Jeremiah Payne, the pioneer, brick and stone mason, was widely known in early days. He was born at Long Island, Jan. 1, 1812; came west and located near Pleasant Valley, la., in 1837. He was married to Letitia M. Orr, who was born at Elsworth, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1816. They moved to Hampton in 1851. They were the parents of 10 children. William, their oldest son, was the sheriff of Rock Island county at the time of the riot on the steamboat "Dubuque", on July 29, 1869. Later he was state senator for several years. Other sons were George and Charles and daughter, Maria, married Reuben Sikes.

The land at the top of the hill which he purchased from Lucius Wells May 24, 1852, was sold October 21, 1865, to Jacob Weaver. Mr. Payne built the brick building adjoining the farm. In the 1960's these were owned by Geo. W. Wilken before being demolished. All the children of this large family are now deceased. Mr. Payne died Nov. 15, 1873. His wife died May 23, 1902.

(Source: June 2, 1938, East Moline Herald, "History of Hampton," by George McNabney)




Name: Jeremiah Payne
Spouse: Lutitia Orr
Date: 10 Jan 1833
County: Greene
State: Illinois
Source: Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
Microfilm: 1310037

(Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860)


Name: Jeremiah Paine
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: District 4, Scott, Iowa
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1003
Household Members:
Name Age
Jeremiah Paine 38
Letitia Paine 34
Maria Paine 15
Margary Paine 13
Helen Paine 11
William Paine 9
Jeremiah Paine 8
James O Paine 5
Edward Paine 2
O P Carpenter 21

(Source: 1850 United States Federal Census)


Name: Jeremiah Paine
Age in 1860: 52
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Jeremiah Paine 52
Letitia M Paine 44
Maria J Paine 24
Margaret Paine 23
Helen Paine 21
Jeremiah Paine 17
Jas Paine 14
Edward Paine 11
George Paine 7
Charles Paine 5
Jemima Paine 4

(Source: 1860 United States Federal Census)


Name: Jeremiah Payne
Residence: Illinois
Enlistment Date: 10 Jun 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Illinois 19th Infantry Regiment on 17 Jun 1861. Mustered out on 21 Jul 1862.
Received a disability discharge from Company H, 19th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 21 Jul 1862.
Sources: 7
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men

(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)


Name: Jeramiah Payne
Age in 1870: 57
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Ohio
Home in 1870: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Hampton
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members:
Name Age
Jeramiah Payne 57
Letitia Payne 53
Jennie Payne 13
Charles Payne 15

(Source: 1870 United States Federal Census)


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Parents:

Spouse:
Letitia M. Orr

Children:

*Maria J. Payne (1836 – 1911) married Reuben Sikes (???? - ????)
Margaret Payne (1837 – ????)
Helen Payne (1839 – ????)
*William Payne (1841 – 1921) married Jennie Wilson (???? - ????)
*Jeremiah Jr Payne (1844 - 1936) married Sarah Margaret Jane Dillinger (1850 - 1931)
*James Orr Payne (1846 – 1883) married Katherine Tusing (???? - ????)
*Edward Earl Payne (1849 – 1886) married Mary Elizabeth Morrison (1859 – 1940)
*Eliza Jane Payne (1851 – 1853)
*George A. Payne (1853 – 1921) married Emma Jane Tussing (1850 - 1919)
*Charles Payne (1855 - 1928) married Anna M. Smith (1857 - 1920)
*Jennie Payne (1856 – 1938) married Frank Case (1857 - 1924)