Born 1867, Buffalo Cove, Caldwell Co, NC. Married first Henerita Pitts.

Children:

Jones Avery Mays

Molly Mays

William Oliver Mays born 18 Mar 1885.

John Wesley Mays

Lawrence Mays

William married secondly Betsy Hagaman.

Children:

Leonard M Mays born 1895.

Willard Mays born 1898.

Dillard Mays born 1898.

Alfred B Mays born 1899.

Arthur Mays.

Bert Mays.

Jefferson Thomas Mays.

Mamie Chloe Mays.