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)
Party: Democratic Party
Spouse: Jennie Byrd Bryan Payne (m. 1913–1919)