[1] During his tenure, Mayo worked to increase the quality of Florida agricultural produce and promote the state nationally.

[1] In 1901, John Mayo bought a general merchandise store in Summerfield, Florida and also started a farm.

[1] Later in 1923, Mayo expressed concern about some Florida growers selling unripened citrus fruit to Northern customers.

[1] As head of the Department of Corrections, Mayo was criticized for abuses against prisoners, including the use of sweat boxes.

However, he did introduce rehabilitation programs, modernized some corrections facilities, and added vocational training for inmates.

John Mayo died of lung cancer at age 83 at Munroe Memorial Hospital in Ocala on 14 April 1960.

He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in a ceremony attended by the governor and other political figures.. Editor Dosh called Nathan “a faithful public servant” and wrote, “His memory will live on in many minds, and his good works will not soon be forgotten.” [2] Media related to Nathan Mayo at Wikimedia Commons