About John May
Lived 1844 – 1917 (aged 72–73). John May was a British politician.
John May (May 1844 – 29 December 1917) was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Biography May was born in Kent, England, to parents John May and his wife Mary (née James).
On 14 October 1909 It is not known if he had been previously married. He died in December 1917 after falling under a train at Eagle Junction station John May's headstone at Toowong Cemetery. Note that the year of death is incorrect.
Political career May, representing the Labor Party, was the member for Flinders from 1907 until his death in 1917.
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Who was John May?
Australian politician
When was John May born?
John May was born in 1844 in Kent.
When did John May die?
John May died on 29 December 1917.
What was John May's occupation?
John May was a politician.
What nationality was John May?
John May was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John May (Australian politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John May. https://biography.guide/john-may-politician/
MLA: "John May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-may-politician/.
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