The May Family Crest
John May, the colonist, came from May field, Go. Waterford, and belonged to the ancient family of May of Faunt, Co. Sussex, England, and was master of the ""James"" a vessel which, as early as 1635, sailed between London and New England. He finally settled at Roxbury in 1640. The Mays of Haunt, Sussex, are said to have been originally of Portuguese origin, but to have settled for centuries in Sussex, where they occupied several times the office of High Sheriff. The arms of this family are mentioned in the Visitations.
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- Family
- May
- Motto
Vigilo.
I watch.- Blazon
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Out Of A Ducal Coronet, Or, A Leopard's Head, Couped: Proper.
- Source
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America Hereldica