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Title: Mayor's Officer?
Post by: rumley on Friday 25 September 15 21:53 BST (UK)

Hi all,
An ancestor of mine, Edward Mortimore appears twice in a poll book for Bristol in 1754 (St James Parish). I am confident that they are the same person and he is first listed as a clothier and separately listed as a mayor's officer, the latter a position I am have not come across before and know little else. I'd grateful for any suggestions.
Tom

Title: Re: Mayor's Officer?
Post by: stanmapstone on Friday 25 September 15 21:56 BST (UK)

The Mayor’s Officer and Sergeant of the Mace, (Known also as the Sergeant at Arms) carries the mace on his right shoulder. He walks in front of the Mayor. No-one (except a member of the Royal family) must come between the mace and the Mayor. This goes back to the old days of protection.
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Title: Re: Mayor's Officer?
Post by: rumley on Friday 25 September 15 22:00 BST (UK)

That was quick, thank you very much.

Title: Re: Mayor's Officer?
Post by: ScouseBoy on Saturday 26 September 15 13:55 BST (UK)

Some towns, cities, and Counties will still follow that protocol to this day.

Title: Re: Mayor's Officer?
Post by: ThrelfallYorky on Sunday 27 September 15 18:19 BST (UK)

I think that in some areas they're termed "Mayor's Attendant", performing similar duties.