“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


STEPHEN PAYNE, farmer; P. O. Fort Atkinson; born in Newburg, 
Cuyahoga Co. Ohio, Aug. 23, 1823; came to Wisconsin April 30, 1842, 
and settled in Jefferson Co.; purchased his homestead in 1846; owns 244 
acres, part of Cold Spring Township.  Married, Feb. 20, 1846, Mrs. 
Clarisa Williams, daughter of William Cornish, formerly of New York; 
have three children – Charles, born Jan. 20, 1847; James A., September, 
1850; Joseph S., Dec. 9, 1857.  Mrs. Payne, by her first husband, had 
two boys and two girls – Eyra, Eunice, William and Stephen.  Held the 
office of Supervisor five terms; also has been Justice of the Peace eleven 
years; has been Alderman of Fort Atkinson two years; in 1868, moved to 
Fort Atkinson, where he now lives; liberal in religion; Republican.  
Charles and James Payne work the farm for their father.  Charles 
married, September, 1868, Statia Groton, daughter of Joseph Groton; has 
two children – Lillian and Marion.  Enlisted in Co. C, 49th W.V.I., 
January, 1865; discharged November, 1865; is a member of United 
Brethren Church; Republican.  He was Township Supervisor for two 
years.  James Payne married, April 21, 1872, Elizabeth Boyle, daughter 
of Felix and May Boyle; born in Albany, N.Y., April 10, 1851; has three 
children – May, born May 31, 1874; Ida, Nov. 11, 1876; Bertie, May 14, 
1879.  Liberal in religion; Republican.



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