Western Pennsylvania Genealogy
Compiled by Douglas H. Lusher


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Thomas Washington Mays and Henrietta Stroble Myers


Husband Thomas Washington Mays 1 2 3 

           Born: 25 Dec 1787 - South Carolina
     Christened: 
           Died: 29 Dec 1867 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 4


         Father: Thomas Mays (1753-1830) 2 3 5
         Mother: Mary Hamilton (1751-1850) 5


       Marriage: 23 Apr 1809

Wife Henrietta Stroble Myers 2 3 

           Born: 7 Oct 1794 - Maryland
     Christened: 
           Died: 17 Apr 1868 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 4


         Father: Henry Meyers (1761-1849) 6
         Mother: Mary Sarah Stroble (1766-1835)


Children
1 F Mary "Polly" Mays 3 7 

           Born: Cal 2 Apr 1810
     Christened: 
           Died: 18 Jun 1864 - Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Clover Cemetery, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA 8

         Spouse: Abraham S. Karnes (cal 1801-1875) 9

2 M Henry Mays 2 3 

           Born: 13 Apr 1812 - Venango Co, PA 10 11
     Christened: 
           Died: 2 Jan 1883 - Sandy Creek, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 4

         Spouse: Lavina Karnes (1816-1892) 12
           Marr: 20 Feb 1834 10 11

3 M James Hamilton Mays 2 3 

           Born: 1813 or 1814 - Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 1874 - LeBoeuf, Erie Co, PA 12
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Elizabeth "Betsey" Arters (Abt 1823-1898) 12

4 F Sarah Mays 2 3 

           Born: 20 Oct 1816 - Venango Co, PA 12
     Christened: 
           Died: 3 Jan 1879 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 12
         Buried: 

         Spouse: David G. Shaw (1805-1884) 13 14 15
           Marr: 3 Mar 1835

5 M George Washington Mays 2 3 10 

           Born: 23 Apr 1819 - Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA 2 10
     Christened: 
           Died: 8 Feb 1904 - Franklin, Venango Co, PA 12
         Buried:  - Hickory Grove Cemetery, Victory Twp, Venango Co, PA 16

         Spouse: Juliet Elder (cal 1828-1857) 2
           Marr: 1845 2

         Spouse: Lucinda Askey (1833-1900) 17
           Marr: 1858 17

6 F Nancy Mays 2 3 

           Born: 7 Aug 1821
     Christened: 
           Died: 6 Dec 1910 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 18

         Spouse: Moses White (1813-1883) 14

7 F Henrietta Mays 2 19 

           Born: 1824 12
     Christened: 
           Died:  - Franklin, Venango Co, PA
         Buried: 23 Feb 1896 ? - ? Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Venango Co, PA 20

         Spouse: Barney Shoup (      -1887) 21

8 M John Woods Mays 2 3 22 

           Born: 9 Apr 1826 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 22
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Oct 1899 - Mill Village, LeBoeuf Twp, Erie Co, PA 22
         Buried:  - Mill Village Cemetery, Mill Village, LeBoeuf Twp, Erie Co, PA

         Spouse: Mary Ann Melat (1832-1926) 23
           Marr: 17 Oct 1850 22

9 M Jesse R. Mays 2 3 

           Born: 28 Jun 1828 - Pennsylvania
     Christened: 
           Died: 12 Apr 1906 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Rachel Gray (Abt 1830-      ) 12

         Spouse: Rosa Nell Platt (1856-1929) 12

10 M Lewis Asbury Mays 2 14 24 

            AKA: Louis A. Mays 11
           Born: 20 Mar 1831 - Giering's Mill, Richland Twp, Venango Co, PA 14 24
     Christened: 
           Died: 10 Apr 1897 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 24
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 25

         Spouse: Ruth Burgwin (1830-1894) 14 24
           Marr: 9 Sep 1851 14 26

11 F Emily J. Mays 2 3 

           Born: 1833
     Christened: 
           Died: 1885 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Rockland Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 27

         Spouse: William Morrow (1829-1895)

12 M Oliver Perry Mays 2 3 

           Born: 10 Mar 1836 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
     Christened: 
           Died: 25 Mar 1915 - Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA
         Buried:  - Mays Cemetery, Rockland Twp, Venango Co, PA 28

