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     Sarah Tileston was the.¹ She married Lemuel Shepard.² Sarah Tileston and Lemuel Shepard had ten more children.²

     James Blake Howe was born on 31 March 1773 at Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, son of Abraham Howe and Patience Blake.¹ He married Sarah Adams Badlam, daughter of Stephen Badlam and Mary Adams, on 22 November 1797 at Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ James Blake Howe married Mary White on 12 October 1820 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ James Blake Howe died on 17 September 1844 at age 71 at Albany, Albany County, New York, USA, "on a train en route to visit a son who had settled in Indiana."¹

     Mary White was the daughter of Ebenezer White and Mary Bell.¹ She married James Blake Howe on 12 October 1820 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Robert Edson was the son of Seth Edson and Theodora Howard.¹ He was left a widower by the death of Polly Badlam on 28 March 1815.² Robert Edson married Betsey Badlam, daughter of Lemuel Badlam and Lydia Gibbon, on 7 May 1818 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Robert Edson was left a widower by the death of Betsey Badlam on 7 June 1835.¹ Robert Edson married Esther G Stuart on 14 December 1835 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Esther G Stuart lived at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 14 December 1835.¹ She married Robert Edson on 14 December 1835 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Dr Theodore May was born on 27 March 1747 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, son of Eleazer May and Esther Wadsworth.^3,4,5 He married Elizabeth Ellis, daughter of Aaron Ellis and Elizabeth Badlam, on 2 April 1772 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 Dr Theodore May died on 19 August 1820 at Washington County, New York, USA, at age 73.^3,6

     Ellis May was born on 12 November 1772 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^3,2,4 He was the son of Dr Theodore May and Elizabeth Ellis.^5,2 Ellis May married Mary Wells on 9 February 1797 at New York, USA.^6,5,4 Ellis May was listed in the household of Lucius Seneca May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Amity, Allegany County, New York, USA.⁷ Ellis May was a farmer at Amity, Allegany County, New York, USA, on 12 September 1850.¹ He died on 31 August 1852 at Philipsville, Allegany County, New York, USA, at age 79^8,9 and was buried at Norton Cemetery, Belmont, Allegany County, New York, USA.⁸

     Mary Wells was born on 2 August 1778 at Cambridge, Washington County, New York, USA, daughter of Samuel and Judith Wells.^3,4 She married Ellis May, son of Dr Theodore May and Elizabeth Ellis, on 9 February 1797 at New York, USA.^5,6,7 Mary Wells was listed in the household of Lucius Seneca May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Amity, Allegany County, New York, USA.⁸ Mary Wells died after 1852 at Amity, Allegany County, New York, USA.³

     Elizabeth May was born on 7 November 1798 at Union Village (now Greenwich), Washington County, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Ellis May and Mary Wells.¹ Elizabeth May married Henry Northrop on 25 August 1821.² Elizabeth May died on 28 August 1822 at Montezuma, Cayuga County, New York, USA, at age 23.³

     Henry Northrop married Elizabeth May, daughter of Ellis May and Mary Wells, on 25 August 1821.¹

     Samuel Wells May was born on 15 April 1800 at New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Ellis May and Mary Wells.¹ Samuel Wells May died on 7 March 1840 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 39.¹

     Dr Oliver Wadsworth May was born on 3 March 1802 at Union Village (now Greenwich), Washington County, New York, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Ellis May and Mary Wells.⁴ Dr Oliver Wadsworth May was baptized on 17 June 1804 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Easton, Washington County, New York, USA.⁴ He married first Hannah Ward on 21 November 1826.⁶ Dr Oliver Wadsworth May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1840 US Federal Census for Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The household would have included Oliver Tibbets May and Mary Caroline May.³
Dr Oliver Wadsworth May married second Ann Eliza Lathrop on 11 November 1844.^7,6 Dr Oliver Wadsworth May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA. The household included Ann Eliza Lathrop.⁷
Dr Oliver Wadsworth May was an M. D. at Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA, on 24 August 1850.⁸ He died on 5 May 1859 at Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, USA, at age 57.^1,9

