Kentucky: A History of the State. Perrin, Battle & Kniffin, 6th
ed.,1887, Spencer Co.

MRS. MELINDA STONE, nee May, was born in 1818, in Spencer 
County, Ky. Her father, Stephen May, was a son of Gabriel, born in 
1751 and Susanna (Stokes) May, born April 3, 1793.  He was a farmer, 
and of the same family as Ethan Allen, of Revolutionary fame.  Her 
mother, Elizabeth Berkely, was a daughter of Scarlet Berkely of 
Virginia.  Our subject married Eli D. Stone, a son of William and 
Rebecca (Askin) Stone, of Virginia.  He was born April 10, 1812, and 
died August 11, 1884, and had been through life one of the best and 
purest Christians.  Mr. and Mrs. Stone were married in 1837, and as 
one has said of them, "Though God gave them no children to care for 
and develop parental affection, yet their home was the welcome,
cheerful and pleasant home of nieces and nephews, and a hospitable
visiting place for a large circle of friends."  Mrs. Stone owns the 
homestead which is managed by her brother, Jonathan May, who was 
born in Spencer County, January 5, 1829, and who has never married. 
 Mr. May is a leading member of the Presbyterian Church, and a 
gentleman of refinement and intelligence.

Stone May Berkely Askin
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