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Mayes Family History
Mayes Genealogy & Family TreeMayes is an English name from Somerset, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Hebrew given name Matthew which means "gift of God." The earliest known ancestor--William Mai--was recorded in 1167. The family motto is Garde ta bien aimee which means "Protect thy well-loved."
Other spellings include "Mayze" and "Maze." Notable people with the surname include American actor Rob Mayes (John Dies at the End, Enough Said, Ice Castles), American football player Adrian Mayes (Arizona Cardinals, Columbus Destroyers, Toronto Argonauts), and American basketball player Clyde Mayes (Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Buffalo Braves). The first Mayes to come to America was Robert Mayes in Virginia in 1635.
Mayes Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Clarence W Mayes -- --, 1905 September 0, 1975 Missouri
- Nellie M Mayes -- --, 1899 June 28, 1964 Missouri
- Stella A Mayes -- --, 1896 May 13, 1970 Missouri
- Jeremiah Mayes -- --, 1769 November 21, 1837 Pennsylvania
- William Mayes -- --, 1680 April 13, 1751 Virginia
Mayes Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Arthur J. Mayes -- --, 1888 March 14, 1955 Arkansas
- Amelia Millie Frances Mayes -- --, 1813 December 0, 1859 Tennessee
- Verdillia Jane Mayes -- --, 1848 April 17, 1875 Virginia
- Charles Mayes -- --, 1876 June 0, 1933 Penge
- Bozeman Mayes -- --, 1758 July 0, 1806 Virginia
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