Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial; representative citizens; . ourintegrity and sustains our pride; whileat the same time it makes for substantialprogress and economic security. The family of Meagh (or in its Angli-cized form, May) is mentioned by OHartas one of the principal families of CountyCork. Two derivations of the name aregiven ; the first signifying strong man,the other the fact of the birth of an in-dividual having occurred in the month ofMay. More than probably the two deriva-tions merge in the earliest times, into theannual recurrence of the awakening ofli
Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial; representative citizens; . ourintegrity and sustains our pride; whileat the same time it makes for substantialprogress and economic security. The family of Meagh (or in its Angli-cized form, May) is mentioned by OHartas one of the principal families of CountyCork. Two derivations of the name aregiven ; the first signifying strong man,the other the fact of the birth of an in-dividual having occurred in the month ofMay. More than probably the two deriva-tions merge in the earliest times, into theannual recurrence of the awakening oflife and vitality at the season during whichthis month is found. That branch of theMay family to which Father May belongshas brought to America the sterling quali-ties which made the name prominent inthe old country, and has established thename among the names we honor. Notonly has the family filled a useful place inSociety, but individual members have dis-tinguished themselves through sheer per-sonal force. William Leahy May, the father of Henry May, was born in Mode- 324.
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