City: Chattanooga
PAYNE, John Milton, city treasurer of Chattanooga; born Catoosa County, Ga., December 31, 1878, son William Henry and Susie (HARDIN) PAYNE; Scotch-Irish descent; educated schools of Chattanooga; Past Exalted Ruler of Chattanooga Lodge No. 91 of Elks; member K. of P., I. O. O. F.; City Auditor 1907-10; Chairman of City Democratic Executive Committee; Chairman of County Democratic Executive Committee; Sergeant of Third Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War; in railroad business prior to going into public life; member Methodist (Centenary) Church of Chattanooga.
