May, John, 1686-1770.
John May (1686-1770) was born in Roxbury, Mass., and moved to Woodstock, Conn., in 1710. He married Elizabeth Child (1691-1752) of Brookline, Mass., in 1711. In addition to his farming activities, May was a proprietor and officer of the town of Woodstock and served the community in such capacities as: bridge builder, school teacher, deacon, and captain of Woodstock's Second Company at the time of the Land Bank Secession.
From the description of Diary, 1708-1766. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 214087029
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| creatorOf | May, John, 1686-1770. Diary, 1708-1766. | American Antiquarian Society | |
| creatorOf | May, John, 1686-1770. John May diary, 1708-1731. | Connecticut Historical Society |
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Birth 1686
Death 1770
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