Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 21, 1884, page 3, column 4
It is with feelings of deep regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of Franklin’s most honored citizens, Mr. Leland Payne, who died at his residence in this city Thursday evening of last week, of cancer of the stomach, at the age of 67. Mr. Payne has been a resident of this city since 1854, most of the time engaged in the milling business, where, by his ambition and integrity, he had accumulated considerable wealth, and, what is better, has made for himself a good name. His funeral took place from the Christian church, of which he was a member, at 1 o’clock on Sunday last, Elder E. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills., performing the sad rites. The remains were then taken in charge by the Masons and conveyed to his last resting place in Green Lawn cemetery followed by the largest funeral cortege that ever passed through Franklin. In the death of Mr. Payne his family loses a kind and loving protector, and Franklin one of its best citizens.
Franklin Jeffersonian, Thursday, March 20, 1884, page 1, column 2
Gone to Their Rest
Last Sunday was a day of Gloom in our little city and feelings of sadness and sympathy seemed to pervade the hearts of all. Two prominent citizens were carried to the grave amidst the tears and sobs of bereaved relatives and dear friends. A single afternoon witnessed the last sad rites at one of our churches, of two of its most prominent and influential members. The tolling of the bell, the somber drapery, the sad refrains and the funeral sermons, blended with the suppressed weeping, to weight down the hearts of the assembled multitudes with feelings of deepest sadness and sympathy. For several weeks past we have mentioned the fatal illness of Leland Payne and Samuel H. Vawter. The sickness of each terminated in death last week. The first on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. and the other on Saturday at 4:15 a.m.
LELAND PAYNE
Was born in Newburgh, O. October 26th, 1818 and moved to Jennings Co Indiana in 1840. In 1842 he was married to Miss Julia Butler and to them were born three children, Geo. Payne, an infant and James B. Payne. His wife Julia, died and in May 22nd 1854 he was again married. His second marriage was to Mattie M. Byfield [sic - Baldwin], who survives him and by whom he had eight children, three dying young. The living are: Eva B., Leslie A., Jennie M., and Leland C. Mr. Payne moved to this city in 1854 [?] and engaged in the milling business, which he continued to follow until his death which occurred March 13th 1884. In life he was upright in his dealings and honored and respected by all. He was a consistent Christian, a devoted husband and father, a trusted generous friend ___acquaintance with him was brief but pleasant. We pen these lines in sorrow not only at our own loss of a friend, but the loss of a noble and useful citizen to this community. He was for many years a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of that order attended his funeral in a body. He has gone to meet a Christian’s reward and the high position, in the affections of our people, held by him was best attested by the multitude that assembled at his funeral. The services were conducted by F. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills.
The Franklin Evening Star, 5 July 1924, Sat. page 4
[Excerpt from bio on J. B. Payne]
The author was speaking of the annexing of Territory of Texas in 1845 and the flow of people seeking opportunities there:
“One such party was hailed by friends: ‘Which way are you going, ‘Squire Payne?’ ‘To hell or Texas,’ was the rather astonishing answer. With the man were two boys, his son, Leland, and the other a boyfriend, Simpson Tanner, who in after years was the father of Mrs. J. C. Deere.
The party had a long tiresome journey from their home in Ohio, and by the time they reached Madison, the man was discouraged and gave up his plans, well content to stop right where he was. Not so the boys; they parted company with the elder Payne, and continued their way.
But the Land of Promise was not so full of milk and honey as they had expected it would be; they found that the advantages of the Texan territory were not more easily won than elsewhere – and they were a long way from kith and kin. Very soon the two adventurers returned to Indiana and sought the comfort and security of the farm which the elder Payne had bought in Jennings county. Young Leland was not a farmer, however, and it was not long until he ventured into Vernon, where he became identified with a general store.
Having become settled as a businessman, he soon married Miss Julia Butler, whose farm home was neighboring the Payne farm. Blessing and tragedy came hand in hand to this young couple; to them was born a son, James B., named for his grandfather – but when he was scare nine months old the young mother died, leaving a tiny bit of humanity almost too frail to home the life-breath that kept him going with his mother…
Five years later, 1854, Leland Payne with his father-in-law, Ebenezer Baldwin – he had married a second time – came to Franklin and bought the flour mill of George and Jesse V. Branham, which is now known as the Farmers’ Elevator Co., on East Jefferson street.”
