“In 1783 Jacob, John, Rowland and Philip [sons of George May] emigrated to Kentucky. Jacob and Rowland settled in Lincoln County, near what is now Hustonville. [...] Jacob May, Rowland May and William Van Treece married sisters, three quite aristocratic women, who prided themselves on their noble German ancestry, and still further on their valiant soldier brother's prowess. Adam Troyer served seven years in the Revolutionary war, and was killed at St. Clair's defeat. Jacob May married Mary Elizabeth Troyer….”1116