James P. May, my great great grandfather
Hello, I am interested in finding any information about the above mentioned relative, my great great grandfather James Patrick May. The information that I have is that he was born in Milltown, County Mayo about 1820-1824. His parents names were James Patirck May and Bridgid May (maiden name unknown), Story is that he left Ireland with his brother, Martin May and traveled first class. The passage was paid for by two maiden aunts who were unhappy with the girl in Ireland that he was in love with. We think that he arrived by way of Canada. His brotther, Martin, was ill when they arrived and he was in a hospital at that time. Supposedly, James went back to try and find what happened to Martin and could find no information. James settled in Penn Yan, New York. I believe his sister was living there with her husband, John Brown, born appox 1800. His sister's name was Mary May, born approx 1829. In the 1865 New York State Census, there is a Bridget May, age 80 years old living with John Brown and Mary Brown who I think is the mother of James, Martin and Mary. Don't know the date of death of Bridget May and whether she is buried in New York or Ireland. James P. May married Ann Elizabeth Queenan of Sligo County in Penn Yan, New York approximately 1850. They had nine or ten children, lived in that area until they moved to Pennsylvania in abount 1873 or so. Any information that can be found would be greatly appreciated.