Reuben May

Reuben May (June 23, 1815 in Robinson Creek, Kentucky - September 26, 1902), He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. May, moved to Vernon County, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army, reaching the rank of colonel. Much of his family, however, remained in Kentucky and supported secession. His first cousin, Andrew Jackson May, was a colonel for the Confederate Army.

Political career
May was a member of the Assembly from Vernon County's 1st district from 1871 to 1872, elected as a Republican. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Wisconsin twice. First, in 1879 as a member of the Greenback Party, and second, in 1880 as a member of the Union Labor Party. He lost to William E. Smith both times.