John May (1760-1813). Born in Lancaster, Pa. to immigrant German parents. Joined 4th Virginia Infantry in fall of 1776. Saw Geo. Washington’s retreat across the Hudson in Nov. Served until 1779. Married Sarah Phillips in 1780. Settled in Shelby Valley in 1800. Sarah swore to a declaration for a widow’s Rev. War pension in Pike Co. Court in 1845. (Reverse) John May Family- Three sons stayed in E. Kentucky: Samuel in Prestonsburg served in the Ky. House and Senate in the 1830s; Thomas built a state road from Pikeville into Shelby Valley, was JP and sheriff of Pike Co.; Reuben’s farm became Maytown on Beaver Cr. Many descendants served as officials in Floyd and Pike Co. into the 20th century.

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by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #2341 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series

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