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
It is with feelings of deep regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of Franklin’s most honored citizens, Mr. Leland Payne, who died at his residence in this city Thursday evening of last week, of cancer of the stomach, at the age of 67. Mr. Payne has been a resident of this city since 1854, most of the time engaged in the milling business, where, by his ambition and integrity, he had accumulated considerable wealth, and, what is better, has made for himself a good name. His funeral took place from the Christian church, of which he was a member, at 1 o’clock on Sunday last, Elder E. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills., performing the sad rites. The remains were then taken in charge by the Masons and conveyed to his last resting place in Green Lawn cemetery followed by the largest funeral cortege that ever passed through Franklin. In the death of Mr. Payne his family loses a kind and loving protector, and Franklin one of its best citizens.
Franklin Jeffersonian, Thursday, March 20, 1884, page 1, column 2
Gone to Their Rest
Last Sunday was a day of Gloom in our little city and feelings of sadness and sympathy seemed to pervade the hearts of all. Two prominent citizens were carried to the grave amidst the tears and sobs of bereaved relatives and dear friends. A single afternoon witnessed the last sad rites at one of our churches, of two of its most prominent and influential members. The tolling of the bell, the somber drapery, the sad refrains and the funeral sermons, blended with the suppressed weeping, to weight down the hearts of the assembled multitudes with feelings of deepest sadness and sympathy. For several weeks past we have mentioned the fatal illness of Leland Payne and Samuel H. Vawter. The sickness of each terminated in death last week. The first on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. and the other on Saturday at 4:15 a.m.
LELAND PAYNE
Was born in Newburgh, O. October 26th, 1818 and moved to Jennings Co Indiana in 1840. In 1842 he was married to Miss Julia Butler and to them were born three children, Geo. Payne, an infant and James B. Payne. His wife Julia, died and in May 22nd 1854 he was again married. His second marriage was to Mattie M. Byfield [sic - Baldwin], who survives him and by whom he had eight children, three dying young. The living are: Eva B., Leslie A., Jennie M., and Leland C. Mr. Payne moved to this city in 1854 [?] and engaged in the milling business, which he continued to follow until his death which occurred March 13th 1884. In life he was upright in his dealings and honored and respected by all. He was a consistent Christian, a devoted husband and father, a trusted generous friend ___acquaintance with him was brief but pleasant. We pen these lines in sorrow not only at our own loss of a friend, but the loss of a noble and useful citizen to this community. He was for many years a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of that order attended his funeral in a body. He has gone to meet a Christian’s reward and the high position, in the affections of our people, held by him was best attested by the multitude that assembled at his funeral. The services were conducted by F. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills.
The Franklin Evening Star, 5 July 1924, Sat. page 4
[Excerpt from bio on J. B. Payne]
The author was speaking of the annexing of Territory of Texas in 1845 and the flow of people seeking opportunities there:
“One such party was hailed by friends: ‘Which way are you going, ‘Squire Payne?’ ‘To hell or Texas,’ was the rather astonishing answer. With the man were two boys, his son, Leland, and the other a boyfriend, Simpson Tanner, who in after years was the father of Mrs. J. C. Deere.
The party had a long tiresome journey from their home in Ohio, and by the time they reached Madison, the man was discouraged and gave up his plans, well content to stop right where he was. Not so the boys; they parted company with the elder Payne, and continued their way.
But the Land of Promise was not so full of milk and honey as they had expected it would be; they found that the advantages of the Texan territory were not more easily won than elsewhere – and they were a long way from kith and kin. Very soon the two adventurers returned to Indiana and sought the comfort and security of the farm which the elder Payne had bought in Jennings county. Young Leland was not a farmer, however, and it was not long until he ventured into Vernon, where he became identified with a general store.
Having become settled as a businessman, he soon married Miss Julia Butler, whose farm home was neighboring the Payne farm. Blessing and tragedy came hand in hand to this young couple; to them was born a son, James B., named for his grandfather – but when he was scare nine months old the young mother died, leaving a tiny bit of humanity almost too frail to home the life-breath that kept him going with his mother…
Five years later, 1854, Leland Payne with his father-in-law, Ebenezer Baldwin – he had married a second time – came to Franklin and bought the flour mill of George and Jesse V. Branham, which is now known as the Farmers’ Elevator Co., on East Jefferson street.”
