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John Barton Payne

John Barton Payne

Former United States Secretary of the Interior
John Barton Payne was an American politician, lawyer and judge. He served as the United States Secretary of the Interior from 1920 until 1921 under Woodrow Wilson's administration. Wikipedia
Born: January 26, 1855, Pruntytown, WV
Died: January 24, 1935 (age 79 years), Washington, D.C.
Previous offices: United States Secretary of the Interior (1920–1921) and President of the United States Shipping Board (1919–1920)
Spouse: Jennie Byrd Bryan Payne (m. 1913–1919)