Notes for Marquis Lafayette Mayo and Martha Ellen Lucy Manning

1840 Malikiah Mannin lived in Covington County, Alabama in a household with males: 1 (20 thru 29); and females: 3 (Under 5) and 1 (20 thru 29). [1] John Mayo was listed on the same page of the census.

1850 Mrs. Mayo (age 17, born in Alabama) lived in Division 2, Santa Rosa County, Florida. She was a seamstress. [2] The adjacent household was for Malla Manning (age 35), perhaps her father, including daughter Caroline Manning (age 4, born in Alabama). [3]

1850 M D L Mayo and Catherine Chaney were married on December 29 in Barbour County, Alabama. (FHL film 001289482). Barbour County is adjacent to the Florida border. [4]

1860 Marquis D Mayo received a homestead in Alabama, Elba land office. [5]

1860 M C L Mayo (age 26, born in Alabama) lived in Division 2, Santa Rosa County, Florida, in a household with Martha E Mayo (24), Washington Mayo (7/12), and Caroline Manning (16) [perhaps Martha's sister]. M C L Mayo was a laborer. [6]

There are age discrepancies between the 1860 and 1870 census records. These might be different families.

1870 D L Mayo (age 45, born in Alabama) lived in Division 17, Orange County, Florida, in a household with Lucy M Mayo (40), William Mayo (13), James Mayo (11), Mary Mayo (9), and Marion F Mayo (6). D L Mayo was a farmer. [7]

1870 Marquis De Lafayette Mayo and wife Martha Ellen of Polk County, Florida sold land to Isaac Webster and Daniel Harper. The land was in section 24, township 21, Range 29E. [8] Two other deeds dated in June 1872 are listed in the index but the deed books are not available. [9]

1875 Marquis De Lafayette Mayo of Orange County, Florida received a patent for land in section 24, township 21, Range 29E (homestead entry 5222) on November 17. [10]

1875 Marquis De Lafayette Mayo and wife Martha Ellen of Orange County, Florida sold land to Isaac Webster and Daniel Harper on November 21. The land was called the Mayo Homestead in Orange County in section 24, township 21, Range 29E. [11]

1875 M.D.L. Mayo purchased land from Jacob and Fanny Sumerlein. The tract was in section 19, township 30 south, range 25 east of Polk County, Florida. [12]

1876 Marquis De Lafayette Mayo of Orange County, Florida had made full payment and received a patent for land in section 24, township 21, Range 29E (certificate 253). Made by President Ulysses S. Grant and dated April 5. [13] [14] [15]

1877 William W Mayo purchased land from the state of Florida. The tract was in section 19, township 30 south, range 25 east of Polk County, Florida. [16]

1880 Marques D. Mayo (age 68, born in Alabama, married) lived in Precinct 3 and 4, Polk County, Florida, in a household with Martha Mayo (44), James Mayo (16), Mary Mayo (14), Francis Mayo (12), and Samantha Mayo (10). Marques D. Mayo's parents were both born in Georgia. Marques D. Mayo was a farmer. [17]

1882-83 Marcellus Williams sold three tracts of land by separate deeds to Francis M. Mayo [18], James A Mayo [19], and M.D.L. Mayo [20]. The tracts were in section 19, township 30 south, range 25 east of Polk County, Florida.

1885 U D S Mayo (age 72, born in Alabama, married) lived in Polk County, Florida, in a household with Mary E Mayo (45), Francis Mayo (17), S M Mayo (13), John Mcgee (18), and Marshall Perry (29). U D S Mayo's parents were both born in Georgia. [21]

1886 Marquis D.L. Mayo and wife Martha E. sold land to James A. Mayo. [22]

1878 Marquis D.L. Mayo and wife Martha E. sold land to Mary E Clark. [23] [24]

1900 Marks Mayo (born in Alabama in Dec 1812, married for 52 years) lived in Precinct 14, Polk County, Florida, in a household with Marthy E Mayo (63), and grandson Mark D L Mayo (12). Marks Mayo's parents were both born in Georgia. Marks Mayo was a farmer. Marks Mayo's residence was a farm. [25]

1905 Martha E Mayo, spouse of Marques De Lafayette Mayo, died on April 12. She was born on November 20, 1832. [26]

1906 Marquis D L Mayo lived at 1011 15th Av, Tampa, Florida. Marquis D L Mayo 's occupation was Cigar Maker. [27]

1907 Marques De Lafayette Mayo, spouse of Martha E Mayo, died on January 17 in Polk County, Florida. He was born on December 28, 1812. [28]

1907 James A Mayo was named executor for the estate of M.D.L. Mayo in Polk County, Florida. [29]

The Weekly Tribune, Tampa, Florida, January 31, 1907. [30] [31]

MR. MAYO, AGED 95, DIES OF CANCER OF THE FACE.