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
Franklin Democrat, Friday, March 21, 1884, page 3, column 4
It is with feelings of deep regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of Franklin’s most honored citizens, Mr. Leland Payne, who died at his residence in this city Thursday evening of last week, of cancer of the stomach, at the age of 67. Mr. Payne has been a resident of this city since 1854, most of the time engaged in the milling business, where, by his ambition and integrity, he had accumulated considerable wealth, and, what is better, has made for himself a good name. His funeral took place from the Christian church, of which he was a member, at 1 o’clock on Sunday last, Elder E. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills., performing the sad rites. The remains were then taken in charge by the Masons and conveyed to his last resting place in Green Lawn cemetery followed by the largest funeral cortege that ever passed through Franklin. In the death of Mr. Payne his family loses a kind and loving protector, and Franklin one of its best citizens.
Franklin Jeffersonian, Thursday, March 20, 1884, page 1, column 2
Gone to Their Rest
Last Sunday was a day of Gloom in our little city and feelings of sadness and sympathy seemed to pervade the hearts of all. Two prominent citizens were carried to the grave amidst the tears and sobs of bereaved relatives and dear friends. A single afternoon witnessed the last sad rites at one of our churches, of two of its most prominent and influential members. The tolling of the bell, the somber drapery, the sad refrains and the funeral sermons, blended with the suppressed weeping, to weight down the hearts of the assembled multitudes with feelings of deepest sadness and sympathy. For several weeks past we have mentioned the fatal illness of Leland Payne and Samuel H. Vawter. The sickness of each terminated in death last week. The first on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. and the other on Saturday at 4:15 a.m.
LELAND PAYNE
Was born in Newburgh, O. October 26th, 1818 and moved to Jennings Co Indiana in 1840. In 1842 he was married to Miss Julia Butler and to them were born three children, Geo. Payne, an infant and James B. Payne. His wife Julia, died and in May 22nd 1854 he was again married. His second marriage was to Mattie M. Byfield [sic - Baldwin], who survives him and by whom he had eight children, three dying young. The living are: Eva B., Leslie A., Jennie M., and Leland C. Mr. Payne moved to this city in 1854 [?] and engaged in the milling business, which he continued to follow until his death which occurred March 13th 1884. In life he was upright in his dealings and honored and respected by all. He was a consistent Christian, a devoted husband and father, a trusted generous friend ___acquaintance with him was brief but pleasant. We pen these lines in sorrow not only at our own loss of a friend, but the loss of a noble and useful citizen to this community. He was for many years a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of that order attended his funeral in a body. He has gone to meet a Christian’s reward and the high position, in the affections of our people, held by him was best attested by the multitude that assembled at his funeral. The services were conducted by F. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills.
The Franklin Evening Star, 5 July 1924, Sat. page 4
[Excerpt from bio on J. B. Payne]
The author was speaking of the annexing of Territory of Texas in 1845 and the flow of people seeking opportunities there:
“One such party was hailed by friends: ‘Which way are you going, ‘Squire Payne?’ ‘To hell or Texas,’ was the rather astonishing answer. With the man were two boys, his son, Leland, and the other a boyfriend, Simpson Tanner, who in after years was the father of Mrs. J. C. Deere.
The party had a long tiresome journey from their home in Ohio, and by the time they reached Madison, the man was discouraged and gave up his plans, well content to stop right where he was. Not so the boys; they parted company with the elder Payne, and continued their way.
But the Land of Promise was not so full of milk and honey as they had expected it would be; they found that the advantages of the Texan territory were not more easily won than elsewhere – and they were a long way from kith and kin. Very soon the two adventurers returned to Indiana and sought the comfort and security of the farm which the elder Payne had bought in Jennings county. Young Leland was not a farmer, however, and it was not long until he ventured into Vernon, where he became identified with a general store.
Having become settled as a businessman, he soon married Miss Julia Butler, whose farm home was neighboring the Payne farm. Blessing and tragedy came hand in hand to this young couple; to them was born a son, James B., named for his grandfather – but when he was scare nine months old the young mother died, leaving a tiny bit of humanity almost too frail to home the life-breath that kept him going with his mother…
Five years later, 1854, Leland Payne with his father-in-law, Ebenezer Baldwin – he had married a second time – came to Franklin and bought the flour mill of George and Jesse V. Branham, which is now known as the Farmers’ Elevator Co., on East Jefferson street.”
