Obituary from The Rock Island Argus, May 10, 1921
William Payne, aged 80 years, who had served his community for years as sheriff, state representative and state senator, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in St. Anthony's hospital.
Senator Payne suffered a fall at this home in the Payne apartments, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, Jan. 9; which resulted in a fractured hip. Due to his advanced age, death was hastened by the fall.
Mr. Payne was widely known in this county as a pioneer farmer, stock buyer and shipper in Zuma township, as a veteran of the Civil war, as a public servant in county and state offices and as a member of many fraternal relations. Since trading his Zuma property for the Payne apartments in 1907 he had been retired.
Last Oct, 26 Mr. and Mrs. Payne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at an open house. Hundreds of friends attended and extended best wishes.
Mr. Payne was born in Pleasant Valley, Scott county, Iowa, March 8, 1841; the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Payne, who settled in this vicinity in 1836. In 1851 the family moved to Hampton township, where William Payne lived until he was 18 years of age, leaving home then to be engaged in farming. He attended Quincy college, Quincy, Ill., in 1859, and during the summer of 1860 taught school at Posey county, Indiana, returning to Quincy college in the winter. He resumed teaching in Adams county, Illinois in 1861.
He enlisted in company D, 13th Illinois volunteers' infantry, serving for three years and taking part in many battles, prominent among which were the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold and Madison Station. Receiving his honorable discharge, Mr. Payne went to Texas for a year, later going to the Chicago Commerce college, which prepared him for the office of deputy treasurer of Rock Island county. In 1866 he became deputy sheriff and 1870 he as sheriff, to which office he was re-elected.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Wilson, daughter of Major Frazier Wilson, one of the pioneers of Scott county, Iowa, Oct. 26, 1870.
Was State Legislator.
His first term in the state house of rep- resentatives came in 1890, to which office he was reelected for three successive times on the Republican ticket. This was followed by his selection to the state senate, where he served until retiring in 1902. His political record won many friends, and although he was urged to become a candidate later, he refused.
Mr. Payne's fraternal affiliations were many, among which was his record as a charter member of the two early Masonic lodges of this city. He was a member of Rock Island lodge, No. 658, Masons, Rock Island chapter, No. 18, Royal Arch Masons, Rock Island commandery, No. 18, Knights Templar, the Oriental consistory of Chicago and Kaaba temple, Shriners, Davenport.
As president of the Rock Island Agricultural association for several years, Mr. Payne received favor. He was active in John Buford post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was also past president of the Rock Island County Old Settler's association.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Ben at home and Frank of Barstow; a daughter, Mrs. Mable Lightbody of Chicago; seven grandchildren, a sister, Miss Jennie Case, of Quincy, and two brothers, Charles and George Payne of Geneseo. Two children preceded him in death, William True, who died in infancy in 1873, and Miss Lucy Baily, who died five years ago in Danville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but temporary plans are to hold services Thursday afternoon with the Masons in charge.
William Payne, aged 80 years, who had served his community for years as sheriff, state representative and state senator, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in St. Anthony's hospital.
Senator Payne suffered a fall at this home in the Payne apartments, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, Jan. 9; which resulted in a fractured hip. Due to his advanced age, death was hastened by the fall.
Mr. Payne was widely known in this county as a pioneer farmer, stock buyer and shipper in Zuma township, as a veteran of the Civil war, as a public servant in county and state offices and as a member of many fraternal relations. Since trading his Zuma property for the Payne apartments in 1907 he had been retired.
Last Oct, 26 Mr. and Mrs. Payne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at an open house. Hundreds of friends attended and extended best wishes.
Mr. Payne was born in Pleasant Valley, Scott county, Iowa, March 8, 1841; the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Payne, who settled in this vicinity in 1836. In 1851 the family moved to Hampton township, where William Payne lived until he was 18 years of age, leaving home then to be engaged in farming. He attended Quincy college, Quincy, Ill., in 1859, and during the summer of 1860 taught school at Posey county, Indiana, returning to Quincy college in the winter. He resumed teaching in Adams county, Illinois in 1861.
He enlisted in company D, 13th Illinois volunteers' infantry, serving for three years and taking part in many battles, prominent among which were the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold and Madison Station. Receiving his honorable discharge, Mr. Payne went to Texas for a year, later going to the Chicago Commerce college, which prepared him for the office of deputy treasurer of Rock Island county. In 1866 he became deputy sheriff and 1870 he as sheriff, to which office he was re-elected.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Wilson, daughter of Major Frazier Wilson, one of the pioneers of Scott county, Iowa, Oct. 26, 1870.
Was State Legislator.
His first term in the state house of rep- resentatives came in 1890, to which office he was reelected for three successive times on the Republican ticket. This was followed by his selection to the state senate, where he served until retiring in 1902. His political record won many friends, and although he was urged to become a candidate later, he refused.
Mr. Payne's fraternal affiliations were many, among which was his record as a charter member of the two early Masonic lodges of this city. He was a member of Rock Island lodge, No. 658, Masons, Rock Island chapter, No. 18, Royal Arch Masons, Rock Island commandery, No. 18, Knights Templar, the Oriental consistory of Chicago and Kaaba temple, Shriners, Davenport.
As president of the Rock Island Agricultural association for several years, Mr. Payne received favor. He was active in John Buford post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was also past president of the Rock Island County Old Settler's association.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Ben at home and Frank of Barstow; a daughter, Mrs. Mable Lightbody of Chicago; seven grandchildren, a sister, Miss Jennie Case, of Quincy, and two brothers, Charles and George Payne of Geneseo. Two children preceded him in death, William True, who died in infancy in 1873, and Miss Lucy Baily, who died five years ago in Danville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but temporary plans are to hold services Thursday afternoon with the Masons in charge.
