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| 1. Memorial: | Liverpool Masonic Hall War Memorial | Col.3. Hope St. | |
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Early Life :
Born Newport.Marine Engineer, appears on the Crew Lists for RMS "Majestic" of the White Star Line on the regular route from Liverpool to New York, sailing 2nd-27th April, 30th April-24 May and 25th May-21st June 1906 when resident at 24 Albert Road, Waterloo and as a 45 year old Master Mariner. He receives about £8 8s 2d in wages for his work as 2nd Assistant Engineer. His journey in June also sees him discharged from RMS Majestic, the next crew manifest showing his name crossed out and "transferred."
Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
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Detail :
Notice of his death, which refers to his Lodge is recorded in the Liverpool Echo 28th October, 1918: "MAYO - October 23, at 24 Hougoumount-avenue, Waterloo, aged 57 years, John MAYO (Anfield 2215) beloved husband of Margaret Mayo, Interment to-morrow (Tuesday) at St. Luke's, Crosby, at 2.30 pm. (Friends kindly accept this - the only - intimation)"
Probate MAYO John of Hougoumount-avenue Waterloo near Liverpool marine engineer died 23 October 1918 Administration (with Will) Liverpool 5 December to Margaret Mayo widow. Effects £213.
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Anfield No. 2215 E.C. | West Lancashire |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
11th October 1918 | - | - |
He advanced no further than that of Entered Apprentice, having been initiated less than two weeks prior to his death. The contribution register shows that he "Died 24-10-1918."
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley