William T. Mahone Jr.
William Mahone Jr., also known as Master Willie Mahone, (December 31, 1856–September 20, 1927) was a businessman and government official. He was the son of Otelia (née Butler) Mahone and Confederate General and United States Senator William Mahone. The eldest of only three surviving children (of 13 born), he was born in Norfolk, Virginia while his father was constructing the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad, and attended school at Hanover Academy.
William Mahone Jr. was engaged in the tobacco trade for a time and later served as collector of customs at Petersburg, Virginia.
William Mahone Jr. and his wife were interred at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg.
References[]
- Blake, Nelson Morehouse, Phd. (1935) William Mahone of Virginia; Soldier and Political Insurgent, Garrett and Massie Publishers; Richmond, VA
- official site, Library of Virginia, William Mahone page
Categories:
- 1856 births
- 1927 deaths
- People from Norfolk, Virginia