     Hannah Ward was born on 18 October 1807 at Montezuma, Cayuga County, New York, USA.^1,2 She married Dr Oliver Wadsworth May, son of Ellis May and Mary Wells, on 21 November 1826.³ Hannah Ward died on 17 April 1840 at age 32¹ and was buried at New Evans Cemetery, Crusoe Island, Seneca County, New York, USA.⁴

     Ann Eliza Lathrop was born between June 1819 and June 1820 at New York, USA, daughter of John Lathrop of Syracuse NY.^2,3 She married Dr Oliver Wadsworth May, son of Ellis May and Mary Wells, on 11 November 1844.^4,5 Ann Eliza Lathrop was listed in the household of Dr Oliver Wadsworth May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA.⁴

     Mary Caroline May was born on 13 March 1837 at New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Dr Oliver Wadsworth May and Hannah Ward.^2,1 Mary Caroline May died in 1840 at New York, USA.¹ She should have been counted in the household of an unknown person in the 1840 US Federal Census for Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA.³

     Oliver Tibbets May was born on 28 October 1839 at Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Dr Oliver Wadsworth May and Hannah Ward.⁷ Oliver Tibbets May should have been counted in the household of an unknown person in the 1840 US Federal Census for Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA.⁸ Oliver Tibbets May was listed with the household of Aaron Ellis May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Indiantown Township, Bureau County, Illinois, USA.⁹ Oliver Tibbets May was listed with the household of Julia S Palmer in the 1860 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA.³ Oliver Tibbets May began military service on 13 May 1861 at Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA.¹ He was Commissioned an officer in Company G, New York 12th Infantry Regiment on 13 May 1861. Promoted to Full 2nd Lieutenant on 20 Mar 1862. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 22 Sep 1862. Promoted to Full Captain on 03 Mar 1863. Mustered out on 23 Mar 1863. Commissioned an officer in Company A, New York 149th Infantry Regiment on 24 Mar 1863. Mustered out on 12 Jun 1865 at Bladensburg, MD.¹⁰ He married Mary Blanche Spencer on 13 September 1866.^11,12,6 Oliver Tibbets May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA. They were enumerated next to Charles A and Mary Ann Spencer (Blanch's parents?).¹³
Oliver Tibbets May was an optician at Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA, on 3 June 1870.¹⁴ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA. The household included Mary Blanche May and Charles A (age 66) and Mary Ann Spencer (age 63) [Blanche's parents?].¹⁵
Oliver Tibbets May was an optician at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, on 15 June 1880.¹⁶ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA. The household included Mary Blanche May and Hester S May and mother-in-Law Mary M Spencer.¹⁷
Oliver Tibbets May was an optician at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, on 6 June 1900.¹⁸ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA. The household included Mary Blanche May, Hester S May, John C Babcock and Phillip E Babcock.¹⁹
Oliver Tibbets May was a frame maker at an optical works at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, on 16 April 1910. He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA. The household included Mary Blanche May, Hester S May, John C Babcock, Phillip E Babcock and Ceclia Olivia Babcock.²⁰
Oliver Tibbets May was a foreman at an optical works at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, on 10 January 1920.²¹ He died on 10 March 1927 at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, at age 87^22,23 and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.²²

     Mary Blanche Spencer was born in December 1845 at New York, USA, daughter of Charles A and Mary Ann Spencer.^4,5,6,7 She was listed in the household of Ichabod L Spencer in the 1850 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA.¹ Mary Blanche Spencer was listed in the household of Chas A Spencer in the 1860 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA.² Mary Blanche Spencer married Oliver Tibbets May, son of Dr Oliver Wadsworth May and Hannah Ward, on 13 September 1866.^8,9,3 Mary Blanche May was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1870 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA.¹⁰ Mary Blanche May was listed as the wife of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1880 US Federal Census for Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹¹ Mary Blanche Spencer was keeping house at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, on 15 June 1880.¹² She was listed as the wife of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1900 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹³ Mary Blanche Spencer had two children, one still living by 6 June 1900.¹⁴ She was listed as the wife of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1910 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹⁵ Mary Blanche Spencer had two children, one still living by 16 April 1910.¹⁶ She was listed as the wife of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1920 US Federal Census for 62 William St, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹⁷ Mary Blanche Spencer died in 1927¹⁸ and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹⁸

