City: Jackson
MAYO, Robert Council, farmer; born Madison Co., Tenn., March 22, 1854; Irish descent; son of Hardy and Sarah Jane (Givens) MAYO; father’s occupation, farmer; paternal grandfather Frederick MAYO, maternal grandparents Robert H. and Loucinda (Hill) GIVENS; received common school education Madison Co., Tenn., and graduated from University of West Tenn. in 1871; married Sallie LACEY April 26, 1877; member Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and Red Men; Regular Democrat; Constable for eleven years in 2d District Madison Co., Tenn., Justice of the Peace nine years, sheriff seven years; member West Tenn. Military Cadets; has been a farmer all of his life and is also engaged in stock raising.
