Background
May, Edward was born on January 20, 1838 in Leicester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel and Sarah (Russell) May.
May, Edward was born on January 20, 1838 in Leicester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel and Sarah (Russell) May.
Educated private schools and Leicester Academy.
Appointed assistant pay master, United States Navy, September 6, 1861. Promoted p.m., April 14, 1862. Pay inspector, September 25, 1875.
Pay director, December 24, 1883.
Retired January 20, 1900, with rank of rear admiral for services during Civil War. Home: Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Married Mary Mignot Blodgett, October 4, 1871 (died 1901).