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
It is with feelings of deep regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of Franklin’s most honored citizens, Mr. Leland Payne, who died at his residence in this city Thursday evening of last week, of cancer of the stomach, at the age of 67. Mr. Payne has been a resident of this city since 1854, most of the time engaged in the milling business, where, by his ambition and integrity, he had accumulated considerable wealth, and, what is better, has made for himself a good name. His funeral took place from the Christian church, of which he was a member, at 1 o’clock on Sunday last, Elder E. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills., performing the sad rites. The remains were then taken in charge by the Masons and conveyed to his last resting place in Green Lawn cemetery followed by the largest funeral cortege that ever passed through Franklin. In the death of Mr. Payne his family loses a kind and loving protector, and Franklin one of its best citizens.
Franklin Jeffersonian, Thursday, March 20, 1884, page 1, column 2
Gone to Their Rest
Last Sunday was a day of Gloom in our little city and feelings of sadness and sympathy seemed to pervade the hearts of all. Two prominent citizens were carried to the grave amidst the tears and sobs of bereaved relatives and dear friends. A single afternoon witnessed the last sad rites at one of our churches, of two of its most prominent and influential members. The tolling of the bell, the somber drapery, the sad refrains and the funeral sermons, blended with the suppressed weeping, to weight down the hearts of the assembled multitudes with feelings of deepest sadness and sympathy. For several weeks past we have mentioned the fatal illness of Leland Payne and Samuel H. Vawter. The sickness of each terminated in death last week. The first on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. and the other on Saturday at 4:15 a.m.
LELAND PAYNE
Was born in Newburgh, O. October 26th, 1818 and moved to Jennings Co Indiana in 1840. In 1842 he was married to Miss Julia Butler and to them were born three children, Geo. Payne, an infant and James B. Payne. His wife Julia, died and in May 22nd 1854 he was again married. His second marriage was to Mattie M. Byfield [sic - Baldwin], who survives him and by whom he had eight children, three dying young. The living are: Eva B., Leslie A., Jennie M., and Leland C. Mr. Payne moved to this city in 1854 [?] and engaged in the milling business, which he continued to follow until his death which occurred March 13th 1884. In life he was upright in his dealings and honored and respected by all. He was a consistent Christian, a devoted husband and father, a trusted generous friend ___acquaintance with him was brief but pleasant. We pen these lines in sorrow not only at our own loss of a friend, but the loss of a noble and useful citizen to this community. He was for many years a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of that order attended his funeral in a body. He has gone to meet a Christian’s reward and the high position, in the affections of our people, held by him was best attested by the multitude that assembled at his funeral. The services were conducted by F. L. Frazier, of Mattoon, Ills.
The Franklin Evening Star, 5 July 1924, Sat. page 4
[Excerpt from bio on J. B. Payne]
The author was speaking of the annexing of Territory of Texas in 1845 and the flow of people seeking opportunities there:
“One such party was hailed by friends: ‘Which way are you going, ‘Squire Payne?’ ‘To hell or Texas,’ was the rather astonishing answer. With the man were two boys, his son, Leland, and the other a boyfriend, Simpson Tanner, who in after years was the father of Mrs. J. C. Deere.
The party had a long tiresome journey from their home in Ohio, and by the time they reached Madison, the man was discouraged and gave up his plans, well content to stop right where he was. Not so the boys; they parted company with the elder Payne, and continued their way.
But the Land of Promise was not so full of milk and honey as they had expected it would be; they found that the advantages of the Texan territory were not more easily won than elsewhere – and they were a long way from kith and kin. Very soon the two adventurers returned to Indiana and sought the comfort and security of the farm which the elder Payne had bought in Jennings county. Young Leland was not a farmer, however, and it was not long until he ventured into Vernon, where he became identified with a general store.
Having become settled as a businessman, he soon married Miss Julia Butler, whose farm home was neighboring the Payne farm. Blessing and tragedy came hand in hand to this young couple; to them was born a son, James B., named for his grandfather – but when he was scare nine months old the young mother died, leaving a tiny bit of humanity almost too frail to home the life-breath that kept him going with his mother…
Five years later, 1854, Leland Payne with his father-in-law, Ebenezer Baldwin – he had married a second time – came to Franklin and bought the flour mill of George and Jesse V. Branham, which is now known as the Farmers’ Elevator Co., on East Jefferson street.”
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
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