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     Victor Grover Payne was born on 31 January 1894 at Salem, Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Jordan Miller Payne and Elmira Josephine Bowers.¹ Victor Grover Payne married Suzanne A. (?) circa 1918. Victor Grover Payne lived in 1942 at 513 Holt Road, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, WW II Registration Card.

     Victor Grover Payne Jr. was born on 1 November 1921 at Marion Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Victor Grover Payne and Suzanne A. (?) Victor Grover Payne Jr. began military service on 22 February 1944 Enlisted, U.S. Army, discharged 2 NOV 1945. He died in February 1983 at Marion Co. (probably), IN, at age 61 Dates per SSDI, last residence Indianapolis.

     Virginia M. Payne was born on 10 September 1924 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Kenneth Osborne Payne and Estella Mae Anderson. Virginia M. Payne lived in 1942 at Danville, Boyle Co., KY. She lived between 1972 and 1974 at Lexington, Fayette Co., KY.

     William Payne was born on 29 February 1804 at Ohio. He was the son of Jeremiah H. Payne and Sarah McCoy. William Payne married Elizabeth Dawalt, daughter of Henry DeWald and Elizabeth Gross, on 27 January 1825 at Washington Co., IN. William Payne lived between 1850 and 1860 at Washington Co., IN. He lived on 30 June 1870 at Paris Twp., Edgar Co., IL, farming.¹ He died on 21 September 1874 at Ellis Co. (probably), TX, at age 70. He was buried in September 1874 at Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX, Findagrave #13395260.

     William Elias Payne was born on 8 September 1850 at Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Henry Rice Payne and Caroline Davis. William Elias Payne died on 3 January 1925 at Salem, Washington Co., IN, at age 74 OBITUARY #1 - The Salem Leader or Democrat, Salem Indiana; after 3 January 1925:

WILLIAM PAYNE     
     William Payne, who has been in ill health for a number of years, died at his home on E. Mulberry St., of lung trouble, Saturday morning at 4:30 o’clock. The deceased was making arrangements to close his home and go to the home of his sister, Mrs. Sylvester Graham at Logansport, when taken so severely ill. He had never married and for several years had been living alone in Salem where he had a brother and sister residing, who saw after his welfare. His remains were taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. S. C. White.
     After a few days of complete disability he quietly went away to his reward on the early morning of January 3rd, 1925, having reached the age of 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.
     Will, as he was commonly known, grew to manhood in the Highland neighborhood and all knew him to be a jovial, friendly and good natured neighbor.
     At the age of 24 years he joined the Highland Methodist church, under the pastorate of Rev. Wm. H. Grimm, and was always a faithful worker as long as his health permitted. He was a member of the K. of P. Lodge, and a Charter member of the Red Man Lodge.
     The later years of Mr. Payne’s life were spent in Salem where he clerked in the stores of John _. Williams, Charles Mobley and Frank Summers until his health failed.
The last six years of his life were quietly spent in his own home in Salem.
     He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Graham, of Logansport, Ind., and Mrs. A. C. White, of Salem. Four brothers survive, Byron of Borden, Jordan, of Vallonia, and Leonard and Edgar of Salem. His parents, two brothers and two sisters have preceded him in death. Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his going.
      There is no death; An Angel form walks o’er the earth with silent tread;
      He bears our best loved things away and then we call them dead.
     Funeral services were held at the Weir Memorial church Monday morning at 10:30 conducted by the pastor, Rev. Carl F. Glick, and the Knights of Pythias. The music was given by a quartette, Mrs. E. H. Bristol, Miss Helen Reid, W. H. Rudder and Charles Robertson, and a special number by Mr. And Mrs. Preston. Interment was made in Crown Hill Cemetery.
     The members of the family attending from a distance were Messrs. S. S. Graham, of Logansport; H. B. Payne and family, of Borden; Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Payne, daughter Mary Catherine, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Payne, of Vallonia

Obituary #2 – The Salem Leader or Democrat; Salem, Indiana; aft. Jan 03, 1925:

