William Edward Mayes was born in 1861. Son of Master Mariner Captain John Mayes.
For over 20 years manager of the Yarmouth Iron Works and Foundry Co.Ltd.
One time member of the Old Board of Guardians and an Overseer of the Poor for the district of Runham Vauxhall under the East and West Flegg incorporation. He was a founder member of Yarmouth and Gorleston Art Society and was Vice President.
Also the inventor of the Mayes reversible rowlock, which attracted the interest of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution.
At one time he lived at 216, Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth.
The above information was given in 1978 by Mrs Adele Wyman, daughter of W.E.Mayes
For over 20 years manager of the Yarmouth Iron Works and Foundry Co.Ltd.
One time member of the Old Board of Guardians and an Overseer of the Poor for the district of Runham Vauxhall under the East and West Flegg incorporation. He was a founder member of Yarmouth and Gorleston Art Society and was Vice President.
Also the inventor of the Mayes reversible rowlock, which attracted the interest of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution.
At one time he lived at 216, Palgrave Road, Great Yarmouth.
The above information was given in 1978 by Mrs Adele Wyman, daughter of W.E.Mayes
