Theories and Queries

This page will be used to share unconfirmed "theories" of Mayes genealogy, and to pose specific "queries" to those who visit this page.

Many believe that the Mayes family evolves from the Reverend William Mease, who was born in England in 1574, migrated to Virginia in 1610, and died there in 1650.  He may, in fact, have died in London, England in  1636.  William Mease was a prominent citizen of England and America.  Much is known and written about him, and descendents of the Mayes family all over America claim lineage to him.  He had a son John (Maies/Maise) who was born in Virginia in 1615.  John was the father of Henry Mayes born in 1645, in Virginia.  Henry's children were Thomas, William and Mattox.  Some evidence "suggests" that either Thomas or William were the father of Henry Mayes (Maise) born in Virginia in about 1725, who is presently the first "confirmed" ancestor of our family.  Several current researched disagree, however.  Identification of this missing link is of great importance to our family.

If you have any information about this, please contact ronmayes@cfl.rr.com.