         Spouse: Lydia Ann Waite (1834-1912) 29

General Notes: Husband - Thomas Washington Mays


His first settlement in Pennsylvania was made in Westmoreland County, whence he removed to Venango County in 1808, establishing his home in that part later included in Clarion County. In 1817 he located in Richland Township, on Mill creek, where in partnership with John Myers he erected the first mill in the township, a log gristmill on the site later occupied by the Giering mill. Later he removed to Pine Hill, in the western part of Rockland Township, and in company with his brother George built a mill on Mays run. He carried on farming in connection with milling, and had a long and prosperous life, dying in 1873 at the age of eighty-eight years. He was a member of the M. E. Church. During the war of 1812 he served as a member of the State militia, belonging to the Richland Rifle Company, with which he went to Lake Erie to defend the State against British invasion. [HVC 1919, 843]

Thomas Washington Mays was one of the earliest settlers [of Ashland Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania]. He purchased some land from Huidekooper, upon which he settled in 1804. His son, William Mays, in company with his brother, carrying their provisions, and seed corn and beans upon their backs, drove their cattle from Westmoreland county, through the wilderness, to the land now known as the Hockman farm. The family did not arrive as soon as anticipated, and they were compelled to use their seed corn and beans for food. This scanty supply was soon consumed, and they were compelled to leave their cattle to go in search of food. They had the good fortune to find the home of an old Westmoreland acquaintance in the person of Henry Best, on Beaver Creek. Their hunger was soon relieved, and with heavy loads but light hearts they started back to their new home. On their way home they were pursued by a pack of wolves that seemed as hungry as they had been. These wolves gave them no little uneasiness. The family at last arrived, and a rude house was hastily erected for their shelter. This was the first building within the limits of the township. Mr. Mays also planted the first fruit tree in the township, which still stands by the corner of Mr. Hockman's house. The tree is about six feet in circumference, and has borne fruit for over eighty successive summers, and is still fruitful. The title to Mr. Mays's farm was not clear, and "the land was bought out from in under him," as it was then expressed. He then moved on to the land now known as the Starr farm, where he died. [HCC 1887, 436]

He died Dec 29, 1867. [VCCR5, 92]
Other sources give his date of death as Dec 29, 1873.

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Sources

1 J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 640.

2 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1028.

3 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 843, 854.

4 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 92.

5 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 335.

6 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of the Allegheny Valley, Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1913), Pg 1001.

7 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1028, 1112.

8 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 4, Richland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1996), Pg 8.

9 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1112.

10 J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 638.

11 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 854.

12 Cassandra S. W. Beckman, The Descendants of Thomas Washington and Henrietta (Myers) Mays in America 1786 - 1991 (Blue Mounds, WI: Self-published, 1991), Pg 2.

13 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 985.

14 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 843.

15 Cassandra S. W. Beckman, The Descendants of Thomas Washington and Henrietta (Myers) Mays in America 1786 - 1991 (Blue Mounds, WI: Self-published, 1991), Pg 21.

16 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 1, Irwin, Mineral, & Victory Townships (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1992), Pg 160.

17 —, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk, & Co., Publishers, 1890), Pg 1029.

18 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 98.

19 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 843, 854, 923.

20 Franklin Cemetery - Record of Interments (Franklin, PA.), Pg 36.

21 Charles A. Babcock, Venango County, Pennsylvania, Her Pioneers and People (Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers & Co., 1919), Pg 843, 923.

22 D. Kipp Melat, The Melat Family 1799 - 1989 (Franklin, PA: Self-published, 1989), Pg 12.

23 D. Kipp Melat, The Melat Family 1799 - 1989 (Franklin, PA: Self-published, 1989), Pg 4.

24 Alan R. Jones, Threads of Venango (Indiana, PA: A. G. Halldin Publishing Co., 1984), Pg 226.

25 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 114.

26 J. H. Newton, History of Venango County, Pennsylvania (Columbus, OH: J. A. Caldwell Publishers, 1879), Pg 679.

27 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 93.

28 Venango County Historical Society, Venango County Pennsylvania Cemetery Records and Early Church Histories, Vol. 5, Rockland Township (Franklin, PA: Venango County Historical Society, 1997), Pg 18.

29 D. Kipp Melat, The Melat Family 1799 - 1989 (Franklin, PA: Self-published, 1989), Pg 5.

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