     Mary Ward May was born on 26 January 1868 at New York, USA.^4,5,3 She was the daughter of Oliver Tibbets May and Mary Blanche Spencer.^6,7,3 Mary Ward May was listed in the household of Oliver Tibbets May in the 1870 US Federal Census for Lenox, Madison County, New York, USA.⁸ Mary Ward May died in April 1880 at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA, at age 12^9,1,10 and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Ontario County, New York, USA.¹

     Harvey Henry May was born on 19 April 1804 at Union Village (now Greenwich), Washington County, New York, USA.^4,3,5 He was the son of Ellis May and Mary Wells.⁴ Harvey Henry May was baptized on 17 June 1804 at Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, Easton, Washington County, New York, USA.⁴ He married Delia Dwayne Ray in 1832.^6,7,8 Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray immigrated to Knox County, Illinois, USA, in 1838.⁹ Harvey Henry May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1840 US Federal Census for Deerfield Township, Boone County, Illinois, USA. The household would have included Delia Dwayne May and Samuel Wells May.¹⁰
Harvey Henry May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Delia Dwayne May, Samuel Wells May, Delia Clarissa May, Harvey Lucius May and Mary Otis May.¹¹
Harvey Henry May was a plow maker at Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 24 September 1850.¹² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Delia Dwayne May, Samuel Wells May, Delia Clarissa May, Harvey Lucius May and Mary Otis May.¹³
Harvey Henry May was a land agent at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 18 July 1860.¹⁴ He was left a widower by the death of Delia Dwayne Ray on 1 February 1868.^15,16,17 Harvey Henry May lived at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, in 1870.¹⁸ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Mary Otis Holland.¹⁹
Harvey Henry May was a retired farmer at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 30 July 1870.²⁰ He was listed as the father-in-law of Joseph B Holland in the 1880 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.²¹ Harvey Henry May was an inventor at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 3 June 1880.¹⁶ He died on 22 December 1886 at Knox County, Illinois, USA, at age 82^22,9,23 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.²²

     Delia Dwayne Ray was born on 23 March 1808 at Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York, USA, daughter of Nathaniel Ray and Mary Benson.^4,1,5 She married Harvey Henry May, son of Ellis May and Mary Wells, in 1832.^6,7,8 Delia Dwayne Ray and Harvey Henry May immigrated to Knox County, Illinois, USA, in 1838.⁹ Delia Dwayne May was probably the person counted (but not named) in the household of an unknown person in the 1840 US Federal Census for Deerfield Township, Boone County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰ Delia Dwayne May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹¹ Delia Dwayne May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹² Delia Dwayne Ray died on 1 February 1868 at Knox County, Illinois, USA, at age 59^4,13,5 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁴

     Ellis Nathaniel May was born on 4 May 1834.² He was the son of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray.^3,2 Ellis Nathaniel May died on 11 September 1835 at age 1³ and was buried at Norton Cemetery, Belmont, Allegany County, New York, USA.³

     Samuel Wells May was born on 20 March 1836 at New York, USA.^4,5,6,7 He was the son of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray.^8,9,10,11 Samuel Wells May immigrated with Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray to Knox County, Illinois, USA, in 1838.¹² Samuel Wells May was probably the person counted (but not named) in the household of an unknown person in the 1840 US Federal Census for Deerfield Township, Boone County, Illinois, USA.¹³ Samuel Wells May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁴ Samuel Wells May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁵ Samuel Wells May and Harvey Lucius May were students at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 18 July 1860.¹⁶ Samuel Wells May was a farmer at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, in June 1863.¹⁷ He married Elizabeth Hanan on 27 November 1870 at Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.^8,18 Samuel Wells May was Supervisor of Rio Township from 1880 to 1885.¹⁹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Elizabeth May and Eliza J Matthews.²⁰
Samuel Wells May was a farmer at Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 18 June 1880.²¹ He was a farmer at Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 1 June 1900.²² He was left a widower by the death of Elizabeth Hanan before 1 June 1900.^23,24 Samuel Wells May was a farmer on a general farm at Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 20 April 1910.²⁵ He operated May & Co., known for their windmills.²⁶ He was a retired farmer on 18 February 1918.⁴ He died on 18 February 1918 at Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA, at age 81^4,26 and was buried on 21 February 1918 at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.^26,4

