Nathan Mayo
American politician, Florida commissioner of agriculture,Police Man
About Nathan Mayo
Lived 1876 – 1960 (aged 83). Nathan Mayo was an American politician.
John Nathan Mayo (December 1876 – April 14, 1960) was an American agricultural and corrections administrator who served as the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture from 1923 to 1960. He was Florida's longest serving Agricultural Commissioner. Mayo was said to run the most powerful political organization in the state.
During his tenure, Mayo worked to increase the quality of Florida agricultural produce and promote the state nationally. He also stopped a state government attempt in the 1920s to drain the Everglades.
Early life Mayo was born in Whitakers, North Carolina on December 1, 1876, to James M. Mayo.
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Who was Nathan Mayo?
American politician, Florida commissioner of agriculture,Police Man (1876-1960)
When was Nathan Mayo born?
Nathan Mayo was born on 1 December 1876 in Whitakers.
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Nathan Mayo died on 14 April 1960 in Summerfield.
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Nathan Mayo was a politician.
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Nathan Mayo was American.
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