BARTOW, Jan. 23.-The sad news was circulated through Wednesday afternoon of the deathly Mr. D.
L. Mayo, one of the oldest citizens, not only in Bartow but the entire State. His death took place Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the home of Jas. A. Mayo, a son of the deceased. Mr. Mayo was a native Floridian, born 95 years ago in West Florida, near Pensacola. He served in the Mexican War and was a brave soldier. About 30 years ago, with his faithful wife, who died some years ago, he moved to Polk county, and has resided here ever since, engaging in business enterprises at various times.

The deceased had been suffering from cancer on his face for some time, and this, together with his advanced age, was the cause of his death. He was consistent member of the Methodist Church, and had lived an exemplary life. He leaves to mourn his death two sons, J. A. Mayo, of this city: F. M. Mayo, of Tampa, and two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Newsome, of Fort Meado, and Mrs. Frank Clark, wife of Congressman Clark, of Gainesville. The funeral services took place at the residence of Jas. A. Mayo at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. A. Mr. Plaxco officiating. The interment was in the new cemetery, under charge of Undertaker A. J. Angle.

1910 Grandson Marquis Mayo (age 21, born in Florida, single), son, lived in Tampa Ward 8, Hillsborough County, Florida, in a household with Frank Mayo (41), Maggie Mayo (35), James Mayo (19), Irene Mayo (17), and Frank Mayo (7). Marquis Mayo's father was born in Alabama and his mother was born in Florida. Marquis Mayo could not read or write. Marquis Mayo was a painter. [32]

1917 Grandson [see 1900 census] Marquis H Lafayette Mayo registered For the draft in De Soto County, Florida. He was born on January 23, 1888 in Florida. He had characteristics: Dark Brown hair, Brown eyes, Slender build, and Short height. [33]

1920 [Grandson?] Marquis De Mays (age 30, born in Florida, married) lived in Tampa Ward 8, Hillsborough County, Florida, in a household with Julia Mayo (29), Ruth Mayo (8), and Marquis Mayo (5). Marquis De Mays's father was born in Georgia and his mother was born in Alabama. Marquis De Mays could read and write. Marquis De Mays was a painter. [34]

1945 Frank Dewey Mayo and Kathrine Louise Klein were married on April 15 in Williamsburg County, Virginia. Frank Dewey Mayo, child of Marques Delafayette Mayo and Julia Lovlace, was born about 1924. [35]

1946 Grandson? Marquis D. Mayo, spouse of Julia Mayo, died in 1946. He lived at 606 E, Lambright, Tampa. He was a Mason. [36] [37] [38]

Research Notes:

Polk Deed index: [39] [40] [41]

Potential ancestors of Marquis Lafayette Mayo? [42]

1789 Valentine Mayo and Martha [Hughes?] were married in 1789. Martha was born in 1775. [43] [44]

1805 Valentine Mayo was taxed in Blount County, Tennessee. [45]

1810 Valentine Mayo lived in Fluvanna, Fluvanna County, Virginia in a household with free white males: 2 (Under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), and 1 (26 thru 44); and free white females: 1 (26 thru 44); and 1 enslaved person. [46] Joseph Mayo was listed on the same page.

1820 Valentine Mayo lived in Fluvanna, Fluvanna County, Virginia in a household with free white males: 1 (Under 10), 1 (10 thru 15), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (45 and over); and free white females: 1 (26 thru 44); and 2 enslaved persons. [47] Lafayette could be the son age 0-10.