     Elizabeth Hanan was the between June 1833 and June 1834 at Pennsylvania, USA, daughter of William Hanan and Eleanor Handlen.^3,4 She was probably counted (but not named) in the household of William Hanen in the 1840 US Federal Census for Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁵ Elizabeth Hanan married first (?) Matthews before 1856 at Pennsylvania, USA.⁶ Elizabeth Hanan married second Samuel Wells May, son of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray, on 27 November 1870 at Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.^7,8 Elizabeth May was listed as the wife of Samuel Wells May in the 1880 US Federal Census for Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁹ Elizabeth Hanan was keeping house at Rio Township, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 18 June 1880.¹⁰ She died before 1 June 1900.^11,12

     Delia Clarissa May was born on 4 March 1839 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.^4,5,6 She was the daughter of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray.^7,8,9 Delia Clarissa May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰ Delia Clarissa May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹¹ Delia Clarissa May married John Phimister on 30 November 1869 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.^12,13,14 Delia Clarissa Phimister was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of John Phimister in the 1870 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁵ Delia Clarissa May was keeping house at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 30 July 1870.¹⁶ She was listed as the sister-in-law of Joseph B Holland in the 1880 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁷ Delia Clarissa May was keeping house at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 3 June 1880.¹⁸ She was listed as the mother-in-law of John Keyon Comstock in the 1900 US Federal Census for 1347 West Main St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁹ Delia Clarissa May had two children, both still living by 11 June 1900.²⁰ She died in 1907⁵ and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁵

     John Phimister was born in July 1836 at Glasgow, Scotland.^3,4,5 The list of passengers for on the S.S. Glasgow from Glasgow to New York, 2 Apr 1858 included him.⁶ He immigrated to USA on 2 April 1858.^2,6 He married Delia Clarissa May, daughter of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray, on 30 November 1869 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.^7,8,9 John Phimister was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Delia Clarissa Phimister.¹⁰
John Phimister was a grain dealer at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 30 July 1870.¹¹ He was listed as the brother-in-law of Joseph B Holland in the 1880 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹² John Phimister was a merchant at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 3 June 1880.¹ He was naturalized before 1 June 1900.² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for Roseville, Warren County, Illinois, USA. The household included.²
John Phimister was a dry goods merchant at Roseville, Warren County, Illinois, USA, on 22 June 1900.²

     Harvey Lucius May was born on 17 December 1840 at Knox County, Illinois, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray.^4,7,8 Harvey Lucius May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁹ Harvey Lucius May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰ Harvey Lucius May and Samuel Wells May were students at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 18 July 1860.¹¹ Harvey Lucius May married Mary Louisa Post on 14 December 1876 at Knox County, Illinois, USA.^12,13 Harvey Lucius May was listed as the son-in-law of Mary Post in the 1880 US Federal Census for 6 North Prairie St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁴ Harvey Lucius May was a manufacturer of pumps at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 1 June 1880.¹⁵ He was left a widower by the death of Mary Louisa Post in 1906.^16,17 Harvey Lucius May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for 418 North Prairie St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included.¹⁸
Harvey Lucius May was a manufacturer of [illegible] equipment at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 16 April 1910.¹⁹ He operated May & Co., known for their windmills.²⁰ He was a manufacturer of wind mills at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 10 March 1917.⁴ He died on 10 March 1917 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, at age 76⁴ and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁴

     Mary Louisa Post was born in 1838 at Florida, Orange County, New York, USA, daughter of Peter Schuyler Post and Mary D Coe.^4,5,6 She was listed as the daughter of P S Post in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁷ Mary Louisa Post was listed as the daughter of Mary Post in the 1870 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁸ Mary Louisa Post married Harvey Lucius May, son of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray, on 14 December 1876 at Knox County, Illinois, USA.^1,9 Mary Louisa May was listed as the daughter of Mary Post in the 1880 US Federal Census for 6 North Prairie St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰ Mary Louisa Post died in 1906^4,11 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.⁴

