Minnie May Barry

Minnie May Barry was the younger sister of Diana Barry and the daughter of George and Elizabeth Barry.

Early life
Minnie May was born in Orchard Slope, Avonlea, to George and Elizabeth Barry in late 1873 or early 1874. She was raised there along with her older sister Diana.



Illness
In January 1877, her parents went to Charlottetown and Minnie May stayed home with Diana and Mary Joe. Unfortunately, she got croup and Diana was afraid that she could die. Diana ran to Green Gables for help and Matthew went for doctor.

Anne Shirley came with Diana to Orchard Slope and saved Minnie May's life. After this incident Mrs. Barry forgave Anne and girls became friends again.

School life
Minnie May attended Avonlea school in September 1880, when she was six years old. Unknown teacher taught there during her first year. Then Anne Shirley, best friend of her sister Diana, became teacher. Minnie May loved her new teacher along with other classmates.

In October 1881, Dora and Davy Keith came to Green Gables. Minnie May befriended one year younger Dora. They were good friends and shared their secrets. Dora told her that she liked Paul Irving.

Etymology
Minnie is the female given name, variant of Mary and Wilhelmina. It was popular in 1870s. May is the female given name, variant of Mary and means the fifth month.

Behind the scenes

 * Morgan Chapman, niece of Kevin Sulliven, portrayed Minnie May in Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987).
 * Sharon O'Leary portrayed her in 1972 TV series Anne of Green Gables.
 * Barbara Brown portrayed Minnie May in three episodes of 1952 TV series Anne of Green Gables.

Book appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables
 * Anne of Avonlea (mentioned only)

Film appearances

 * Anne of Green Gables (1985)
 * Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)

Appearances in TV series

 * Anne of Green Gables (1952)
 * Anne of Green Gables (1972)