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[barryjmay]

Hi Gerry. Yes actually i would estimate that he was23-27 when he died. This would have meant he was born sometime from 1897-1901.
Thanks
Barry

[mcmahongg]

Barry

In -

Jim Herlihy, The Royal Irish Constabulary: A Complete Alphabetical List of Officers and Men 1816-1922, Four Courts Press, Dublin, 1999

There are
34 May surname entries.
5 Maye surname entries.

There is only one Hugh May(e) entry -
Hugh May - RIC Service Number 65874

RIC Service Numbes 65001-67000 cover the period Sep 1909 to 16 Dec 1912

So he probably joined in 1910 or 1911.

LDS Microfilm Reel  0852092 covers this range of Service Numbers.

The dates suggests that he was born about 1891 or earlier.

best regards

Gerry

[mcmahongg]

Barry

In Census of Ireland 1911, there is an entry for a Hugh May (26), then a labourer, in the Parish of Urney, Co.Cavan.

See http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/

best regards

Gerry

[barryjmay]

Hi Gerry,

Just to add to the previous reply. I found out that my great granfather Hugh May joined the RIC in 1911.
Hope this helps!
Barry

[mcmahongg]

Barry

Yes that fits. Looks like he was older than your previous estimate. He may be the Hugh May (26) in the 1911 Census - so he would be about 38 when he died.

best regards

Gerry

[barryjmay]

Hi Gerry,
No that wasn't him. There is no record of him in the 1911 census. He is in the 1901 census of Sligo aged 14, which would mean he was born in and around 1887. Thanks for all your help  - its much appreciated!
Kind regards,
Barry

[mcmahongg]

Barry

Interesting! He may have been in the RIC at the time of the 1911 Census. If so, he may be listed in the census return for his RIC station as 'HM' - I've often seen the RIC members shown with initials only like this - probably for security reasons. When a member didn't reside at the police station, you will often find him listed elsewhere in the town/village - at his lodgings.

best regards

Gerry

[barryjmay]

Dear |Gerry,

I just have one final question before I continue my search. Can I get more information on Hugh May through thge national archives in dublin or do i need to go over to Kew in England?

Kind regards,

Barry May

[shanew147]

Dublin City Library (Pearse Street) seems to hold copies of the RIC films - see Royal Irish Constabulary Records 1816 - 1922


Shane