     Mary Otis May was born on 6 July 1843 at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.^4,5,6 She was the daughter of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray.^7,8,9 Mary Otis May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1850 US Federal Census for Township 11 N 1 E, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰ Mary Otis May was listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1860 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹¹ Mary Otis Holland was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of Harvey Henry May in the 1870 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹² Mary Otis May was keeping house [for her father] at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 30 July 1870.⁹ She married Joseph B Holland on 18 November 1872 at Knox County, Illinois, USA.^13,14,15 Mary Otis Holland was listed as the wife of Joseph B Holland in the 1880 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁶ Mary Otis May was keeping house at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 3 June 1880.¹⁷ She was listed as the wife of Joseph B Holland in the 1900 US Federal Census for 593 East Losey St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁸ Mary Otis May had two children, both still living by 12 June 1900.¹⁹ She immigrated to California, USA, in 1906.²⁰ She died on 15 May 1918 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 74^21,20 and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.²¹

     Joseph B Holland was born on 10 July 1830 at Vermont, USA.^4,5,6 He married Mary Otis May, daughter of Harvey Henry May and Delia Dwayne Ray, on 18 November 1872 at Knox County, Illinois, USA.^1,7,8 Joseph B Holland was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Mary Otis Holland, Harvey Henry May, John Phimister, Delia Clarissa May, Hubert Ray Holland, Harold May Holland, Mary May Phimister and Duane Phimister.⁹
Joseph B Holland was a publisher at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 3 June 1880.¹⁰ He was a book seller at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 22 May 1899.¹¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 593 East Losey St, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA. The household included Mary Otis Holland and Hubert Ray Holland.¹²
Joseph B Holland was a publisher at Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA, on 12 June 1900.¹³ He was a publisher.¹⁴ He died in 1902¹⁴ and was buried at Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA.¹⁴

     Philander Franklin May was born on 21 October 1806 at Union Village (now Greenwich), Washington County, New York, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Ellis May and Mary Wells.³ Philander Franklin May married Laura Ann Matthews on 6 May 1835 at Wyoming County, New York, USA.^7,8,6 Philander Franklin May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1840 US Federal Census for Scio, Allegany County, New York, USA. The household would have included Laura Ann May, Alonzo Martin May and Isaac Matthews May.⁹
Philander Franklin May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included Laura Ann May, Alonzo Martin May, Isaac Matthews May, Mary Elizabeth May and Miranda Judith May.¹⁰
Philander Franklin May was a farmer at Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, USA, on 17 July 1850.¹¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Brooklyn, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included Laura Ann May, Alonzo Martin May, Isaac Matthews May, Mary Elizabeth May, Miranda Judith May and Frank Ellis May.¹²
Philander Franklin May and Isaac Matthews May were farmers at Brooklyn, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, USA, on 29 June 1860.¹³ Philander Franklin May served as a private in Company C. 41st Wisconsin Infantry for 100 days in the US Civil War in 1864.^14,15,3 He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA. The household included Laura Ann May, Miranda Judith May and Frank Ellis May.¹⁶
Philander Franklin May was farming at Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA, on 17 August 1870.¹⁷ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA. The household included Laura Ann May and Frank Ellis May.¹⁸
Philander Franklin May was a farmer at Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA, on 1 June 1880.¹⁹ He was left a widower by the death of Laura Ann Matthews on 7 February 1882.^20,21,22 Philander Franklin May was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1885 US State Census for Township 94, Range 15, Section 34 SE, Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA. The household included Amelia Susanna May, Frank Ellis May and Anna Beatrice May.²³
Philander Franklin May and Frank Ellis May were farmers at Riverton Township, Floyd County, Iowa, USA, on 1 January 1885.²⁴ Philander Franklin May died on 15 March 1893 at Sanborn, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA, at age 86^25,26 and was buried on 17 March 1893 at Oak Hill Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA.^15,27