Obituary from The Rock Island Argus, May 10, 1921
William Payne, aged 80 years, who had served his community for years as sheriff, state representative and state senator, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in St. Anthony's hospital.
Senator Payne suffered a fall at this home in the Payne apartments, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, Jan. 9; which resulted in a fractured hip. Due to his advanced age, death was hastened by the fall.
Mr. Payne was widely known in this county as a pioneer farmer, stock buyer and shipper in Zuma township, as a veteran of the Civil war, as a public servant in county and state offices and as a member of many fraternal relations. Since trading his Zuma property for the Payne apartments in 1907 he had been retired.
Last Oct, 26 Mr. and Mrs. Payne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at an open house. Hundreds of friends attended and extended best wishes.
Mr. Payne was born in Pleasant Valley, Scott county, Iowa, March 8, 1841; the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Payne, who settled in this vicinity in 1836. In 1851 the family moved to Hampton township, where William Payne lived until he was 18 years of age, leaving home then to be engaged in farming. He attended Quincy college, Quincy, Ill., in 1859, and during the summer of 1860 taught school at Posey county, Indiana, returning to Quincy college in the winter. He resumed teaching in Adams county, Illinois in 1861.
He enlisted in company D, 13th Illinois volunteers' infantry, serving for three years and taking part in many battles, prominent among which were the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold and Madison Station. Receiving his honorable discharge, Mr. Payne went to Texas for a year, later going to the Chicago Commerce college, which prepared him for the office of deputy treasurer of Rock Island county. In 1866 he became deputy sheriff and 1870 he as sheriff, to which office he was re-elected.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Wilson, daughter of Major Frazier Wilson, one of the pioneers of Scott county, Iowa, Oct. 26, 1870.
Was State Legislator.
His first term in the state house of rep- resentatives came in 1890, to which office he was reelected for three successive times on the Republican ticket. This was followed by his selection to the state senate, where he served until retiring in 1902. His political record won many friends, and although he was urged to become a candidate later, he refused.
Mr. Payne's fraternal affiliations were many, among which was his record as a charter member of the two early Masonic lodges of this city. He was a member of Rock Island lodge, No. 658, Masons, Rock Island chapter, No. 18, Royal Arch Masons, Rock Island commandery, No. 18, Knights Templar, the Oriental consistory of Chicago and Kaaba temple, Shriners, Davenport.
As president of the Rock Island Agricultural association for several years, Mr. Payne received favor. He was active in John Buford post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was also past president of the Rock Island County Old Settler's association.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Ben at home and Frank of Barstow; a daughter, Mrs. Mable Lightbody of Chicago; seven grandchildren, a sister, Miss Jennie Case, of Quincy, and two brothers, Charles and George Payne of Geneseo. Two children preceded him in death, William True, who died in infancy in 1873, and Miss Lucy Baily, who died five years ago in Danville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but temporary plans are to hold services Thursday afternoon with the Masons in charge.
William Payne, aged 80 years, who had served his community for years as sheriff, state representative and state senator, died at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in St. Anthony's hospital.
Senator Payne suffered a fall at this home in the Payne apartments, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, Jan. 9; which resulted in a fractured hip. Due to his advanced age, death was hastened by the fall.
Mr. Payne was widely known in this county as a pioneer farmer, stock buyer and shipper in Zuma township, as a veteran of the Civil war, as a public servant in county and state offices and as a member of many fraternal relations. Since trading his Zuma property for the Payne apartments in 1907 he had been retired.
Last Oct, 26 Mr. and Mrs. Payne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at an open house. Hundreds of friends attended and extended best wishes.
Mr. Payne was born in Pleasant Valley, Scott county, Iowa, March 8, 1841; the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Payne, who settled in this vicinity in 1836. In 1851 the family moved to Hampton township, where William Payne lived until he was 18 years of age, leaving home then to be engaged in farming. He attended Quincy college, Quincy, Ill., in 1859, and during the summer of 1860 taught school at Posey county, Indiana, returning to Quincy college in the winter. He resumed teaching in Adams county, Illinois in 1861.
He enlisted in company D, 13th Illinois volunteers' infantry, serving for three years and taking part in many battles, prominent among which were the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold and Madison Station. Receiving his honorable discharge, Mr. Payne went to Texas for a year, later going to the Chicago Commerce college, which prepared him for the office of deputy treasurer of Rock Island county. In 1866 he became deputy sheriff and 1870 he as sheriff, to which office he was re-elected.
He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Wilson, daughter of Major Frazier Wilson, one of the pioneers of Scott county, Iowa, Oct. 26, 1870.
Was State Legislator.
His first term in the state house of rep- resentatives came in 1890, to which office he was reelected for three successive times on the Republican ticket. This was followed by his selection to the state senate, where he served until retiring in 1902. His political record won many friends, and although he was urged to become a candidate later, he refused.
Mr. Payne's fraternal affiliations were many, among which was his record as a charter member of the two early Masonic lodges of this city. He was a member of Rock Island lodge, No. 658, Masons, Rock Island chapter, No. 18, Royal Arch Masons, Rock Island commandery, No. 18, Knights Templar, the Oriental consistory of Chicago and Kaaba temple, Shriners, Davenport.
As president of the Rock Island Agricultural association for several years, Mr. Payne received favor. He was active in John Buford post of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was also past president of the Rock Island County Old Settler's association.
Surviving are the widow, two sons, Ben at home and Frank of Barstow; a daughter, Mrs. Mable Lightbody of Chicago; seven grandchildren, a sister, Miss Jennie Case, of Quincy, and two brothers, Charles and George Payne of Geneseo. Two children preceded him in death, William True, who died in infancy in 1873, and Miss Lucy Baily, who died five years ago in Danville.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but temporary plans are to hold services Thursday afternoon with the Masons in charge.
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