Edward Bonnycastle Mayne1

#13410, (1902 - 1984)
FatherArthur Mayne2,1 (1869 - 1948)
MotherEmily Bonnycastle Barnett2,1 (1872 - 1958)
Relationship2nd great-grandson of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree

Life Events

BirthEdward Bonnycastle Mayne was born on 3 Sep 1902 in St Servan, France.3,1
 
BaptismHe was baptized on 22 Mar 1903 in St Catherines Church, Narsinghpur, Bengal, India. He was the son of Arthur, of the Indian Civil Service, & Emily Bonnycastle Mayne of Narsinghpur. He was baptised the same day as his older sister Margaret Lucy.1 
(Listed) Passenger ListEdw Bonnycastle Mayne was found on a passenger manifest with his parents on 20 Jun 1916 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, He was 12 years old and was born in France. The family was traveling to India.2 
Passenger ListEdward B Mayne was listed on a manifest dated 15 Aug 1918 for the SS Pannonia, arriving in Liverpool from Montreal. He was 15, a Schoolboy, last residence Canada, intended residence England, and traveling in Cabin class. His address was c/o H.S.King & Co. London. Not certain this is the correct Edward Mayne but his mother and siblings were on the same route in June 1919 so the family was apparently in Canada.4 
EducationHe was educated at Cambridge. He was listed at St John's College with the students who matriculated in 1920.5 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 21 Aug 1933 for the S.S. Georgic which departed from Liverpool, arriving New York 30 Oct. Details from the passenger list: Edward Bonnycastle Mayne, 31, single, occupation commerce, citizen of Great Britain, born St. Servan France, Passport visa issued 1933 London, last residence London, nearest relative father A Mayne c/o Lloyds Bank 6 Pall Mall London, final destination New York, last U.S. departure not recorded, visiting c/o Shell Union Oil Corp. Broad St New York, length of time 6 mos, does not intend to become a citizen, 5'11", dark complexion, brown hair and eyes.3 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest dated 21 Nov 1934. The S.S. Olympic traveled from Southampton to New York, arriving 27 November. From the list: Edward Bonnycastle Mayne, 32, single, merchant, citizen of Britain, born St. Servan France, Passport visa issued 1934 London, last residence London, nearest relative father A Mayne c/o Lloyds Bank Ltd 6 Pall Mall London, final destination San Francisco, last departed U.S. April 1934, visiting friend Mr A C Saul Apt 602 - 900 Chestnut St San Francisco, length of stay per[manent], intends to become citizen, 5'11" dark complexion, brown hair and eyes.6 
MarriageHe married Anne Loveday Fayle on 15 Jun 1940 in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa.7
 
Newspaper.
Edward eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Mayne, formerly Channel Isles; Anne youngest dtr of the late Alfred Fayle, Merlin, Clonmel, Ireland and Mrs Fayle.7
 
MilitaryEdward Bonnycastle Mayne was awarded Commander of the British Empire and was made a temporary colonel in the South African Forces in Italy on 19 Apr 1945.8 
(Admon) ProbateEdward Bonnycastle Mayne, C.B.E. was granted administration of his mother Emily Bonnycastle Mayne's estate on 30 Jul 1958 in London.9 
DeathEdward died on 21 Dec 1984.
The London Times death notice read, "Edward Bonnycastle Mayne, CBE peacefully on December 21, late of Alresford. Husband of Veronica and the late Anne.10" 
Last Edited6 May 2014

Citations

  1. Baptisms, Marriages & Burials of the Presidency of Bengal, 1713-1948. FHL Photoduplication Service, Film #527513, Edward Bonnycastle Mayne, 1903, #33.
  2. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada images, viewed at Ancestry. Empress of Japan, arrived in Victoria, Canada, June 1916.
  3. New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com) "SS Georgic, arrived in NY Oct 1933."
  4. UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 (images viewed at ancestry.com). Original data: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). Series BT26."SS Pannonia, arrived in Liverpool 15 August 1918."
  5. The Cambridge University Calendar 1921-1922. Image viewed at Mocavo.
  6. New York Passenger Arrivals, images (www.ancestry.com) "SS Olympic, arrived in New York 27 Nov 1934."
  7. The London Times (Times Digital Archive), 24 July 1940, p 1, column A.
  8. Website The National Archives (www.documentsonline.nationalarchives.gov.uk), Recommendations for Honours and Awards 1935 - 1980.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Emily Bonnycastle Mayne, 1958.
  10. The London Times (Times Digital Archive), 24 Dec 1984, p 19, column A.