Mayhew

[ mey-hyoo ]
/ ˈmeɪ hyu /

noun

Jonathan,1720–66, American Congregational clergyman.
Thomas,1593–1682, American colonist, born in England: settler and governor of Martha's Vineyard.

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Mayhew
/ (ˈmeɪhjuː) /

noun

Henry. 1812–87, British social commentator, journalist, and writer; a founder of Punch (1841): best known for London Labour and the London Poor (1851–62)
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