Background
BURT, John Mowlem was born on February 2, 1845. Son of late George Burt, Sheriff ol the City of London, 1878-1879. And g. n. of John Mowlem of Swanage, founder of John Mowlem & Company.
BURT, John Mowlem was born on February 2, 1845. Son of late George Burt, Sheriff ol the City of London, 1878-1879. And g. n. of John Mowlem of Swanage, founder of John Mowlem & Company.
Studied at private schools. Marischal College Aberdeen.
Entered John Mowlem & Company 1862. Partner, 1875; senior partner, 1888. Vice-chairman, Swanage Urban District Council, 1899-1902.
Represented Swanage in Dorset County Council. Cartulary-register 1902 : Justice of the Peace; Lieutenant of the City of London.
Yachting.