William Mayow
William Mayow, of Gluvian, was Mayor of St. Columb Major in Cornwall in the early 16th century. Following the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549 the King's forces were sent down to Cornwall. The Provost Marshal at the time was Anthony Kingston and his job was to punish the leaders of the uprising. Others hanged by Kingston and his men included Richard Bennett, Vicar of St Veep and the Mayor of Bodmin (Nicholas Boyer).