William E. Payne
          Man that is born of woman is of a few days and full of trouble.
          He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down; he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not.
     William Elias Payne, oldest son of Henry R. and Caroline Davis Payne, was born September 8, 1850 at the old Payne homestead five miles northwest of Salem. After a few days of complete disability he quietly went away to his reward on the early morning of January 3, 1925, having reached the age of 74 years, 3 months and 25 days.
     Will, as he was commonly known, grew to manhood in the Highland neighborhood and all knew him to be a jovial, friendly and good neighbor.
     At the age of 24 years he joined the Highland Methodist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. William H. Grimm and he was always a faithful worker as long as his health permitted.
     He was a member of the K. of P. lodge and a charter member of the Red Men Lodge.
     The latter years of Mr. Payne’s life were spent in Salem where he clerked in the stores of John L. Williams, Charles Mobley and Frank Summers until his health failed. The last six years of his life were quietly spent in his own home in Salem.
     He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. S. S. Graham of Logansport, Ind. And Mrs. A. C. White of Salem. Four brothers survive, Byron, of Borden, Jordan of Vallonia and Leonard and Edgar of Salem. His parents, two brothers and two sisters have preceded him in death. Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his going.
     There is no death! An Angel form walks o’er the earth with silent tread;
He bears our best loved things away and then we call them dead.
     Funeral was held at 10:30 o’clock at the M. E. church, Monday, conducted by Rev. C. F. Glick. Interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.     
     Pallbearers were men from the two orders: R. R. Tash, Dennis Elrod and Judge Paynter from the K. of P lodge; W. O. Marks, William McLemore and James Grifflin from the Red Men lodge. The Knights gave their ritualistic ceremony at the church.
     Out of town relatives attending the funeral of W. E. Payne were Mr. Sylvester Graham of Logansport; Byron Payne and family from Borden and Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Payne of Vallonia.

He was buried in January 1925 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.

     William Harvey Payne was born on 12 November 1823 at South Boston, Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Lewis Payne and Susannah Dawalt. William Harvey Payne married Harriet Hartley, daughter of Joseph Hartley and Esther Magill, on 9 September 1847 at Washington Co., IN. William Harvey Payne lived in 1850 at Washington Twp., Washington Co., IN.¹ He was a member, Salem Church of Christ. He died on 6 February 1861 at Washington Co., IN, at age 37. He was buried in February 1861 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     William Herschel Payne was born on 3 July 1882 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Lewis Cass Payne and Ferebee Ellen Brickey. William Herschel Payne died on 26 March 1908 at age 25. He was buried in March 1908 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN.

     William Lebert Payne was born on 11 April 1877 at Pekin, Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Jacob Dawson Payne and Anna Lucinda Tilford. William Lebert Payne married Zella F. Motsinger, daughter of Samantha A. Motsinger, on 19 March 1899 at Washington Co., IN.¹ William Lebert Payne died on 28 February 1960 at Pekin, Washington Co., IN, at age 82. He was buried in March 1960 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Polk Twp., Washington Co., IN.
Note: There is a small, private cemetery on the William Lebert Payne place. It is situated on a rising knoll above Peeler's Branch and across the branch from the Payne farm. The cemetery, known as the Motsinger Family Cemetery contains the graves of Michael and Martha Jane (Peeler) Motsinger and six of their children. The cemetery was surveyed by Lulie Davis and Charles Hosea on October 17, 1940. Lulie noted: "At the Lebert Payne place we saw many beautiful varieties of cacti; counted the old log buildings still standing in a fair state of preservation -- the log house have been moved back for a smoke house. Many excellent biscuit meals have been cooked in the open fire-place and served to hucksters and travelers who came the branch road that is still passable. Well-preserved log corn-crib and barn are still in use. This was the Benj. Brim Home."

Note: Benjamin Brim married Martha (Peeler) Motsinger on 19 may 1872 in Washington County, Indiana.

     William Lewis Payne was born on 28 August 1854 at South Boston, Washington Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Daniel Dawalt Payne and Amy Ann Walker.¹ William Lewis Payne died on 26 February 1874 at Washington Co., IN, at age 19. Cause of death: Scarlet Fever. He was buried in 1874 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     William Lewis Payne was born on 26 March 1906 at Washington Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Samuel Oscar Payne and Dora Lincoln McClellan. William Lewis Payne died on 29 March 1952 at Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN, at age 46. He was buried in April 1952 at Conway Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     William R. Payne was born on 15 December 1830. He married Mary Starling, daughter of Samuel McDowell Starling and Elizabeth Ann Gabriella Lewis, on 23 April 1861.¹ William R. Payne died on 28 April 1861 at age 30.