Valentine Mayo of Hancock County, Georgia [48]:

1813 Valentine Mayo and Winifred Wilder were married on December 19 in Hancock County, Georgia. [49]

1820 Valentine Mayo lived in Hancock County, Georgia in a household with free white males: 3 (Under 10), 1 (16 thru 25), and 1 (26 thru 44); and free white females: 1 (16 thru 25) and 1 (26 thru 44); and 2 enslaved persons. [50]

1828 Guardians for Williamson Mayo, orphan of Valentine Mayo were appointed in Taliaferro, Georgia. [51]

Valentine of Blount County, Tennessee [52]:

1830 Valentine Mayo lived in Regiment 67, Monroe County, Tennessee in a household with free white males: 1 (60 thru 69); and free white females: 1 (15 thru 19) and 1 (50 thru 59); and 1 enslaved person. [53] Lafayette could be the son age 15-19.

1836 Valentine Mayo was taxed in Monroe County, Tennessee. [54]

1840 Valentine Mayo lived in Monroe County, Tennessee in a household with free white males: 1 (70 thru 79); and free white females: 1 (20 thru 29) and 1 (60 thru 69); and 1 enslaved person. [55] B Mayo [perhaps son Blackmore] was listed adjacent.

1849 Valentine Mayo was named on a land register in Monroe County, Tennessee. [56]

1850 Mayo (age 82, born in Virginia) lived in District 5, Monroe County, Tennessee, in a household with Martha W Mayo (37). [57]

1850 Valentine Mayo was listed On the agricultural census in Subdivision 24, Monroe County, Tennessee. [58]

1859 The will of Valentine Mayo was proved on July 2 in Monroe, Tennessee. The will named daughter Martha Washington Mayo, Blackmore Mayo, Hughes Mayo, Nancy Woods, George W Mayo, James Mayo, Valentine Mayo. [59]

1859 Valentine Mayo, married, died in August at age 92 in Monroe County, Tennessee. He died of Old Age. He was born in Virginia. [60]

Footnotes:

[1] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[2] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[3] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[4] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967, [AncestryRecord].

[5] Alabama, U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908, [AncestryRecord].

[6] United States Federal Census, 1860, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[7] United States Federal Census, 1870, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[8] Deeds, 1843-1917; index, 1916-1937 (Orange County, Florida), J-284, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[9] Deeds, 1843-1917; index, 1916-1937 (Orange County, Florida), Index, Mayo, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[10] Deeds, 1843-1917; index, 1916-1937 (Orange County, Florida), J-672, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[11] Deeds, 1843-1917; index, 1916-1937 (Orange County, Florida), K-35, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[12] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, B-344, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[13] Deeds, 1843-1917; index, 1916-1937 (Orange County, Florida), O-69, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[14] U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[15] Florida, U.S., Homestead and Cash Entry Patents, Pre-1908, [AncestryRecord].

[16] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, F-193, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[17] United States Federal Census, 1880, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[18] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, C-71, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[19] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, C-70, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[20] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, F-194, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[21] Florida State Census, 1867-1945, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[22] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, S-87, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[23] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, Y-4, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[24] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, Y-110, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[25] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[26] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[27] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[28] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[29] Florida, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1827-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[30] The Weekly Tribune, Tampa, Florida, January 31, 1907, page 3, [NewspapersClip].

[31] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, [AncestryRecord].

[32] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[33] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[34] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[35] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[36] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, [AncestryRecord].

[37] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].

[38] Florida Death Index, 1877-1998 (Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998), [AncestryRecord].

[39] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, Grantee, -1917, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[40] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, Grantor, -1917, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[41] Florida, Circuit Court (Polk County), Deeds 1862-1889; index 1862-1926, Polk, Grantor, 1918+, [FamilySearchImage], [FSCatalog].

[42] Includes multiple overlapping marriages, [URL].

[43] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, [AncestryRecord].

[44] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[45] Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[46] United States Federal Census, 1810, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[47] United States Federal Census, 1820, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[48] geneanet, [URL].

[49] Georgia, Select County Marriages, 1728-1978, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[50] United States Federal Census, 1820, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[51] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[52] geneanet, [URL].

[53] United States Federal Census, 1830, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[54] Tennessee, Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[55] United States Federal Census, 1840, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[56] Tennessee, U.S., Early Land Registers, 1778-1927, [AncestryRecord].

[57] United States Federal Census, 1850, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].

[58] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[59] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].

[60] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].