John C. C. Mayo

John Caldwell Calhoun Mayo (September 16, 1864 - May 11, 1914) was an American entrepreneur, educator, and politician. He is known for attracting corporate interest in the coal deposits of Eastern Kentucky and Southwestern Virginia, leading to the development of commercial coal mining in the region.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 16, 1864
Birth place
Kentucky , Gulnare Kentucky
Date of deathMay 11, 1914
Place of death
New York City , New York
Residence
Kentucky , Paintsville Kentucky

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  1. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83004226/1914-05-15/ed-1/seq-1.pdf