Allen J. Payton (March 7, 1861–March 1, 1917) was an American farmer and politician. He represented Spencer County in the

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Early life and education

Allen J. Payton was born in Indiana March 7, 1861.

Career and life

Payton worked as a farmer. He operated a farm in Luce Township, Indiana in 1880. On June 3, 1881, he married Anna Stevenson. The couple would go on to have five children.

Life in politics

Payton ran for the

, to represent Spencer County, in the 1888 election, running against Benjamin B. Brown. Payton won the election after an investigation into voter fraud.

Later life

Around 1900, Payton served on a committee to place historical markers at select sites in Spencer County where

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or his family resided or spent time. By 1910, Payton was serving on the board of the Independent Telephone Association. Payton died in

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on March 1, 1917.

Legacy

A collection of Payton's letters are held in the collection of the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Payton, Allen J. 1917 deaths 1860s births Farmers from Indiana Members of the Indiana House of Representatives People from Rockport, Indiana