabeth Williams: !SOURCE: G. Gordon, N. Carolina. Child of Larkin Mays and Mary Williams is: 51 i. Hamilton10 Mays, born Abt. 1820 in Virginia; died December 28, 1882 in Cabell Co, W. Virginia. He married Nancy Ann Stanley March 11, 1841 in Cabell Co, W. Virginia. Submitted by Clayton Warner **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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