     Willis E. Payne was born on 2 September 1893 at Clark Co., IN. He was the son of Henry Byron Payne and Ella Ryan. Willis E. Payne died in June 1981 at Clark Co. (probably), IN, at age 87.

     Wilma E. Payne was born in 1905 at Jackson Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Jordan Miller Payne and Elmira Josephine Bowers.¹

     Wobryce Payne was born on 20 January 1903 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Ross LaFrance Payne and Maryetta Plott. Wobryce Payne died on 15 February 1909 at age 6. He was buried in February 1909 at Blue River Baptist Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     Payne was born on 5 January 1834 at Washington Co., IN. He died on 5 January 1834 at Washington Co., IN. He was the son of Lewis Payne and Susannah Dawalt. Payne was buried in January 1834 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     Payne was born on 6 September 1855 at Benton Co., AR. She died on 6 September 1855 at Benton Co., AR. She was the daughter of William Harvey Payne and Harriet Hartley. Payne was buried in September 1855 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     Payne was born on 6 September 1855 at Washington Co., IN. She died on 6 September 1855 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of William Harvey Payne and Harriet Hartley. Payne was buried in September 1855 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     Payne was born on 11 January 1853 at Washington Co., IN. She died on 11 January 1853 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Lewis Payne and Catherine Mull. Payne was buried in January 1853 at Anderson-Payne Cemetery, South Boston, Washington Co., IN.

     Payne was born on 5 December 1886 at Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of John W. Payne and Elizabeth A. Huston. Payne died before 5 June 1900 at Franklin Twp., Washington Co., IN.

     (?) Payson married Bettie L. Windell, daughter of John L. Windell and Catherine R. Hempfling.

     Mariah Payton married William H. Spangler, son of Frederick Spangler and Rebecca Lambert, in 1858.

     Mary Payton married Theodore Mertz.

     Miriam Buckler Payton was born circa 1814 at Virginia.¹ She married Joseph Richardson Coffeen in 1839. Miriam Buckler Payton died in 1877.

     Michael Pazich Jr. was born on 21 November 1917 at Ambridge, Beaver Co., PA. He married Mildred Curtis, daughter of Philip L. Curtis and Lela M. Betts. Michael Pazich Jr. began military service in 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army. He died on 27 July 2005 at California at age 87. He was buried in 2005 at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Rochester, Beaver Co., PA, Findagrave #121253637.

     (?) Peabody married Louise Waldo.

     Elmer Perry Peabody was born on 22 February 1884 at Leavenworth, Crawford Co., IN.^1,2 He was the son of Eugene Peabody and Angeline Surrilda Gilliland.^1,3 Elmer Perry Peabody married Mary Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Daniel Thompson and Mahala Lonigan, circa 1907.⁴ Occupation: a farm laborer in 1910.⁴ Occupation: a Steam Engineer, Harrison Co., Indiana in 1930 at Harrison Co., IN. Elmer Perry Peabody died on 15 June 1955 at age 71.

     Eugene Peabody was born on 21 December 1845 at Leavenworth, Crawford Co., IN.¹ He married Angeline Surrilda Gilliland in September 1869 at Crawford Co., IN. Eugene Peabody died on 29 January 1931 at Meade Co., KY, at age 85.

     Flora Peabody was born on 14 January 1887. She married Noah F. Thompson, son of Daniel Thompson and Mahala Lonigan.

     Geneva Maurine Peabody was born on 10 May 1912 at Meade Co. (probably), KY.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Perry Peabody and Mary Elizabeth Thompson.¹ Geneva Maurine Peabody married Newman Ray Beanblossom.

     Judith Dodge Peabody was born on 21 August 1842 at Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, daughter of Jeremiah Dodge and Ellen M. (Hanna) Peabody. She married Edwin J. Brush on 20 June 1865 at Muskingum Co., OH. Judith Dodge Peabody died on 20 September 1917 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 75.